Giro d'Italia
K/QOM Challenge

Trans Dolomites day 6

Giro d’Italia K/QOM Challenge

The Giro d'Italia in the Dolomites, a rite of passage for every avid cyclist!

Witness 2 key mountain stages of the Giro d’Italia and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes, majestic mountains, charming Alpine villages, and that renowned Italian food and wine. The Dolomites never disappoint.

Overview

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Next Departure

No Upcoming Departures

Duration

9 days / 8 nights

Non-Rider Friendly

Yes

Rental Bike

From USD $500

Ride Program

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Overview

Our trip to the Giro d’Italia provides the perfect mix of LIVE race-viewing and challenging rides on the famous routes and climbs of the GIRO in the Italian Dolomites.

Witness the top pros in action at the summit finishes of Stage 18 in Val di Zoldo and Stage 19 on the legendary climb to Tre Cime di Lavaredo.

You’ll ride the Sella Ronda loop, one of the most famous and impressive bike rides in Europe. The Sella Ronda circles the Sella Mountain Range and includes 4 of the most stunning passes in the Dolomites: the Passo Pordoi, Passo Sella, Passo Gardena and the Passo Campolongo.

You’ll also bag a number of other Giro legendary climbs including the iconic Passo Stelvio, the Passo Giau and the Passo Fedaia. Pack your climbing legs and join our ride leaders for a magnificent ride across the Dolomites and Italian Alps!


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Itinerary

Day Description Distance Elevation Hotel
01 Benvenuti nelle Dolomiti! Hotel Serena
02 LIVE Race Viewing: Val di Zoldo Hotel Serena
03 LIVE Race Viewing: Tre Cime di Lavaredo Hotel Serena
04 Giro d'Italia legends: Passo Falzarego & Passo Giau Sporthotel Europa
05 The Sella Ronda Sporthotel Europa
06 Over the Passo Fedaia to Bolzano Four Points Sheraton
07 Through the orchards to the Stelvio Hotel Bio Panorama
08 The Passo Stelvio Hotel Bio Panorama
09 Arrivederci!
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Day 1

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Benvenuti nelle Dolomiti!

Your trip starts at Venice Marco Polo Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in Cortina d’Ampezzo in the heart of the Dolomites.

After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up, you’ll head out for your first ride in the Dolomites. Our warm-up ride takes on a magnificent ride to the north of Cortina, over the climb to the beautiful Lake Misurina and the Passo Tre Croci.

Day 2

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LIVE Race Viewing: Val di Zoldo

The Giro enters the Dolomites today with a Summit Finish in Val di Zoldo.

Riding from the hotel, we’ll head south for 20km to Venas di Cadore, where we join the race route for today’s Giro stage. Expect to be cheered on by thousands of Giro fans as we climb the Passo Cibiana then the final climb to Val di Zoldo. After the ride, relax and get ready to enjoy a fantastic afternoon of race-viewing from the luxury of our Private Race Viewing Marquee.

Day 3

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LIVE Race Viewing: Tre Cime di Lavaredo

A classic Giro d’Italia Dolomites stage including the iconic Passo Giau and Passo Tre Croci before a Summit Finish on one of the Giro’s most famous climbs, the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Your ride includes the Passo Giau and the Passo Tre Croci before the final effort to Tre Cime where the maximum gradients hit almost 20%. Once again you’ll enjoy a fantastic afternoon of live race viewing from our private marquee strategically placed on the climb to Tre Cime.

Map & Profile

Climb Distance Elevation Av. Grade Category
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from Carbonin
5.2% 3
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toggle arrow Passo Tre Croci
from Misurina
4.4% 4
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toggle arrow Passo Cibiana
from Venas di Cadore
7.8% 1
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toggle arrow Coi
from Dont
9.2% 1
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toggle arrow Palafavera
from Mareson
7.5% 3
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toggle arrow Passo Giau
from Cortina d’Ampezzo
6.7% HC
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toggle arrow Passo Tre Croci
from Cortina d’Ampezzo
7.3% 2
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toggle arrow Tre Cime di Lavaredo
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8.3% 1
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Climbs

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Climbs

Category Climb Day Difficulty Length Ele. Gain Av. Grade
3 Lake Misurina (from Carbonin) 01 38 5.2%
4 Passo Tre Croci (from Misurina) 01 26 4.4%
1 Passo Cibiana (from Venas di Cadore) 02 90 7.8%
1 Coi (from Dont) 02 88 9.2%
3 Palafavera (from Mareson) 02 42 7.5%
HC Passo Giau (from Cortina d’Ampezzo) 03 99 6.7%
2 Passo Tre Croci (from Cortina d’Ampezzo) 03 71 7.3%
1 Tre Cime di Lavaredo (from Misurina Junction) 03 83 8.3%
3 Passo Falzarego (from Pocol) 04 52 5.4%
HC Passo Giau (from Selva di Cadore) 04 120 9.2%
2 Passo Pordoi (from Arraba) 05 72 6.9%
3 Passo Sella (from Pordoi descent junction) 05 60 7.4%
3 Passo Gardena (from Sella descent junction) 05 31 4.7%
3 Passo Campolongo (from Corvara) 05 45 5.9%
HC Passo Fedaia (from Caprile) 06 130 8.5%
3 Passo Costalunga (from Vigo di Fassa) 06 46 5.2%
HC Passo Stelvio (from Prato allo Stelvio) 08 167 7.4%
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Dates & Prices



Date Booking Status Availability Price / Per Person Single Supplement Non-rider Discount
2023
May 24 - Jun 1
Closed
Places Available
USD $5,495
USD $900
USD $1,090
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    Trip Hotels

    Hotel Serena

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    Sporthotel Europa

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    Four Points Sheraton

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    Hotel Bio Panorama

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    What's Included

    What's Included What's Not Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 9 days / 8 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All but 1 dinner
    • Sit-down lunch on the first day
    • Picnic lunches during the rides
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick-up at Venice Marco Polo Airport
    • Drop-off at Milan Malpensa Airport
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the ride arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
    • Bottled water
    • Post-ride recovery food
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities
    What's Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 9 days / 8 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All but 1 dinner
    • Sit-down lunch on the first day
    • Picnic lunches during the rides
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick-up at Venice Marco Polo Airport
    • Drop-off at Milan Malpensa Airport
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the ride arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
    • Bottled water
    • Post-ride recovery food
    What's Not Included
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities

    Travel details - airport departures

    Pick-up/Drop-off Info

    Arrival

    Pickup Location Time

    Venice Marco Polo Airport

    9:00am

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    Best Western Hotel Titian Inn Venice Airport

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    9:00am

    Departure

    Drop Off Location Time

    Milan Malpensa Airport

    12:00 noon


    Rental Bikes

    Felt FR Advanced

    Road Bike

    USD $500

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    3T Exploro Boost e-bike

    Electric Road/Gravel Bike

    USD $750

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