Giro d’Italia Cycling Tour
Experience the most beautiful grand tour
Tour Overview
The Alps, the Dolomites, the Apennines; they all define the Giro d’Italia and there can be nothing more rewarding than taking on the same challenge yourself, conquering the iconic climbs of Italy.
Expect amazing days on the bike with jaw dropping mountainous landscapes, thrilling free flowing descents and climbs where you’ll need every bit of your will to keep the pedals turning. Our Giro cycling tour ensures that your experience of the Giro traverses the same mountains and valleys as the pro’s and has you up close with the race at stage starts, finishes and over mountain passes, while also experiencing some time away from the race. It’s the perfect balance.
Our 2019 Tour will be determined by the Giro 2019 Route Announcement in October / November 2018, however for an overview of what you can expect, please review our 2018 Tour itinerary below.
Wherever the route takes us, you will join us for a 9 day adventure that will see you tackle many of the famous climbs of Italy by day, while relaxing into a wonderful food, wine and cultural journey that we’ll take you on each night.
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime.
Giro d’Italia Ride Itinerary
Welcome to the Giro d’Italia and Italy’s Great Climbs
Our Giro route is designed to suit riders who want a comprehensive climbing challenge, taking on many of the greatest climbs in the Italian Alps and Dolomites, and getting a taste for what the peloton of the Giro experience. Our ride guides ensure the needs of different riders are supported on each climb.
While the route to the 2019 Giro d’Italia has not been announced, and won’t be until late October, our Tour dates for 2019 are confirmed for the last week of the race and we will again be spending our time across the Dolomites and Bormio, taking in the iconic Passo dello Stelvio.
Highlight: The imposing peaks as you reach the top of the pass.
Distance: 35km
Elevation: 970m
At 10.1km long and an average of 11.9%, this climb will challenge the mind and the legs, and open the heart, when you see the landscape at the top.
Highlight: The 30km free flowing, open and long descent to the base of our last climb.
Distance: 110km
Elevation: 2620m
Highlight: The remote and rugged terrain that we ascend on the way to Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
Distance: 60km
Elevation: 1790m
It is one of the most feared climbs in cycling due to its mercilessly steep gradients that hit 18% and has average 10.4% for the duration.
Highlight: Counting down the corners until you hit 2 to go.
Distance: 50km
Elevation: 1560m
Highlight: The open Valle de Braulio surrounded by two peaks after the hike up the preceding wall.
Distance: 46km
Elevation: 1590m
Highlight: The continual rollercoaster of hills and the descent from Diano d’Alba, wow.
Distance: 58km
Elevation: 1330m
Highlight: The smell of truffles as you descend through the hazelnut groves.
Distance: 100km
Elevation: 1095m
Highlight: The dramatic landscape made all the more rustic with a final 9km of dirt at the top of the pass.
Distance: 135km
Elevation: 1992m
Pricing & Dates
$5,995.00 per person twin share / Maximum 12 guests
2019
| 24th May to 1st June 2019 | $1,995 (deposit) |
Start Location & Details
City: Venice, Italy
Pick Up Location: Santa Lucia Train Station, Venice
Pick Up Time: 11:00am
Finish Location & Details
City: Turin, Italy
Drop Off Location: Porta Susa Train Station, Turin
Drop Off Time: 11:30am
Inclusions & Details
Accommodation & Meals
- 8 nights accommodation, twin share with your own private bathroom.
- Single occupancy available. Talk to us when booking.
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners at a range of our favourite restaurants, osteria’s and home cooked locations, including nightly aperitivo hour and local wines and beers at each dinner.
Ride Support
- Professional bilingual ride guides with extensive cycling experience, local knowledge and first aid experience, ensuring your riding experiences are truly local and take in many of the undiscovered back roads and rolling hills of this spectacular and diverse region.
- Unique routes, available on GPS provided as part of the tour.
- Support van on daily rides, with mechanical support and your safety as our priority.
- Nutritious energy snacks and hydration are provided
Transfers & Activities
- All transfers / transportation from pick up to drop off, including baggage and bike transportation.
- Wine tastings and activities as outlined in the detailed tour itinerary.
- Entrance fees to sites, museums and all other non riding activities.
Ride Kit
- 2 piece, Italian made A’QTO Cycling Kit including jersey and bib shorts.
- Musette and cap to match your kit.
- Laundry for your cycling clothing.
Not Included
- Airfare.
- Bike hire.
- Travel insurance.
- Massages.
While airfare, bike hire, travel insurance and massages are not included in the Tour cost, they can be fully arranged for you. Talk to us when booking.
Have More Questions Our Giro Cycling Tour?
See our FAQs page for answers to common questions.
Bike Hire & Gear
Full Carbon Road Bikes
You can choose to hire a Pinarello, Bianchi or Formigli bike with either Campagnolo or Shimano groupsets.
Gravel Bikes
Going off road as well? Have the best of both worlds with a Bianchi or Cannondale gravel bike with disc brakes.
GPS
An easy to use GPS is provided for your use for the duration of the tour with our daily rides pre installed.
Non-Riding Partners
Non-riding partners enjoy a customised travel program, designed to meet their interests and the best experiences the Veneto, Lombardia and Piemonte regions we visit have to offer. Whether its guided walks and hikes through the Dolomites, visits to beautiful lakes and alpine towns for picturesque lunches, wellness experiences or cooking classes, Nancy personally hosts non-riding guests each day with a select range of activities to suit the group.
Accommodation
Enjoy our beautiful boutique hotel accommodation in 3 places over 8 nights – our focus is on authentic, family run boutique hotel experiences that will have you truly immersed in the regions we visit. Your nights will be supremely comfortable, with all the amenities and services you need for a great post-ride experience; including swimming pools, saunas, lounge areas and more.
Food & Wine
The alpine regions of Italy are truly diverse in culture and cuisine
We’ll be enjoying a range of dinner experiences throughout the course of our 9 days, celebrating all that the regions we visit have to offer. From true artisan, modern style dinners through to traditional home made food and wine specialities, to very special welcome and finale dinners with meals you will always remember, in incredible surrounds. Your Giro food and wine journey will be as much a part of your memorable experience as your riding will be.
Testimonials
I FEEL SO MUCH STRONGER & CONFIDENT TACKLING HARD CLIMBS
I really enjoyed the Giro and came back so much stronger and confident tackling hard climbs. I knew the climbs would be hard and they were. The choice of rides were all good. Mauro (van driver) was such a bonus, as was having an extra guide on wheels.
I WOULD LOVE TO DO IT AGAIN
Awesome riding and overall, a most enjoyable and fun experience that I would love to do again.
A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE BOTH ON AND OFF THE BIKE!
We would like to thank Nancy & Damian for a wonderful locally focused Giro adventure. The accommodation was spectacular, the hospitality was awesome, the dining experiences were exquisite and the bike routes, as always were scenic and challenging.
UNEQUIVOCALLY RECOMMEND A’QTO
My husband Michael and I went on the A’qto Giro Tour. It was part of a five week holiday in Europe, and it was by far the best part of our trip. We had previously experienced Damian & Nancy’s excellent weekend tours in regional Victoria and the Giro100 tour was a further example of their attention to detail and organizational skills. We wanted for nothing, from the ride routes with knowledgeable local guides, quality accommodation, exceptional regional restaurants and wines and activities for non-riding partners. We would unequivocally recommend an A’qto tour to anyone.
