A coast to coast tour, from the Tyrrhenian
to the Adriatic, passing through Lake Garda.
Twelve days of emotions by bike through the
beautiful landscapes of the Riviera dei Fiori and the Verona shore of Lake
Garda, before arriving at the hotel Dory, among the villages and hills of
Emilia Romagna.
We
will spend the first 4 days in Imperia, at the hotel Villa Giada Resort, then 4
days in Peschiera del Garda, at the hotel Dolci Colli and finally 4 days in
Riccione, at the hotel Dory.
From the "Riviera dei Fiori" to the "Riviera Romagnola" passing through Lake Garda
The Italian Riviera, the charm of Lake Garda and the hospitality of Riccione, these are the main ingredients of the ITALY coast to coast. 13 days by bike on the 3 Capes of Milan-San Remo cycling race, through the suggestive landscapes of Lake Garda and along the coast of the Riviera Romagnola.
We will spend the first 4 days on the coast of the Ligurian Riviera, we will tackle the "Epic" route which is nestled between the pre-Maritime Alps and the sea, "I 3 capi-Colle d'Oggia (1153 m asl)", we will taste the Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil during the tasting in an oil mill, we will face the "Cipressa" and the "Poggio" the final climbs of the cycling race "Milano-San Remo".
On the 5th day a quick transfer with our shuttles (luggage and bicycles in tow) will take us to pedal on Lake Garda, between breathtaking views and typical trattorias. The following days Epic routes await us: we will face the climbs of Monte Baldo to admire Lake Garda from above, we will pedal to discover the Monerian Hills of Garda, Valpolicella to savor its wines and finally we will visit Verona with its art and its history.
For the last four days we will move to Riccione (with luggage and bicycles in tow), to discover the Riviera Romagnola and the nearby Marche. We will cycle through the hills of Romagna in the villages of Verucchio and San Leo, visit San Marino, the oldest republic in the world, and cross over into the Marche region to admire the UNESCO heritage city, Urbino.
| The programme | |
| SATURDAY | Check-in, Fitting and welcome drink 14.00-16.00, arrival in the Riviera dei Fiori and check-in at "Villa Giada Resort" in Imperia. 16.30 Bike fitting for guests who have rented a bicycle. 18.00 Welcome drink, get to know your travel companions. 19.45 Dinner at the restaurant "a Cassa Garba" of Villa Giada Resort, with seafood menu. 21.15 Briefing: our Tour Leader will present us with the itineraries, guides and points of interest. |
| SUNDAY | Excursion with guide "Milano Sanremo, final sprint, Cipressa and Poggio" 07.30-08.30 breakfast buffet. 09.00 excursion with guide "Milano Sanremo, final sprint, Cipressa and Poggio" distance 55 km. / 34 mi. - altitude difference uphill 739 m. / 2424 ft. Let's start towards the route of the Milano-Sanremo cycling race and the 2 final climbs: La Cipressa and il Poggio. (Opportunity to extend the excursion with the "Civezza - Cinque Burche" route +18 km. / +11.18 mi. - altitude difference uphill +480 m. / +1574 ft.) 14.00 After Ride Buffet, with appetizers, hot dishes, pasta, cold cuts, cheeses, vegetables, salads, fruit, sweets and water. 15.00 -19.00 After bike, relax in the two (heated) swimming pools of Villa Giada Resort. 19.30 Dinner at the "a Cassa Garba" restaurant of Villa Giada Resort, with typical Ligurian menu. 21.00 -... if you still have energy, we recommend a drink on the Imperia marina (taxi service available from € 12) |
| MONDAY |
Excursion with Epic Ride guide "The 3 chiefs, Alassio, Passo del Ginestro, Colle d'Oggia 1156" |
| TUESDAY | Excursion with guide "Ghost and Bike" and the County of Pietralata 07.30 - 08.30 breakfast buffet. 09.00 excursion with guide "Ghost and Bike" distance 50 km / 31 mi - altitude difference 922 m. / 3024 ft. We will face the gentle climb towards Vasia and the County of Pietralata, a panoramic road surrounded by ancient olive trees and dry stone walls. From here, we will go through the winding and technical descent of the Ville pass to reach the historic village of Borgomaro for a short visit. We will conclude the tour reaching the port of Oneglia passing through Pontedassio, where we will stop to taste the famous biscuits. 14.00 After Ride Buffet, with appetizers, hot dishes, pasta, cold cuts, cheeses, vegetables, salads, fruit, sweets and water. 15.00 -19.00 After bike, for the afternoon we recommend a walk on the Imperia promenade 19.45 Dinner at the restaurant "a Cassa Garba" of Villa Giada Resort 21.00 - ... if you still have energy, we recommend a visit to the typical Ligurian village Cervo (taxi service available from € 20) |
