GIRO D' ITALIA TOUR 2019 - 12 DAY / 11 NIGHT CYCLING HOLIDAY ITINERARY
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19 – 30 MAY 2019 2019 GIRO D’ ITALIA TOUR 12 DAY / 11 NIGHT CYCLING HOLIDAY ITINERARY
CONTENT.
3. CIAO!
TOUR DESCRIPTION
4. DAYS 1 – 4
5. DAYS 5 - 8
6. DAYS 9 – 12
7. HENK VOGELS
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS & PRICE
8. BIKE HIRE
9. THE CLIMBS
10. OUR ACCOMMODATION
RIMINI
11. OUR ACCOMMODATION
BASSANO DEL GRAPPA
12. OUR ACCOMMODATION
CORVARA
13. OUR ACCOMMODATION
BORMIO
14. OUR ACCOMMODATION
LAKE GARDA
Ciao!
Dream It. Welcome to the Velo Tours Giro d’Italia
cycling holiday, where you will ride your
Live It.
bike through some of the most scenic
cycling regions of Italy while viewing
stages of the great race.
Ride It. Our first 3 nights are based in Rimini on
the stunning Italian coast where we will
see Stages 10 and 11 and then we see
the race again on stage 16 during our
stay in the cycling town of Bormio in the
Alps.
Featuring 3 days riding the amazing
climbs in the Dolomites then 3 nights in
Bormio where you will test yourself on
the Passo dello Stelvio and Mortirolo.
you also have an overnight stay in
Bassano del Grappa so you can ride the
famous Monte Grappa. Our final night is
on the shores of Lake Garda where you
can relax and celebrate an amazing 12
days of Giro madness and riding your
bike in some of the most stunning places
on the planet
With places limited to 9 guests to ensure
that small group experience, we look
forward to taking care of you on your tour
to Italy
Alongside
cycling
legend
Henk Vogels
Epic climbs
3 Giro Stages
12 magic days
*View Stage 15 from two points including finish
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ARRIVAL / RIMINI RIMINI
DAY 1 SUNDAY 19th MAY DAY 2 MONDAY 20th MAY
Velo Tours staff will collect you from the Arrivals area of the Marco Today is a rest day for the Giro so we will take advantage and
Polo Airport in Venice at 11.00am for the 2.5 hour transfer to our play tourist with a ride on one of Marco Pantani’s training routes.
accommodation in Rimini, located on the Italian coastline.
During the ride we will visit a few of the memorials in his honour
Once we are settled in staff will help put your bikes together ready and stop for lunch in one on the numerous restaurants and cafes
for a short coffee ride to test your set ups and stretch the legs. on route and a drink in the old part of town.
Once back at the hotel the rest of the day is yours to explore the Once back at the hotel you can spend the rest of the day
beautiful little town that will be home for the next 3 days before exploring before pre dinner drinks and dinner in a fabulous local
meeting back at the hotel for a drink at the bar before dinner restaurant.
where staff will deliver a briefing on the days ahead.
Short option: Use the support van at any stage of the ride.
40 KILOMETRES 80 KILOMETRES
FLAT RIDE ELEV GAIN: *800 (m)
DAY 3 RIMINI / GIRO STAGE
TUESDAY 21st MAY DAY 4 GIRO STAGE / TRANSFER
WEDNESDAY 22nd MAY
Today is Stage 10 of the Giro so we will ride to a location to see Today we depart Rimini and make for the mountains but first we
part of the stage. will transfer to the start of Stage 11 in Carpi to see the riders sign
on and roll out.
We will find a nice little town to stop and have lunch while we wait
for the peloton to roll through then we will head back home via the Once the peloton has departed we will then transfer the 2.5hrs to
scenic route to spend the rest of the day relaxing by the pool or in our next stopover in Bassano del Grappa. The afternoon is yours
front of the television watching the stage finish. to explore this beautiful town at the base of the famous Monte
Grappa before meeting for dinner at a restaurant in town.
Short option: Use the van support at any stage of the ride.
Short option: N/A
80 KILOMETRES OPTIONAL RIDE
ELEV GAIN: *900 (m) TRANSFER DAY
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MONTE GRAPPA / TRANSFER DOLOMITES
DAY 5 THURSDAY 23rd MAY DAY 6 WEDNESDAY 24th MAY
Today’s ride will be an early departure up the mighty Monte After a big day on the bike yesterday, today’s ride will be shorter
Grappa. though no less challenging – we are in the Dolomites! Today’s
loop takes in the four passes that feature in the Sellaronda Bike
From the 10 ways to climb her we will start from Semonzo. After Day.
taking a photo or two and a moment to pay homage to the 22,000
soldiers buried in the tomb on the summit we will descend back to We will be back in town for lunch and to watch the Giro stage on
the hotel and shower before packing up the vans and transferring the television in the bar area with our hosts Kate and Diego.
to Corvara, in the Dolomites
Dinner will be another 3 courses at one of the local restaurants.
We will walk to dinner at a local restaurant in town.
