The Italian Job – August 2020 – Bormio
Event Date: Tour Dates: 6/8/2020 - 10/8/2019 4 nights
Welcome to the entry page for European Cycle Events cycling trip to Italy, August 2020
Ross says:
“I rode this trip for the first time in 2018 and can’t wait to go back.
For the second year running I’m riding with Dudley from European Cycle Events and looking for like-minded people to make it more fun!
Accommodation
You will be staying at the 4-star Palace Hotel, Bormio at the foot of the famous Stelvio climb. It’s a great hotel to stay in, very cycling focused and 500 meters from the town centre of Bormio in Northern Italy.
The Palace Hotel is equipped with everything you need to relax after a hard day in the saddle. It’s got a Purpose built secure bike basement
Wellness centre and swimming pool.
Breakfast
Fresh breakfast each day. Cooked eggs made for you, just ask. Continental, sweet locally made pastries, great coffee, juices and fruit. Oh, and cake!
Evening meal
Aperitif, starter, main, desert – delicious different menu each day and a great wine menu.
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 need, including washing it down over the grated floor.
THE WEEKEND PLAN – 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 past Lake Como. – ensure you are though customs by 13:00 , the coach leaves at 13:30 – Terminal 2
Arrive at the hotel where we meet Dudley from European Cycle Events.
Then we will have a general meet and greet. – time permitting we will ride the Bormio 2000 climb
Friday
Breakfast.
Ride the Foscango (2,250m) pass up to and over the Swiss border. Return to Bormio and ride up the beautiful Cancano to the lake (12km climb).
Saturday
Ride the Stelvio (2,757m the second highest road pass in Western Europe). From Bormio, we will turn 3km from the top and drop down the Umbrail Pass and climb the Stelvio from the reverse side. The other option is to climb to the top of the Stelvio and drop down the other side and then climb up the Umbrail Pass and finally drop down to Bormio.
Sunday
Ride the brutal Mortirolo (1,852m) made famous by Marco Pantani! Lance Armstrong reputedly said it was the hardest climb he had ever done, and the Mortirolo made its first appearance in the Giro in 1990, and is part of the long route Gran Fondo Stelvio Santini
Monday
We go home. The coach leaves the hotel at 10:00 , we suggest when booking your flight is after 15:00, this factors in being at the airport
two hours in advance and traffic en-route
Call Dudley on 07595 023 536 if you have any questions.
Thanks for reading – Please click on ‘Book This Tour’ if you would like to join us”.
Excited? Are you ready for the Italian Job? Great, so how much?
TOUR COST PER PERSON
£649.95 per person.
No hidden extras.
This is a fully inclusive tour price.
PLUS – £125 per bike for safe and secure bike transportation to and from the UK, direct to your hotel. If you book this the same day as your trip you will get a £25 credit
WHEN AND WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PAY?
£200.00 deposit secures your place and entry.
Balance to be paid by 31st May 2019.
£150.00 – Single room supplement, subject to availability.
Please take a look at our payment and cancellations Terms and Conditions.
WHAT DO WE INCLUDE IN YOUR TRIP?
- Return transfer to and from Milan Malpensi airport (MXP)
- Bed, breakfast and evening meals at this perfectly located 4-star hotel
- Bike friendly hotel
- Guided rides
- Cycle kit washed daily
- Cycle workshop and tools on site
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
- Hotel personal tax
- 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.
What about the ‘Small Print’ and payment?
PAYMENT
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2 Reviews
An excellent trip. Bormio is an amazing location from which to explore the Italian Alps. There’s literally a sign outside the hotel from where you can turn left and you’re on the Passo Stelvio, or right and you’re beginning the Passo Gavia. The Mortirolo is down the valley, and there are loads of other great climbs from which to pick. Dudley knows the area so well, and can advise you on cycling routes, climbs, food, coffee and kit. The hotel is lovely – great food, nice pool, and well set up for cycling. Everything is taken care of, so you get a weekend of great riding … and with loads of support from Dudley so you don’t get caught cold (literally) on top of the Stelvio. I would thoroughly recommend this trip.
Can’t say enough great things about this trip, the organization, transportation and accommodations.
EVERYTHING was amazing! The riding was challenging with spectacular views and cyclist friendly traffic.
The hotel was comfortable and accommodating. The food was to die for and the service was excellent at our hotel. The town of Bormio itself is gorgeous and very tourist friendly but not at all over crowded.
All in all a fantastic vacation! We climbed the Stelvio from both sides, the Gavia and the Mortirolo as well as several other iconic local climbs. Our bucket list is complete 🙂
The other cyclists on the trip were a blast and we really enjoyed ourselves.
We can’t wait to go back and do it all again. Dudley was a great resource for us – highly recommend this experience to any adventurous cyclist.