| WEDNESDAY | Transfer to Lake Garda and relaxing day at the spa 07.30 - 08.30 breakfast buffet. 09.00 transfer with our Shuttle bus (autonomous for those traveling with their own car) to Lake Garda (3.5 hours by car) and check-in at the "Dolci Colli" hotel, in Peschiera del Garda. 13.00 Light lunch with appetizers, hot dishes, pasta, cold cuts, cheeses, vegetables, salads, fruit, sweets and water. 14.00 Bike fitting for guests who have rented a bicycle. 14.30 Briefing: our Tour Leader will introduce us to the itineraries, guides and points of interest. 15.30 Afternoon of well-deserved rest to be spent at the "Villa dei Cedri" spa in Colà di Lazise (about 10 minutes from the Hotel) 19.45 pm Dinner at the restaurant "L'Osteria dei Dolci" in Dolci Colli. 21.00 - ... After Bike, we recommend a walk to discover Peschiera del Garda |
| THURSDAY | Excursion with guide "Basso Lago Garda" 07.30- 08.30 buffet breakfast. 09.00 excursion with guide "Basso Lago Garda" distance 80 km / 620 mi. - altitude difference uphill 576 m. / 1889 ft. The ring route will make us discover the southern part of Lake Garda through ancient villages, rows of vineyards and olive trees, against the backdrop of gentle green hills. We will coast the Garda, we will pass from one part of the lake to the other with a ferry and we will reach Desenzano, Tescolano Moderno, Torri del Benaco, Garda and Bardolino. 14.00 After Ride Buffet, with appetizers, hot dishes, pasta, cold cuts, cheeses, vegetables, salads, fruit, sweets and water. 15.00 -19.00 After bike, relax in the swimming pool of the Hotel Dolci Colli 7.45 pm Dinner at the restaurant "L'Osteria dei Dolci" in Dolci Colli. 21.00 - ... if you still have energy, we recommend a walk along the lake |
| FRIDAY | 07.30- 08.30 buffet breakfast. 09.00 excursion with guide "Basso Lago Garda" distance 80 km / 620 mi. - altitude difference uphill 576 m. / 1889 ft. The ring route will make us discover the southern part of Lake Garda through ancient villages, rows of vineyards and olive trees, against the backdrop of gentle green hills. We will coast the Garda, we will pass from one part of the lake to the other with a ferry and we will reach Desenzano, Tescolano Moderno, Torri del Benaco, Garda and Bardolino. 14.00 After Ride Buffet, with appetizers, hot dishes, pasta, cold cuts, cheeses, vegetables, salads, fruit, sweets and water. 15.00 -19.00 After bike, relax in the swimming pool of the Hotel Dolci Colli 7.45 pm Dinner at the restaurant "L'Osteria dei Dolci" in Dolci Colli. 21.00 - ... if you still have energy, we recommend a walk along the lake |
| SATURDAY | Excursion with guide "Terrace on Lake Garda" 07.30 - 08.30 breakfast buffet 09.00 excursion with guide "Terrace on Lake Garda" 75 km / 1110 mi - 1094 m / 3589 feet. The path winds through the south-eastern part of the lake, along the roads with gentle slopes that will warm up our legs. From Torri del Benaco we will go up for 11.5 km with an average gradient of 5% until we reach a terrace at about 750 meters above sea level, with a view of the lake not to be missed. After a coffee break, we will go down to Costermano and then return to the hotel. 14.00 After Ride Buffet, with appetizers, hot dishes, pasta, cold cuts, cheeses, vegetables, salads, fruit, sweets and water. 15.00 -19.00 After the bike, relax in the "Villa dei Cedri" spa in Colà di Lazise (about 10 minutes from the Hotel) 19.45 Dinner at the restaurant "L'Osteria dei Dolci" in Dolci Colli. |
| SUNDAY | Transfer to Riccione and free day 07.30 - 08.30 breakfast buffet 09.00 transfer with our shuttle bus (autonomous for those traveling on their own) to the Riviera Romagnola (about 2.5 hours) and check-in at the "Dory" hotel, in Riccione 13.00 Light lunch with appetizers, hot dishes, pasta, cold cuts, cheeses, vegetables, salads, fruit, sweets and water. 14.00 Bike fitting for guests who have rented a bicycle. 15.00 Free afternoon to discover the center of Riccione nicknamed "The Green Pearl of the Adriatic". 18.00 Briefing: our Tour Leader will introduce us to the itineraries, guides and points of interest. 19.00 Dinner at the restaurant of the Dory hotel. 21.00- ... if you still have energy, we recommend a walk on the promenade of Riccione. |
