The Gold standard of the Rapha Randonnee, a true journey across incredible mountains
Rapha Travel have created this Bespoke itinerary to experience the Giro d’Italia in 2017. Featuring riding in Tuscany and the Dolomites combined with factory visits to De Rosa and Campagnolo, with Rapha Travel’s signature service, a true Italian experience awaits.
Let Rapha create a unique itinerary for you and your family and friends, or your colleagues and clients. Sharing experiences brings us together. It deepens friendships, builds trust and strengthens partnerships. A week on the bike with those close to you can be a valuable and unforgettable experience. We have a deep knowledge of the best roads, the finest restaurants and the most luxurious hotels the world over, and we have harnessed this to create the ride of a lifetime for a range of private clients. No trip is too big or small.
Flights, bike hire and travel insurance are not included
Double occupancy as standard
We will work closely with you to build the trip with the support and personnel you want and to the level of difficulty that suits you. Hit the Tour de France’s biggest climbs, spin along the beach or ask us to take you to the secret roads we explore in our downtime, where normal trips can’t go. Whenever we take you, you can expect faultless delivery, from accommodation and logistics to on-bike support. For more information about any aspect of the Bespoke service, please email travel@rapha.cc
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| Day 2 | 135km | |
| Day 3 | 125km | |
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From Venice we’ll transfer directly towards Vicenza and an afternoon tour of Campagnolo whilst your bikes and bags are transferred to our hotel in Casalecchio di Reno on the northern edge of the Appenines. Following the visit to Campagnolo, a second transfer south awaits to the first hotel of the journey.
Hotel Calzavecchio, Casalecchio di Reno
We roll into the Appenines today. Some of Italy’s best riding lies in these mountains and the Giro d’Italia pays homage to this today with a “classic Appenine stage” starting in the town of Ponte a Ema and finishing in Bagno di Romagna - where we will intersect the race for the first time. To keep the riding distance and climbing manageable (and not to destroy the legs on the first day!) we’ll transfer by vehicle south from Casalecchio di Reno. Our hotel for the night is in town, and the race passes through once before the finish line. Its likely that this start will see a major shakeup of the General Classification as the climbs of the Appenines test the favourites legs and which teams can control the race.
Roseo Euroterme Wellness Resort, Bagno di Romagna
Departing the Emilio-Romagna we ride into the heart of Tuscany and the Chianti Classico region. We visit roads made famous by both the Giro d’Italia and the Strade Bianche – Eroica races. Our route of around 135km takes us to Siena and tonight we’ll dine in town for the full culinary experience of Tuscany.
135km
Pallazzo Ravizza, Siena
Joining up the cities of Siena and Lucca today. We continue the exploration of Tuscany before arriving at the walled city of Lucca. The route of around 125km takes in the towns of San Gimignano and Castelfalfi for lunch.Dinner tonight at the fabulous Da Pasquale in historic Lucca.
125km
Hotel San Marco, Lucca
We close the first sector of our Italian journey today by riding across the Northern Appenines to Casalecchio di Reno.
Hotel Calzavecchio, Casalecchio di Reno
Today we transfer by vehicle from Bologna towards Bolzano in the heart of the Sud-Tirol. Our hotel allows for a good loop-ride on arrival. Alternatively a day away from the bikes can allow for a visit to a Messner Mountain Museum
Art & Design Hotel Napura, nr Bolzano
Today we ride in the Adige valley, taking in a large portion of the traffic-free cycle path through apple orchards. Our hotel for the night sets us for the next 2 nights, in preparation for the arrival of the Giro d’Italia. Those looking to really tests the legs can complete an out-and-back of the Passo dello Stelvio from Prato and the famous hairpins that the Giro will descend the following day.
Solden
Today is the Queen stage of the Giro. A monstrous 227km and 5,400m elevation. We’ll take the opportunity to see the race twice – on either side of the Stelvio as it passes. Our ringside seats will see the race unfold before us as the General Classification riders fight for pink.
Solden
Today we ride two classic climbs of the Giro d’Italia – a Queen stage of our own. Completing the 48 hairpins of the Passo dello Stelvio before crossing the Passo di Gavia from Bormio. Those who are really game can also tackle the Passo di Mortirolo from Monno. We spend the night in Sondrio.
Grand hotel della Posta, Sondrio
Our final day of riding takes us to the shores of Lake Como. Crossing by ferry from Varenna to Bellagio, we climb the Madonna del Ghisallo and visit the church of the Patron Saint of cyclists. Experience the roads of Il Lombardia before arriving into Como for your final night.
Como
Before your afternoon departures we visit De Rosa. One of the finest brands of Italian cycling, eponymous marque founded by Ugo de Rosa has built frames for many of the champion cyclists - Merckx, Geminiani, Motta, Moser just to name a few. Enjoy this final delight of Italian cycling culture before a transfer to an agreed onwards journey location in Milan (Hotel or airport).
Last week, Ben led the Rapha team (Ben, Jonny, Mattia and Franco) in delivering us an outstanding Dolomites experience. In a week where we copped a fair bit of inclement weather, our group of 11 riders were struck by how hard Ben and his team worked each day to make our trip a memorable experience – it was above and beyond all of our expectations. They are a terrific group of guys, and their efforts were really appreciated by the people on our trip.
— Bespoke trip rider, June 2016
The Rapha experience was first rate from start to finish.
— Bespoke Trip rider - 2015
Absolutely. We have created dream trips for families, groups of friends, honeymooners, business associates and corporate clients. Everything is possible, but every bespoke trip is unique, so it’s best we talk you through it from the earliest stage.
All the trips advertised on our website are open to the general public, though we encourage friends, family members and clubmates to come in groups – it makes the experience even more fun and rewarding. If you want a private trip on your own dates, we will arrange one for you through our Bespoke service. This can be on an existing itinerary or to a route that you – or we – create. We usually need seven customers on bespoke trips.
16th - 23rd 7月 2017