Day 1: Arrival in Italy

Arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport, settle into your hotel in Mergozzo and relax ahead of your adventure.

Day 2: Lago di Mergozzo to Lago Maggiore

Cycle 97 km with 1,400m elevation from Mergozzo to Verbania over Motterone on Lake Maggiore and then take a scenic ferry across to Laveno.

Day 3: Lago di Mergozzo to Lago Maggiore

Ride 105 km (600 m elevation) from Laveno on Lake Maggiore to the charming town of Menaggio on Lake Como.

Day 4: Smuggler's Ride

Depart Menaggio for an 87 km (1,300 m elevation) stage through the lush Val d’Intelvi, cross briefly into Switzerland, arrive in Bellagio, then ferry back to Menaggio.

Day 5: Rest Day in Menaggio

Enjoy a free day to explore Bellagio or opt for a bike ride to the iconic Madonna del Ghisallo – Italy’s cycling shrine.

Day 6: Menaggio to Bergamo

Tackle 95 km (1,500 m elevation) over the Culmine San Pietro and through the Taleggio canyon to the historic city of Bergamo.

Day 7: Bergamo to Lago d’Idro

Take on the longest day: 135 km with 2,300 m of climbing from Bergamo to the tranquil lakeside town of Storo on Lake Idro over the Crocedomini.

Day 8: Lake Idro to Lake Garda

Cycle 100 km (800 m elevation) from Storo to the picturesque village of Malcesine on Lake Garda and celebrate your journey.

Day 9: Airport Transfer

Say goodbye to this lake, but promise us you will return for more.