Giro d’Italia Cycling Tour
Experience the most beautiful grand tour
Giro Cycling Tours Overview
The Alps, the Dolomites, the Apennines; they all define the Giro d’Italia and there can be nothing more rewarding than taking on the same challenge yourself, as you conquer many of the iconic climbs of Italy.
Expect amazing days on the bike with jaw dropping mountainous landscapes, thrilling free flowing descents and climbs where you’ll need every bit of your will to keep the pedals turning. Our Giro cycling tour ensures that your experience of the Giro traverses the same mountains and valleys as the pro’s and has you up close with the race at stage starts, finishes and over mountain passes, while also experiencing some time away from the race. It’s the perfect balance.
Join us for a 9-day adventure on our Giro Cycling Tour 2024 that will see you tackle many of the famous climbs of Italy by day, while relaxing into a wonderful food, wine and cultural journey that we’ll take you on each night.
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime.
Giro d’Italia Ride Itinerary
Welcome to the Giro d’Italia and Italy’s Great Climbs
Our Giro route is designed to suit riders who want a comprehensive climbing challenge, taking on many of the greatest climbs in the Italian Alps and Dolomites, and getting a taste for what the peloton of the Giro experience. Our ride guides ensure the needs of different riders are supported on each climb and if riders would like some distance and elevation added to 3-4 of the days, this can be arranged as required, and where possible.
Our Giro cycling tour route for 2024 will start in Bormio where we’ll be perfectly positioned for the race’s stage 15 finish in Livigno and for our climb up Passo dello Stelvio to watch stage 16 and the race’s Cima Coppi at 2700m. We’ll then transfer to the Dolomites for the stage 17 start and to watch the race fly over Passo Sella with its stupendous landscape, and then on to Bassano del Grappa for the double ascent of Monte Grappa, as the Giro’s penultimate stage 20. We’ll see stage starts and finishes, and experience the race fly over mountain passes, with some of the famous climbs of our tour including Passo dello Stelvio, Passo di Gavia, Sella Ronda, Monte Grappa, and some sensational climbs in the Venetian pre-Alps and Prosecco Road region.
Welcome to BormioWe’ll start the week with a spin out of the village and along the valley, before riding up the hairpin laden road to Torri di Fraele, also known to the locals as ‘mini Stelvio’.
This ride will blow the cobwebs out of your legs after your travels, and also give you the chance to test your bike set-up and make any micro adjustments, as you require.
Highlight: Riding up “mini Stelvio” the the vista back to Bormio.
Distance: 22.5 mi
Elevation: 3523 ft
Giro Mountain MagicWe’ll have our first taste of Giro d’Italia magic today.
Rolling out of Bormio, we’ll go up and head towards Switzerland, with a beautifully long and open climb up to the race’s mountain top finish in Livigno.
Along our ride, we’ll stop for a well-earned panino and espresso before we secure our spot to watch all the action unfold in the day’s final km’s. After seeing the race fly up the mountain, we’ll enjoy the thrilling descent back into the village of Bormio.
Highlight: Our first interaction with the Giro on a mountain top finish
Distance: 40.7 mi
Elevation: 6148 ft
Passo di GaviaToday you’ll conquer another one of cycling’s legendary climbs, starting by heading towards Santa Caterina, which rises 600m before we even reach the base of the climb. You’ll have a few switchbacks to take care of early, before you ride along the edge of the mountain that sharply drops away before dramatically rising on the other side of a ravine.
Highlight: This is a truly spectacular landscape and possibly our favourite.
Distance: 31 mi
Elevation: 4996 ft
Passo Dello StelvioIt’s time for you to take on the iconic Passo dello Stelvio, sitting at an imposing 2750m. This is a climb like no other. With its 34 switchbacks, and at one point a 14% pinch, it will challenge the mind and the legs, and open your heart.
Highlight: After enjoying the spectacle of the race rolling over Passo dello Stelvio, the thrilling long and technical descent.
Distance: 29.7 mi
Elevation: 5223 ft
Sella RondaWe’ll roll out of our Dolomiti village and on toward the race start, in Selva di Val Gardena. We’ll enjoy the pre-race atmosphere before we’ll roll onto the course to watch the race on the spectacular Paso Sella. After the procession passes, we’ll continue on to complete the sensational Sella Ronda loop.
Highlight: Seeing the race ascend the jaw dropping Passo Sella.
