With 300 days of sunshine each year, the Alpine-Mediterranean region of South Tyrol is an ideal place for a bike holiday with a mountain, racing or trekking bike. In South Tyrol, cyclists will discover tracks of every performance level, from beautifully relaxing to challenging tracks as well as unique tours in a stunning landscape. Staff from South Tyrol bike hotels will offer help and advice, completing a fantastic all round service for a perfect holiday full of activities.
Bike holidays require good planning, preparation and the right equipment as well as appropriate exercises. Therefore, bike schools associated with South Tyrolean bike hotels offer everything that vacationers will need for the perfect holiday, including free ride and guided mountain bike tours.
All Bike Hotels in South Tyrol offer the following standards:
Standard service in each bike hotel:
* Located in close vicinity to cycling tracks;
* Cycling guides, competent contact people and professional guidance;
* Special activity packages for visitors with bikes;
* A wide range of equipment such as bicycle stands or laundry services;
* Additional equipment such as washing rooms, lockable bicycle rooms and tools;
* GPS devices with upload facilities including professional advice;
Security
* New high quality rental bikes;
* Collaboration with specialised bike stores;
* Guaranteed repair of guest bicycles within 24 hours;
* Transport and baggage transfer to public transport;
Planning
* Information point for cyclists containing specialist journals, maps, itineraries and price lists;
* Information events that explain the best tours as well as current weather conditions;
Nutrition
* Buffet breakfast with fresh local products;
* Balanced nutrition for food conscious guests;
* Energy bars, drinks and provisions for excursions;
Premium hotels also offer…
* The host is an established bike guide;
* Alternatively a certified bike guide will be available around the clock;
* Transport, baggage transfers and return transport service in case of an accident;
* GPS devices and the option of independent upload facilities by computer;
Mountain Bike Hotels, Racing Bike Hotels and Trekking Bike Hotels
Special services at mountain bike hotels
Standard services
* Certified bike guides and professional advice for mountain bikers;
* No less than three guided mountain bike tours per week;
* Itineraries and maps with no less than 10 mountain bike routes;
* Organised mountain bike technique and skill courses;
Premium mountain bike hotels also offer…
* No less than five guided mountain bike tours in two performance categories per week;
* Itineraries and maps with no less than 20 mountain bike routes;
* Assessment by a sports physician including the composition of a personal training plan (pre-registration required);
Special services at racing bike hotels
Standard services
* Certified bike guides and professional advice for racing cyclists;
* Itineraries and maps with no less than 10 racing bike routes;
Premium racing bike hotels also offer…
* Itineraries and maps with no less than 20 racing bike routes;
* Assessment by a sports physician including the composition of a personal training plan (pre-registration required);
Special services at trekking bike hotels
Standard services
* At least one guided bicycle excursion per week;
* Itineraries and maps with at least five trekking bike routes;
* Accommodation available for single nights (important for cyclists on tours);
* Organised trekking bike technique and skill courses;
Premium trekking bike hotels also offer…
* No less than three guided bicycle excursions per week;
* Itineraries and maps with no less than 10 trekking bike routes