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2 RIDE THE WELLNESS. A wellness bike tour, from the 21st to the 28th of July 2018, to discover the highs of cycling, among the breathtaking landscapes of the Alps and the well-being of the QC Terme centres. A wellness tour through 5 regions, which allows you to climb 9 areas, and the epic climbs of the Giro d Italia (Stelvio Pass, Gavia Pass, Mortirolo Pass, Campolongo Pass, Pordoi Pass, Sella Pass, Gardena Pass) mt in altitude, with an average of 80 km per day, for 7 days. A journey in the truest sense, discovering and sharing the Alps unique landscape with your friends to discover the unique territories of the Alps, the enogastronomic traditions, the excellence of the local restaurants and the unforgettable magic of the QC Terme wellness centres. An exceptional travel companion will be Daniele Colli, a multi-champion and professional since 2005, who has studied the itinerary in detail. From the Graian Alps to the Dolomites, passing in front of the giant mountains, to trace epic cycling and mountaineering pioneering, Daniele Colli, will accompany you in a great personal challenge, on a sporting and cultural journey, joining with wellness goals.

3 7 nights: from Saturday to Saturday. 2,800 euro per person, with a stay in a standard room for two people (double or twin beds). The rate of the package includes: - stay; - full board (breakfast, bike lunch, dinner); - transfers with private van; - 4 leg massages; - unlimited access to the QC Terme; - daily support with van assistance; - sportswear wash; - bike guide; - road bike; - welcome gift; - sportswear by QC Terme. The prices shown are for a 7 night stay in a standard room at the QC Terme resorts and other prestigious facilities, with full board accommodation. Limited places (minimum 5 and maximum 15 participants), reservations by 21 June 2018.

4 the itinerary. The beginning of the tour will take place between the historic walls of QC Termemilano, then reach QC Termemontebianco and QC Terme Pré Saint Didier, in Valle d Aosta, at the foot of Mont Blanc. The itinerary then continues towards Bergamo, with QC Terme San Pellegrino as the destination, city of water and, from here, we will continue to QC Terme Bagni Nuovi and QC TermeBagni Vecchi, in the magnificent setting of the Stelvio National Park. Along the Val Venosta, you will reach QC Terme Dolomiti, a UNESCO heritage site. In a world where it s increasingly important to find your balance, bike and spa offer the perfect fusion of physical wellbeing and spiritual freedom. After each stage of your riding tour, you can enjoy the restorative and relaxing benefits of the hot and thermal waters at the QC Terme centres. Because in order to reach top speed you first have to slow down. Info: info@bagnidibormio.it Reservation: Viaggi UI UA IU Bormio (SO) Italia laura@uiuaiu.net

5 the QC Terme destinations on wellbeing tour Milan Mont Blanc Pré Saint Didier San Pellegrino Bagni Nuovi Bagni Vecchi Dolomites

6 a journey by bike to reach a rewarding end in the waters, to rise and reach that feeling of wellbeing that can only be achieved when you ve successfully accomplished your goal.

7 day n.1 program saturday 21 st july QC Termemilano QC Termemontebianco QC Terme Pré Saint Didier Ivrea Pré Saint Didier Distance of the rout: 100 km Difference in height: 900 mt Pré Saint Didier Aosta Ivrea Medium difficulty route, flat road for the first 40 km, arriving in Borgo to face an ascent of 3 km, the rest of the stage is in a valley with a steady uphill climb to the Terme di Pré Saint Didier.

8 day n.2 program sunday 22 nd july QC Terme Pré Saint Didier Pré Saint Didier San Carlo Distance of the rout: 40 km Difference in height: 600 mt Pré Saint Didier La Thuile Difficult route, the ascent of the Colle San Carlo begins immediately after departure and passing through the old hamlet of Morgex. The ascent is 10.5 km with an average gradient of 9-10%. On arriving in Arpy, the route continues to the top of the Colle San Carlo and then descends to the Thuille through scenic panoramas and an all downhill road to Pré Saint Didier.

