Discover the most beautiful lake
in Italy, Lake Garda in Veneto, as we pedal through the Valpolicella
and Bardolino vineyards and valleys and climb into the hills for
spectacular views of the lake. Totally immerse yourself in the exciting
culture of Italian  cycling
by participating in a local race, the “Gran
Fondo 3 Laghi” in the Lake Garda area. Then we move onto Toscana, the famous Tuscany region, where we explore some spectacular loops in the Chianti region, riding to San Gimignano and Siena, and climbing to Santuario on
the heights of Monte Oliveto. Local Italian expert racers will lead
the rides, accompanied by our exercise physiologist and cycling coach,
who will offer helpful tips to improve your climbing and downhill
skills.
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Trip Details
- Group Size: maximum of 14 guests
- Length: 11 days including 2 days
flight, 2 transfer days - 7 days of cycling
- Total Mileage: 700 km/440
miles
- Daily Avg. Mileage: 100 km/62 miles
- Terrain: From rolling to hilly
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Leave from USA: Thursday April 4
- Arrival: Verona Airport, Friday
April 25
- Participation to Local Race: Gran Fondo “3
Laghi”
- Return
to USA: from Verona Airport, Sunday May 4
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Cost: U.S. $3,450/Euro 2,430, includes:
- Pick-up and drop-off at Verona airport
- 9 nights
- 9 dinners including wine
- 9 breakfasts
- 4 picnic lunches
- 4 after ride snacks
- 4 daily cycling laundry
- 2 cycling guides
- Full supported ride
- Water and snacks during the ride
- Luggage transferred during the
tour
- All the van transfers
Single Room Supplement for all tours: U.S. $500 (subject to availability) Prices are based on exchange rates in effect at time of publication.
We reserve the right to add a surcharge should the U.S. dollar
lose substantial value against the Euro. Please contact
us for
details.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Thursday April 24
Leave USA – overnight flight
Day 2: Friday April 25
Pick-up at Verona-Catullo Airport
Transfer to our base hotel near Lake Garda where we will stay for
the next 4 nights.
Assemble bikes or fit on rental bikes
Warm-up ride – 40 km
Dinner and overnight at our base hotel
Day 3 : Saturday April 26
Ride through the Bardolino & Valpolicella wineries– 80
km Loop
Visit Verona in the afternoon and dinner in downtown
Overnight at our base hotel
Day 4: Sunday April 27
Gran Fondo Race “Giro 3 Laghi” : 130 km
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Day 5: Monday April 28
Climb the Peri-Fosse or Monte Baldo. 80 km Loop
Optional: Visit Fisio-Lab and get an Italian style bike fit and/or
get a Conconi test to know your Threshold and Peak power output
Dinner and overnight at our base hotel
Day 6: Tuesday April 29
Transfer day: drive to Tuscany – Rest day
Enjoy a nice relaxing afternoon by the pool at our Agriturism in
the heart of the Chianti where we will stay the next 4 nights
Day 7: Wednesday April 30
Loop of the Chianti area
90 km through Greve, Castellina Chianti, Radda and Gaiole.
Dinner and overnight at our Agriturism
Day 8: Thursday May 1
From our Agriturism you’ll ride to Poggibonsi – San.
Gimignano – Colle v. d’Elsa : 90 km Loop
Dinner and overnight at our Agriturism
Day 9: Friday May 2
From our agriturism you’ll ride to Siena – Asciano – Monte
Oliveto – 120 km loop
Dinner and overnight at our Agriturism
Day 10: Saturday May 3
Transfer day and return to our base hotel near Lake Garda
Pack the bikes
Farewell dinner
Overnight at our base hotel
Day 11: Sunday May 4
Transfer to the Verona airport to catch your flight back to USA
Arrivederci Italia
If you like to extend your visit of Italy – we provide personalized
travel assistance (call Luisa or e-mail
us: tours@davanticycling.com)
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