Giro d Italia 10 day trip itinerary Below is a detailed itinerary for the Giro d Italia 10 day trip. Please note this is subject to change. Thursday the 19th of May - Optional early arrival If arriving before 14.00pm on Friday does not suit you and you would like to arrive one day before then we offer you the option to reserve an additional night at the hotel Crowne Plaza Malpensa which is close to the airport. We will arrange to come and collect you from he hotel on Friday before going to Bolzano. We have reserved a room at the Crowne Plaza near Milan Malpensa where you are able to store your bike box or bag for the duration of the Tour with us so you don't have to carry it around with you everywhere. The Crowne Plaza will be the hotel where we will spend our final night. Friday the 20th of May - Arrival day Please arrange your flight to arrive into Milan Malpensa airport. We will provide airport transfers to the hotel Crowne Plaza where we have a meeting room available where you can wait for the coach departure at 14.00. This is a good time for you to unpack your bike out of its box. At the hotel Crowne Plaza we have a luggage room where you can store your bike box or bag for the duration of the tour so we transport your bike fully assembled throughout the trip. We will offer one transfer at 14.00pm to our overnight hotel in Bolzano where we will spend 4 nights at the Hotel Four Points Sheraton with breakfasts and evening meals included. This evening we will eat the evening meal together at the hotel Four Points in Bolzano and our guides will introduce you all to each other and do a briefing on the exciting days ahead. Saturday the 21st of May - Stage 14 - ALPAGO (Farra) - CORVARA 210km
The 14th stage is one of the toughest of this year's Giro. In 210 kilometres this stage takes us from Farra d'alpago across six climbs to the ski station of Corvara. The finish comes at the end of the final descent. Farra d Alpago is a small village which makes its debut on the Giro. The riders will start fast and reach the Cordeviole Valley via Belluno. After a slow ascent they reach Arabba at 1601m. This is where the climb to the Passo Pordoi starts. The stats for the Passo Pordoi are: 9.4km at 6.8% to reach 2.239 metres. Next is the Passo Sella. A 5.5km climb with a % of 7.3% on average with highs of 10.5%. Straight after it's the Passo Gardena 5.9km at 4.2%. Then after a road full of hairpin bends, the next one follows which is the Passo Campolongo. This time we are talking 6km of climbing and at 5% average so not the hardest today. There is then a little bit of respite as the top of the next climb follows after 36 kilometres. This is a mega hard climb though with 10km of climbing and an average ascent of 9.1%. After conquering the 13km long Passo Valparola the finish is finally in sight. After what we expect to be a very fast descent, there is a slight incline to Corvara. Our itinerary This morning we will depart from the hotel after a leisurely breakfast and travel by coach to the ski town of Corvara. We are lucky today in that from Corvara, we get to see the Giro not once, but twice! After arriving in Corvara, today's finish town, those with bikes will have the opportunity to ride the Passo Campolongo (6.1km, max 6.9%). At the top of the Campolongo you can then await the arrival of the riders of the 2016 Giro d Italia, who will also complete this climb as part of today's stage. After the peloton has passed you can head back down the Campolongo to Corvara, where you will await the finish of today's stage. Spectators can enjoy the Dolomites town of Corvara for the afternoon, watching as the riders come to town not once, but twice on today's epic stage. The distance from the hotel to Corvara is: 70km As today we are not transporting luggage, one of our members of staff is coming with the riders as a bike guide to ensure you have a smooth introduction into riding in Italy if you have never been here before. Our itinerary* with VIP Live the Dream (Ride across the finish line) Today will also be a special day for riding. We will have the chance to ride the final part of the stage. You will ride on closed roads with minibus support with cheering cycling fans lining the roads. You will ride into Corvara and pass under the official finish line. After this you will have your photo taken on the official Giro d'italia podium. For more information on what's included with VIP finish hospitality, please have a look here After riding or spectating we will spend a second night at the hotel Four Points Sheraton in Bolzano.
