Gran Fondo Milan Sanremo 2023
3 nights
Why Book This Trip?
Milan San Remo takes place in March is the first of the 5 Monuments of Cycling. It is the longest one day event of the entire Pro calendar. The Granfondo MILAN – SAN REMO cicloturistica in June covers the same route as the famous Spring Classic. This is the longest one day amateur road cycling event in the world, with a distance of about 296km from the outskirts of Milan, crossing the Lombardy and Piedmont Plains, proceeding to the ascent of the Turchino and arriving finally at the Ligurian Riviera.
Logistics are tricky as the start and the finish are so far apart. That is where we come in! This is your opportunity to ride the route of the longest one day event on the UCI calendar. Stay 2 nights in Milan and 1 night in Sanremo. Airport transfers from Milan Malpensa on arrival and to Nice on departure are included as well as 3 nights hotel on half board basis, your Gran Fondo entry and the services of our local team led by Giro d’Italia stage winner Andrea Ferrigato. On race day, you ride whilst we offer private feed stations plus we transport your luggage to Sanremo. Non-cyclists plus riders with their own entry can also come along and join us at a discount.
Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking.
Entry included: Included with your booking is a start in Pen 2 or pay a $39 upgrade fee to start in the front pen.
Ride the full 300km distance of the longest race on the Pro calendar: The Pros race in March but in June you can ride your own full distance Milan Sanremo during the Gran Fondo Milan Sanremo
Lots included with your package: Stay 2 nights in Milan near the start and 1 night in Sanremo near the finish at 4 star hotels. We include the entry, breakfasts and evening meals, guided rides, airport transfers, luggage transport from Milan to Sanremo and private feed stations
Ride support: Luggage transport from Milan to Sanremo and private feed stations on Gran Fondo day. Mechanic support is included and bike rental is also available.
Non-Rider discount: Be part of the support crew and get a $390 discount
Discount for riders with own entry: If you have your own entry, apply a discount of $195
What's Included?
Accommodation
2 nights in Milan, 1 night in Sanremo
Included Meals
Breakfasts and dinners
Transfer
Milan Malpensa on arrival, Nice on departure
Mechanic
Available all weekend
Sportive Entry
Pen 2 included – upgrade to front pen available
Guided Warm Up Ride
On Saturday
Transfer
Luggage transfer to Sanremo on Gran Fondo day
Private Feed Stop
On Gran Fondo day
Official Gran Fondo Milan Sanremo jersey
Made by Ale – included
Bike Rental
Available at a supplement
Priority Start Pen
Available at a $39 supplement
Itinerary
Day To Day
Please make your own arrangements to meet us in Milan or meet us at Milan Malpensa Airport. We will run one transfer from the airport today at 11.30. Please allow an hour from your flight landing time to your transfer time, to allow you to get through passport control and collect your luggage.
What about my bike?
You can bring your own bike as we have made arrangements to transport bike boxes on our airport transfers. Alternatively, you can rent a bike with us for the weekend. Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with fitting your rental bike or building your own bike after travel. Bikes can be safely stored at the hotel.
Our Hotel
We are staying at Hotel Garden in Milan. Our hotel is located within minutes of the start of the Gran Fondo. The hotel is booked on a Half Board basis, with breakfasts and evening meals included. You will also have free access to the following:
Late afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you. We will have an evening meal together at the hotel.
After breakfast and any final bike adjustments, we will take you on a supported, guided ride. A short coffee spin has been organised to keep your legs moving, but nothing too strenuous the day before the sportive.
Registration & Expo
Race pack collection and preparation for the Gran Fondo. The expo is just a short ride away from our hotel. This afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you.
Race Briefing
This evening our bike guides will do a race briefing to run through GF Milan Sanremo race day logistics and of course the route. We will have an evening meal together at the hotel.
The Gran Fondo Milan – San Remo cicloturistica covers the 300 km that separate Milan from San Remo, re-tracing the same roads as the Spring Classicissima. There are a couple of slight differences at the start and the finish. The starting point has been changed from the Castello Sforzesco in Milan to the south of the city, in Pieve Emanuele in order to avoid the traffic of the Lombardy capital, and the arrival is in Lungomare Salvo d’Acquisto in San Remo rather than on the Corsa Roma. The rest of the route is absolutely faithful to that followed by the professionals.
The Granfondo Milan – San Remo cicloturistica follows the same routes of the Classicissima of the centennial, with the legendary climbs of Turchino, Cipressa, and Poggio that have given this event its mythical status.
- PASSO DEL TURCHINO – 3.2km, 373m of climbing with an average gradient of 1.4% and a max gradient of 6%
- CAPO MELE – 2.5km, 104m of climbing with an average gradient of 5.2% and a max gradient of 6%
- CAPO CERVO – 2.5km, 110m of climbing with an average gradient of 4.1% and a max gradient of 5%
- CAPO BERTA – 3km, 128m of climbing with an average gradient of 4.3% and a max gradient of 8%
- CIPRESSA – 5.6km, 226m of climbing with an average gradient of 4.1% and a max gradient of 7%
- POGGIO DI SANREMO – 3.7km, 137m of climbing with an average gradient of 3.5% and a max gradient of 6%
Today is the day! We have an early start this morning. Early breakfasts are arranged in the hotel restaurant. Please have your luggage ready in reception today as we’re transporting all your belongings to Sanremo whilst you ride.
Getting to the start
It’s just a short 13km ride from our hotel to the start line. Our staff will be on hand this morning if you have any last-minute mechanical issues, and to give you directions to the start line.
Private feed stops and the finish
We offer 2 private feed and support stations on the route with real food as you will miss out on lunch today. At the finish we will guide you over to our hotel in Sanremo.
Post Ride
In Sanremo you can have the post-ride pasta buffet. We are there to meet you and to guide you to the hotel. We’ll meet you for post ride beers at the hotels from 17.00.
We will have an evening meal together at the hotel this evening, where you can share tales of your exploits. We’ll assist you with re-packing your bikes for travel tomorrow.
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Route | 299km | 2000m | 5/5 |
We will run one airport transfer to Nice Airport today. We will leave Sanremo at 08.00 and we’ll arrive at the airport at 09.00 for flights departing after 11.30.
If you book a flight at any other time, please contact us directly to discuss private transfer options. We can offer airport transfers to other airports depending on how many people are departing at the same time.
More About the Event
Sportive Options
The Gran Fondo Milan – San Remo cicloturistica covers the 300 km that separate Milan from San Remo, re-tracing the same roads as the Spring Classicissima. With respect to the actual professional race, the starting point has been changed from the Castello Sforzesco in Milan to the south of the city, in Pieve Emanuele, in order to avoid the traffic of the Lombardy capital, and the arrival is in Lungomare Salvo d’Acquisto in San Remo, whereas the rest of the route is absolutely faithful to that followed by the professionals.
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Route | 299km | 2090m | 5/5 |
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We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years.
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Logsitics 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.
