Without question one of the most dramatic and stunning mountain ranges on the planet, the Dolomites and their jagged spires have poetically been referred to as "God's backyard." Join us in 2011 on a "pilgrimage" to the heart of the Dolomites for a celebration of Italy's Giro d'Italia as you discover it's most beautiful and famed climbs while also enjoying entry into the 25th Anniversary edition of Italy's most popular Gran Fondo, the "Maratona dles Dolomites!" During the course of your week, you'll feel the presence of Italy's greatest champion, Fausto Coppi, as well as the other Giro champions from the past since as Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinualt, Francesco Moser, Laurent Fignon, and Felice Gimondi as you ride the legendary roads where history has been made.

Beginning with our 4-star luxury hotel in the village of Colfosco (where we stay the entire week), you will enjoy the following highlights during this unforgettable week in the Dolomiti:
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• Riding the legendary roads of the Giro d'Italia on such notable climbs as the Passo di Pordoi, Plan de Corones, Passo di Valparola, Passo di Gardena, Passo di Sella, Passo delle Erbe, and many more.
• On July 10, cycling guests will enjoy entry into the 25th Anniversary edition of the Maratona dles Dolomites Gran Fondo (www.maratona.it). This is Italy's most prestigious Gran Fondo and is shown on Italian national television for six hours! Each guest can choose one of three different courses, depending on their ability and fitness level!
• Following each day's activity, guests can relax in the hotel's complimentary indoor pool or spa before enjoying a glass of wine and the hotel's delicious five-course Italian dinners!
• Non-riding guests will enjoy guided, daily hikes through the Dolomites!
• Welcome Cocktail with wine!
• All transfers to-and-from Marco Polo Intl Airport in Venice.
• Each guest will also have one complimentary massage.
• Full Velo Echappe' 15th Anniversary kit including jersey and bibs.
• Post-ride Maratona lunch at the finish area.
• Professional mechanics who will build your bike up for you, do daily maintenance and help you repack it for the trip home.
• Professional guides and cue sheeets /maps for the daily rides through the Dolomites.
• Maratona dles Dolomites photos complimentary of the organizers.
• Pre-Tour Info Packet which contains all of the information for the trip and which is sent to you following your final payment.
• Staff -to -guest ratio of 1:6.

Make your reservations today to join us in 2011 in the spectacular Dolomites for a cycling vacation that will take you to the heights in true Italian style while you also experience one of the most beautiful rides in the world - the legendary Maratona dles Dolomites!