Tour of Italy
K/QOM Challenge

Trans Dolomites day 6

Advance Reservations for 2024 now open!

The 2024 Tour of Italy route will be announced towards the end of October.

 

Soon after the race route has been announced, we’ll publish details of our 2024 trip.

 

Whilst we await next year’s race route, we’ve left the details of our 2023 Tour of Italy trip on the website – as a reference for what to expect in 2024.

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Tour of Italy K/QOM Challenge

The Tour of Italy in the Dolomites, a rite of passage for every avid cyclist!

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

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Overview

Our trip to the Tour of Italy provides the perfect mix of LIVE race-viewing and challenging rides on the famous routes and climbs 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 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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The trip was very enjoyable and gave me another entire understanding of the superiority of the professional tour riders. The almost unworldly beauty of the ...

John McSwain, USA — 2019

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A stellar riding experience with Thomson with great support staff, particularly John and Rob on food and transport, and Libert, our superstar ride leader, who ...

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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 Dolomites 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 riders enter 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 stage. Expect to be cheered on by thousands of Italian 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.

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LIVE Race Viewing: Tre Cime di Lavaredo

A classic Dolomites stage including the iconic Passo Giau and Passo Tre Croci before a Summit Finish on one of Italy’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.

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4.4% 4
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from Venas di Cadore
7.8% 1
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from Dont
9.2% 1
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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
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7.3% 2
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8.3% 1
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The Tour of Italy in the Dolomites, a rite of passage for every avid cyclist!

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The Tour of Italy in the Dolomites, a rite of passage for every avid cyclist!

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The Tour of Italy in the Dolomites, a rite of passage for every avid cyclist!

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The Tour of Italy in the Dolomites, a rite of passage for every avid cyclist!

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The Tour of Italy in the Dolomites, a rite of passage for every avid cyclist!

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The Tour of Italy in the Dolomites, a rite of passage for every avid cyclist!

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The Tour of Italy in the Dolomites, a rite of passage for every avid cyclist!

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The Tour of Italy in the Dolomites, a rite of passage for every avid cyclist!

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The Tour of Italy in the Dolomites, a rite of passage for every avid cyclist!

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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
2024
May
Advance Reservations
USD $100
TBD
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    Trip Hotels

    Hotel Serena

    Sporthotel Europa

    Four Points Sheraton

    Hotel Bio Panorama


    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



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