Thursday 26th May to Monday 30th May
Join Phil and Jules in Italy as they prepare for the Etape du Tour in July. Three days of riding in the beautiful Dolomites and VIP Hospitality at the Giro d'Italia Stage finishes.
Thursday 26th May
Ride 38km | Flat
Indulge yourself in the very best of Italy. On arrival at Venice Airport your private transfer will be waiting along with friendly staff to assist you with luggage and bike boxes. The journey to the Dolomites is beautiful with the landscape changing from the rolling hills of Veneto to the imposing mountains that are the hallmark of Trentino.
Once checked in to the hotel, staff will be on hand to assist with bike builds and bike fitting for those that have hired bikes. The beautiful afternoon ride will be the perfect leg loosener rolling out to Canazei. The ride along Val di Fassa a must for those that visit the Dolomites.
Dinner is in picturesque Moena to enjoy dinner in a local trattoria.
Friday 27th May
Ride 90km | 2500m elevation
Sella Ronde is rightly considered to be one of the finest cycle rides anywhere in the world. Legendary climbs, flowing descents and breathtakingly scenery. Sella Ronde has it all and more. A day that will live long in the memory.
We celebrate the achievement of riding Sella Ronde with a giro pizza fiesta with local beer produced in Val di Fass.
Saturday 28th May
Ride 70km | 2300m elevation
Immerse yourselves in the Giro d’Italia and feel the passion it has been creating in it’s 105 year old history. Leaving the hotel, after the customary excellent breakfast, we head North and on to the parcours of the penultimate Giro d’Italia stage.
The ride today will be lined with all things pink, children no doubt on the roadside awaiting the pro riders and tifosi’s fuelling themselves with homemade wine. The smell of BBQ’s a treat for the nostrils as you ride to the stage finish line.
On arrival at the summit of Passo Fedaia (quite a punchy climb!) you will have the opportunity to ride under the Finish Line Banner (stop for obligatory photos) as well as experience stepping foot on the podium. VIP hospitality awaits, as does unlimited prosecco and some healthy food options. Dinner in the evening will be enjoyed in a mountain hut before transfers back to the hotel.
Sunday 29th May
Time to leave the beautiful surroundings of the Dolomites with a transfer transfer to Verona. Famed for it’s arena, dating back to 30AD and Romeo and Juliet’s balcony. On arrival to Verona, there will be time to stroll and explore the cobbled streets of one of Italy’s most charming cities.
VIP hospitality in the shadows of the arena. Witness the final battle for the pink jersey in the final stage time trial promising to bring a dramatic conclusion to this years race.
Enjoy dinner together in our favourite resturante in Verona.
Monday 30th May.
Transfer on to Milan airports and your onward destinations.
What’s included?
- 4 nights 4* accommodation
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Energy bars and nutrition
- Official Giro d’Italia welcome back
- IBT Gift bundle
- 2 Stage viewing
- VIP Hospitality on two Stage Finishes
- Guided and supported rides
- Private Transfers
- 10 riders - plus up to 10 non-riders
- £2399 Single Room
- £2149 Twin Room
£1999 Non – Rider
Non – rider program
QC Spa Val di Fassa
Hiking
Verona Walking Tour
Cooking lesson
- Please contact Italy Bike Tours to reserve your place
