Pizzoccheri della Valtellina, bresaola cured in mountain air, casoncelli pasta with sage butter, polenta taragna with local cheese, grilled lake fish fresh from Garda and Iseo.
Valtellina Superiore from the terraced vineyards above the valley, Lugana whites from the southern shores of Lake Garda, Franciacorta sparkling wine from the hills above Lake Iseo, grappa distilled in the alpine tradition.
Have you ever wanted to test yourself against the most famous mountains in cycling? The Gavia and the Stelvio are climbs that have defined the Giro d’Italia and forged the reputations of the greatest riders in the sport. This is your chance to find out what they feel like beneath your wheels.
This corner of northern Italy is unlike anywhere else. You’ll start among the vineyards and glassy waters of Lake Iseo, in the heart of Franciacorta, before the roads tilt upward into the high alpine terrain around Bormio. It’s a landscape that rewards every meter of climbing with something worth seeing, from the shores of Lago d’Endine to the still waters of Lago di Cancano.
Over six days of riding, you’ll take on iconic ascents and discover hidden gems known only to those in the know. The week builds deliberately, saving its biggest test for last, culminating in a Queen Stage on the Stelvio that you’ll be talking about for years. Through all of it, the inGamba team will be right alongside you: guides, mechanics, and soigneurs dedicated to making sure you ride at your best, every single day.
This is Italy at its most dramatic. Come ready to climb.
Big days, big elevation, big reward. These routes take you into proper mountain terrain — sustained climbs, dramatic landscapes, and descents worth every metre gained. For cyclists who measure a great ride in altitude as much as distance.
Stay in the stunning locations that we know and love, and spent years finding.
The latest DOGMA F engineered for any road, equipped with the lightest electronic groupset available. E-bike option also available.
Every breakfast, lunch and dinner — from handmade pasta to Fiorentina steak grilled while you watch. Wine, espresso and aperitivi included.
Seamless transfers to and from major airports in our inGamba fleet of vehicles.
High-tech performance meets luxury for the optimal riding experience with our Custom 36.5 kit.
Professional soigneurs with peloton experience ease sore muscles and prepare you for the next day.
Five mechanics work meticulously to ensure your Pinarello is race-ready every single morning of your trip.
Don't worry about chores whilst you're away, all cycling kit is cleaned overnight, so it’s fresh, dry and ready to go each morning.
Make use a beautiful day bag from Ideal & Co. Yours to keep after the trip.
Fill your pockets with fresh snacks, or make use of an entire Enervit collection.
Benvenuti in Italia! There's no such thing as a flat ride on this trip, but this opening stage is a gentle introduction to the area, enough to shake out the legs and make sure your bike is dialed in perfectly. Rolling through the Franciacorta hills above Lake Iseo, you'll get your first taste of the vineyards and glassy water that define this corner of Lombardy. If something isn't quite right with the bike, this is the day to work it out with your mechanic.
The legs go to work today. Climbing away from Lake Iseo into the Val Cavallina, you'll reach the quiet, reed-lined shores of Lago d'Endine, a world away from the bigger lakes nearby. It's the longest climbing day before the Alps, a proper test that sets the tone for the mountains still to come.
A well-earned change of pace. According to popular legend, Leonardo da Vinci stayed on the shores of Lake Iseo between 1499 and 1500, and some art critics argue that the mountains surrounding the lake appear in the background of the Mona Lisa. Today you'll explore them by bike at a more contemplative rhythm, taking in the scenery after the exertions of the previous day.
One of the most legendary climbs in all of cycling. The famous image of Andy Hampsten riding through a blizzard in ski goggles on his way to winning the 1988 Giro d'Italia captures everything the Gavia demands. The ascent gains over 1,300m to a summit at 2,620m, not including the valley approach, which adds considerable elevation before the real climbing even begins. There's a well-earned panino waiting at the top.
A shorter day, but no less spectacular. The road up to Lago di Cancano and Lago di San Giacomo winds through the Stelvio National Park, with turquoise reservoir water set against a backdrop of high peaks. It's a chance to recover the legs a little before tomorrow's Queen Stage, without giving up an inch of scenery.
This is the Queen Stage. At 94 kilometers and 3,363 meters of climbing, everything you've built over the week comes into play. Starting in Bormio, the eastern ascent of the Stelvio climbs through 48 hairpins to reach Italy's highest paved road at 2,758m. This is the Stelvio at its most complete.
This is our final morning together and after a leisurely breakfast, it will be time to say goodbye, or at least arrivederci, until we meet again. Transfers to the airport will be arranged by our hard-working crew but if you’re planning on staying a few extra days, let us know if we can help with reservations or a few recommendations.
Sancho had a late start to cycling, but he has been very passionate about bikes ever since. His love for the sport even made him change career paths to race professionally — until, oh, the pandemic. Covid saw him go back to school; he became one of our guides after interviewing João for his master’s final thesis on Active Tourism. Today, he is more than happy to share his passion for the sport with you, helping you on and off the bike, whether your goal is to go full gas or simply take it easy and make the most of the scenery.
”"We're specifically trying to give our guests the closest experience of what it means to be in a pro team, at any speed."
With years of experience in the professional peloton, our mechanics and soigneurs bring WorldTour-level care to every detail of your ride. Up to five mechanics work meticulously each day to ensure your Pinarello is perfectly tuned and adjusted for you alone—not just race-ready, but dialed to your precise preferences. Meanwhile, our soigneurs draw on their own experience as professional riders to anticipate your needs before you voice them: bottles filled and positioned exactly right, ride food prepared and timed to fuel you through the hardest climbs, post-ride massages that ease tired muscles, and the kind of quiet, confident support that prepares you mentally and physically for whatever the road brings next. This is the care that once belonged only to the pros. With inGamba, it’s yours.
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”"An amazing travel experience. They make you feel like a star. I was blown away by the treatment that can only be likened to a professional athlete — just without the race."
Daniel B.Guest in 2024
”"The whole experience is magical. The rides are stunning. The care and attention to detail is first class. The massages are a lifesaver."
Lyn K.Guest in 2018, 2019 & 2023
”"The best in the industry. A once in a lifetime experience every time! The people that make inGamba are the reason you will want to travel with them again and again."
Victoria P.Guest in 2024
Single Supplement: $1,200 per person · Private Trips: Available on request for groups of 6+
Guests of inGamba are passionate cyclists who love the sport and the lifestyle that surrounds it. Most of our community are experienced riders of all ages and various abilities, who appreciate great roads, fine food, and unforgettable company.
While everyone enjoys a challenge, no one’s chasing a pro contract here. Instead, the focus is on sharing incredible rides at a comfortable pace, soaking in the scenery, and enjoying the journey. You’ll find more “middle of the pack” and “social” riders than hard chargers at the front, and with our exceptional staff-to-guest ratio, every rider is fully supported, no matter their speed or style.
Fly to: Verona
Pick-up: Verona Airport 11:00
Drop-off: Milan Airport, hotel departure at 8:30am
We recommend arriving the night before. Our concierge can help with hotel recommendations.
Gratuities are customary if you feel the staff delivered an exceptional experience. Most guests find 10-20% of the trip cost appropriate. All tips are split evenly among the entire team.
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Need to change dates? Contact us as early as possible and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
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