Itinerary
- Day 1
Ravascletto
You'll arrive in Italy and get settled at La Perla hotel, then grab a light lunch to get your bearings. After that, there's a warm-up ride to check that your bike and gear are in good shape for the week ahead. If you're feeling up for it, the Zoncolan climb is there as an optional challenge, but there's also a more relaxed valley ride if you'd rather ease into things. Either way, this first day is about getting comfortable and ready to go.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch upon arrival at the hotel), Dinner (Welcome evening meal hosted by the hotel)
Included Activities
- Warm-up ride with support vehicle
- Welcome evening meal at hotel
Optional Activities
- Zoncolan climb (10.8 km at 11.7% average gradient)
- Alternative scenic valley ride
Landmarks/POIs Zoncolan - Day 2
Ravascletto to Cortina d'Ampezzo
Today's a point-to-point ride from Ravascletto through to Cortina in the Italian Dolomites. You'll start with a short descent to get warmed up, then it's Sella Campigotto at 29 km of climbing. After descending from there, you'll tackle Passo Tre Croci, which has some nice rock formations around it before finishing into Cortina for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Point-to-point ride with full support
- Sella Campigotto climb (29 km at 4.3% average gradient)
- Passo Tre Croci climb and descent
Landmarks/POIs Sella Campigotto Passo Tre Croci Cortina d'Ampezzo 
- Day 3
Cortina d'Ampezzo to Corvara
This ride follows the route of the iconic Maratona and it's a big one. From Cortina, you'll climb Passo Giau with excellent views from up top, then descend and go after Passo Falzarego and Passo Valparola. After a fast 14 km downhill into La Villa, there's the final kick: Mur di Giat, a brutal 400 meter wall at 12% gradient that's the traditional way the Maratona finishes. Your legs will feel it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Passo Giau climb with views of Ampezzo basin
- Passo Falzarego and Passo Valparola climbs
- Mur di Giat climb (400 m at 12% gradient, max 19%)
- Point-to-point ride with full support
Landmarks/POIs Passo Giau Passo Falzarego Passo Valparola Mur di Giat - Day 4
Corvara
The Sella Ronda is a legendary circuit you'll ride today, starting and finishing in Corvara. You'll warm up on Passo Campolongo, then climb Passo Pordoi, Passo Sella, and finish with Passo Gardena before heading back down to Corvara. The roads are well-maintained with steady grades and lots of iconic switchbacks throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Sella Ronda circuit with 4 passes
- Passo Campolongo climb
- Passo Pordoi climb
- Passo Sella climb
- Passo Gardena climb
Landmarks/POIs Passo Campolongo Passo Pordoi Passo Sella Passo Gardena - Day 5
Corvara to Bolzano
You're leaving the Dolomites and heading east into the Italian Alps. Start with a 10 km climb to Passo Gardena summit at 7% gradient, then enjoy a long 35 km descent to Ponte Gardena. From there, it's another long climb of 16.5 km at 4.7% average before a 15 km downhill finish into Bolzano, which is a lively city to roll into by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Passo Gardena climb (10 km at 7% gradient)
- Long valley descent (35 km)
- Mountain climb to Bolzano (16.5 km at 4.7% average gradient)
- Descent into Bolzano (15 km)
Landmarks/POIs Passo Gardena Ponte Gardena Bolzano 
- Day 6
Bolzano to Bormio
This is the Queen Stage with the mighty Stelvio Pass. There's a short transfer to Lasa first, then you'll ride 10 km through the valley to Prato Allo Stelvio. The Stelvio itself is over 25 km of climbing to 2,760 meters with 48 hairpin bends to navigate. Once you reach the summit, grab hot food and refuel, then descend into Bormio where you'll finish for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer from Bolzano to Lasa
- Valley ride to Prato Allo Stelvio (10 km)
- Stelvio Pass climb (25+ km at 7.4% average gradient, max 11%)
- Hot food service at Stelvio summit
- Descent to Bormio
Landmarks/POIs Stelvio Pass Lasa Prato Allo Stelvio Bormio 
- Day 7
Bormio
Your final ride tackles two giants from the Giro d'Italia: Passo Mortirolo and Passo Gavia. Head south and downhill for 30 km to Mazzo di Valtellina, then you're climbing the steep Mortirolo at over 10% average for 12 km. After descending to Monno, ride through the valley to Ponte di Legno before tackling Passo Gavia at 18 km and 8% average. The summit has beautiful views, then it's a descent back to Bormio.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner (Farewell evening meal)
Included Activities
- Downhill ride to Mazzo di Valtellina (30 km)
- Passo Mortirolo climb (12 km at over 10% average gradient)
- Passo Gavia climb (18 km at 8% average gradient, max 12%)
- Descent to Bormio from Passo Gavia
Landmarks/POIs Passo Mortirolo Mazzo di Valtellina Monno Ponte di Legno Passo Gavia - Day 8
Departure
The tour wraps up today. You'll have breakfast at your leisure, then arrange your departure. Group transfers can be organized depending on where you're heading, so let the organizers know your travel plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Departure transfers (available upon request)