9 day n.3 program monday 23 rd july QC Terme San Pellegrino Bergamo San Pellegrino Distance of the rout: 40 km Difference in height: 900 mt San Pellegrino Passo Selvino Medium difficulty route, a slight uphill climb to Nembro where the ascent to Passo Selvin, the most famous of the Bergamo climbs begins. A 10 km climb with an average gradient of 5-6% with several hairpin bends to cover. Easy descent to Ambria, from there you can quickly reach San Pellegrino Terme. Bergamo

10 day n.4 program tuesday 25 th july QC Terme Bagni Nuovi Lovere Passo Gavia Bormio Distance of the rout: 120 km Difference in height: 1700 mt Bormio Santa Caterina Ponte di legno Passo Gavia Difficult route departing from Lake D Iseo with a flat road to Darfo Boario Terme. Then, there is a slightly uphill climb to Ponte di Legno where the legendary climb of cycling begins, the Gavia Pass, 17.8 km with an average gradient of 7.8% and a maximum gradient of 16%. Having arrived at the peak, it s a technical descent to Santa Caterina, the final stretch of which has a slight ascent of 4 km to reach Bagni di Bormio. Lovere

11 day n.5 program wednesday 25 th july QC Terme Bagni Vecchi Bormio Mortirolo Bormio Distance of the rout: 65 km Difference in height: 800 mt Bormio Grosio Difficult route, departing from Bagni di Bormio and descending lightly for 30 km to Grosio where one of the most gruelling and fascinating climbs on the world will start, the Mortirolo Pass. This section is 10.8 km with an average gradient of 8 % on quite a narrow, sloping road. After the descent, you join the cycle path of Valtellina and a slightly uphill climb to Bormio. Passo Mortirolo

12 day n.6 program thursday 26 th july QC Terme Bagni Vecchi QC Terme Dolomiti Bormio Merano Distance of the rout: 90 km Difference in height: 1200 mt Bormio Passo dello Stelvio Merano Difficult route with an immediately uphill climb on the Stelvio Pass, the favourite climb of cyclists. Starting from Bormio, this is a very challenging climb, 21.5 km passing from 1225 m.a.s.l. to 2758 m.a.s.l. at the summit. The average gradient is 7% with peaks of 9.5%, characterised by 34 striking hairpin bends, entering the Braulio Valley. The descent to Prato dello Stelvio presents a technical start and isfull of hairpin bends with breathtaking views. Arriving in Trafoi, take a flat cycle path to Merano.

13 day n.7 and n.8 program friday 27 th july saturday 28 th july QC Terme Dolomiti QC Termemilano Bike Tour Sella Ronda Distance of the rout: 55 km Difference in height: 1750 mt Return to QC Termemilano bus Transfer 300 km arrival in Milan for 3 pm Canazei Passo Sella Passo Pordoi Passo Gardena Passo Campolongo Difficult route starting with an immediate ascent with the Campolongo Pass, 5.8 km with a gradient of 6.1% followed by a nice descent to Arabba where the Pordoi Pass starts. This section is 9.2 km with a 6.9% gradient. Having finished the quite technical descent, the Sella Pass begins, a demanding climb of 5.5 km and a gradient of 7.9%. The last tough part of the day is represented by the Gardena Pass, 5.8Km with a slightly simpler gradient of 4.3%. Then it s all downhill to Corvara.

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DOLOMITES IN SUMMER. Italy, 2019 SIERRA SPORTS & TOURS. AUS: ESP:

DOLOMITES IN SUMMER. Italy, 2019 SIERRA SPORTS & TOURS. AUS: ESP: DOLOMITES IN SUMMER Italy, 2019 SIERRA www.sierrasportsandtours.com AUS: +61 3 9016 9830 ESP: +34 679 236 928 DOLOMITES in summer. Veneto, Dolomites & Lake Como! Welcome to the roads of cycling legends!