2023 GF Stelvio Santini
Event Date: 4th June 2023 Tour Dates: 1st June 2023 - 5th June 2023
The Stelvio earned its place in the hearts of the ‘tifosi’ as far back as 1953 when Fausto Coppi attacked Hugo Koblet before going on to win the stage and claim his fifth and final Giro win in Milan. The Mortirolo, Lance Armstrong reputedly said it was the hardest climb he had ever done, made its first appearance in the Giro in 1990, and is part of the long route Gran Fondo Stelvio Santini.
We have taken over 250 riders to experience the many emotions that these climbs have to offer. Dudley Samuels has personally climbed the Stelvio 11 times, and every time was even more exciting than the time before. The SteIvio awaits!
This, the greatest of the great Gran Fondos, starts and finishes in bella Bormio, in the Italian Alps, also know as the ‘Magnifica Terra’.
Our 4-star hotel and choice of apartments are perfectly placed, for the start / finish line in the heart of Bormio.
When is it?
1st June 2023 – 5th June 2023
4 nights.
Your Gran Fondo Stelvio challenge is on Sunday 4th 2023
Excited? Are you ready for the GF Stelvio Santini? Great, so how much?
TOUR COST PER PERSON
- £849.95 4-star hotel with swimming pool and wellness centre.
WHEN AND WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PAY?
- £100 deposit
- Balance to be paid by 31st March 2023.
- £150.00 – Single room supplement, subject to availability.
- Bike transport service costs. £150.00 – subject to a minimum of 12 bookings
- Non rider £75 discount
Please take a look at our payment and cancellations Terms and Conditions.
WHAT DO WE INCLUDE IN YOUR TRIP?
- Transfer to and from Milan Malpensa airport (MXP). Terminal 1
- Bed, breakfast and evening meals at a perfectly located 4-star hotel
- Guaranteed Grand Fondo Stelvio Santini entry
- Pre-event guided rides or do your own thing
- Perfect bike friendly hotel
- Cycle kit washed
- Cycle workshop and tools on site
- Some other tour operators add these costs to your trip cost
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.
Flight arrivals & departures
Outbound
Fly into Milan Malpensa airport (MXP) airport – Terminal 1
Ensure you are cleared through customs and can get across to Terminal 1 by 13:00
Coach departs Terminal 2 at 13:30 a.m.
Return
Coach departs from the hotel at 10:00 a.m.
3-hour transfer, so book your return flight with this in mind.
N.B. The coach will drop you off at Terminal 2 Milan Malpensa, so factor in time to get to Terminal 1
What we need from you
- British Cycling Licence number (Gold, Silver or Bronze)
- Date of birth
- Medical Certificate, date to be current with this event
- Jersey Size
Terms and Conditions
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.
Bike Transport Service
To book bike transfer click here
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Departure4th June 2023
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Departure Time1st June 2023 - 5th June 2023
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“I absolutely loved the trip and wouldn’t change a thing (except perhaps my bike! And my ability! ) “My first trip with European Cycle Events and I have to say it wont be my last! Plenty of information, plenty of support, lots of fabulous cycling and amazing fun! A great group of people taking part in a great Gran Fondo . Some fantastic climbs and fantastic views. The Hotel was good and the company great. I shall be going again next year for sure!”
“Fantastic event, thoroughly recommended. Extremely well organised by Dudley. Will definitely come again”
“I thoroughly enjoyable Stelvio Sabtini trip with a superbly located hotel. Bike accommodation, food and the event on the day was marvellous and fortunately the weather was on our side. This is my second gran Fondo Stelvio Santini and I highly recommend it.”
“Whilst I sit at gate E26 at Milan airport I have time to reflect on my trip to Bormio to ride the Stelvio. I have dreamt of riding the Stelvio for nearly 40 years when I first knew of it watching the Giro as a young racing cyclist and now having ridden it, it surpassed all expectations I had. The area is just totally jaw dropingly amazing. The Stelvio is just amazing to ride, if not hard, but us cyclists love a challenge and a challenge it is. Dudley, what a great geezer he is!! You can either go out on the organised rides on the lead up to the Gran Fondo or do your own thing. Anything goes. Very relaxed and very enjoyable and I thank Dudley for giving me that opportunity to ride this mountain. 5 stars for organisation and execution of the trip.”
One week on it is hard to believe that this time last Sunday I was just taking the final hairpin at the top of the Stelvio Pass. Looking down from the summit, over the last of the spring snow and down hundreds of metres of tight winding bends and dizzying ravines, is a view that will last a long, long time. As will memories of the rest of the tour, thanks to Dudley’s local knowledge (guided rides included) and excellent company. Accompanied by a great crowd of people, staying in first rate accommodation (with excellent food), and all built around a sportive for the ages, this was a marvellous trip that I would recommend to anyone with a love of cycling and / or Italy. 5 stars all the way!
7 Reviews
Dudley is a friendly and knowledgeable host. He knows the area, the roads and race. The hotel was fabulous with great food and facilities. Highly recommended. I will be back for more adventures with European Cycle Events
“I really enjoyed the whole trip. The organisation was great, the hotel was perfect, the food was good, it was a nice crowd of people, the ride was spectacular and Dudley was on hand to provide all the local knowledge and tips. Would very happily recommend the whole trip”