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Bike Tour Italy: Lakes, Alps, Sud Tirol & Dolomites
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Trip Highlights
- Entry in the Maratona dles Dolomites, one of Europe’s most popular cycling events.
- Climb 18 epic cols, including some of the best climbs of the Giro d’Italia.
- Ride alongside some of the area’s most beautiful lakes, including Lugano and Como.
- Our small group offers a more relaxed and enjoyable dining experience and allows us to dine like the locals!
You'll experience breathtaking mountains, crystal-clear lakes and spectacular vistas—and conquer some of the area’s most challenging climbs. We’ll pedal along mountain roads, vineyards and fruit orchards, and even ride into neighboring Switzerland. This exceptional tour will take us to some of the most picturesque villages in Northern Italy. We have five, two-night stays which offers you a wide variety of route options or an opportunity to hike, visit the spa, relax by the pool or stroll the village and sample gelato!
Ride 18 Classic Mountain Passes and Four Lakes!
First, we’ll warm up cycling along the shores of Lago Maggiore, Lago Lugano and Lago Como. Then get your climbing legs ready for 18 classic climbs, including Madona d. Ghisallo, Bernina, Forcola di Livigno, D'Eira, Foscagno, Mortirolo, Gavia, Stelvio, Mendola, Costalunga, Pordoi, Campolongo, Gardena, Sella, Fedaia, Falzarego, Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Giau. We’ll cycle along the shores of Lago Maggiore, Lago Lugano, Lago Como and Lago di Misurina.
Ride the Maratona dles Dolomites: An Opportunity of a Lifetime! OnJuly 5, we’ll ride with 9,000 other European cyclists in the Maratona dles Dolomites—ATG is an official Maratona Tour Operator and holds 14 guaranteed entries. The Maratona dles Dolomites Granfondo includes the epic climbs of the Giro d'Italia and gives cyclists a rare opportunity to ride these wonderful roads without cars. The route includes the classic passes of Gardena, Sella, Campolongo, Pordoi and Giau. Choose one of three route lengths:
- Short Event: 35 mi & 5,740 ft climbing
- Medium Event: 68 mi & 9,940 ft climbing
- Long Event: 91 mi & 14,300 ft climbing
Enjoy the best ride of your life and earn a finisher’s certificate and a complimentary Maratona cycling jersey. After the race, celebrate Italian style and gain access to all the racer-only benefits, including the huge post event celebration.his tour was designed with climbers in mind.
Airport Arrival/Departure City: Milan/Venice
Average Daily Mileage and Terrain
We’ll ride an average of 40 to 60 miles along lakes, vineyards and spectacular mountain roads, climbing 4,000 to 6,000 feet daily. As with all our tours, there are plenty of options to ride more or less than the planned route, and numerous opportunities for hiking, sightseeing or simply relaxing.
Weather: Get information about the weather in this area here.
What’s Included
- Entry in the Maratona dles Dolomites, an event cycling jersey and post-ride celebration.
- Lodging in boutique inns and hotels.
- Hearty, cyclist-friendly breakfasts every day.
- Most dinners (four-course dinners, including wine and coffee).
- Full van support and snacks and drinks on the ride each day.
- Experienced tour guides and daily detailed maps and route notes.
- Transportation and luggage transfers during the tour.
- Gratuities for transfers, hotels and restaurants.
- Custom ATG bike jersey and souvenir map with tour route.
What’s Not Included
- Airfare.
- Lunches are on your own, so you have maximum flexibility in your day.
- Non-group dinners on the free evenings. This gives you a chance to try the restarurants of your choice.
- Bikes are not included, but are available for an additional fee.
- Personal services, including laundry, telephone, hotel minibar charges, etc., are not included.
- Travel insurance.
What Our Guests Are Saying
"When I signed up to go on this trip, I knew I would have a good time but could never have imagined how incredible it truly would be! My expectations for all aspects of the trip were blown away!!! Thanks to Gary and Lise's dedication to perfection! It was a trip of a lifetime for me. I'm already planning my next trip with them."
Sarah McAlister, Crested Butte, CO
"I have had the pleasure of joining Gary and Lise on two of their cycling adventures in Europe. I'll tell you what I liked best.
"I liked the fact that when I woke up every morning, I could sit on my bed in my room, with the windows wide open, and be greeted with the most fantastic view. I liked it that they always picked a town that had a bakery within walking distance that served apple tarts (how did they know I loved those?). I liked chit chatting with friends in the halls of a spa in between treatments that Lise had arranged for us while we were riding earlier in the day. I liked pulling chairs together in the grass outside our hotel to recount our day as we sipped wines and tasted a little of whatever looked good at the market down the street. I liked seeing Lise or Gary along the side of the road with the van, ready to offer me anything that I needed to continue on my way up some phenomenal climb. I liked it better when they were riding along beside me. I liked our midday wine tasting around a long wooden table, under a trellis of old grape vines, with the winemaker down the road.
"Do I make it sound like cycling is not the focus of these trips? Well, maybe I should clarify. Of course, the cycling is the center of the whole adventure. One of my favorite riding days was up and down Passo Stelvio on an epic 12 hour ride (and the three lunches we ate along the way). Another was the day of my "little" side trip with a good friend up Mt Grappa (and the lemon meringue pie they served up at the Refugio) So, as you can see it is all about the riding...if you want it to be."
Bryce Garner, Scottsdale, AZ
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http://www.adventuretravelgroup.com
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