Sunday the 22nd of May - Stage 15 - CASTELROTTO/KASTELRUTH - ALPE DI SIUSI/SEISERALM The 15th stage of the 2016 Giro d'italia is only 10.8km long but every single kilometre will be tough. Our itinerary Today we are ideally placed for this afternoon's Individual Time Trial Stage. After an early breakfast those with bikes can cycle the 30kms to the start town of Castelrotto/Kastelruth. Arriving early, we will have the chance to ride on the Time Trial route ahead of the Giro, giving you a great opportunity to experience what the riders will go through today. Those that don t want to ride will be taken to either the start town of Castelrotto or if the Alpe di Siusi cable-car is open, our coach will drop you at the cable-car and you can head up to the top of the mountain to watch the riders crossing the finish line. After the stage is finished, ride down or take the cable car down the mountain to meet up with our coach for the return back to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel Four Points Sheraton tonight. Monday the 23rd of May - Rest Day We have a free day in the town of Bolzano today. There are many options for riding today including one of the most famous passes in Giro history, the Stelvio. We will be staying in Bolzano and our bike guide will accompany the riders today. Spectators can visit the spa town of Merano. Tonight is our final day at the hotel Four Points Sheraton in Bolzano. Monday the 23rd of May - Rest Day Today you will have the chance to rest and explore the sights. Tuesday the 24th of May - Stage 16 - BRESSANONE/BRIXEN - ANDALO 133km This morning you will need to bring your luggage and bike down so we can transport them to the next hotel. With a start in Bressanone which incidentally is the oldest town in Tyrol, the riders will take 133 kilometer to get to the finish in Andalo. A difficult climb at the halfway point plus some steep hills at the end will give us an exciting stage finish hopefully. Today's highlights will be the Passo della Mendola (Mendel pass) at 1363m and 20 km in length and the ascent up to Fai della Paganella (10km at 7.5%). The undulating nature of the final kilometres could give us a spectacular finish. Our itinerary* with VIP start hospitality
Today, we pack our bags and leave the hotel early, heading North to Bressanone/Brixen, where we will have our second VIP Hospitality experience. After arriving at Bressanone/Brixen, we will collect hospitality passes for the group, which gives access to a fenced off area in the start village where you can enjoy coffee bar, snacks and refreshments. The riders will sign on for the stage on the nearby stage, after which they have been known to visit the hospitality areas in past years. In the start village you can get up close to the team coaches, cars and the inner workings of the Giro d'italia, as the final preparations are made in advance of the start of todays stage. For more information on what's included with VIP finish hospitality, please have a look here After the stage starts, we will board the coach and, time permitting, head to Mezzocorona, where we will wait at the beginning of the climb to Andalo. Once the peloton passes by, we all meet up back at the coach Mezzocorona and transfer to Varese. Dinner at Capolago hotel near Varese Mezzocorona Varese 287kms / 3 hours Hotel Capo di Lago Varese This evening we will stay at the hotel Capo Lago in Varese. Located 1.9 miles from Lake Varese and surrounded by a 35.000-m² park, Hotel Capolago offers a design atmosphere and personalised service. The elegant rooms come with free Wi-Fi, and a plasma-screen TV with free Sky Sports channels. The guest rooms come with soft carpeted floors and minimalist furniture. Breakfast is an extensive varied buffet including both local and international products, served from 07:00 until 10:00. The hotel also features free internet terminals, a lounge bar, and an elegant restaurant serving regional and Mediterranean cuisine. A bicycle trail connects the hotel to Lake Varese. During summer, bikes are available for rent. Leave your car at the secure car park and take advantage of the hotel s shuttle service, provided upon request. Wednesday the 25th of May - Stage 17 - MOLVENO - CASSANO D'ADDA 196km
Today looks like it will be a relatively quiet day for the GC contenders. The stage will go across a flat 196km course and will be a target for the sprinters. After 95km the Passo Sant Eusebio will provide some points for the mountains qualification. After passing Brescia 90km of flat riding remains to the finish in Cassano d Adda. Brescia is the region of Lombardy's second largest town/ city. Our itinerary We will be taking a day off the Giro today. We will take everyone over to the beautiful Lake Como. Non-riders have a day in Como and those who want to ride today will be guided by our bike guide to the bike museum at Madonna de Ghisallo. It is only 45 minutes from Varese to Como. This evening we will stay at the hotel Capolago. Thursday the 