2025 Giro d'Italia 8 - Day Tour
Tour Dates are Thu 22 May – Thu 29 May 2025
Tour dates – Thu 22 May – Thu 29 May 2025
7 nights
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£2,149 pp
Key Features of 8 day Tour
- 7 nights | 8 days
- Stay in beautiful locations close to the race
- All Breakfasts and 5 Dinners included
- Giro Hospitality with included podium photos
- Fully supported tour with Andrea Ferrigato - Giro d'Italia stage winner
- Ride iconic climbs and passes with a group
- LIVE Stage viewing with Hospitality
- Arrival Transfer from Milan Malpensa
- Return Transfer to Bergamo Airport
- Start date Thu 22 May 25
- Finish date Thu 29 June 25
- Spread your payments - Interest free payment plan
- See the Sights, Enjoy Italian Cuisine
2025 Giro d'Italia with Sportive Breaks. Official Premium Tour Operator of the Giro d'Italia
We offer unforgettable VIP Hospitality experiences and Giro d’Italia cycling and spectator tours with hotels, transport, daily support, and VIP experiences all included.
Our 2025 8 Day Giro d’Italia route will start just outside Bassano del Grappa in Italy. This 8 day tour will give you the opportunity to watch the race live on the road along with the experience of VIP Hospitality.
8 Day Tour – Stages
Arrival – Friday 23rd of May – Stage 13 – Rovigo to Vincenza
Saturday 24th of May – Stage 14 – Treviso to Nova Gorica/Gorizia
Sunday 25th of May – Stage 15 – Fiume Veneto to Asiago
Monday 26th of May – Giro Rest Day
Tuesday 27th of May – Stage 16 – Piazzola Sul Brenta to San Valentino
Wednesday 28th of May – Stage 17 – San Michele to Bormio
Departure – Thursday – Stage 18 – Morbegno to Cesano Maderno
What's Included?
Accommodation
7 nights in 4* hotels close to the action
Included Meals
Daily breakfasts and 5 nights have dinner included
Transfer
Airport transfers at set times from Milan Malpensa Airport and Bergamo Airport
Bike Rental
Carbon road bike hire available
– at additional cost
Daily Programme
For cyclists and spectators
Official Giro Hospitality
Start Village, Cross the Finish Experience, Finish Hospitality included
2025 Itinerary
Day To Day
Day One - Benvenuto en Italia
Date
Location
Transfer from MXP to Nove
Meet your tour guides at Milan Malpensa airport and get your tour off to a relaxed start.
Our Head Guide, Giro d’Italia stage winner Andrea Ferrigato, and the Sportive Breaks team, will be at the airport awaiting your arrival. Our transfer will leave at 12:00PM. Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time before our departure time. This transfer will take around 3 Hours.
Bikes
If you are travelling with your own bike, then we will transport your bike and bike box or bag for the duration of the tour. When we move to the next hotel, there’s no need to re-pack your bike. Alternatively, we also offer bike rental for the duration of the tour. Bikes can be stored at the hotel.
This afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available to help you.
Guided shake out ride
This afternoon our Head Guide Andrea will take you on an optional shake out ride around the beautiful town of Nove, just outside of Bassano del Grappa.
Later this evening we will gather for an evening welcome meal together at the hotel restaurant. After dinner you are free to relax in the hotel or explore the nearby sites.
Daily Highlights
- Airport Transfer - Milan Malpensa Airport
- Expert Staff
- Fitting of rental bikes
- Warm Up Ride
- 4* Bike Hotel
- Welcome Dinner
Rides
Possible light afternoon ride just outside of Bassano del Grappa, shake out the legs and enjoy the Italian roads.
Meals
Welcome Dinner
SHORT Ride
Day Two - Experience the finish line
Date
Location
Vincenza
Today is Stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia, the pro’s will be riding from Rovigo to Vincenza.
Today we will go for a ride in the Berici Hills (‘Colli Berici’), this ride will be around a 90km and then we will join the final race route and ride across the finish line, you will get the chance to take photos and enjoy the Official Hospitality included.
