Italian Alps · 8 days
The week starts in Ravascletto with a light lunch and a warm-up ride. You can take on the Zoncolan or spin out in the valley instead. From there the camp moves east to Cortina over Sella Campigotto, then spends a day on the Maratona route over Passo Giau, Falzarego and Valparola, finishing with Mur dl Giat. Day four is…
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Italian Alps · 8 days · From USD 4950 (indicative)
The week starts in Ravascletto with a light lunch and a warm-up ride. You can take on the Zoncolan or spin out in the valley instead. From there the camp moves east to Cortina over Sella Campigotto, then spends a day on the Maratona route over Passo Giau, Falzarego and Valparola, finishing with Mur dl Giat. Day four is the Sella Ronda: Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella and Gardena in one loop.
The second half is harder. You climb Passo Gardena out of Corvara and descend into Bolzano, then take on the Stelvio's 48 switchbacks and drop into Bormio. The last riding day is the Giants of the Giro stage, with Passo Mortirolo and Passo Gavia. Day eight is departure, with help arranging transfers.
Coaching is the reason to pick this over a self-guided tour of the same passes. Tom Danielson is a former WorldTour rider and Giro stage winner, and he and the CINCH staff give individual attention on climbing technique, body position and how to pace a long climb. You are not handed a GPX file and left to it.
The logistics are handled by Eat Sleep Cycle, who provide ride support, luggage transfers and route guidance. Your bag is in your room when you arrive each afternoon, and dinner is prepared for you. That point-to-point structure is what lets the camp cover five bases in seven riding days without wasting time on transfers.
The hotels are all 4-star and each is in a different setting: La Perla in Ravascletto, Villa Alpina in Cortina, Grancia in Colfosco, Magdalener Hof in Bolzano and San Lorenzo in Bormio. Several have spa services for after the ride. The route covers ground made famous by the Giro, from the Zoncolan to the Mortirolo, with the scenery of the Dolomites throughout.
- Seven days of riding across the Dolomites and Italian Alps - Coaching from Tom Danielson and the CINCH coaching staff - Ride support, luggage transfers and route guidance from Eat Sleep Cycle - Accommodation in 4-star hotels in Ravascletto, Cortina, Colfosco, Bolzano and Bormio - Nutritious meals prepared for you each day - Assistance with transfers and departure plans on the final day
- Travel to and from Italy - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Spa services at the hotels - Anything not listed in the package description