Distance: 48 mi
Elevation: 7952 ft
Prosecco Road & BeyondToday we’ll depart the majestic Dolomites and make our way down the mountain to our beautiful and quintessentially Venetian villa after rolling through the Prosecco laden hills
Highlight: An iconic descent off the pre Alps.
Distance: 51 mi
Elevation: 4304
Monte Grappa
Today we’ll take on the challenge of the majestic Monte Grappa.
We will roll out of our villa and take the meandering secondary roads towards the base of the climb, where we join the race course and the fun begins.
Highlight: Watching the Pro’s battle each other on the final mountain stage of the race after, taking on the challenge ourselves, before seeing them cross the finish line in Bassano del Grappa.
Distance: 41.8 mi
Elevation: 7388 ft
Pricing & Dates
US$5050 per person twin share / Maximum 14 guests
Start Location & Details
City: Tirano, Italy
Pick Up Location: Tirano Train Station
Pick Up Time: 12:30pm
Finish Location & Details
City: Padova, Italy
Drop Off Location: Padova Train Station
Drop Off Time: 10:30am
Inclusions & Details
Accommodation & Meals
- Our Giro cycling tours include 7 nights accommodation, twin share with private bathroom.
- Single occupancy available. Talk to us when booking
- All breakfasts
- Lunches on the road
- All dinners at a range of our favourite restaurants and osteria’s, including local wines at each dinner*
- *wine provided at dinner is to accompany meals / beverages ordered by guests will incur additional charges
Ride Support
- Professional bilingual ride guides with extensive cycling experience, local knowledge and first aid experience, ensuring your riding experiences are truly local and take in many of the undiscovered back roads and rolling hills of this spectacular and diverse region.
- Unique GPS routes, provided on tour as part of our bike tours in Tuscany.
- Support van on daily rides, with mechanical support and your safety as our priority.
- Nutritious snacks and water are provided
Transfers & Activities
- All transfers / transportation from pick up to drop off, including baggage and bike transportation.
- Entrance fees to sites and tours / activities included in non riding partner program
Ride Kit
- 2 piece, Italian made A’QTO Cycling Kit including jersey and bib shorts.
- Laundry for your cycling clothing.
Not Included
- Airfare.
- Bike hire.
- Travel & International Medical Insurance
- Guide Gratuities
- Specific gels and energy bars
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Bike Hire & Gear
Carbon Road Bike with Electronic Shifting
You can choose to hire a Wilier Cento 10SL carbon road bike with Sram Rival Etap, a compact crankset, with a 32 rear cassette & disc brakes.
Carbon Road Bike with Mechanical Shifting
You can choose to hire a Bianchi Sprint with mechanical Shimano Ultegra groupset, a compact crankset, with a 32 rear cassette & disc brakes.
Hiking Program
As part of our Giro cycling tour, non-riding partners enjoy an active and dedicated travel program, designed to deliver a diverse range of activities and the best experiences that the mountainous regions in the north of Italy have to offer. Whether it’s guided walks and hikes through the Alps and Dolomites, visits to historic, lakeside and alpine towns for picturesque experiences, spa and wellness experiences or cheese tasting experiences with locals, non-riding partners experience the beauty and uniqueness of each area we visit. With an itinerary curated by Nancy and delivered together with a range of partners and guides whom she personally selects, It’s sure to be a holiday in northern Italy you’ll never forget.
As our non-riding partner program is an active adventure, there is a minimum walking requirement for non-riding guests for each tour. Please enquire when booking.
Accommodation
Enjoy our beautiful boutique hotel accommodation in 3 places over 8 nights – our focus is on authentic, family run boutique hotel experiences that will have you truly immersed in the regions we visit. Your nights will be supremely comfortable, with all the amenities and services you need for a great post-ride experience; including saunas and wellness, lounge areas and more.
Food & Wine
The alpine regions of Italy are truly diverse in culture and cuisine
We’ll be enjoying a range of dinner experiences throughout the course of our 9 day Giro cycling tour, celebrating all that the regions we visit of Lombardia, Trentino and the Veneto have to offer; from true artisan, modern style dinners through to traditional home-made food and wine specialities, to very special welcome and finale dinners with meals you will always remember, in incredible surrounds.
Your Giro food and wine journey will be as much a part of your memorable experience as your riding will be.
Testimonials
I WOULD LOVE TO DO IT AGAIN
Awesome riding and overall, a most enjoyable and fun experience that I would love to do again.
