Experience the spectacular Italian Dolomites, the challenge of Passo Stelvio, the cyclists shrine of the Madonna del Ghisallo, and more!

After a hearty breakfast we head out on a stunning discovery loop ride from the hotel. Two climbs and two wonderful descents, ones the local cyclists love. A peak just shy of 2200 meters. An abundance of nature and giant white Dolomite mountain landscapes dominate our ride today.

Striking cliff faces, delicate wildflowers, pretty chalet villages and grand panoramas await us as ride out from our hotel and tackle Passo di Falzarego before continuing on for our pass over the spectacular Passo di Giau.

Today we cycle the well-known route of the Sella Ronda. Make sure your phone is charged and you have space for photos…lots of photos!

Passo Pordoi, Passo Sella, Passo Gardena, Passo Campolongo; names you won’t forget for their majestic beauty, variety and charm, and described by many as a cycling circuit offering the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Today you have a well-deserved rest day for the legs. We bid farewell to the Dolomites and head toward our next adventure. We have a short transfer of 1.5hrs to Bolzano whose character remains distinctly Germanic.

Here you get the opportunity to explore the town with plenty of options with the striking Piazza Walther, the Runkelstein Castle, people watch whilst sitting and enjoying a coffee at one of the many trattorias and visit the South Tyrol Museum of Archeology which houses Otzi – the iceman, a truly amazing and unique insight into human history not to be missed.

Today you tackle the breathtakingly spectacular Stelvio Pass, famous around the world for both cyclists and motorsport enthusiasts for its iconic 48 lacets.

Stelvio’s magnificence is beyond doubt. Anticipation builds from the start as the scenery and passo reveals itself as you climb. Each hairpin, another step of discovery. The true summit reward, your reward, is to look over the iconic route stretched below with your own eyes. To feel the emotion of what you achieved…that is the essence of cycling VéloRoo style.

Today we cross borders again out of Italy and back in to Switzerland.

Our return to Italy is via Switzerlands highest paved summit – the Umbrail Pass! Hey if you are going to “do” Switzerland, whose photogenic passes and mountain ranges are as legendary as its Toblerone, funky army knives and watchmaking, why not start your Swiss pass collecting at the highest pass!

Today is a day of indulgence.

Take a break off the road bike and enjoy the splendour of Lake Como. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking the tranquility of the lake before we head to Bellagio for a little explore and some sight seeing from the water.

We will start the day with breakfast overlooking Lake Como.

For your last ride, let’s have a bit of history: the Madonna del Ghisallo, the most famous climb on the Giro di Lombardia. Sitting atop the climb is the Chapel of Madonna del Ghisallo, a shrine to cyclists. You also have the opportunity to visit the Ghisallo Cycling Museum next to the Chapel.

After your last breakfast overlooking Lake Como, we pack up and transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport (1.5hr transfer). We will have you there by midday for your onward journey throughout Europe.