Tour de France Grand Depart
with Cyclologic
Private: Cyclologic TDF Grand Depart
The TDF Grand Depart in Italy with Cyclologic
LIVE VIP race-viewing of the opening stages of the 2024 Tour de France in Italy. Visit legendary Italian brands Colnago and Santini, and a full program of magnificent rides including the Madonna del Ghisallo, the Sormano, the Morterone and much more!
Overview
Details
Next Departure
No Upcoming Departures
Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
Yes
Rental Bike
USD $550
Ride Program
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Overview
Join Paraic and Claudia on a unique trip to experience the Opening stages of the 2024 Tour de France in Italy.
Mingle with the pro riders and Tour celebrities with our privileged VIP access to the Departure Village and Team Paddock at the Opening Stage of the Tour in Florence. Cherish the unique experience of riding across the Finish Line ahead of the peloton in Bologna, followed by a photo shoot on the Official Tour de France Podium, then witness the stage finish from the luxury of the VIP tribune at the Finish Line.
Get behind the scenes of two of Italy’s most famous cycling brands on exclusive factory tours of Colnago and Santini.
You’ll also enjoy a spectacular ride program. As the Number One Official Tour Operator to the Tour de France, Thomson Bike Tours has arranged for you to ride the final 50km of Stage 2 on the race route, followed by an exclusive ride over the Finish Line. You’ll conquer numerous famous climbs in the region including the spectacular Morterone and the trip finishes with the classic Lake Como ride featuring Sormano, the Passo del Ghisallo and the Madonna del Ghisallo sanctuary.
Don’t miss out on this unique cycling experience!
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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| 01 | Benvenuti in Italia! | Hotel Relais Bellaria | |||
| 02 | LIVE Race-Viewing: The Opening Stage in Florence | Hotel Relais Bellaria | |||
| 03 | LIVE Race-Viewing + Ride over the Finish Line & Podium Photo Op in Bologna | Hotel Relais Bellaria | |||
| 04 | Acrosss the Apennines to Bardi | Hotel Ca’ del Grano | |||
| 05 | The mountains of Emilia-Romagna & Liguria | Hotel Ca’ del Grano | |||
| 06 | Colnago and Santini Visits | Hotel Promessi Sposi | |||
| 07 | The Morterone climb! | Hotel Promessi Sposi | |||
| 08 | Madonna del Ghisallo | Hotel Promessi Sposi | |||
| 09 | Arrivederci! | ||||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
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Benvenuti in Italia!
Your trip starts at Bologna Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel.
After a brief orientation meeting, lunch and bike build-up, you’ll head out on your first ride in Italy. Our warm-up ride features a magnificent ride through the rolling hills to the south-east of Bologna.
Day 2
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LIVE Race-Viewing: The Opening Stage in Florence
The 2024 Tour de France kicks off today in the magnificent Tuscan capital of Florence.
This is a unique opportunity to witness the start of the Tour de France in Florence, the birthplace of renaissance art and one of Italy’s most famous cities. You’ll have privileged access to the VIP Departure Village and the Team Paddock, a great place to mingle and meet the riders as they prepare for the start of the 1st stage of the 2024 Tour de France.
Day 3
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LIVE Race-Viewing + Ride over the Finish Line & Podium Photo Op in Bologna
A unique opportunity today to ride your bike across the Official Finish Line just a few hours before the peloton – followed by a photo shoot on the Official Podium. You’ll round off an amazing Tour de France day by witnessing the finish of Stage 2 from the VIP Tribune at the Stage Finish in Bologna.
Day 4
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Acrosss the Apennines to Bardi
The Tour de France leaves Bologna and starts the journey west towards France. We’ll say “goodbye” to Le Tour and start the 2nd phase of our trip with a ride over the Apennine mountains to the beautiful village of Bardi, with it’s spectacular fortress dominating the skyline. Be ready for a challenging ride with 5 categorised climbs on the agenda!
Day 5
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The mountains of Emilia-Romagna & Liguria
Another big day in the Apennine mountains on this magnificent ride through the border region between Emilia-Romagna and Liguria. You’ll conquer the 2 big climbs in the region, the Passo del Chiodo and the Passo del Tomarlo, both reaching an elevation of 1500m/5000ft.
Day 6
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Colnago and Santini Visits
A fun-packed day today as we head north towards Milan, stopping off in Cambiago for an organised visit of the legendary Colnago Factory/Museum. From Cambiago we’ll take a short drive over to Bergamo and a factory visit of the Santini HQ.
Day 7
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The Morterone climb!
Today’s ride features one of the most stunning (and challenging) climbs in Lombardy, the spectacular Morterone climb!
Day 8
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Madonna del Ghisallo
Our trip ends with an all-time classic Italian ride.
From our hotel on the shore of Lake Como we’ll head inland to Sormano where you’ll have the difficult choice of climbing either the 15% “Muro”, or taking the longer, gentler option following the main road to the Colma di Sormano. A spectacular descent from Sormano takes us down to the lake where we’ll follow the road to Bellagio and the start of the legendary climb to the Passo del Ghisallo and the famous Madonna del Ghisallo sanctuary. A stunning end to a memorable trip!
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Arrivederci!
Unfortunately, our trip to the TDF Grand Depart, Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy has come to an end.
Map & Profile
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San Luca from Giardino Meloncello |
9.5% | 2 | ||
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Passo del Silara from Berceta |
6.4% | 2 | ||
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Passo del Cirone from Staiola |
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Passo del Bratello from Pontremoli |
4.9% | 1 | ||
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Passo Santa Donna from Borgo Val di Taro |
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Bardi from River Ceno |
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Passo Colla from Carpana |
5.3% | 2 | ||
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Passo del Chiodo from Pontestrambo |
6.1% | 1 | ||
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Passo Del Tomarlo from Montegrosso |
5.4% | 2 | ||
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Morterone from Lecco |
5.1% | 1 | ||
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Valbrona from Onno |
6.5% | 3 | ||
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Sormano from Canova |
6.3% | 3 | ||
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Muro di Sormano from Sormano |
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Passo Ghisallo from Bellagio |
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Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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| 2024 | |||||||
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June 28 - July 6 |
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USD $7,495
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USD $1,300 |
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Trip Hotels
Hotel Relais Bellaria
Hotel Ca’ del Grano
Hotel Promessi Sposi
What's Included
| What's Included | What's Not Included |
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Tour de France Viewing
Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the ride
Merchandising
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Tour de France Viewing
Accommodations & Meals
Transportation
Cycling Support
Nutrition during the ride
Merchandising
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Time |
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Bologna Airport |
9:00am |
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Meet in Reception at the Hotel Relais Bellaria in Bologna |
10:30am |
Departure
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No planned drop-off. Downtown Milan is just 45 minutes from the hotel |
Rental Bikes
Specialized Aethos Expert
Frame
Aethos FACT 10r Carbon
Groupset
Di2 Shimano Ultegra
Weight
699g (size 56)
Wheels
Roval C38
Chainrings
52/36T
Cassette
11-36t (12-speed)
Sizes
49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
USD $550
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