Day 1 - From Milan to Morbegno, via Varenna
Meeting in front of Piazza Duomo at 08.30, technical briefing and scheduled departure at 09.00. The exit from the city will take place on the cycle lane till Milan surroundings. The Godoit fleet will gather your luggage and bike-boxes in hotel. It is possible book in advance a pick-up service at the Milan airport for the day before.
The ride reaches Lake Como shores, crossing the up and down of Brianza. Once arrived in the beatiful Bellagio, enjoy a panoramic aperitif in the square after the visit of the village. Then take the ferry to Varenne for continuing the tour till the beginning of Valtellina, where the first stop is scheduled.
Meals: light lunch and dinner
Destination: Como Lake and Valtellina
Bike route: 110 km and 900 meters (uphill) altitude gap
Accomodation: Agriturismo Ortesida or similar category alternative one in case of overbooking
Day 2 - Go up towards Bormio, crossing Valtellina
A demanding stage with several stops for energy refill. Along the way you’ll visit one of the most famous wineries of the area and admire the dry stone walls UNESCO heritage where vineyard are placed. Once you arrive in Bormio, you can relax in the magnificent Roman thermal baths. Typical Valtellinese dinner to end the day.
Meals: half board and light lunch/energy supplements
Destination: Bormio
Bike route: roughly 80 km and 900 meters (uphill) altitude gap
Accommodation: Hotel Bagni Vecchi or similar category alternative one in case of overbooking
Day 3 - The Giant, The Stelvio Pass
A strong breakfast is ideal for tackling the epic climb of Stelvio Pass. A tough but regular ascent, so take your time for admiring the landscape and take a picture. Once at the top, always escorted by the guides and the Godoit staff, you will begin a long descent featured by legendary bends: then a slightly downhill road will lead you towards Bolzano. A sports massage awaits for you in hotel, then relaxation in the Spa before enjoy your dinner.
Meals: half board and energy supplements
Destination: Stelvio Pass, Bolzano
Bike route: 130 km and 1.500 meters (uphill) altitude gap
Accomodation: Napura Art Hotel or similar category alternative one in case of overbooking
Day 4 - From Bolzano to Val Badia, the amazing Odle
Another unforgettable stage thanks to the Odle mountains chain show. No further words, the ascent of “Passo delle Erbe” is the main daily difficulty. The Godoit staff will organize a special break to contemplate the beauty of these Dolomites rocks.
Meals: half board and energy supplements
Destination: Odle mountain chain, Villabassa
Bike route: 100 km and 1.200 meters (uphill) altitude gap
Accomodation: Hotel Dolomiten or similar category alternative one in case of overbooking
Day 5 - The last effort for arriving to the charming Cortina
Last day, last efforts! This stage is a sort of panoramic transfer ride to the so-called “pearl of the Dolomite”s, Cortina d’Ampezzo. Of course, there’s a more challenging route variant for those ones with good legs yet to enjoy the Dolomites show for furthermtime-
A special dinner awaists for you to celebrate the end of this unforgettable journey.
Meals: half board and energy supplements
Destination: Cortina d’Ampezzo
Bike route: 50 km and 300 meters (uphill) altitude gap
Accomodation: Hotel Villa Blu or similar category alternative one in case of overbooking
Day 6 - The last effort for arriving to the charming Cortina
The Godoit staff organize for you, included in the package, the transfer from Cortina to Venice Marco Polo airport, while luggage and bicycles will charged on the VAN to maximize your travelling comfort: for those ones wishing to return to Milan, the staff will bring you to Mestre train station to take the fast train “FrecciaRossa” and reach Milan in 2h.
The GODOIT staff remains available for further customization at the end of the tour: we suggest, among the various possibilities, further stay overnight in Venice; otherwise visiting and cycling among Prosecco vineyards; or visiting to the cities of Padua, Vicenza and Verona.
Meals: breakfast
Destination: Milan or Venice airport