26th of May - Stage 18 - MUGGIÒ - PINEROLO 234km On the programme today is a 234km transitional stage from Muggio to Pinerolo. Our itinerary* Please bring your luggage and bikes down for breakfast as we are moving on today to the next town and the hotel Les Barnieres in Guillestre. To break up the journey we will stop en-route in Rivoli to watch the riders come past on their way to Pinerolo. After watching the stage we will resume our journey and make our way to Guillestre. This evening we will eat the evening meal together at a restaurant in town where we will also meet new guests who are joining us for the final stages of this year's Giro d'italia. Hotel Les Barnieres in Guillestre This evening we will stay at the hotel Barnieres in the village of Guillestre at the foot of the climb up to Risoul. Located near the centre of Guillestre, Les Barnieres has an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court and a terrace with panoramic mountain views. It also has a bar and an on-site restaurant. All of the rooms at Hotel Restaurant Les Barnieres have mountain views and a flatscreen TV. Each room also includes a private bathroom with a bath. A buffet breakfast with hot drinks, jams, ham and cereals is served daily in the communal lounge. The hotel s restaurant offers traditional dishes from the region for lunch and dinner. Free Wi-Fi is provided in public areas. Vars Ski Resort is 9.3miles away. Friday the 27th of May - Stage 19 - PINEROLO - RISOUL 161km The impressive Colle dell Agnello is on the programme today. At 2744 metres high, it is the highest climb of the 2016 Giro d Italia. As tradition dictates the Cima Coppi prize is awarded today. The
General Classification contenders will be focused on the final 16km climb to the finish in the ski station of Risoul at 1850 metres high. Our itinerary* with VIP finish hospitality We are excellently located in Guillestre to enjoy the finish of today's stage. We have tickets today for finish line hospitality in Risoul. In the morning we will offer a guided ride from Guillestre which will finish with a ride up to Risoul 1850 before the finish. For more information on what's included with VIP finish hospitality, please have a look here After the stage finish, we will return to Guillestre and enjoy the evening meal together. Riders can ride back if they want to. Saturday the 28th of May - Stage 20 - GUILLESTRE - SANT'ANNA DI VINADIO 134km The stage today will be the final mountain stage of the 2016 Giro d'italia. It is short but tricky because there are a few massive climbs included today. From Guillestre the riders will go up the Col de Vars before scaling the the Col de la Bonette which peaks at 2715m. After scaling the Bonette a long descent awaits. We have seen attacks on descents rather than on climbs in recent races so who knows what will happen here. Next up is the Colle della Lombarda which starts in Isola. This monster climb is is 21.2km long at an average gradient of 7 per cent and sections at 9.3 per cent at the beginning. Any final assault to take the Pink Jersey will be made here. Our itinerary* From Guillestre the riders will start from near our hotel and we will walk across to the race route to watch them. After they have come past we will get in the coach and we will make our way to the finish in Sant'Anna di Vinadio. Riders can scale the Col de Bonette today to watch the riders come past on this iconic climb. After they pass they can descend back down to the hotel. Sunday the 29th of May - Stage 21 - Cuneo to Torino 150km This is it, the final stage of the 2016 Giro d Italia. As with the Tour de France, today the riders are likely to enjoy the ride and take it easy until they reach Turin. The sprinters will get a final chance to open up their legs. Our itinerary* We head away from the mountainous stages today and enjoy the finish of the final procession, a flat 185km stage to Torino. We will head straight to Turin from Guillestre. After the finish we jump back into our vehicles and drive out of the city to Milan Malpensa, where we have our final night and evening meal at the superb 4 star Crowne Plaza hotel. Hotel Crowne Plaza Milan Malpensa airport**** Located between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of Malpensa Airport, this comprehensive Crowne Plaza Hotel features high-tech guest rooms, a health and fitness centre, and a restaurant. The Crowne Plaza Milan Malpensa Airport offers rooms with a satellite TV and air conditioning. All have
a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The health and fitness centre is complete with a sauna and Turkish bath. You can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at the restaurant and the bar is open until late. Monday the 30th of May - Departure Day from Milan Malpensa After breakfast we will take you to Milan Malensa airport. Please contact us if you require any further information: Email: cycling@sportstoursinternational.co.uk Call us: 0161 703 81861 Join the conversation