grande italia CYCLING TOUR
2025 Tour Overview
20 JUNE - 2 JULY
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This premium cycling tour of northern Italy is a 5 star experience on your bike. Not only is it a riding experience of a lifetime but also one for the culinary senses as well. We put as much effort into sourcing the best hotel and dining experiences available per TripAdvisor rankings as we do the best riding in each region which is why this tour is not ony for the discerning rider wanting a complete cultural experience with a great group of people sharing every amazing moment with you but for partners as well.
This tour will test any accomplished cyclist as you challenge yourself on some of the most famous climbs in world cycling, including the legendary Passo dello Stelvio, the brutal Mortirolo and the bella of the Dolomites, Passo del Gardena. With minimal time in the van you will ride most of the way with van support at all times.
Featuring stop overs of between 2 and 4 nights on Lake Garda, Corvara, Bormio and Lake Como, staying in beautiful 3 and 4 star hotels and chalets in prime locations and between 2, 3 and 5 course meals in great restaurants every night, plus a 5 course Ladin farm experience in Badia, this tour ticks all the boxes for both cyclists and non cycling partners.
With places limited to 16 riders to ensure that small group experience we look forward to taking care of you on your tour to Italy and making this a truly memorable cycling experience. Please note the difficulty rating of this trip at the top of the page. The average coffee rider who doesn't put in the training required will struggle with the daily metres gained and time on the bike across this 14 day cycling extravaganza! You will need to be fit and able to climb at a minimum average of 7-8 kph.
This tour will test any accomplished cyclist as you challenge yourself on some of the most famous climbs in world cycling, including the legendary Passo dello Stelvio, the brutal Mortirolo and the bella of the Dolomites, Passo del Gardena. With minimal time in the van you will ride most of the way with van support at all times.
Featuring stop overs of between 2 and 4 nights on Lake Garda, Corvara, Bormio and Lake Como, staying in beautiful 3 and 4 star hotels and chalets in prime locations and between 2, 3 and 5 course meals in great restaurants every night, plus a 5 course Ladin farm experience in Badia, this tour ticks all the boxes for both cyclists and non cycling partners.
With places limited to 16 riders to ensure that small group experience we look forward to taking care of you on your tour to Italy and making this a truly memorable cycling experience. Please note the difficulty rating of this trip at the top of the page. The average coffee rider who doesn't put in the training required will struggle with the daily metres gained and time on the bike across this 14 day cycling extravaganza! You will need to be fit and able to climb at a minimum average of 7-8 kph.
client review
The Grande Italia tour was truly amazing. The hotels were chosen specifically for cyclists, the restaurants were all hand picked, the food authentic and delicious.
The Velo team were absolute professionals, catering for a range of abilities and were great companions. The tour was as challenging as you wanted to make it or as relaxed if that is what you preferred. The rides were epic. Stelvio, Giau, Motorolo, we always felt safe and sound even on 18% gradients. All of our group just gelled and we still stay in contract. I cannot speak highly enough of the tour. We will be back to ride France with Kerry and Kim, hopefully soon.
Greg B
Launceston, TAS
ACCOMMODATION
Our hotels are all carefully chosen for their luxurious rooms and views, location to all the riding and village centres for exploring, amazing breakfasts, cycling facilities and friendly English speaking staff. Single subsidy available on request.
Our restaurants are also carefully chosen for their TripAdvisor reviews or local recommendations making sure they offer not only good quality food made with local products but 'cyclist sized' portions that will help with your recovery each day after a big day on the bike.
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Experience true italian culture both on and off the bike
Here is a list of the regions we visit in 2024. Ask us for a copy of the year's itinerary
The Dolomites is one of the most besutiful places you can visit with your bike
Strangers one day, great friends the next. Dinner on Lake Como
Group photo at the statue on the summit of the Ghisallo Pass
LAKE COMO (2 nights)
- Lake view hotel rooms with private beach and water activities.
- Ride the Passo del Ghisallo and Muro de Sormano
- Visit the cycling museum and Madonna Ghisallo Chapel
- Apéritifs and dinner on the water at our hotel
Bormio (4 nightS)
- Ride the Bormio 100 featuring all 3 side of the Stelvio Pass in one day.
- The Mortirolo Pass, Gavia, Lago di Cancano area all climbs offered on this tour
- Beautiful 4 star accommodation in the centre of town
corvara (4 nights)
- Ride the SellaRonda loop featuring the Gardena Pass | Sella Pass | Pordoi Pass | Campolongo Pass
- Other climbs appearing over the 4 days include the Passo Giau | Falzarego Pass | Valparolo Pass and more
- Working Ladin farm dining experience with a tour of the 400 year old barn and its residents.
LAKE GARDA (2-3 NIGHTS)
- Ride the Monte Velo and the Strada della Forra
- Coffee stops in the old villages on the lake shores
- Staying in 4 star luxury accommodation a short walk from the centre of the old town of Riva del Garda
- Wander the cobbled streets of the old town before dinner in restaurants off the tourist strip where the locals go.
Tour snap shots
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