2025 Stelvio/Gavia/Cancano Roads Closed ! (Aug’)

Accommodation

You will be staying at the 4-star Palace Hotel, Bormio which sits 1km from the  Stelvio  and 2km from the Gavia. It’s a cycling friendly/perfect hotel with a secure cycle room for your bike and offering customers the chance to submit their cycling kit for washing , free of charge. It’s a well known hotel in the town and has hosted many Pro teams when the Giro is in town and when teams are on training camps. The Palace Hotel is equipped with everything you need to relax after a  day in the saddle , a wellness centre and swimming pool.  

Breakfast

Quality Continental breakfast,  locally made pastries, great coffee, juices , fruit cold meats and a selection of yoghurts.

Evening meal

Aperitif, starter, main course desert – a mouth watering different menu each night with a great wines.   

Bike perfect hotel

Your bike is in a safe place. There is a large purpose-made underground bike room where your bike can stay overnight, and where you can make any adjustments you may need, including washing it down over the grated floor.

Weekend Guide

Thursday

Fly into Milan Malpensi airport (MXP) and board the coach for the journey to Bormio – it’s about 3 hours with a break just after half way. – ensure you are though customs by 13:00 , the coach leaves at 13:30 – Terminal 2 , Area B , Gate 8  – where I personally will meet you (Dudley Samuels)

On our arrival at the hotel we will check in and just before our evening meal we will gather in the bar and a full introduction of staff (European Cycle Events)

Friday

Breakfast.

Roll out @ 10am – todays route will take us to bend number two of the Stelvio pass to give you a tease and we will left turn and head up towards  the The Cancano Lake. This is 7km climb  and stunning , it’s not a brute but a good steady strong climb hitting 10% on a odd occasion. When we reach the top we will loop around the late and head for the Cafe. After a rest , we will drop down and head for Bormio 2000,  a 8km climb which is a grind but has a great view at the top,

Saturday

Breakfast

Roll out @ 10am – you will have the chance of a double ascent of the famous Stelvio or just the one side it’s 100% up to you no pressure. 

Option 1) We will climb the Stelvio pass from Bormio and as you close in at the top you can take a left turn into Switzerland via the Umbrail Pass. This is a narrow pass and particularly technical so needs extra care. At the base we will be waiting for you to guide you around the back of Switzerland to the base of the Stelvio via Prato. This is the harder route up the Stelvio, but it’s more scenic with a few more cafe stops along the way!! 

Option 2) Is to omit the left turn up the Stelvio previously mentioned, and drop down the other side and route round via Switzerland and climb up the Umbrail Pass meeting the Stelvio.

Option 3) Climb the Stelvio from Bormio and relax at the top !

Sunday

Monday

Time to reflect on your time away whilst travelling back to Milan Malpensa Terminal 1 Airport. We leave at 10:00 , we suggest you have a flight booked after 15:00 , this factors in being at the airport two hours  in advance and traffic en-route

TOUR COST PER PERSON

£849.95

No hidden extras.

If we get enough bookings (12) there will be an option for us to take your bike by road.

WHEN AND WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PAY?

£200.00 deposit secures your place 

Balance on/by  1/6/2025

£250.00 – Extra cost single room supplement, subject to availability.

Bike Hire @ www.celsobike.it – mention us and that your staying at the Palace Hotel and get a better price

Please take a look at our payment and cancellations Terms and Conditions.

WHAT DO WE INCLUDE IN YOUR TRIP?

1. Return transfer to and from Milan Malpensi airport (MXP) – Terminal 2 Area B Gate 8 – Arrivals 
2. Bed, breakfast and evening meals at this perfectly located 4-star hotel
3. Bike friendly hotel
4. Cycle kit washed daily charged by the Hotel at £1 per item
5. Cycle workshop and tools on site
6. Local shop discount on cycle clothing

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?

1. Hotel personal tax
2. Your other personal hotel costs, such as your bar bill, etc
3. Other personal expenses
4. Personal insurance
   It is recommended that you take out personal insurance.

Please ensure you are through passport control by 13:00 as the coach leaves at 13:30

We will be at the arrivals section at Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Area B Gate 8

On return the coach leaves the airport at 10:00 am and its about a 3.5 hour drive so

please factor that in when booking your return flight

PAYMENT

Many thanks for deciding to take a trip with European Cycle Events, we really look forward to seeing you.

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