2026 Gran Fondo Prosecco 24/9/2026 > 28/9/2026
Event Date: 27/9/2026 Tour Dates: 24/9/2026 > 28/9/2026The Gran Fondo Prosecco celebrates 22 years in 2026 and they have continued to put on probably the best end of season Gran Fondo taking you through the beautiful Prosecco Vineyards.
The Gran Fondo Prosecco was devised in 2003 to celebrate the end of season wine harvest and celebrate everything Italian gastronomically, but to also attract a growing number of international cyclists and tourists to this beautiful area. Villa Sandi and Pinarello Bikes are the primary sponsors. The end of race celebrations in Valdobbiadene’s piazza includes more Prosecco, tables of tasty bites and the evening’s pasta party is a riotous affair, not to be missed.
When is it?
Thursday 24h September – Monday 28th September 4 nights. – 4 Star Hotel
Your GF Prosecco challenge is on Sunday 27th September
The Gran Fondo Prosecco has to be the best end-of-season Italian Gran Fondo in the calendar. If you like Prosecco, you will love this event along with 2,750 other cyclists, on closed roads, racing through the Prosecco vineyards and rolling hills. Imagine this scene. Italian cyclists in their multi-coloured kit and mahogany tanned legs. Music booming, then a cannon cracks the air as green flakes descend from the sky at the start. The crowds cheer and your ears will be assaulted with cleats clicking as you roll out from the start through Valdobbiadene’s classic Italian piazza.
Your sign-on at Villa Sandi’s beautiful winery which includes free food and Prosecco, and your goody bags will include a bottle of Villa Sandi Prosecco Superiore, and jam !
How long is the GF Prosecco?
100km – Road Event
3 Timed climbs
Via Busi 1600 meters , Average 6% Max 12%
Ca’ del Poggio 1200 meters , Average 11.7% , Max 19%
Collalto 1500 Meters , Average 6.3% , Max 13%
The course could be best described as HARD ROLLING
Your Gran Fondo starts and finishes in Valdobbiadene in the heart of the Prosecco hills
Excited? Are you ready for the GF Prosecco? Great, so how much? – EARLY BIRD
TOUR COST PER PERSON
£949.95 per person based on 2 people sharing
£200.00 per person – Single Occupancy
£150.00 – additional cost for front GOLD ENTRY
GOLD FRONT GRID (limited to 300 riders) ,
Additional £175.00
Jersey
Gold area secure bike park
Special hospitality food area ,
Personal photos ,
Certificate of attendance.
Gold Hospitality for guests £75.00 ( non rider )
*Non-riders are very welcome on the trip , please deduct £50 from the tour price
WHEN AND WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PAY?
£200.00 deposit secures your place and entry.
Balance to be paid by 1st August 2026
Please take a look at our payment and cancellations Terms and Conditions.
WHAT DO WE INCLUDE IN YOUR TRIP?
- Transfer to and from Venice Marco Polo (VCE)
- Bed and breakfast and evening meals on Thursday and Friday at a 4-star hotel – 150 meters from the start and finish
- Bed and breakfast ONLY on Saturday and Sunday – 4-star hotel – 150 meters from the start and finish
- Guided ride out, or do your own thing
- Entry to the event – optional for GOLD entry
- Hotel tax
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
- Your other personal hotel costs, such as your bar bill, etc
- Other personal expenses
- Personal insurance
It is recommended that you take out personal insurance. - Flights
Flight arrivals & departures
Outbound
Fly into Venice, Venice Marco Polo (VCE)
Ensure you are cleared through customs by 13:00
Coach departs at 13:30
Return
Coach departs from the hotel at 10:00 a.m.
Please book your flight for after 13:00 a.m.
What we need from you
- Medical Certificate, date to be current with this event – plus bring this with you to show on the day they will ask
What about the ‘small print’ and payment?
PAYMENT
Many thanks for deciding to take a trip with European Cycle Events, we really look forward to seeing you.
All Events and Bespoke trip payments
Your deposit payment, which secures your place on your trip, is taken by Stripe Online Payments along with balance payments
Our terms and conditions can be found here.
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Departure27/9/2026
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Departure Time24/9/2026 > 28/9/2026
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