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June 16 - Depart
USA for Milan, Italy.
June 17 - Welcome
to Italy! Following your arrival, we'll transfer you to
our deluxe hotel. Following check-in, relax in the pool while our
professional mechanics build your bike up for you. This evening,
we'll begin the week at our "Welcome Meeting and Dinner"
at a local tratorria.
June 18 - Milan
to Predazzo. After breakfast, we'll have a short transfer
to Lago di Garda where you'll begin your ride. Today, you'll cycle
past world-famous vineyards and medieval castles before the optional
ascent of the Passo Manghen. Afterwards, relax in our charming hotel
in the beautiful village of Predazzo!
June 19 - Predazzo
to Colfosco. Get ready for some of the most spectacular
scenery in Northern Italy! Following a relaxing warm-up, you'll
ride the Passo di Valles before enjoying lunch on the shores of
Lake Alleghe. This afternoon, you'll continue your adventure with
the Passo di Campolongo before the final push to our 4-star cliffside
hotel with the most spectacular views and cuisine in the Alta Badia
Valley! Following check-in for two nights, relax in the hotel's
spa before a 5-course Italian dinner this evening.
June 20-
The Sella Ronda Loop! Welcome to "the"
ultimate ride in the Dolomites - the Sella Ronda Loop!
Beginning at our hotel, we'll ride over 4 challenging climbs that
have been the backbone of the Giro d'Itaila for decades
- the Passo di Campolongo, the Passo Pordoi, the Passo di Sella
and the Passo di Gardena! Following your memorable day, reward yourself
with a relaxing massage at our hotel before another 5-course dinner
overlooking the Sella Massif! Perfecto!
June 21 - Colfosco
to Bolzano. Begin your day with a fun descent before getting
ready to ride the awesome Marmolada and the Passo di Costalunga!
After lunch atop the Costalunga, enjoy a fast descent through the
Val d'Eggental before arriving at our deluxe hotel in the center
of Bolzano! Following a dip in the pool, explore the restaurants
and shops of this historical village.
June 22 - Bolzano
to Bormio. Following breakfast overlooking the Dolomites
and Bolzano, put on your "maglia rosa" and get
ready to ride a classic route over the Passo del Tonale and the
legendary Passo di Gavia! Finish off your ride with a fast descent
into Bormio before checking into our 4-star hotel for the next two
nights. Enjoy dinner this evening in town before relaxing with some
gelato under the stars.
June 23 - Passo
dello Stelvio Loop! Today can only be described as epic
as you climb to the heights on one of cycling's most celebrated
and mythical ascents, the Passo dello Stelvio! Enjoy lunch at the
summit near the Coppi Memorial before celebrating your achievement
with a long descent and our "Farewell Dinner" this evening
in town!
June 24 - Bormio
to the Madonna della Ghisallo / Transfer to Milan. After
breakfast, we'll have a short transfer to Lake Como and the world-famous
village of Bellagio. Then, enjoy riding the official race route
of the fall Classic, the Tour of Lombardy, to the Madonna della
Ghisallo and the Italian Cycling Museum. Following lunch, we'll
transfer back to our deluxe hotel near the airport. Choose between
an optional stay at the hotel (with our group rate) or shuttle to
the airport this evening.
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