Classic, flexible pace cycling holiday with daily route options in the Italian Dolomites & Stelvio. Cycle in one of the world's greatest places to ride a bike, climbing infamous Giro d’Italia passes. Flexible itinerary with daily route choices for mixed ability groups. Ride the Maratona cyclosportive route with full support. Comfortable and friendly 3* & 4* hotels with superb Italian cuisine. Exceptional support with two customised support vans and two expert, proactive Marmot guides. In 2027, a new Ultimate Tour of the Dolomites holiday will be introduced, spending 6 days in the Dolomites rather than transferring to the Stelvio region mid-way. The Dolomites region of northern Italy is one of the world's greatest places to ride a bike, with every road leading to another exquisite climb. This Marmot Classic style road cycling holiday showcases the region perfectly, offering epic climbs, breathtaking scenery, delicious Italian food, and peerless support. Flexible-pace, flexible-route road cycling tours with two to three route choices daily. The 'Classic' route is designed to be manageable and enjoyable for fit cyclists, while 'Challenge' routes offer increased daily ascent options. Tour size of around 20 riders allows for smaller groups with similar pace and goals. Incomparable support from two guides with support vans ensures every rider is supported. The mission is to help riders achieve their goals, leading to an unforgettable cycling experience. Includes 6 days of stunning cycling with route options daily, detailed GPS route files, on-the-road support, water and snacks, 7 nights twin-share hotel accommodation with breakfasts, 6 three-course evening meals with drinks, airport transfers, photos, tips for restaurant staff, and financial protection by ABTOT and ABTA. Optional extras include single-occupancy hotel rooms, hire bikes, spare bike tyres/tubes/components, CO2 canisters, and Marmot Tours x Stolen Goat cycling kit. Not included: Flights, insurance, spending money for lunches, one dinner in Bormio, tips for guides, energy gels/powders, spare parts specific to your bike, GPS device, bike lights. For hire bikes: bring your own pedals. Essential information includes advice on weather variability, fitness requirements, hotel details (3* & 4* with ensuite, WiFi availability), dietary requirements catering, typical daily timings, and options for lifts in the van. Crucially, rim brake carbon wheels are NOT recommended due to risk of catastrophic delamination. Required bike spares to bring include: bike lights, pump, tyre levers, inner tubes, brake pads, chain link, and a spare rear derailleur hanger. Tools for bike assembly are provided. Travel document requirements for the EU are outlined, including passport validity and ETIAS authorisation from 2027. Travel insurance is mandatory. Departure Dates & Prices for 2026 are listed, with a September departure costing £1,890.00 and a single room supplement of £440.00. Discount information: 5% early bookers discount (6+ months in advance), 7.5% group discount (10+ people) with a voucher for the organiser, and 10% discount for third Marmot Tours holiday onwards. Maximum discount is 10%. Day 0: Arrival day with airport transfers from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to the start hotel on the lower slopes of Passo Falzarego. Bike assembly and dinner. Day 1: Tour of Monte Cristallo, including a descent to Cortina, cycling around Monte Cristallo, climbing to Lago di Misurina, option to climb to Rifugio Auronzo, and descents via Passo Tre Croci and Passo Falzarego. Route options: Classic (50 KM, 1100m ascent), Harder (71 KM, 1670m ascent), Challenge (85 KM, 2310m ascent). Day 2: The classic Duo - Passo di Giau and Passo di Campolongo. Includes climbing Passo di Giau from the north. Options to deviate onto a loop with Passo Fedaia from the east and Passo Pordoi, or the Classic route over Passo di Campolongo from the south. Stay in La Villa for two nights. Route options: Classic (60 KM, 1700m ascent), Challenge (90 KM, 3050m ascent). Day 3: Maratona Routes from La Villa, exploring the Maratona dles Dolomiti cyclosportive routes. Route options: Sellaronda Course (Classic - 60 KM, 1780m ascent), Middle Course (Harder - 103 KM, 3130m ascent), Maratona Course (Challenge - 135 KM, 4230m ascent). Day 4: Transfer to Prato allo Stelvio and ride to Bormio. Includes climbing Passo Dello Stelvio from the east (48 hairpins). Option to include Torri di Fraele. Route options: Classic (49 KM, 1880m ascent), Challenge (76 KM, 2640m ascent). Day 5: Day ride from Bormio including Gavia and Stelvio. Includes climbing Passo Gavia from Bormio. Options to climb Passo dello Stelvio from the south again, or Torri di Fraele. Day off the bike options: walks, cable car, medieval streets, thermal baths. Dinner in Bormio is not included. Route options: Easier - Torri di Fraele (31 KM, 760m ascent), Classic (52 KM, 1450m ascent), Challenge (94 KM, 3000m ascent). Day 6: Livigno and Mortirolo finale! Includes options with Passo Foscagno, Passo Eira, and Forcola de Livigno, with an excursion into Switzerland. Finale climb of Passo del Mortirolo. Route options: Mortirolo (59 KM, 1430m ascent), Classic (101 KM, 2170m ascent), Challenge (123 KM, 3370m ascent). Day 7: Departure day with included transfers from Grosio to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
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