Tonight, we remain in Nove where we will have dinner back at the hotel.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- 4* Bike Hotel
- Finish Hospitality
- Cross the Finish Line
Ride
Guided ride within the famous Berici Hills finishing on the finish line of todays Giro stage.
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Medium Ride
Day Three - Experience the start line
Date
Location
Treviso
Today is Stage 14 of the Giro d’Italia, the pro’s will be riding from Treviso to Nova Gorica/Gorizia.
We start today with a transfer Treviso where you can experience the start line hospitality included in today’s itinerary. After the hospitality we will do an 80km ride this afternoon taking in the famous Monte Grappa which will take our total elevation gain to around 2500m.
Tonight, we remain in Nove where we will have dinner back at the hotel.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- 4* Bike Hotel
- Start Hospitality
- Monte Grappa
Ride
80km Guided Ride in the afternoon with some challenging terrain.
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Medium Ride
Day Four - Watch the live action
Date
Location
Vincenza
Today is Stage 15 of the Giro d’Italia, the pro’s will be riding from Fiume Veneto to Asiago.
Todays Guided ride will be around 80km and take in the Foza climb, this climb is around 14km with nearly 1000m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 6%. You will get the chance to watch the Giro on the roadside today in Foza around 10km before the finish line.
Tonight, we remain in Nove where we will have dinner back at the hotel.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Live action spectating
- 4* Bike Hotel
- Foza Climb
Ride
80km Guided ride with a challenging climb before stopping to catch the pro’s in action.
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Medium Ride
Day Five - Onwards to Trento
Date
Location
Trento
Today the Giro d’Italia has one of it’s two rest days.
There will be no rest day for us as we will be running a guided and supported ride from Nove to Trento, this ride is around 90km and will be directly to our hotel tonight which is in the centre of the historical city of Trento.
Once we have arrived you will have the chance to enjoy Trento for all it offers and explore. Our hotel is booked on a bed and breakfast basis but is a short walk to the city centre where there are a range of different restaurants.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- 4* Hotel in Trento
- Explore the Historical City of Trento
- Enjoy local cuisine
Ride
Today we will ride to our next destination, this guided ride will be around 90km before we arrive at our next Hotel!
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Medium Ride
Day Six - Explore the Dolomites
Date
Location
Dolomites or Trento
Today is Stage 16 of the Giro d’Italia, the pro’s will be riding from Piazzola Sul Brenta to San Valentino.
Today we ride the Sella Ronda! This ride will be around 50km. Spectators can join us in the support vehicle today and enjoy the beautiful Dolomites scenery. Alternatively, the Giro passes through Trento today, so guests are welcome to stay in Trento to watch the race pass through, this gives you the opportunity to relax and have a well earnt day off the bike.
Tonight, we remain in Trento where you are welcome to enjoy the city and all it offers. Our hotel is booked on a bed and breakfast basis
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Ride the Dolomites & Sella Ronda
- 4* Hotel in Trento
- Option to rest and watch the Giro roadside
- Enjoy local cuisine
Ride
Guided ride in the Dolomites, experience the famous Sella Ronda. This ride is around 50km of challenging terrain but offers beautiful scenery along the way.
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Medium Ride
Day Seven - Passo della Foppa
Date
Location
Aprica and Desenzano del Garda
Today is Stage 17 of the Giro d’Italia, the pro’s will be riding from San Michele to Bormio.
We start today with a transfer to Aprica. We will then start our guided ride where we will ride the Mortirolo, you can take this iconic climb at your own pace as we will regroup at the top and enjoy the live viewing of todays race as it passes by.
After the guided ride we will be heading to Desenzano del Garda where we will spend the night.
Our hotel tonight is on half board basis, after dinner you are free to go out and see the beauty of Lake Garda or make use of the spa within the hotel (at an additional cost).
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- 4* Spa Hotel in Desenzano del Garda
- Transfer to Aprica
- Mortirolo Pass
Ride
Guided Ride up the famous Mortirolo pass, this tough climb isn’t the longest but has some steep gradients with 1000m+ of elevation. The Mortirolo has featured 7 times at the Giro d’italia with the first being in 1990.
