Gran Fondo Nove Colli 2025
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2025 Gran Fondo Nove Colli with Sportive Breaks
The 2025 Gran Fondo Nove Colli date is TBC.
The most popular Gran Fondo in Italy! The 13,000 entries usually get snapped up in minutes but we offer a guaranteed entry in the yellow start pen with our 4-night package..
Riders at the front of the race take it very seriously with the event screening live on TV. Further back, Italians and riders from all over the world tackle the 9 hills in a great atmosphere, which you can join in! You can choose from two different routes – 200km and 130km.
It’s not all about the cycling, Cesenatico is a great beach resort and the hotels are near the beach and have wellness facilities and a pool. As well as everything you need for a cycling holiday; bike store with tools, laundry service and of course plenty of food. Your stay is on super half board basis with breakfasts, post-ride buffet and evening meals with drinks.
Guaranteed Entry in the Yellow pen: You will start in the yellow pen (pen 4 out of 8) – start no 4551 – 6450.
Local riding : Options to enjoy local routes to warm up pre event.
Excellent bike facilities: Bike room equipped with a washing area, small repairs and a compressor. Free laundry service for cycling kit
Wellness : Free entry to the LUNGOBENESSERE wellness centre. Access to hotel gym. Free towels and bathrobe for the salt water pool. Beach front hotel
What's Included?
Accommodation
Choice of 3 & 4* hotels in Cesenatico
Meals Included
All breakfast & dinners + post-ride buffet
Bike Rental
From £140
Sportive Entry in the Yellow Pen
Included and delivered to hotel
Laundry Service
Free for cycling kit
Transfer
Group transfers from Bologna airport at set times. £75 one way, £150 return. Private transfer are also available on request.
Packages and Prices
Stay with us in Cesenatico on the Italian Adriatic costs. The Gran Fondo Nove Colli weekend is a celebration of early season cycling on the training roads of Marco Pantani.
Prices
Hotel David
- £829 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) or 1 double room (1 bed for couple) for 4 nights
- £949 per person based on single occupancy of a room for 4 nights
- £1219 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) or 1 double room (1 bed for couple) for 7 nights
- £1439 per person based on single occupancy of a room for 7 nights
Hotel Lungomare
Basic Double or Twin room
- £899 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) or 1 double room (1 bed for couple) for 4 nights
- £1019 per person based on single occupancy of a room for 4 nights
- £1299 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) or 1 double room (1 bed for couple) for 7 nights
- £1519 per person based on single occupancy of a room for 7 nights
Superior Double or Twin room
- £989 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) or 1 double room (1 bed for couple) for 4 nights
- £1109 per person based on single occupancy of a room for 4 nights
- £1499 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) or 1 double room (1 bed for couple) for 7 nights
- £1719 per person based on single occupancy of a room for 7 nights
Included with your weekend
- 4 or 7 nights at hotel Lungomare or David in Cesenatico
- Guaranteed entry in Yellow Pen – lots included – see below
- Breakfasts and evening meals
- Detailed itinerary
- ABTA protected
Also available
- Group airport transfers
- Private airport transfers on request
- Extra nights on request
Included with your Gran Fondo Entry
- Race number
- Sportful Bodyfit Pro Classic Jersey
- Breakdown assistance (spares payable)
- Medical care during the race
- Feed zones
- Broom wagon service
- Pasta Party
- Timing Chip (worth €10)
Itinerary
Day To Day
Please make your own arrangements to Cesenatico today. If you are flying, then the nearest airport is Bologna Airport. We offer an optional airport transfer at additional cost (see details here). We give you the option to stay at Hotel David or Hotel Lungomare. Both hotels are located within minutes of the start and the finish in Cesenatico and are booked on a Half Board basis.
This morning enjoy breakfast at the hotel then head out for a ride. On return to the hotel, enjoy the post-ride buffet and relax. This afternoon we recommend visiting the Marco Pantani museum which is located nearby. The evening meal will be available at the hotel.
After breakfast we suggest not doing anything too strenuous the day before the sportive. You’ll need to collect your bib number and if you wish to check out the event Expo, it is just a short walk from our hotels. The evening meal will be served at the hotel.
A very early breakfast will be available at the hotel from 04:30.
The pens will open at 06:00, ready for a 07:00 start.
Evening meal at the hotel
Time to say goodbye. Please make your own departure arrangements. Private transfers are available on request.
More About the Event
Nove Colli
The Nove Colli Gran Fondo (nine hills) is the most popular sportive in Italy. Expect a fantastic atmosphere with the route lined by locals ready to spur you on. Roads are closed during this sportive, giving you the perfect opportunity to enjoy your surroundings without having to worry about traffic. There are two route options, a punchy 130km route and the full 200km option featuring all nine hills.
The 2025 event date is TBC.
Gran Fondo Nove Colli
A tough Sportive that tackles 9 major hills/ climbs. The sportive is organised by the same local cycling club who planned the first event in 1970. It has been the focus of TV coverage, with 13,000 riders the world over flocking to Italy to take part in the 200km cycling challenge.
You're in safe hands
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years. We are members of ABTA and ATOL so book with confidence.
Plenty to choose from
Did you know we offer the biggest selection of European Gran Fondo and Cyclo-Sportive events.
Spread your payments
Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking. *Selected products. Terms and Conditions apply
Logistics covered
We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional feed stops, rep support and more.
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Hotels
The hotel David is the sister hotel of the Hotel Lungomare. The hotel is set on the beachfront of Villamarina di Cesenatico and it has views of the Adriatic Sea. Hotel David offers an outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace, and free bike rental.
All the rooms are air conditioned and have sea views, a TV, and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
A sweet and savoury buffet breakfast is served daily. In summer it can be enjoyed on the terrace and includes cold cuts, fruit, and pastries. The restaurant prepares both local and international dishes.
Included with your hotel stay is a host of additional services:
- Half Board that includes a rich buffet breakfast, post-workout buffet from 12.00h to 16.30h and dinner buffet
- Water and Wine on draft during dinner
- Water and soft drinks in the minibar
- Beach towel and bathrobe available
- Laundry service for cycling clothing
- Entrance to the LUNGOBENESSERE wellness centre
- Large bike with a washing area, small repairs and a compressor
- Free access to the outdoor heated pool
- Free Wifi
- Panoramic fitness room with sea view and Technogym equipment
- Daytime and evening entertainment
- Free use of city bikes