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Tour description


Italy Cycling - Best of The Alps & Dolomites

» Famous Climbs of Giro d' Italia d'Italia

SGD4700

11Days

500km


Description

Ride the cycling mecca of STELVIO & The DOLOMITES in Italy!! 

Watch https://youtu.be/GsUbDPgYdN8

When it comes to road cycling in Europe, more often than not, people would almost certainly turn to France as the number one choice.  Yes, SCT had indeed been cycling in Beaune and Avignon including the famous climb up Mont Ventoux 1912m back in 2012 (& we are to do it again soon, so do keep a lookout & follow us on our fb page!)

Northern Italy is a "Hidden" Gem" that is relatively "unknown to the ordinary cyclists on the street".

The Dolomites, or “Dolomiti” in Italian, is a mountain range in northern Italy, within the Alps. There are around 18 peaks which rise to above 3,000 metres and cover over 300sqkm. It features some of the most beautiful mountain landscapes anywhere, with vertical walls, sheer cliffs and a high density of narrow, deep and long valleys.
As it is a huge area, it’s unlikely you could explore it all in one single trip.

Being very passionate cyclists ourselves, we do believe that we could relate what majority of cyclists want. We do what we do best: design & shortlist two gorgeous areas for cycling after weeks of extensive research, planning & actual recce on the ground!
We will operate all cycling trips directly by ourselves, with logistical support from the locals.



SCT created this customised itinerary to bring the THE VERY BEST in northern Italy! You will cycle the Big Names of Giro d' Italia or The Giro + Sella, Campolongo & Pordoi in Dolomites. Also included is Marmolada glacier sight-seeing!
Our tailor-made itinerary will take you to another famous spot, the Stelvio Pass, or "Passo dello Stelvio" in Italian, located near Bormio, a highland town in Lombardy region.  Besides Stelvio, you will also cycle Umbrail Pass that connects to Switzerland;

Gavia and the legendary Mortirolo are next on the list. We transfer you out to The Dolomites for Part Two of the tour.



Highlights

+ Cycling in one of the most beautiful regions in Europe Alps
+ Tackle famous climbs of Giro d'Italia (over 8 Great Rides): Stelvio, Mortirolo, Gavia, & in The Dolomites: Sella, Campolongo & Pordoi, including 2 ascents of the Stelvio & Gavia pass!
+ Carefully chosen accommodation in cozy mountain lodges with stunning views
+ Special-Crossing into Switzerland via Umbrail Pass & back to Italy from Prato
+ Unique itinerary to end in the famous Monza F1 circuit.
(* optional own extension in Milan/Venice)


Information

IN A NUTSHELL : Experience The Big Names of Giro d' Italia
Event Grade: 4+/5 (Enthusiasts/Strenuous)
Discipline: Road tarmac / mountains
No. of Cycle Days: 08 (mountainous terrain)
Cycle Distance: est. 500km
Total Climb: in excess of 10,000m (full-support with van included)

11D Land Cost: S$4700/pax (twin-share)

Full-Support Cycling Tour in Italy!
Single sup: S$690

 

Includes:

1) 2-way airport transfers to Milan (main group only)
2) 09 nights good Italian-style accommodation 
3) Support van during cycling (with seats to assist few cyclists)
4) All land transfers to Bormio & Dolomites
5) Almost All Meals!  (8B, 6packed L during cycling, 6D)
6) 1x Cycling leader guide + Bike Mechanic
7) Entrance fees as stated in the sights inclusion
8) Pre Departure Briefing & Trip Preparation
9) * 1x special event jersey (if we have min. 10pax)

* Excludes: Airfares to Milan / bike rental / any other items not stated
- Optional: Road or e-Bikes rental available
We will assist with main group flights bookings upon confirmation

 

>>> HOW TO SIGN UP <<<
1. Registration form:
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2. We will contact you to follow up & you will be added to the event Whatsapp group for further comms thereafter.
 
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Ride 1 - Lake Cancano

 

 

Ride 2 - Stelvio (from Bormio)

 

 

Ride 3 - 2nd ride of Stelvio (from Prato via Switzerland)

 

Ride 4 - Mortirolo

 

 

Ride 5 - Gavia

 

 

Ride 6 - Lake Fedaia & Pordoi 

 

Ride 7 - Sella > Gardena > Sella

 

 

Ride 8 - Campolongo & Gardena (Final)

 


Detailed itinerary

> PART ONE - STELVIO & THE ITALIAN ALPS

Day01 - Arrive to Milan, Italy / Bormio (Ride 1)

Meet & greet at the airport for your transfer to Bormio (3hrs drive).  In the afternoon, we begin with a warm-up ride to a stunning Lake Cancano (cycle 31km).  It is  mountain stage (Stage 18) of the 103th Giro d' Italia in 2020

 

Day02 - Bormio / Passo dello Stelvio (Ride 2)
1st Stelvio pass climb (cycle 70km + ascent Stelvio).  We have planned for some free time for your to enjoy and explore this beautiful mountain town

 

Day03 - Bormio / Switzerland / Bormio (Ride 3)
Transfer up to Umbrail pass for the scenic descent down to Switzerland!  Yes, we have planned for you to do a 2nd Stelvio climb from Prato

 

Day04 - Bormio / Mortirolo / Ponte de Legno (Ride 4)
Climb the legendary Mortirolo & descent down to Legno for the night 

 

Day05 - Ponte de Legno Porte di Legno (part of Giro di Italia) / Gavia Pass / Canazei (Ride 5)

In the afternoon, we will transfer to Dolomitis! (about 210km, 4hrs drive)

> PART TWO - THE DOLOMITIS

Day06 Canazei / Fedaia / Pordoi (Ride 6)
Cycle up Fedaia to see lake & Marmolada glacier.  Continue to loop around the Dolomiti area and back to Canazei

 

Day07 –  Sella / Gardena / Sella (Ride 7)

Today, we will take things alittle easy by just doing Sella-Gardena-Sella (yes, you get to climb Passo Sella twice from both directions!).  You shall have some free time on your own, either to cycle more or simply back to the town to chill and do some 'touristy' stuffs

 

Day08 – Canazei / Pordoi / Corvara / Gardena  / Selva Wolkenstekn (Ride 8)

The final countdown, as we take you on the loop that includes Pordoi (again) to Arabba for Passo Campolongo & Passo Gardena. Cycling Ends today.  In the evening, we will have a celebration dinner to look back at your achievements over the past week of cycling!

 

Day09 – Transfer back to Milan.  Free & Easy

 

Day10 – Departure (* optional: own extension)
*Note: minor changes might be needed for logistical reasons
* Detailed plan will be sent to you via private event Whatsapp after registration


Video

Cycling in Italy - The Big Names of Giro including Stelvio & The Dolomites


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