Tour of the legendary climbs of the Alps

by Italy-Cycling
Region
Italian Lakes
Duration
12 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Difficult
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

A 10-STAGE BIKING TOUR ON THE GREATEST ALPINE CLIMBS OF GIRO D’ITALIA AND TOUR DE FRANCE. Cycling fans write the names of their favorite champions on the asphalt, while the champions write the history of our sport. The names of these Alpine mountain passes might be daunting to some. This is not a tour for fanatics and it requires a medium fitness level. Detailed briefings, constant contact with our skilled guides, planned food stops are just part of what we have in store for you. Perfect Canyon rental bikes will make for a safe and enjoyable daily riding.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: ARRIVAL DAY

ARRIVAL DAY

Day 2: RIDE TO PASSO MORTIROLO (THROUGH GROSIO) THEN PONTE DI LEGNO AND PASSO GAVIA.

114 km 3245 m

D3

RIDE TO PASSO MORTIROLO (THROUGH GROSIO) THEN PONTE DI LEGNO AND PASSO GAVIA.

Day 3: THE TWO SIDES OF STELVIO PASS

101 km 3417 m

D3

THE TWO SIDES OF STELVIO PASS

Day 4: RIDE UP APRICA PASS THEN MORTIROLO FROM THE MONNO SIDE

123 km 3023 m

D3

RIDE UP APRICA PASS THEN MORTIROLO FROM THE MONNO SIDE

Day 5: RIDE TO CANCANO LAKES

30 km 1000 m

D1

RIDE TO CANCANO LAKES

Day 6: COLLE DELLE FINESTRE AND SESTRIERE LOOP

99 km 2890 m

D3

COLLE DELLE FINESTRE AND SESTRIERE LOOP

Day 7: COL D’IZOARD AND COL DEL LAUTARET

126 km 2762 m

D3

COL D’IZOARD AND COL DEL LAUTARET

Day 8: COL DEL LAUTARET AND COL DU GALIBIER

COL DEL LAUTARET AND COL DU GALIBIER

Day 9: ALPE D'HUEZ LOOP

77 km 2546 m

D2

ALPE D'HUEZ LOOP

Day 10: GORGE DE LA NESQUE

67 km 1293 m

D2

GORGE DE LA NESQUE

Day 11: MONT VENTOUX LOOP

56 km 1800 m

D2

MONT VENTOUX LOOP

Day 12: FAREWELL AND DEPARTURE DAY.

FAREWELL AND DEPARTURE DAY.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Italian Lakes

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