Lake Como-Bormio for the Giro d'Italia 2017
May 17th- May 24th 2017
FULL!
Two places, seven days, and some incredible Italian climbing that will you leave you a tired, but completely satisfied cyclist having done the Ghisallo, Muro di Sormano, Stelvio, Gavia, and more! Spend your first three days at Hotel il Perlo Panorama in Bellagio, and then head Northeast to Bormio where even longer climbs await....and the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia! Get ready for some elevation gain, great company, and fun spectacting the Giro on the Stelvio Pass!
Program:
Wednesday, May 17th:
Arrive at Hotel il Perlo Panorama in Bellagio
Bike rental set-up and dinner at the hotel followed by a program presentation
Thursday, May 18th:
Morning Ride: Bellagio-Menaggio with optional climb at the end (65km, 500m elevation gain)
Post-ride snack buffet
Dinner at Hotel il Perlo Panorama
Friday, May 19th:
Morning Ride: Ghisallo & Muro di Sormano (54km, 1200m elevation gain)
Post-ride snack buffet
Afternoon: Visit to the Cycling Museum
Dinner at Bellagio restaurant
Saturday, May 20th:
Morning Ride: Valsassina with two climbing options (65km, 900m elevation gain)
Post-ride snack buffet
Afternoon: Depart for Hotel Alù, Bormio
Sunday, May 21st:
Rest day: Trip to Livigno, heart of the Alps
Dinner at Bormio Restaurant
Monday, May 22nd:
Morning Ride: Gavia loop (51km, 1300m elevation gain)
Post-ride snack
Tuesday, May 23rd:
Morning Ride: Stelvio Pass for the GIRO D'ITALIA (42km, 1500m elevation gain)
Post-ride snack while waiting for the GIRO!
Afternoon (late): Head back to Hotel il Perlo in Bellagio
for dinner and a final night
*We will have tentative activities planned in case of rain
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
7 nights, 8 days stay in a double room
Daily hotel breakfast buffet
Daily ride lunch or post-ride snack
5 dinners
Bike rental: Bottecchia 8avio Evo or Bottecchia T1 Tourmalet
Bike washing and mechanical assistance
Safe bike storage
Daily laundry service for cycling clothes
2 bike guides for each tour
Follow van for the rides in Bormio
Ghisallo Cycling Jersey
Cycling museum entry and guided tour
SERVICES AVAILABLE WITH EXTRA COST:
Sauna & relax in Bellagio
Sports massage: MUST book beforehand
Bike performance tests by former pro Giorgio Brambilla
Not included:
Airfare
Personal insurance
Price per person: $1,450 USD before Jan. 31st, 2017
After Feb. 1st: $1,650 USD
Number of participants: 6-10
For more info, or for booking this trip, please e-mail: info@trilakecomo.com