Tour Type
Giro d'Italia Experience
Riding Level
Leisure
Location
Northern Italy & Rome
Duration
8 days | 7 nights | 6 stages
Length
20 - 75 km daily
Climb
Mountain
Join the climax of the Giro! Start with a Swiss stage before chasing the race route through Northern Italy. Ride the majestic Sella Ronda loop, tackling four iconic Dolomite passes for unparalleled views. Celebrate with delightful Prosecco in the hills before taking a fast transfer to Roma to ride and witness the spectacular Stage 21 sprint finish!
We’ve been an Official Tour Operator of the Giro d’Italia since 2016 — and in 2026, we’re proud to return as a Premium Tour Operator.
Grand Tours Project offers this ultimate 8-day cycling odyssey, placing you at the heart of the Giro d’Italia’s decisive final week. This fully supported experience begins with an immediate, high-stakes challenge in the Swiss Alps, culminating in an exclusive finish line and podium moment on the Carì summit. You will then conquer the majestic, bucket-list climbs of the Dolomites, riding the legendary Sella Ronda and the final climbs of the Queen Stage. The tension builds to the spectacular climax in the Eternal City, where you cross the Stage 21 finish line and witness the coronation of the Giro champion from the VIP Hospitality area in Rome.
Giro d’Italia ‘the toughest race in the world’s most beautiful place’.
Cover photo credit: giroditalia.it
Make it Private
Non-rider option
Upon arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport, you will be met and transferred north to your hotel in Locarno, Switzerland, nestled on the shores of Lake Maggiore. This afternoon is dedicated to checking in, assembling your bike, and the relaxing Welcome Ride along the lake shore. Following the ride, you will have free time before the tour briefing and your first Swiss dinner, setting the stage for a week of high-altitude action.
After an early breakfast, a short transfer takes you to the heart of the Swiss race course. From here, you will pedal up the final, challenging climb of the day to reach the summit, crossing the official finish line and mounting the Winners’ Podium for an unforgettable photo. After watching the pros arrive from the Giro VIP Hospitality area, we return by van, stopping in Lugano for a relaxed dinner – a strategic break designed to allow evening traffic to ease. We then complete the remaining transfer to our hotel outside of Milan.
Today begins with a two-hour drive to Trento, where we’ll drop our bags at our hotel. We then set off on our bikes, starting with a short warm-up before pedaling up the local Candriai climb. After a descent, we enter the race route and continue to Lake Molveno. Here, you will enjoy a special GTP lunch prepared by our chef (or a restaurant lunch in case of adverse weather) overlooking the stunning lake. We will wait for the race to pass before heading back to Trento.
We pause the race viewing today for a cycling masterpiece. After a slow morning, we drive 1.5 hours to the Canazei area. We then set off on the famous Sella Ronda loop, conquering four epic passes: Passo Sella, Passo Gardena, Passo Campolongo, and finally Passo Pordoi. Our ride ends on the Pordoi, where riders can choose to descend to the hotel by bike or transfer by van. We arrive at our fabulous wellness and spa hotel for a well-earned evening of relaxation.
Following a leisurely breakfast, we set off to ride the roads of the Giro’s Queen Stage. You have two options: The long option includes a 30-minute transfer to tackle the penultimate, legendary climb of the day (Giau or Falzarego) before hitting the final ascent to Pian di Pezze. The short option starts from the hotel with a warm-up and only tackles the challenging final climb. We watch the race finish on the road, among the thunderous crowds of fans. After the race, we take a 90-minute transfer to our hotel in the Vittorio Veneto area.
After checking out, we arrive in Aviano to begin a scenic ride near the challenging Piancavallo area, aiming to climb Piancavallo. We return to the van to watch the professional peloton pass on the day’s stage. Immediately following the race passage, we transfer to the nearest high-speed train station for a comfortable journey to Rome. After checking in at our final hotel, you will have time to relax and prepare for the final climax of the tour.
Today is the ultimate stage of the Giro! We rise early to ride around Rome and return to the hotel to change before heading back to the VIP Hospitality area at the Stage 21 Finish. Here, you will watch the race on the big screens before joining the fans in thunderously cheering on the riders, the teams, and the winners over the final finish line. The evening concludes with a spectacular farewell dinner at GTP’s favorite Roman restaurant, celebrating the Giro champions and your own incredible achievements.
We recommend a late flight today to allow you to enjoy a sleep-in and a leisurely final Italian breakfast before checking out. A private transfer will be arranged to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your onward journey.
This 8-day experience is the Grand Tour’s magnificent crescendo, delivering the ultimate blend of iconic Alpine riding and exclusive race access. You will conquer the Carì summit and legendary Sella Ronda passes, secure your own moment of glory on the Giro’s final podium in Rome, and witness the coronation of the champion from the heart of the action.
The guides will set clear parameters such as road rules, food breaks, and waiting at the top of a pass. Their instructions must be followed at all times.
The safety of everyone is our first priority. You are required to ride safely, respect all road rules, and follow the instructions of our guides and any officials — for your benefit and that of the other riders.
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