Hotel Villa Argentina
More than 100 years of history can be found in this traditional hotel, which is spectacularly situated 1,550 metres above sea level on the legendary Maratona dles Dolomites route. The detached, sunny location directly on the Dolomite road to the Falzarego and Giau Passes and at the gates of the nature reserve simply couldn't be better for a road and gravel bike holiday in Cortina. The same goes for the expertise: after all, host Giovanni Menardi is an experienced specialist when it comes to the Dolomites. As a long-distance athlete and Nordic skier, he knows the area around Cortina like the back of his hand. Cyclists and families alike will find their retreat with a view here.
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Mountain holiday. Gravel bike holiday. Family holiday.
Both gravel lovers and pass hunters get their money's worth here - you can set off directly from the front door of Villa Argentina from Cortina's Pocol district either to the cult passes or to more level routes in the valley. Just as the mood takes you. Individual tour recommendations and insider tips for the best huts and viewpoints can be obtained directly from the hotel manager and his bike-savvy team. Or you can grab one of the bike & mountain guides and discover the Dolomites from the unique perspective of a local - including historical and culinary insights into Veneto. All the rooms here have a view of the mountains - for example the Tofane triumvirate and the Croda da Lago - as do the whirlpool and sauna. The mountains are simply omnipresent here. As is the historic atmosphere of times gone by.
Highlights for your gravel bike holiday in Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Via the "GAD - Grande Anello Dolomitico", a 250 km bikepacking adventure through the Dolomites awaits on the doorstep of the Hotel Villa Argentina
- Personalised tour recommendations and insider tips for the best huts and viewpoints from the hotel manager
- Get together at the roundtable meeting
Satisfaction
Gravel bike expertise
Giovanni Menardi is the in-house specialist. He knows the Dolomite passes by heart and, in addition to his local knowledge, has a wealth of experience. If you need tips for the most beautiful gravel bike tours and road bike routes through the Dolomites, you've come to the right place.
Gravel bike expertise at Hotel Villa Argentina
The location directly on the legendary Maratona dles Dolomites route is an obligation. After all, it all began here with years of hosting the professional teams of the Tour of Italy. This laid the foundation for the hotel as a racing bike hotel. The rest is history. But the driving force was and is the host Giovanni Menardi - the passionate long-distance athlete and Nordic skier is your contact when it comes to biking and the mountains. At the certified road & gravel bike hotel - Villa Argentina is a member of both Gravelbike Holidays and Roadbike Holidays - you are guaranteed to meet like-minded people. Your bike is now safely parked in the video-monitored bike garage.
Giovanni and his team of cycling enthusiasts will be happy to advise you and give you tips on the Cortina region - whether you're looking for the most beautiful gravel bike tours through the Dolomites or fancy the legendary road bike tours in Cortina d'Ampezzo. With the Gravebike, you can combine both worlds under one helmet. If you fancy more, join a guided tour with a local guide and get inspiration at the bike info centre or during an evening chat with the boss.
Tested quality in all Gravelbike Holidays hotels.
All Gravelbike Holidays hotels fulfil these services
Tested quality in all Gravelbike Hotels
Hotel facilities
- Lockable / video-monitored bike room
- Individual bike locks
- Facilities for drying bike clothing
- Laundry service
- Workshop corner
- Bike info corner with overview map
- Shower facilities on the day of departure
Expertise / Service
- In-house gravel bike expertise
- Map sheets, road books, altitude profiles
- GPS data for the tour (free download)
- Return service
Recreation / relaxation
- Sauna and/or steam bath in the house
- South of the Alps: swimming pool instead of sauna/steam bath
Catering
- Breakfast buffet
- Après-bike snack
Gravel bike tours
Gravel biking in Cortina d'Ampezzo - experience boundless freedom on endless gravel paths, discover new tours and enjoy fantastic panoramas.
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