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner
Short ride
Day Eight - Arrivederci
Date
Location
Bergamo Airport
Today is Stage 18 of the Giro d’Italia, the pro’s will be riding from Morbegno to Cesano Maderno.
The stage the pros will take on today is known as a transitional stage, less climbing and will be for the sprinters.
Today is departure day, we thank you for joining us on this 8 day tour and hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
If you are on our 8 Day tour, you will be transferred to Bergamo Airport on route to Turin.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Transfer to Bergamo Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Tour Dynamic
Daily Rides
We offer a guided ride each day. Your guide for this tour is Giro d’Italia stage winner Andrea Ferrigato. We also have a support vehicle with driver who is also a mechanic. We will either transport everyone to a location from where we will start the daily rides, or we will ride straight out from the hotel. We offer vehicle support for the riders and the spectators will be transported to the day’s hospitality venue or to a vantage point to watch the race.
Transportation
On days where we move on to another hotel, we will transport luggage, bike boxes and bikes and we will offer an adapted itinerary depending on the day’s logistics.
Spectators
Riders and spectators are reunited to enjoy the hospitality and VIP experiences together. We attempt to keep hotel changes and transfers to a minimum.
Tour Start and Finish
Tour Start – Thursday 22nd of May 2025
Our tour starts either at Milan Malpensa if you choose to utilise our transfers. You are welcome to make your way to our hotel in Nove if you are flying into Venice.
Tour Finish – Thursday 29th of May 2025
On departure we provide a transfer to Bergamo airport on our way to Turin with our 11 Day Tour customers. If you wish you depart from a different airport we would be happy to book a private transfer on your behalf.
Pricing
Tour prices – 8 Day Tour
- £2,149 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) or double (one bed for couple)
- £399 supplement per person for the single occupancy of a room
Includes:
- Arrival Transfer from Milan Malpensa
- Return Transfer to Bergamo Airport
Bike Rental
- High end Road Bike with 105 Mechanical Groupset or Similar – £509
- High end Road Bike with Di2 105 Groupset or Similar – £659
Who is this tour for?
Cyclists and Spectators
Our tour is suitable for both cyclists of any level and non-cycling spectators. The hotels we stay at are in excellent locations with the world-renowned Italian cuisine we all enjoy so much. Our guided rides give cyclists the opportunity to ride some of the most beautiful climbs that feature on this year’s Giro d’Italia.
The inclusion of exclusive Giro d’Italia Hospitality experiences elevates this tour to another level. Spectators can enjoy Giro culture in style and comfort.
More About Our Tour
Giro d’Italia interactions
- 23rd May – VIP Hospitality next to the finish line & Cross the finish line experience
- 24th May – VIP Start line hospitality
- 25th May – Roadside spectating in Foza, 10km from the finish
- 27th May – Option to watch the Giro pass through Trento
- 28th May – Roadside spectating on the iconic Mortirolo
Hotel locations
- Nove (Bassano del Grappa)
- Trento
- Desenzano del Garda
Our 8-Day Tour
Join us a couple of days before the final rest day of the 2025 Giro d’Italia and be part of our tour that takes in some of the final stages of the Italian Grand Tour. From the shores of Lake Garda to the mountain range of the Dolomites, you will be in the heart of the ‘Battle for Pink’. Our tour is designed by Giro d’Italia stage winner Andrea Ferrigato who will also be your lead guide for the tour. Andrea and his team of local drivers, mechanics and cycling guides will show you all the best parts of the Italian Alps and Dolomites. Exclusive official Giro d’Italia hospitality experiences are included with your tour.
Giro d’Italia 2025 – VIP and Hospitality experiences included
Through our official partnership with the 2025 Giro d’Italia we include exclusive VIP and Hospitality experiences with our tour.
Included Hospitality Experiences
Start Village: Every day, in the start town, the Start Village offers a Hospitality Area at the start. Guests watch the riders get ready and witness the sign-on ceremony whilst enjoying drinks and snacks.
Finish Hospitality: Finish hospitality offers a superb vantage point along the finishing straight. Non-stop catering and open bar service are included. Plasma TV screens broadcast the race until the riders come into view live.
