Giro d'Italia 2020: Switchbacks & Snowcaps
May 25th - May 31st 2020
TRIP FULL!
Join us for the final week of the 2020 Giro d'Italia, filled with some incredible and iconic climbs (and views)! We'll start off in Bormio and enjoy the Italian Alps in springtime, including seeing three Giro stages (18, 19, and 20). First we warm up our climbing legs for 2 days in Bormio along the Gavia and Stelvio passes, followed by seeing the stage 18 finish at the Laghi di Cancano. We'll then transfer to the Piedmont region to catch the finish of Stage 19 in Asti. Our final day will be epic for us as well as the riders is the second to last stage: Colle dell'Agnello! Watch the 103rd annual "corsa rosa" with us this year and witness the pros battling it out on some of the toughest stages.
Program:
Monday, May 25th: Arrive at hotel in Bormio Bike rental set-up Dinner followed by program presentation Tuesday, May 26th: Morning Ride: Passo Gavia 53km 1500m elevation gain Lunch at local cafe' Free afternoon Suggested afternoon activity: Bormio's ancient thermal spa! Dinner in hotel Wednesday, May 27th: Morning Ride: Double Stelvio Loop 98km, 3500m elevation gain Lunch at local cafe' Dinner in hotel Thursday, May 28th: Morning Ride: Torri di Fraele & Laghi di Cancano 30km 1000m elev. gain Giro stage 18 finish! Lunch during ride Dinner at local restaurant Friday, May 29th: Morning Transfer to Pralormo in Piedmont region (~4 hours) Lunch at Hotel Lo Scoiattolo Afternoon ride to Asti to see the finish of stage 35km, 300m elev. gain Dinner at Lo Scoiattolo Saturday, May 30th: Morning Transfer to Alps (~1 hour) Morning ride: Climb to Chianale to watch the riders, then finish the climb to Colle dell'Agnello! 90km, 2000m elev. gain Transfer back to Pralormo Dinner at local restaurant Sunday, May 31st: Departure with organized airport transfers *Tentative activities are planned in case of inclement weather PACKAGE INCLUDES: 6 night stay (double room occupancy) Daily hotel breakfast buffet Daily lunch Daily dinner Ride nutrition: energy bars, gels, etc. Bike rental: Bianchi road or e-road bikes, see options here: Bianchi rentals Bike washing and mechanical assistance Safe bike storage Laundry service for cycling clothes 2-3 bike guides for each tour Van support for Piedmont rides Trip cycling apparel Airport transfers both ways (in groups) SERVICES AVAILABLE WITH EXTRA COST: Sports massage Single room supplement Not included: Airfare Personal insurance Price per person: $2,300 before December 20th, 2019 $2,500 after December 20th, 2019 Number of participants: 6-10 Accommodations: TBA For more info, or to book this trip, please e-mail: info@trilakecomo.com |
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