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Pure cycling in the most beautiful surroundings. That’s what the classic Italian road race, the Giro d’Italia, is all about.
Experience the passion and excitement of the “Giro d’Italia” during the last week of the famous race. We will take you through the spectacular mountain areas of northern Italy and up to the crucial final stage in Verona. This trip not only promises an incredible week of road cycling, but also an unforgettable gastronomic and cultural experience in some of the most picturesque regions of Italy.
The highest quality hotels have been carefully selected and our experienced guides will be on hand to assist from the moment you arrive. They know all about the race and will show you the best roads and routes for cycling. You can rest assured there won’t be anything to worry about other than the pleasure of cycling. Van support and technical assistance is always close at hand.
Travelling in small groups allows us to provide a flexible VIP experience with close proximity to the Pro Tour Teams.
Please keep in mind you won’t be participating in the race nor has this trip to be taken as a professional training. Each participant can enjoy the real Giro d’Italia feeling at his or her own pace.
Check out the photo gallery of our tour in 2017.
Day 1: Milan
Sunday, May 26th
Internationally known as “a shopping paradise” or “the city of glamour”, Milan offers a series of tourist attractions that make it one of the most visited destinations in the transalpine country. Here luxury stores and large commercial firms meet each other closely and allow you an insight into the most chic and avant-garde Milanese culture.
Today arrival at the airport or the train station in Milan is on your own. Our overnight location is very close to the station and you can get there easily from any international airport.
You can check-in from 3:00 pm. An early arrival will give you the freedom to relax, take the time to settle in the rooms and rest. In the afternoon we will take time to adjust and test the bicycles.
Today’s dinner is NOT included but we can recommend you various places where you can enjoy the Italian gastronomy.
Hotel Century Una
Day 2: Tirano
Monday, May 27th
Today the riders have a rest day and we will enjoy a day of tourism and cycling. After you picking up from the Hotel in Milan, we’ll head out to the nearby town of Como to ride a very beautiful, classic route in the Giro de Lombardía of approx. 50 km. The van transfer to Como is about one hour by van.
Cycling around the Como Lake, we’ll pass through Bellagio and star the climb to Ghisallo. On top of the mountain we’ll find two gems of world cycling: the sanctuary of Ghisallo and the most important cycling museum in the world.
We descend by bicycle to Asso, where we will jump back in to the van to go to our hotel in Tirano (125km, about a two hour drive away).
Tonight, dinner is included. ¡Buon profitto!
Hotel Corona
Day 3: Tirano
Tuesday, May 28th
Today is the day of an epic stage: both the passes of Gavia and Mortirolo together.
We will try to make the two climbs by bicycle and after that watch the race. First we’ll head to Mortirolo and after going down to Edolo, we’ll continue to Ponte de Legno where we will ride up to Gavia.
After the riders have passed, we will take you down to Ponte de Legno to see the final part of today’s stage.
We’ll take you back to the hotel by van, where we will enjoy a dinner together.
Hotel Corona
Day 4: Tirano
Wednesday, May 29th
Today the Giro moves on to the north of Italy – close to the Austrian border and we will take advantage of this day to stay in BORMIO to enjoy the famous Passo dello Stelvio. It’s peak has an altitude of 2,757 meters above sea level and is the second highest mountain pass in the Alps, after the Col de l’Iseran.
It was in 1953, when the Giro d’Italia crossed the Stelvio pass for the first time. A mytical moment when Fausto Coppi beated the Swiss Hugo Koblet.
Our ride of today will be about 22 kms with aprox. 1600 meters of climbing.
Tonight, dinner is included. ¡Buon profitto!
Hotel Corona
Day 5: Bassano del Grappa
Thursday, May 30th
Today we change hotels and move to the Belluno area.
We’ll enjoy a scenic van transfer of approx. 6 hours, crossing the Dolomites through Passo Tonale, San Pellegrino and Monte Cevitta. Upon arrival we will try to watch the race live, or else at the hotel television.
There is no ride scheduled for today but we can recommend you routes to explore the area on your own.
Today’s dinner is included and we will enjoy it at the hotel.
Hotel Alla Corte
Day 6: Bassano del Grappa
Friday, May 31st
Today we will pass take you to the famous Passo Rolle and we will see today’s stage, ending in San Martino Castrozza. It’s a short stage with a summit finish. The profile is wavy (but not too harsh) in the first part, as the route takes in climbs up Montello and Passo San Boldo, before the final ascent.
Tonight dinner is included.
Hotel Alla Corte
Day 7: Bassano del Grappa
Saturday, June 01st
Today we’ll get to see the stage with the finish line in Passo de Croce D’Aune. This famous pass with an altitude of 1015 meters above sea level is the place where Tulio Campagnolo invented the quick release skewer system when he was trying and failing to remove the rear wheel of his bicycle.
Today dinner is included.
Hotel Alla Corte
Day 8: Milan
Sunday, June 02nd
The beauty and harmony of the Verona landscape is defined by its river, the Adige, and the hills on the north side of the city.
After breakfast we’ll take you to this well know city for another day of cycling. After we are done we’ll make our way to the famous Arena di Verona to watch the decisive time trial on this last day of the Giro.
When the event is over, we’ll take you back to Milan by van (a trip of about 2 hours).
Today’s dinner is not included and you are free to enjoy one of the many restaurants that the city has to offer.
Hotel Century Una
Day 9: Departure
Monday, June 03rd
All good things come to an end, so does the Giro d’Italia. Today, after breakfast we say goodbye and make our way home. We can guarantee you’ll travel home with a suitcase filled with memories of a fantastic trip!
If you have any questions or doubts about your onward travels, our guides will be at your disposal to assist.
Would you like to stay longer in Italy? Please let us know beforehand if you need any help in organizing your stay. We are more than willing to help!
Hotel Century Una
This suite hotel is a great option for those looking to enjoy a true taste of the world’s most stylish city.
Situated just moments from the Porta Nuova district and Milan central station, and within a short walk of this authentic city’s most treasured attractions, the 4-star Hotel Century Milano offers warm Italian hospitality and urban practicality for all types of travellers.
Hotel Corona
An excellent 3 * hotel located in the center of Tirano from where you can access the entire old town by foot.
The hotel is located just 100 meters from where the famous Bernina Express train used to depart, and offers rooms with satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
The Corona bar has a large outdoor veranda, where you can enoy a drink. A rich breakfast buffet is served daily in the dining room, where you can also have lunch and dinner in summer.
The rooms have a simple, functional style and include a bathroom, a fridge and a smart TV with Sky channels.
Hotel Alla Corte
A true cyclist hotel where the passion for cycling and the good stay are meeting each other.
Bassano del Grappa is located in the middle of an area that extends from the Brenta Valley, to the plains of Brenta, Asolo, Marostica and the Sette Comuni plateau.
It is a hotel completely focused on the cyclists’ needs. An ideal place to enjoy a well deserved rest and meet other cycling fanatics.
