Ride the roads made famous by the Giro d'Italia!  

Bormio, Italy, is an antique town with uncontaminated beauty.  Surrounded by one of the largest protected areas in Italy, nature is displayed on a pedestal, creating an outdoor playground with breathtaking views.  All of our rides will lead us on some of the most beautiful climbs in Europe.  Gavia, Stelvio, Mortirolo ... just saying their names brings pure joy.

DAY ONE:  ARRIVAL

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Our Cycling Centre team will greet you with a smile and a snack in Milan before transporting to our hotel in Bormio. Depending on arrival time, we will ride towards Lago Cancano.  This route is part of the medieval trade which transported wine to central Europe in exchange for salt.   As you climb you are surrounded by the mountain pines which lead you to the beautiful views from the Fraele Towers.   

The length of this ride will be determined based on flight arrival times and time to get all the bikes set up, but riders can expect an easy hour to work out some jet leg and test the bikes.

DAY TWO: DOUBLE STELVIO

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Prepare yourself for the famous DOUBLE Stelvio!!  This high-level tour with 88 spectacular hairpin bends is a must for the bucket list of every cyclist.   We will start from Bormio and climb the Stelvio, crossing into Switzerland before descending the Umbrail Pass and rolling through the flat roads of the valley back in to Italy.  Once we reach Prad, prepare yourself for the second time up the Stelvio, this time from the backside leading to a memorable 25 km descent through Bormio and back home.
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DAY THREE:  MORTIROLO PASS AND GAVIA

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​Today starts with 25 km downhill before starting two of the most famous and romantic climbs of the Giro d'Italia.  First the "Pirates Ascent" of the Mortirolo Pass will greet us, and then the epic 30 km climb from Monno to the top of the Gavia Pass offers views that are endless in presenting their rugged beauty.  This is a challenging but extremely rewarding route with views so spectacular you will be forced to take lots of photos!   Once at the top of the Gavia Pass enjoy a sweeping descent all the way back to Bormio. 
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DAY FOUR: LIVIGNO

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We will make our way into Switzerland today along the route of the Bernina Express which links northern and southern Europe via the highest railway across the Alps.   Starting with a nice gentle down hill to warmup, our climbing legs will be tested once more on the famous climb of the Bernina Pass with it's glacial views. Next will be the Forcola Pass known as "no mans land" to reach Livigno.  Livigno is famous for VAT free shopping and a popular place for the pros to live and train at altitude.  
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DAY FIVE:  DEPARTURE

INCLUDED

  • Support van and driver
  • Snacks and beverages in the support vans (fruit, sandwiches, local treats, chips, water, electrolyte powder, and much more)

NOT INCLUDED

  • Airfare
  • Hotels and meals
  • Rental Bikes - use this link to book your bike - note you can modify the dates at the top of the page.
  • Food purchased from cafes/bakeries enroute

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