Giro D’Italia 2024 - The Last 12 Days

Stages of your Tour

1. Benveneto

   30 km | 220m climb.

   After the airport transfer to your hotel beside little-known Lake Iseo, perhaps most beautiful of the Italian lakes, our guides will set up your bikes and we will go on a leg-loosening ride towards the vine-covered hills to the south where Franciacorta sparkling white wine is made. From your dinner table, you will see a breath-taking view of the lake.

    
   Hotel Riva Lago - Sulzano

2. giro d’lago

   65km | 100m CLIMB or 90km | 2190m (with montecampione)

   A dream ride around the lake on roads built, say some, by Leonardo Da Vinci, then an optional ascent to the statue of another genius, the climber Marco Pantani at Montecampione, where the Pirate won the 1998 Giro. Later, a private viewing of ‘Accidental Death of a Cyclist’ with Matt Rendell, author of the book on which the film is based.
   
   Hotel Riva Lago - Sulzano

3. stage 14 finish

   50 km | 1650m climb

   After the lesser-known joys of Lake Iseo, today’s ride takes us to Desenzano, on the southern shore of Lake Garda, whose beauty is recognised across the world. There we will watch Stage 14, a potentially decisive 25.8 km time trial, from the perfect position, in the VIP area beside the finish line. On the way home, a vineyard dinner in beautiful Franciacorta.
   
   Hotel Riva Lago - Sulzano

4. APRICA - STAGE 15 VIEW

   50km | 1650M climb

   We ride from charming Capo di Ponte to the Alpine village of Aprica, a stage finish in past years and today the perfect mid-race point to see the riders pass. Then we drive to Bormio, beneath the towering Stelvio, where the dinner table will feature mountains of the local pasta, Pizzoccheri della Valtellina, the ideal carbo-loading for tomorrow’s epic ride.

    
   Miramonti Park Hotel

5. Passo stelvio

   50km | 1570m climb.

   Conquered in the 1950s by the inspirational Fausto Coppi, and in the 1960s by the extraordinary Charly Gaul, the Stelvio Pass is one of cycling’s most cherished trophies. As the Giro d’Italia enjoys a well-deserved rest day, we take to our bikes for the 21.5 km ascent of Italy’s highest paved mountain pass. You will remember every one of its 40 hairpins.
   
   Miramonti Park Hotel

6. stage 16 start

   54 KM | 1840m climb

   Between reaching the stage start at Livigno, we pass Italy’s highest village, Trepalle (6788 feet). The VIP area is a fanboy’s paradise: you are so close to the riders that you can steal selfies, collect autographs, even exchange words. After the stage start, we drive to the Dolomites then ride to beautiful Corvara, home of the famous Maratona dles Dolomites.

   Dolomiti Boutique Hotel

7. selle ronde

   62km | 1870m climb

   Corvara is on the Maratona dles Dolomites route, with four climbs: the Campolongo, the mythical Pordoi, Passo Sella and Passo Gardena. We ride half of the circuit, watch the Giro pass, then ride the rest to get home. It’s not hard to describe: it will be, quite simply, one of the most beautiful rides of your life. Easier said than done.

   Dolomiti Boutique Hotel

8. passo valparola

   51km | 1390m climb

   While the Giro heads for the flatlands south of the mountains, we continue our exploration of the stunning Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it comes as no surprise to hear, since 2009. We climb the Valparola Pass, the last of the seven which make up the annual Maratona dles Dolomites, and first included in the Giro d'Italia in 1976.

   Dolomiti Boutique Hotel

9. sappada

   53km | 840m climb

   We transfer to the beautiful Cadore valley and ride the stage route to the finish in beautiful Sappada, a member of the association of Italy’s most beautiful villages and, curiously, a tiny German language island. There, before the pros arrive, we ride across the finish line in front of the tifosi, and climb onto the podium to be photographed for posterity.

   Relais Le Betulle

10. MONTE GRAPPA

    76KM | 2070m CLIMB

    A UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Venetian Prealps, Monte Grappa is where Nairo Quintana secured victory in the 2014 Giro d’Italia, in a joyous festive atmosphere. The 2024 edition too will be decided there. We will ride from our hotel to the climb, and have a buffet lunch while watching the race on TV before the riders come past.

    Realis Le Betulle

11. to rome……

    transit to rome

    The Giro concludes with a ceremonial stage around the Eternal City, Rome. The morning train takes us across Italy into the city centre. After checking in to our hotel, we set out to explore the sights and then watch the finish. Then it’s out on the town for a final celebration in the Italian capital.

    Doria Boutique Hotel

12. arrivederci

    farewells

    All good things must come to an end, and following this fantastic trip emotional goodbyes are guaranteed - transfers to the airport/train station will be arranged.

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