| MONDAY | Excursion with guide "San Marino" 07.30 - 08.30 breakfast buffet 09.00 excursion with guide "San Marino" 87 km / 54 mi - 1273 m / 4176 ft. We will head for the Republic of San Marino, the oldest republic in the world. The route starts from Riccione with a first part slightly uphill to the slopes of Mount Titano and then climbs towards the first villages of the Republic of San Marino. To reach the center, there will be another 3 km uphill in an urban context with panoramic views of the Apennine mountains and the Adriatic coast. 14.00c After Ride Buffet, barbecue lunch in the country house in Vecciano. 15.00 -19.00 After bike, relax in the swimming pool of the Hotel Dory. 19.45 Dinner at the hotel restaurant 21.00- ... if you still have energy, we recommend a stroll through Rimini |
| TUESDAY | Excursion with guide "San Leo" 07.30 - 08.30 breakfast buffet 09.00 excursion with guide "San Leo" 110 km / 68 mi - 1554 m / 5000 ft. We will leave for Verrucchio through a path that winds through the Romagnole hills: after a few kilometers at the bottom of the valley, we undertake the ascent that leads us to the fortress of San Leo, a long, silent climb with picturesque views over the valley. We will take a break in the medieval square and then climb again, about 5 km up to the slopes of Mount Carpegna, in Villagrande, between woods and pastures before the descent towards Riccione. 14.00 After Ride Buffet, with appetizers, hot dishes, pasta, cold cuts, cheeses, vegetables, salads, fruit, sweets and water. 15.00 -19.00 After bike, relax in the spa of the Dory hotel. 19.45 Dinner at the hotel restaurant. 21.00- ... if you still have energy, we recommend a drink in the city |
| WEDNESDAY | Excursion with guide "Riccione-Urbino" 07.30 - 08.30 breakfast buffet 09.00 excursion with guide "Riccione-Urbino" 99km / 62 mi - 1671 m - 5480 ft. We will cycle towards the Marche region, precisely towards Urbino, an open-air work of art, a UNESCO World Heritage city. The route winds through the rolling hills of the Marche region, with climbs suitable for well-trained cyclists but also for those who love pedaling more slowly, since it does not have particularly demanding peaks. 14.00 After Ride Buffet, with appetizers, hot dishes, pasta, cold cuts, cheeses, vegetables, salads, fruit, sweets and water. 15.00 -19.00 After bike, enjoy an aperitif in the city center 19.45 Dinner at the hotel restaurant. 21.00 - 22.30 projection of the best photographs and videos of the holiday. |
| THURSDAY | Greetings, feedback and photo cards. 07.30 - 08.30 breakfast buffet 08.30 - 10.30 greeting and goodbyes of the participants |
Fee starting from 1595 Euros with a minimum of 7 participants
Hotel services included:
- 13 days / 12 nights (4 nights at Villa Giada Resort and 4 nights at Hotel Dolci Colli 4 at Hotel Dory)
- welcome drink on the day of arrival at Villa Giada Resort
- 12 buffet breakfasts (4 at Villa Giada 4 at Hotel Dolci Colli 4 at Hotel Dory in STYLE formula)
- 12 light lunches or tastings
- 12 dinners (excluding drinks) divided into 4 at Villa Giada Resort, 4 at Hotel Dolci Colli and 4 at the Hotel Dory
- Transfer from Imperia to Peschiera del Garda and from Peschiera del Garda to Riccione
- Free use of hotel facilities
- 1 entry to the thermal park Villa dei Cedri affiliated with Hotel Dolci Colli
Bike services included:
- Multilingual bike manager always at your disposal and group leader who accompanies the group throughout the tour
- 9 days of outings with the guide
- Availability of a secure storage for bicycles, equipped with wall hooks, bike room with shower and a changing room with lockers or possibility to bring the bike into the apartment (Villa Giada Resort)
- Corner and tools for small repairs
- Bike wash area with hook, pressure washer, cleaning products and specific chain oils
- Express laundry service
- Shuttle for assistance and recovery, information point with GPS and maps, corner with sports products
- Affiliated shops for sporting goods