Short option: Us the van support at any stage of the ride.
Short option: Us the van support at any stage of the ride.
60 KILOMETRES 56 KILOMETRES
ELEV GAIN: 1,530 (m) ELEV GAIN: 1,686 (m)
DAY 7 DOLOMITES
THURSDAY 25th MAY DAY 8 BORMIO
FRIDAY 26th MAY
Today we ride another of the great loops of the region that takes After a bit of a sleep in and a great breakfast we say goodbye to
us up the famous Passo Giau. But with hard climbs come great our hosts Diego and Kate and then leave the Dolomites behind for
descents, and this loop ticks both those boxes. our next three nights in the Alpes.
Lunch will be on the summit at a great restaurant/cafe and dinner We will stop for lunch on the way and once we’re settled into our
in another of the local restaurants in town after we’ve packed our hotel in Bormio the rest of the day is yours to either wander
bags ready for our transfer tomorrow to Bormio. around town or sit in the lounge area with a beer and watch the
remainder of the days’ stage on the television,
Short option: Forego any of the climbs and use the van support
provided. *There will be a flat 30km ride to a neighbouring town offered for
those who would like to keep the legs moving.
92 KILOMETRES 0 KILOMETRES
ELEV GAIN: 2,820 (m) REST / TRANSFER DAY
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DAY 9 BORMIO
SATURDAY 27th MAY DAY 10 BORMIO
SUNDAY 28th MAY
Another epic day on the bike today offering a couple more notches Today is our 3rd Giro stage day but first we will make the climb
in the climbing belt, the Mortirolo and Passo Gavia. We will ride everyone has been waiting for, the Passo dello Stelvio with the
the Mortirolo from the same way the Giro will climb it tomorrow, added option of the Passo Foscagno, weather and time
from the village of Mazzo. After a couple of kms of going straight permitting.
up you will see that everything they say about this climb is true.
It’s tough! We will ride up and back both climbs so as to be back in town in
time to see the peloton come through. We will then head back to
If the Gavia is open we will then descend into the next valley and the hotel to watch the finish on the television before heading out to
after lunch make our way to the Gavia. The descent brings us a wonderful dinner again in town.
straight back into town for a shower before dinner.
Short option: Omit one climb or use the van support at any stage
Short option: Use the van support at any stage of the ride. of the ride.
106 KILOMETRES *90 KILOMETRES
ELEV GAIN: 3,058 (m) ELEV GAIN: 2,300 (m)
DEPARTURE
DAY 11 LAKE GARDA
MONDAY 29th MAY DAY 12 TUESDAY 30th MAY
Today we depart the Alps and head to our final destination for Today we have our final breakfast together and prepare for our
some relaxation and down time on Lake Garda. morning transfer to Milan Airport and your departure home.
Today can be a full touristy day wandering around the old town,
doing some shopping and sitting in the cafes and bars or we can
ride up the local climb, the Monte Velo.
We will finish off the tour with our fun awards evening and farewell
dinner at a great restaurant in the old town.
To secure your spot please contact Kerry or Kim Stubbs
Email: 40 KILOMETRES
info@velotours.com.au 0 KILOMETRES
TOUR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PENDING THE RELEASE
OF THE 2018 GIRO D’ITALIA ROUTE.
Mobile: +61 433 096 657 *Terms and Conditions. Prices are per person, share. Single share levies apply.
Price does not include flights, train trips, travel insurance, lunches or alcohol.
ELEV GAIN: 1,064 (m) TRANSFER
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OUR SPECIAL GUEST
Legendary Australian cyclist Henk Vogels accompanies us on our
Grand Tours each year and Henk especially looks forward to joining us
on Giro d’Italia tours. Henk is one of Australia’s pioneer professional
cyclists and rode the Tour de France twice among other Grand Tours
and legendary European classics. Over a career spanning two
decades Henk rode for some of the World’s biggest pro-tour teams
including GAN and Davitamon-Lotto, recording 18 pro victories along
with two top ten finishes in Paris Roubaix.
Currently a cycling analyst and commentator for SBS Henk will be
joining us for the entire 12 days, riding side-by-side with you and being
a huge part of the daily social aspects of the tour as well. Henk is a
renowned story teller and loves sharing his direct experience at Le
Tour and his larrikinism provides our guests with a unique and
memorable experience like no other.
$5,690 AUD
12 days / 11 nights
INCLUSIONS
✓ 12 days on tour with Henk Vogels
3 nights 4 **** hotel accommodation Rimini
3 nights 3 *** hotel accommodation Corvara
3 nights 3 *** hotel accommodation Bormio
1 night 4 **** accommodation Bassano del Grappa
1 night 4 **** accommodation Lake Garda
ALL ground transfers
✓ ALL breakfasts
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE FLIGHTS ETC. WILL ✓ ALL dinners, 3 courses nightly
✓ Fully escorted tour with guides and support van
BE ADVISED UPON SECURING YOUR SPOT
✓ Spare tubes, cylinders, tyres etc.
