Italy: Lakes, Alps & Sud Tirol - Adventure Travel Group

Enjoy the majestic Lakes region, then challenge yourself to some of the classic Giro d’Italia passes and feel the exhilaration of summiting these awesome climbs. Our route will include overnight stays in some of best small villages in Northern Italy. We have three, two-night stays which offers you a wide variety of route options or an opportunity to hike, get a massage, go wine tasting, relax by the pool or explore the village.

We’ll begin our tour along the shores of beautiful Lago Maggiore and head east into Switzerland, enjoying a ferry ride along the way. We’ll make our way along Lago Como and enjoy one day that’s nearly all downhill! Our route will take us through quaint mountain towns where you may choose to hike, visit the spa or relax by the pool. After climbing Passo Stelvio (20km/5,304 ft.), one of Europe’s highest cols, there’s plenty of time to enjoy wine tasting in Kaltern, a charming village along the famous wine road.

Ride Eight Classic Mountain Passes
Get ready for some of the best climbing of your life! Mountain passes will include, Madona d. Ghisallo, Bernina, Forcola di Livigno, Eira, Foscagno, Mortirolo, Gavia and Stelvio.

Ride the Maratona dles Dolomites: An Opportunity of a Lifetime!
On June 29, we’ll ride with 9,000 other European cyclists in the Maratona dles Dolomites—ATG is an official Maratona Tour Operator and holds 14 guaranteed entries. The Maratona dles Dolomites Granfondo includes the epic climbs of the Giro d'Italia and gives cyclists a rare opportunity to ride these wonderful roads without cars. The route includes the classic passes of Gardena, Sella, Campolongo, Pordoi and Giau. Choose one of three route lengths:

Short Event: 35 mi & 5,740 ft climbing
Medium Event: 68 mi & 9,940 ft climbing
Long Event: 91 mi & 14,300 ft climbing

Enjoy the best ride of your life and earn a finisher’s certificate and a complimentary Maratona cycling jersey. After the race, celebrate Italian style and gain access to all the racer-only benefits, including the huge post event celebration.

Airport Arrival/Departure City: Milan or Venice/Venice

Average Daily Mileage and Terrain
We’ll ride an average of 40 to 60 miles along lakes, vineyards and climb 4,000 to 6,000 feet on lightly traveled mountain roads. You are free to ride as much or as little as you wish each day, and there are many opportunities for non-cycling activities such as getting a massage, hiking, wine tasting, or exploring the village shops and cafés.

Weather: Get information about the weather in this area here.

What’s Included

Lodging in boutique inns and hotels.
Hearty, cyclist-friendly breakfasts every day.
Most dinners (four-course dinners, including wine and coffee).
Full van support and snacks and drinks on the ride each day.
Experienced tour guides and daily detailed maps and route notes.
Transportation and luggage transfers during the tour.
Gratuities for transfers, hotels and restaurants.
Custom ATG bike jersey and souvenir map with tour route.

What’s Not Included

Airfare.
Lunches are on your own, so you have maximum flexibility in your day.
Non-group dinners on the free evenings. This gives you a chance to try the restarurants of your choice.
Bikes are not included, but are available for an additional fee.
Personal services, including laundry, telephone, hotel minibar charges, etc., are not included.
Travel insurance.

What Our Guests Are Saying
"Lise and Gary did such a great job finding extraordinary places along the way. We stayed in so many unique, wonderful hotels and inns. It was apparent that they had spent a lot of time finding interesting and special routes that really exposed us not only to the essence of the sport of cycling in Italy, but also to the less traveled, cultural aspects that helped round out our European experience."
Ruth and Bob Wade, Aspen, CO

"I have had the pleasure of taking two cycling trips to Europe with The Adventure Travel Group and can't wait to take another! I could not imagine a better trip. Gary and Lise take care of every aspect of the trip with great attention to detail--the cycling route, food, accommodations and alternative activities are all planned to perfection. The end result is a trip that leaves me telling all my friends that trips with The Adventure Travel Group are the ultimate vacations."
Roanne Miller, Breckenridge, CO

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