Itinerary
- Day 1
Ravascletto
You'll arrive at La Perla hotel and settle in with a light lunch. After that, you're heading out on a warm-up ride to get your legs ready for the week ahead. If you're feeling strong, the Zoncolan climb is there waiting for you. Otherwise, there's a more relaxed spin through the valley that lets you ease into things at your own pace.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch upon arrival at the hotel), Dinner (Welcome evening meal hosted by the hotel)
Included Activities
- Warm-up ride in Ravascletto valley (41 km, 1702 m elevation gain)
Optional Activities
- Zoncolan climb (10.8 km, 11.7% average gradient, 23.3% max gradient)
Landmarks Zoncolan 
- Day 2
Ravascletto to Cortina d'Ampezzo
Today's a point-to-point ride from Ravascletto to Cortina in the Dolomites. You'll start with a short descent before tackling Sella Campigotto, which is a 29 km climb. After descending, you've got Passo Tre Croci coming up with some nice rock formation views along the way. The day finishes in Cortina, the ski town, so you'll have time to settle in once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Point-to-point ride Ravascletto to Cortina d'Ampezzo (94.9 km, 2602 m elevation gain)
- Sella Campigotto climb (29 km, 4.3% average gradient)
- Passo Tre Croci climb
Landmarks Sella Campigotto Passo Tre Croci Cortina d'Ampezzo 
- Day 3
Cortina d'Ampezzo to Corvara
This one follows the Maratona route as a point-to-point ride. You'll climb Passo Giau with solid views, then descend and tackle Falzarego and Valparola passes back-to-back. After that comes a fast 14 km downhill section. The day ends with Mur di Giat, a brutal 400 meter wall at 12% gradient that's the traditional finish for the Maratona sportive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Point-to-point ride Cortina d'Ampezzo to Corvara (69.1 km, 2463 m elevation gain)
- Passo Giau climb
- Passo Falzarego climb
- Passo Valparola climb
- Mur di Giat climb (400 m, 12% average gradient, 19% max gradient)
Landmarks Passo Giau Passo Falzarego Passo Valparola Mur di Giat Corvara 
- Day 4
Corvara
The Sella Ronda is the main event today, and it's a loop that starts and finishes in Corvara. You'll warm up on Passo Campolongo, then work through Passo Pordoi, Passo Sella, and finally Passo Gardena. From there, you descend back to Corvara with steady gradients and some spectacular switchbacks along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Sella Ronda circuit (51.7 km, 685 m elevation gain)
- Passo Campolongo climb
- Passo Pordoi climb
- Passo Sella climb
- Passo Gardena climb
Landmarks Passo Campolongo Passo Pordoi Passo Sella Passo Gardena - Day 5
Corvara to Bolzano
You're leaving the Dolomites behind and heading east into the Italian Alps. The first big push is Passo Gardena, a 10 km climb at 7% gradient. Then comes a glorious 35 km downhill to Ponte Gardena. After that, another long climb awaits at 16.5 km with a 4.7% average gradient. The day finishes with a final 15 km descent into Bolzano.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Point-to-point ride Corvara to Bolzano (81.5 km, 1681 m elevation gain)
- Passo Gardena climb (10 km, 7% gradient)
Landmarks Passo Gardena Ponte Gardena Bolzano - Day 6
Bolzano to Bormio
This is the Queen Stage. You'll transfer to Lasa first, then ride 10 km through the valley to reach Prato Allo Stelvio at the base of Passo Stelvio. The climb itself is 25 km to 2,760 meters elevation with a 7.4% average gradient and 11% max, featuring 48 hairpin bends. There's hot food waiting at the summit and a chance to cheer on other cyclists before you descend to Bormio.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Ride from Lasa to Stelvio (56.9 km, 1945 m elevation gain)
- Passo Stelvio climb (25 km, 7.4% average gradient, 11% max gradient, 48 hairpin bends)
- Hot food service at Stelvio summit
Landmarks Passo Stelvio Lasa Prato Allo Stelvio Bormio 
- Day 7
Bormio
Your final ride takes on two Giro D'Italia legends. You'll start by heading south and downhill for 30 km to Mazzo di Valtellina. Then Passo Mortirolo comes up, incredibly steep at 12 km averaging over 10%. After descending to Monno, you follow a valley road before tackling Passo Gavia, a 18 km climb at 8% average with 12% max sections. The day ends with a descent back to Bormio and some well-earned recovery time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route), Dinner (Farewell evening meal)
Included Activities
- Ride Mortirolo and Gavia circuit (112 km, 3193 m elevation gain)
- Passo Mortirolo climb (12 km, over 10% average gradient)
- Passo Gavia climb (18 km, 8% average gradient, 12% max gradient)
Landmarks Passo Mortirolo Passo Gavia Mazzo di Valtellina Monno Ponte di Legno - Day 8
Bormio Departure
The tour wraps up today. Let the operator know your departure plans, and they'll take care of arranging any transfers you need to head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
