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.
This trip celebrates the high passes of the Dolomites and the Stelvio, two of the most storied climbs in cycling. Over six days, you’ll ride some of the sport’s most legendary roads, where Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali once dueled, and where the Giro d’Italia has written some of its most dramatic chapters.
You’ll be based at two exceptional properties: Hotel La Perla in Corvara and Bagni Nuovi near Bormio. The week builds in intensity, from a gentle leg-opener out of Corvara through the Sella Ronda and the Giau, Falzarego, and Valparola passes, before tackling the Gavia and Lago di Cancano, and finally the queen stage, where we ride the Stelvio from both sides.
But this trip has a moment that sets it apart from any other cycling vacation on earth. On Day 4, you leave Hotel La Perla not by road, but by helicopter. As the rotors lift you above the Alta Badia and the Dolomites fall away beneath you, the scale of what you’ve been riding through comes into full view. Minutes later, you’re touching down at Passo del Tonale, ready to begin one of the week’s most demanding days in the saddle: the approach to the Passo di Gavia, one of the Giro’s most feared climbs.
It is, in every sense, the kind of thing that doesn’t happen on other trips.
And because you’re with inGamba, you’ll take on all of this with the support normally reserved for professionals: a Pinarello Dogma F with SRAM RED AXS, daily bike washes, a soigneur waiting at the finish of every ride, and a team dedicated to making sure you’re at your best every single day.
This is the Dolomites and the Stelvio at their finest. Come ready to climb.
On the morning of Day 4, you don’t leave La Perla by road.
At 8:30am, a helicopter lifts you above the Alta Badia, and for a few extraordinary minutes the full scale of what you’ve been riding through reveals itself from above: the switchbacks, the passes, the peaks. It is a transfer that fewer than a handful of cycling trips in the world can offer, and one that only inGamba has built into a week like this. You touch down at Passo del Tonale ready to ride, having already experienced something most cyclists never will.
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 pickup and drop-off at major airports.
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.
Welcome to Corvara and the Alta Badia. After pickup from Innsbruck and lunch at La Perla, your first ride is a gentle loop up toward Pescol, easing the legs in after travel while our mechanics dial in your Pinarello to perfection. Short, scenic, and the ideal introduction to the landscape that will define your week. Aperitivo in the Murin bar, dinner at La Perla, and an early night. Tomorrow is a big one.
The big one arrives early. Today's route links three of the Dolomites' most celebrated passes in a single outing: the Passo Giau, Passo Falzarego, and Passo Valparola, each with its own character and views that rank among the most dramatic anywhere in the Alps. Coffee at Rifugio Giau before the descent, lunch back at La Perla, and the afternoon is yours for a massage and recovery. At 83km and nearly 2,500m of climbing, this is the longest day of the week, so settle into the rhythm and let the mountains do the rest.
A Dolomites classic. The Sella Ronda links the Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, and Gardena passes in a loop around the Sella massif, taking in roads steeped in cycling history, including the Passo Pordoi, where Coppi and Bartali once fought for the maglia rosa. A shorter day than yesterday, but no less iconic. Coffee at Passo Sella, lunch at La Perla, a massage in the afternoon, and dinner at Le Stue di Mikil to close out three nights in the Alta Badia.
The day begins before you've turned a pedal. At 8:30am, we lift off from La Perla by helicopter, crossing above the Alta Badia as the full scale of the Dolomites opens up beneath you. Minutes later, you're touching down at Passo del Tonale, ready for one of the week's most demanding days in the saddle. The route descends from Tonale and climbs to the Passo di Gavia, one of the Giro d'Italia's most feared ascents, with lunch waiting at the KOM at the top. From there, it's on to Bagni Nuovi near Bormio, your base for the final three nights. Aperitivo and dinner at the hotel, and the thermal pools are open whenever you need them.
A shorter day that may just be the most beautiful of the week. The climb to Lago di Cancano is compact but packed with switchbacks, and after passing through a narrow mountain tunnel the road opens onto a chain of turquoise alpine lakes, with the option to extend along the gravel track that circles the reservoir. Lunch back at Bagni Nuovi, a massage in the afternoon, and the evening is yours to explore Bormio or settle into the spa.
The queen stage. Today we take on the Passo Stelvio from both sides in a single ride, starting and finishing at Bagni Nuovi with a return via Prato. At 93km and over 3,300m of climbing, this is the biggest day of the trip by every measure, a true bucket-list ride up one of cycling's most legendary mountain passes, twice. Lunch at the summit. No massage today. Aperitivo in Bormio, and dinner at Agriturismo Rini to celebrate everything you've put in this week.
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.
”"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."
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”"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."
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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: Innsbruck (INN)
Pick-up: Innsbruck 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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