✓ Farewell dinner with fun awards presentations
FOR BOOKINGS ✓
✓
Elite Tour Cycling Kit inc jersey and bib knicks
Tour t-shirt, cap and musette
✓ On course nutrition inc. gels and electrolyte
Contact Kerry & Kim Stubbs at Velo Tours
✓ Climb profiles and gradients via bi monthly newsletters
Australia.
✓ Tour digital image pack of your trip
info@velotours.com.au It is a requirement that all guests take out travel insurance when joining a
Velo Tours trip.
*Terms and Conditions. Prices are per person, share. No single supplement available.
+61 433 096 657 Price does not include flights, bike hire, train trips, travel insurance, lunches or alcohol.
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Bike Hire.
Specifications & Hiring Details.
• Frame – Full Carbon Composite Bike rental is available but sizes are limited so you will need to let us
know ASAP. Please email us with the following details:
• Fork - Carbon
• Group set – Shimano Ultergra • Length of top tube from centre of seat post to centre of head stem
• Cassette – 11/32 • Your current bike size and model
• Compact Crank • Your height and inner leg length
• Bottom Bracket – Shimano BB86
Our bikes are Willier, Bianchi and a Rose. Our friends at Pyrenees
• Pedals – Bring your own
Bike Hire look after our equipment year round and will customise
• Wheels – Shimano RS10 each bike set up to your measurements. We will arrange the transfer
• Handle Bars - FSA of the bikes to Italy on your behalf.
• Stem - FSA
• Seat Post – FSA You must bring your own pedals, shoes and helmets and drink
bottles.
• Seat – Selle Italia X1
• Tyres – Vittoria Zaffiro 23mm Cost for hiring bikes for the duration of your tour is €350 (exact
• Weight – 7.3kgs – 7.9kgs (bike size pending) Australian Dollar conversion will depend on rates on the date of
withdrawal from ATMs) and is CASH ONLY.
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The Climbs.
Pass Altitude Metres Av Max Length
Gained Gradient Gradient
Monte Grappa 1,745m 1,530m 8.3% 14% 18.5km
Stelvio (Bormio) 2,758m 1,533m 7.1% 14% 21.5km
Gavia 2,621m 1,363m 7.9% 16% 17.3km
Mortirolo 1,852m 1,300m 10.5% 18% 12.4km
Foscagno 2,291m 1,111m 4.5% 9% 24.2km
Gardena Pass 2,121m 599m 6.4% 12% 9.3km
Sella 2,244m 377m 6.8% 11% 5.5km
Pordoi 2,239m 800m 6.8% 9% 12km
Campalongo (Arabba) 1,875m 274m 7% 12% 3.93km
Valparolo 2178m 750m 6.2% 12km
Santa Lucia 1,485m 485m 6.4% 8% 8km
Giau 2,236m 950m 9.1% 10.4% 10.1km
Falzarego 2,117m 913m 5.6% 16.4km
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Our Accommodation.
Rimini.
Our accommodation is a beautiful 4 star hotel just 1
minute walk from the beach.
Featuring a 5th-floor spa and large outdoor hot tub with
sea views, our hotel is on Rimini’s seafront. Rooms offer
free Wi-Fi and a satellite TV, some have a balcony and a
generous buffet breakfast is served each morning.
All traditionally furnished rooms have either parquet or
carpeted floors, a comfy bed, flat-screen satellite TV, tea
and coffee making facilities and a fully equipped private
bathroom.
Our rooms are twin share.
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Bassano del
Grappa.
Relax and enjoy the panoramic views of Mount Grappa at
from our hotel, set just outside the city centre of Bassano del
Grappa.
The large, spacious rooms at the Palladio include a flat-
screen TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels and
individually controlled heating and air conditioning..
An American style buffet breakfast is served each morning
in the breakfast room and there is a bar on site also.
Our rooms will be twin share
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Corvara.
Our accommodation is a beautiful B&B right on the main
street of Corvara.
It boasts an on-site bar, cafeteria and gelataria as well as
a breakfast room where you will enjoy a lush buffet
breakfast each morning.
Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms
have a balcony with views of the mountain or garden and
all rooms have free WiFi.
Our rooms will be twin share.
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Bormio.
Our hotel is in the heart of Bormio, walking distance to the
Thermal Bath & Spa, bike shop and local bars and
restaurants in the old city.
Rooms at Hotel Meublè Sertorelli Reit have a minibar and a
flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free wifi.
There is a bike storage room with hooks for hanging your
bikes each day in the downstairs garage.
Our rooms will be twin share or double with either a view
over the town or the mountains.
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Lake Garda.
Our 4 star hotel is a 5-minute walk from the old town in Riva
del Garda. Rooms have air conditioning, minibars and tea
and coffee making facilities.
Situated in pretty gardens with a sun terrace and bar, you
can also enjoy the use of the outdoor swimming pool and
lounge area.
The main street has many shops, cafes and restaurants and
there is a bike shop close by.
Our rooms will be twin or doubles with either a view over the
lake or the mountains.
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