Cross the Finish Experience: Feel like a pro for the day and cross under the official finish line of an actual Giro stage. We will guide you over the final kilometres of the stage and you will cross under the finish line before we take photos on the winner’s podium.
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Hotels
Located in Trento’s historic centre, Hotel America is 5 minutes’ walk from Castle Buonconsiglio and the Cathedral and 200 metres from Trento Train Station. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Your day at the family-run America Hotel begins with a large buffet breakfast. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Rooms at this 4-star superior hotel feature a minibar and a TV with satellite channels. Some also overlook the old town. Located on the edge of Trento’s no-traffic zone, the America can be easily reached by car. Trento University is just around the corner, while the cathedral is 10 minutes away on foot.
Palace Hotel Wellness & SPA offers air-conditioned rooms with LCD TV and free Sky channels. It features 2 swimming pools, one free of charge in the garden which is open seasonally and the second one located on the rooftop with saltwater and lake view (Open all year round), available upon request at an additional surcharge. Free public parking is available nearby. The hotel’s wellness services is available upon request at an additional cost and includes a Turkish bath, Finnish sauna infrared sauna, salt room and relaxation areas. A variety of beauty treatments and massages are available as well. With free Wi-Fi, the spacious and airy rooms have classic décor and light furniture. They include a balcony or terrace, minibar and bathroom with hairdryer. Some offer lake views.
Overlooking the Veneto countryside, this contemporary hotel is a 5-minute walk from Nove’s renowned ceramic stores and 10 km from Ponte Vecchio in Bassano del Grappa.
Minimalist rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and desks. Upgraded rooms add hill views and living areas.
Complimentary continental breakfast is served in the chic fine dining restaurant featuring town and countryside views. Covered parking is free.
FAQs
Meet the Reps
Enrico Pengo
About Enrico
Enrico Pengo was born in Vicenza in May 1972. He was a mechanic in the professional teams of Zg Mobili (93-94-95), Gewiss (96), Batik (97), Ballan (98-99) and Lampre (from 2000 to 2016); Bahrain-Merida, 2017 to 2020.
He has been the mech on 20 Tour de France, 25 Giro D’Italia and 10 World Championships with national teams. You’re in very safe hands.
He is considered a legend in Italy. His nickname is “the Mitico” which we think means he is mythical.
Tommaso dalla Valle
About Tommy
Tommaso “Tommy” is a former Italian cyclist who participated in the youth Olympics for Italy. Following his time racing he decided to dedicate himself to working as a mechanic to stay involved in the world of cycling. In just a short time he progressed through the ranks and became a mechanic for the Italian national MTB team as well as for some under 23 teams. He credits his success to his teacher and mentor, Enrico Pengo aka “The Legend”.
Andrea Ferrigato
About Andrea
Andrea Ferrigato is affectionately known by his former teammates and friends as “Ferri” for his legs of “Steel”. Ferri has had a professional career spanning 15 years. He competed 8 times at the Giro d’Italia and 4 times at the Tour de France. He was a stage winner of the Giro d’Italia (1994) and his best year was 1996. In that year he won the Leeds International Classic and the Grand Prix of Switzerland.
Andrea is an extremely experienced host and he has worked with Sportive Breaks since 2022. In the last few years Andrea has hosted many cycling tours and Gran Fondo weekends for Sportive Breaks. He received truly excellent customer feedback.
You can ride with Andrea on all of Sportive Breaks Italian cycling events. Andrea is also present at Mallorca 312.
Stelvio Weekender – ‘A fantastic time , Andrea was brilliant’
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Where you are hosted by Andrea:
- March – Strade Bianche Gran Fondo
- March – Strade Bianche and Florence Tour
- March – Milan Sanremo Ride and Watch
- April – Mallorca 312
- May – Giro d’Italia Tours
- June – Stelvio Weekenders
- June – Dolomites Weekenders
- September – Italy Coast to Coast
- September – Stelvio Weekenders
- September – Dolomites Weekenders
- September – Tour of the Dolomites
- October – Il Lombardia Gran Fondo
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