The Heart and Soul of the Giro d’Italia
Our last Fondriest Tour was a huge success so we’re visiting Maurizio in Italy again in 2019.
Join the Mega Bike team for 10 days in the Dolomites and Italian Alps with Maurizio Fondriest. Climb the legendary Stelvio and Mortirolo, follow Maurizio to some of his favourite climbs.
We’ll also visit Fancesco Moser’s winery and amazing bike museum.
Days 1-5: The Dolomites
The 2019 Fondriest Tour will start in Cles. Please book your flight to Milan’s Malpensa airport. We’ll pick you up at the airport and take you to our Milan Hotel.
Our tour will begin on Monday 10 June when we’ll travel from Milan to our first base in Cles, the home of World Champion Maurizio Fondriest.
Cles is in the province of Trentino in North Eastern Italy and the perfect place to acclimatize and get ready for the Italian Alps. Surrounded by the Dolomites, Trentino is the meeting place between northern and southern Europe and hosts a rich artistic, historical, and cultural heritage. More importantly, Cles has fabulous hidden gems which are only accessible when you have a local guide.
Maurizio, will meet us in Cles and guide our rides in the Dolomites which will average between 80 and 100 kilometres per day. While in Cles we will also visit Francesco Moser’s winery and amazing bike museum.
Days 6-10: The Italian Alps
Day 6 starts with a picturesque transfer from Cles to our second base in Bormio in the Italian Alps.
Situated in the Stelvio National Park, Bormio is a tourist hot spot in winter and summer. Well known since Roman times for its thermal baths, Bormio offers some of the world’s best known climbs.
The Stelvio and the Gavia passes are included in most editions of the Giro d’Italia and the proximity of other famous climbs such as the Mortirolo, Foscagno, Eira and Umbrail means that our week in Bormio will allow you to ride a new and challenging route every single day. Rides in the Alps will average 100 kilometres per day with 2000-3000 metres of climbing.
After breakfast on Day 11 we will provide transfers to the Bormio train station in Tirano so you can make your way to the airport for the next leg of your journey or to return home.
About Our Tours
Our tours focus on maximizing your riding time and enjoyment. We stay in two cycling-friendly hotels where you can settle in, make yourself at home and only have to repack your bags once.
We cater for riders of all levels so you don’t need to be a Pro to have a fantastic cycling holiday with us.
‘Fantastic tour – really enjoyed the local touch from Maurizio & Ornella! Showing us their town, local rides & beautiful lake!’ Teresa
Inclusions
Our tour price includes tour transport & support vehicles, tour transfers, support staff, mechanical assistance, daily breakfast, our Dolomites & Italian Alps dinners, daily itinerary & briefings, sightseeing, and quality twin share accommodation. There will be limited single supplement rooms available if you’d prefer your own space.
‘It would not be an exaggeration to say that for me, the 2017 Fondriest Tour was the experience of a lifetime. Wonderful company, great scenery, glorious food, seamlessly planned and coordinated, and most importantly, fantastic riding – everything was perfect.’ Martin
Bookings
Places on our Tours are limited so we can provide you with the best possible experience of European cycling, so don’t delay your booking or you may miss out.
For booking details and further information please call 08 8223 3315.
‘The scenery is gob smacking, and our Digs were fantastic too… especially the Hotel Alu in Bormio. If you want to ride in Italy… it has to be with Claud and Mega Bike!’ James
