FULL ITINERARY
DAY ONE FRI 23 MAY | ARRIVAL
Arrive into Malpensa Milan airport. There will be a group transfer from the airport to beautiful Bellagio, beside Lake Como. Transfer departure time to be confirmed.
DAY TWO SAT 24 MAY | GHISALLO LOOP
Meet in the morning for a Tour Briefing and check off all the bikes. Then depart on a fantastic loop ride up the Ghisallo, famous for its inclusion in the last monument race of the season, the Giro di Lombardia. Pause at the chapel of the Madonna del Ghisallo, patron saint of cyclists. Maybe take a quick look in the excellent cycling museum while you enjoy the views.
Then onwards with the chance to test yourself on the Muro di Sormano, a challenge for the Pro peloton as well.
Brilliant downhill all the way back to our hotel.
DISTANCE | 52KM | 32MI
ELEVATION | 1350M | 4400FT
DAY THREE SUN 25 MAY | BOLZANO TO CANAZEI
Early rise for the morning transfer from Bellagio to the charming town of Bolzano, about 3.5 hours.
Enjoy a light lunch, fuel for the great ride from Bolzano, along past the amazingly blue Lago di Carezza, and up the Val di Fassa to the charming ski town of Canazei.
DISTANCE | 55KM | 34MI
ELEVATION | 1980M | 6500FT
DAY FOUR MON 26 MAY | SELLARONDA LOOP
We trace the route of the hugely popular short course of the Maratona dles Dolomiti. Four amazingly different, iconic passes that showcase the Sella massif - Passo Sella, Passo Gardena, the winding Passo di Campolongo and Passo Pordoi. Four big ticks off the bucket list!
DISTANCE | 65KM | 40MI
ELEVATION | 2000M | 6560FT
DAY FIVE TUE 27 MAY | REST DAY
A day of rest... or not. Morning transfer to Bormio, of about 5 hours. Settle into your hotel and enjoy a wander round town. Option to sneak in a short ride to the Laghi dei Cancano before a recuperating spa in the town's thermal pools. Perfect!
DISTANCE | 30KM | 19MI
ELEVATION | 950M | 3100FT
DAY SIX WED 28 MAY | THE GIRO!
Brilliant day out! Ride down the valley to Mazzo, and climb as much as you like of the classic Passo di Mortirolo. The Pro peloton will be passing this way, impressively tackling this infamous ascent at speed on the 17th Stage of the Giro d'Italia 2025.
DISTANCE | 30-60KM | 20-37MI
ELEVATION | 620-1500M | 1260-4900FT
Option to ride in the van or pedal back to Bormio.
DISTANCE | 30KM | 20MI
ELEVATION | 650M | 2100FT
DAY SEVEN THU 29 MAY | BORMIO TO BELLAGIO
Your final ride day. Enjoy that downhill run from Bormio one more time, all the way to Tirano. If those legs are hitting their peak after all this alpine training, option to climb the scenic Forcola Pass.
Transfer from Tirano to Varenna, and a ferry ride to Bellagio. The lake is always magnificent from the water.
Time to celebrate an epic week of riding!
DISTANCE | 40-80KM | 25-50MI
ELEVATION | 190-2250M | 620-7380FT
DAY EIGHT FRI 30 MAY | DEPARTURE
Morning transfer to Malpensa airport from Bellagio, about 1.5 hours. Departure time from hotel pending confirmation of outbound flight times.
Time to say farewell, until next time.
Ride safe, Puntos!