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2019 DOLOMITES IN SUMMER
REGION: Veneto, Dolomites & Lake Como
TOUR DATES: 8 – 16 JULY 2019
DURATION: 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS
HOTELS: Cison di Valmarino (x2), Canazei (x2), Merano (x1), Bormio (x2), Bellagio (x1), 3-4 star hotels
INCLUDED:
Arrival & Departure transfers
8 nights accommodation (twin share)
8 breakfasts
4 dinners with beer & wine provided
8 guided cycling stages fully supported
Food & drinks during cycling stages
Sierra Sports cycling jersey
PRICE: 3250 € p.p.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: 500 €
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Carbon Road Bike Hire: 350 €
Electric Road Bike Hire: 400 €
DAY ONE – Mon 8 July 2019
Venice, Italy
This morning you will be collected from Venice (Marco Polo Airport) at approximately 11am-12 noon. We can also collect you from Annia Park Hotel Venice Airport should you prefer to arrive to Venice earlier. Following a 1hr van transfer we will arrive at our
accommodation for the next two nights. We will go through a tour briefing, prepare the bikes and head out for an introductory ride.
Meals: Dinner included
Destinations: Prosecco Wine Region
Ride: 50km cycling
Accommodation:
Cison di Valmarino (Veneto, Italy)
DAY TWO – Tues 9 July 2019
Prosecco Wine Loop
Today you will cycle a brilliant loop through the rolling hills of the Prosecco and Cartize wine area. For those looking for a challenge then Monte Cesen which soars above Valdobbiadene is possible. This is a perfectly designed route to get your legs ready for the Dolomites which are fast approaching!
Meals: Breakfast
Destinations: Valdobbiadene
Ride: 90km cycling
Accommodation:
Cison di Valmarino (Veneto, Italy)
DAY THREE – Wed 10 July 2019
San Boldo & Pre Dolomites
Riding from the hotel and you encounter some stunning scenery on the Passo San Boldo climb including a series of five switchback tunnels carved into the rock. This road was built during the First World War by the Austro-Hungarian army in less than 100 days. From here the cycling continues north taking you into the foothills of the famous Dolomites National Park. Today you will be cycling in the wheel paths of cycling legends.
Meals: Breakfast included
Destinations: Dolomites
Ride: 100km cycling
Accommodation:
Canazei (Dolomites, Italy)
DAY FOUR – Thur 11 July 2019
Sella Ronda Loop
One of the world´s most iconic cycling routes is on offer today: the Sella Ronda loop!! The Sella Ronda is a must for any cyclist who visits the towering Dolomites mountain region. There are 4 steps to become a member of the Sella Ronda club: Passo Gardena, Sella, Campolongo and Pordoi. Don´t let the relatively low km count trick you today as each pass goes accumulating elevation. The views of the jagged limestone peaks and winding roads will be etched into your memory for a lifetime!
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner included
Destinations: Corvara
Ride: 70km cycling
Accommodation:
Canazei (Dolomites, Italy)
DAY FIVE – Fri 12 July 2019
Dolomites
Another hotel loop ride is available today. The main objective is to climb Passo Fedaia. ‘Fedaia’ is a classic climb and it was last used during the queen stage 14 of the 2018 Giro d’Italia. To make things even more interesting we will begin Fedaia with a quick detour through the Sottoguda canyon which can be ridden on road bikes. At the top of the pass there will be time to soak up the enormity of the Marmolada glacier which is the highest peak in the region and the Dolomiti.
Meals: Breakfast included
Destinations: Dolomites National Park
Ride: Rest Day or 75km cycling
Accommodation:
Merano (Italy)
DAY SIX – Sat 13 July 2019
Passo dello Stelvio
From Merano you will ride from the hotel along the bike path to the base of the Stelvio Pass! At this point you will need to be ready to climb the mythical 48 hairpin bends that rise up and up for 25km and which gain 1840 metres of elevation. At the top you can take a bow to his majesty the Stelvio Pass. Your sense of achievement will be at an all time high!
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner included
Destinations: Merano
Ride: 100km cycling
Accommodation:
Bormio (Stelvio NP, Italy)
DAY SEVEN – Sun 14 July 2019
Passo di Gavia
After your cycling heroics on the Stelvio Pass you might like to use today as a Rest Day in Bormio. For those keen for more cycling though we have an 80km cycling option which includes Passo di Gavia (2621m). This is just another mythical climb that has crowned many a Giro d´Italia winner! ´Gavia´ with its 1400 metres elevation gain over 20km leaves one short of breath!
Meals: Breakfast included
Destinations: Bormio
Ride: Rest Day or 80km cycling
Accommodation:
Bormio (Stelvio NP, Italy)
DAY EIGHT – Mon 15 July 2019
Lake Como
We will transfer you in the morning to Bellagio for a Lake Como cycle loop. Bellagio is considered to be the pearl of Lake Como. For our cyclists the grand finale concludes on the ´Ghisallo´ climb which is used during the Giro di Lombardia professional race. It is a wonderful experience arriving at Piazzale del Ghisallo, with the beautiful church dedicated to cyclists and the new cycling museum. We will then descend down to our hotel for the final celebration with spectacular Lake Como views.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner included
Destinations: Bellagio
Ride: 60km cycling
Accommodation:
Bellagio (Lake Como, Italy)
DAY NINE – Tues 16 July2019
Tour Farewell
Following breakfast we will transfer you to Milan Malpensa Airport by 10:30am (1.5hr drive). A number of clients have spent additional days relaxing and enjoying the Lake Como area. Please let us know if you would like additional nights at the tour hotel. We look forward to hosting you on another Sierra Sports & Tours holiday soon!
Meals: Breakfast included
2019 DOLOMITES IN SUMMER
During 2019 we start our cycling tour in Venice and finish in Milan. This tour is perfect for cyclists who would like to challenge themselves on some of Europe´s biggest climbs. You will enjoy amazing climbs, such as, Monte Cesen, San Boldo, Sella Ronda (4 passes), Stelvio, Gavia and Ghisallo! The tour has also been designed to give you the time to relax and enjoy northern Italy. With multiple nights in Cison di Valmarino, Canazei and Bormio there will be many opportunities to soak up the Italian summer and explore this beautiful part of the world at a leisurely pace!
Dates: 08-07-2019 to 16-07-2019
Tour price: 3250 € per person (twin share)
GROUP DISCOUNTS APPLY:
MIN. 5% FOR 4 OR MORE !