The Training Ground of the Pros
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In the tyre tracks of the Tour de France -
The Classic Cols Of The Tour De France
CHALLENGE
6 NIGHTS
4* HOTELS
LEVEL 3
460 KM
13,000M
ITALY CYCLE TOUR
Tackle the classic cycling climbs of the Giro d’Italia in Northern Italy. Ride out of two locations: Corvara in the Dolomites & Bormio in the Italian Alps. Tackle up to 11 bucket list Giro climbs including the iconic slopes of: Passo Stelvio (up to 3 ways!), Passo Mortirolo, Passo Gavia, Passo Giau, the Sella Ronda’s & Passo Falzarego.
Discover the beauty of the Sella Ronda, climb with the ghost of Pantani on the Mortirolo and channel your inner Dumoulin on the slopes of the Stelvio.
On an Eat Sleep Cycle tour all you have to think about is enjoying your ride. Our trip support is second to none and we pride ourselves on a high staff-guest ratio. We take care of everything so you can savour the ride of a lifetime. This is a flexible itinerary offering riders the opportunity to extend or shorten the ride depending on their fitness level.
CYCLING ITINERARY
Day 1:
Arrival, transfers from Venice Airport to Corvara
Day 2:
Passo Giau, Passo Falzarego, Passo Valparola, Mur dl Giat, 83 km, 2,500 m
Day 3:
Passo Campolongo, Passo Pordoi, Passo Gardena, Passo Sella, 52 km, 1,600 m
Day 4:
Transfer to from Corvara to Lasa
Ride Stage 18 of the 2020 Giro from Lasa to Lake Cancano via Passo Stelvio, 89 km, 2800 m
Day 5:
Passo Mortirolo & Passo Gavia, 112 km, 3,200 m
Day 6:
Passo Stelvio from Bormio & the Umbrail Pass, 97 km, 3,200 m
Day 7:
Departure from Bormio
IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?
Our Classic Climbs of the Giro is a fully supported tour. Experienced guides will set a comfortable pace for the group between climbs & invite guests to ride at their own pace up the mountains. Enjoy the back-up of of a support vehicle stocked with ride nutrition, food & water, as well as a change of clothes if the weather turns.
MAP
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- PASSO STELVIO
- PASSO MORTIROLO
- PASSO GAVIA
- PASSO GIAU
- PASSO PORDOI
CLASSIC CLIMBS OF THE GIRO INFORMATION
RIDE SUPPORT
Full Support
Rides are fully supported by our team of guides and vehicles.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water. On longer days the team will serve a roadside lunch – a time efficient pit stop with the right balance of carbohydrates, protein, fruit & veg to keep you energized and feeling healthy all week.
Eat Sleep Cycle ride leaders are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of Cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime. Our Tour Leaders know the region well and speak the local language.
Mechanical support will be close by at all times.
Quick Facts
- THE PASSO STELVIO IS THE HIGHEST CLIMB EVER TO FEATURE IN THE GIRO.
- THE GIRO STARTED IN MAY 1909.
- THE PASSO STELVIO HAS 48 HAIRPINS.
FOOD & ACCOMMODATION
Full Board
The Italians have a real love affair with food and this is one aspect of the trip to be excited about.
Breakfast is a buffet at the hotel each morning. We will keep you fuelled on the road with our favourite ride nutrition. We serve a cold lunch roadside; our proven way to keep you pedalling & avoid long wait-times at cafes and restaurants.
Dinner is included at each hotel. Sit back, relax & enjoy Italian cooking & hospitality at its best.
*Drinks at riders own expense.
Italian Hospitality
Hard riding requires harder recovery at our carefully selected 4* hotels, including:
Hotel Chiasa****, Corvara
No matter the season, this graceful and picturesque village, surrounded by the towering peaks of the Dolomites, is the ideal place for all who wish to experience the spirit of the Dolomites, admire the legendary panoramic views and take in the rare beauty of this natural world.
Albergo San Lorenzo***, Bormio
A fabulous hotel in the centre of Bormio with an excellent restaurant.
*Hotels shown subject to availability at time of booking.
BIKE HIRE
Bike Hire
Benefit from a 10% discount on any Eat Sleep Cycle bike hire as part of this package.
Choose from a Ridley, designed in cycling’s heartland of Belgium, or a state-of-the-art Factor bike. All our bikes are supplied with compact 50-34 chainsets & 11-32 cassettes.
Our Bikes
FACTOR O2
- State-of-the-art lightweight frameset
- Black Inc. carbon wheels & finishing kit
- Shimano Ultegra Di2
RIDLEY FENIX SL 105
- Carbon Frame
- Shimano 105 11-speed
- Forza RC23 wheelset
RIDLEY FENIX DISC
- Disc Brake Road Bike
- Carbon Frame
- Shimano Ultegra 11-speed
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- DTSwiss R24 DB wheelset.
RIDLEY HELIUM X
- Carbon Frame
- Shimano Ultegra 11-speed
- Forza RC23 wheelset
TRIP SUMMARY
2023 Trip Dates
12th – 18th June
Available as a private tour
On demand for groups
Price Per Head
€3,399
Single Supplement €699
Travel Logistics
Arrive: Meet at Venice Airport at 10 am on Day 1 of the tour for a group transfer to Corvara.
Depart: Take a group transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport on Day 7 of the tour. You will be at the airport by 12 noon, in time for flights departing after 14:00.
Guests are responsible for booking their own flights and travel
insurance.
What's Included?
Cycling: Fully guided and supported.
Accommodation: 3*/4* Hotels and guesthouses.
Food: Full board
Bike Hire: Optional
Transfers: Group transfer from Venice Airport and to Milan Malpensa Airport
Group Bookings
Groups of 8 or more riders: can enjoy this as a private trip on dates to suit the group
Groups of 7 or less riders: can also enjoy a private trip – ask us for a quote based on your group size.
Payment
Deposit: a €500 deposit will secure your place on the tour.
2nd payment: 50% of the balance is due 2 months in advance of the tour.
Balance: the outstanding balance is due 2 months in advance of the tour.
WHY EAT SLEEP CYCLE?
EXCELLENT LOCATION
Our home in Girona, Spain, gives us unique access to remarkable people and places, allowing us to create world class cycling tours.
EXPERT GUIDES
Our guides are experts in cycling, travel & hosting world class tours. We recruit professionals from all walks of life who love to ride.
5 STAR REVIEWS
You’ll be back!
98% of our guests say they’ll come back to Eat Sleep Cycle for another tour.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Ride with Eat Sleep Cycle and enjoy the best roads, landscapes & cultural experiences thanks to our knowledge.
