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2025 Giro d'Italia Tour - 11 Day Tour

Tour Dates are Thu 22 May – Sun 1 June

Tour dates – Thu 22 May – Sun 1 June 2025

10 nights with option to extend

VIP stage access included

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£3,099 pp

Key Features of 11 day Tour

The Final 11 days of the 2025 Giro d'Italia with Sportive Breaks. Official Premium Tour Operator of the Giro d'Italia

Sportive Breaks are your Official Tour Operator for the 2025 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 11 Day Giro d’Italia tour will start just outside Bassano del Grappa in Italy. This 11 day tour will give you the opportunity to watch the race live on the road along with the experience of VIP Hospitality.

11 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

Thursday 29th of May – Stage 18 – Morbegno to Cesano Maderno 

Friday 30th of May – Stage 19 – Biella to Champoluc

Saturday 31st of May – Stage 20 – Verres to Sestriere (Via Lattea)

Departure – Sunday 1st of June – Stage 21 – Rome to Rome

What's Included?

Accommodation

10 nights in 4* hotels close to the action

Included Meals

Daily breakfasts and 8 nights  have dinner included

Transfer

Airport transfers at set times from Milan Malpensa Airport 

Bike Rental

Carbon road bike hire available

– at additional request

Daily Programme

For cyclists and spectators

Official Giro Hospitality

Start Village, Cross the Finish Experience, Finish Hospitality included

2025 Itinerary

Day One - Benvenuto en Italia

Date

Thursday 22nd May 2025

Location

Transfer from MXP to Nove

A Sportive Breaks mechanic assists with bike maintenance during La Marmotte

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

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

Friday 23rd May 2025

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

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

Saturday 24th May 2025

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

Ride

80km Guided Ride in the afternoon with some challenging terrain.

Meals

Breakfast and Dinner

Medium Ride

Day Four - Watch the live action

Date

Sunday 25th May 2025

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

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

Monday 26th May 2025

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

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

Tuesday 27th May 2025

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

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

Wednesday 28th May 2025

Location

Aprica and Desenzano del Garda

Giro d'Italia Drive Experience

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

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 - Transfer to Turin

Date

Thursday 29th May 2025

Location

Turin 

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. On our way to Turin, we will attempt to catch the Giro on the road as it heads north of Milan.

Tonight, our hotel is on half board basis, so you are welcome to enjoy a meal at the hotel and then explore Turin if you wish.

Daily Highlights

Meals

Breakfast and Dinner

Day Nine - Roadside Spectacle

Date

Friday 30th May 2025

Location

Champoluc

Today is Stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia, the pro’s will be riding from Biella to Champoluc.

Our plan for today is to ride part of the Giro stage to which ends in Champoluc. We will take a transfer to the start of today’s guided ride and along our way we will stop and watch the stage go past before continuing. Today is a challenging day for the riders so will make for some great spectating.

Tonight, we remain in Turin where we will have dinner back at the hotel.

Daily Highlights

Ride

Guided ride on the same route as todays stage, you’ll get the chance to watch the pro’s roadside today in what could be the final decider in the 108th edition of the Giro d’Italia.

Meals

Breakfast and Dinner

Medium Ride

Day Ten - The Last Dance

Date

Saturday 31th May 2025

Location

Pinerolo to Sestriere

Today is Stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia, the pro’s will be riding from Verres to Sestriere (Via Lattea)

We are nearing closer to the end of the 2025 Giro d’Italia, today we will take a transfer to Pinerolo where we will ride around 60km finishing in Sestriere. You will get the chance to enjoy the top-level experience at the finish area where you will be in the closest section to the finish line and podium. After you’ve enjoyed the hospitality, we will take a transfer back to Turin.

Tonight, we remain in Turin where we will have dinner back at the hotel.

Daily Highlights

Ride

Our Guided ride today starts in Pinerolo, we’ll head north west towards the Giro state finish in Sestriere, our ride will be around 60km with some challenging terrain.

Meals

Breakfast and Dinner

Medium Ride

Day Eleven - Ciao! / Rome Extension

Date

Sunday 1st June 2025

Location

Milan Malpensa Airport or Rome

Today is the final stage of the 2025 Giro d’Italia, the pro’s will start and finish in Rome.

As we bid you farewell, we will offer airport transfers to Milan Malpensa or a transfer to Turin Trainstation.

We offer a Rome extension. This is not supported by staff but is available to book through us where we can offer a hotel for one night and a train ticket from Turin trainstation.

Stage 21 in Rome

The 2025 Giro d’Italia winner will be crowned after a sprint stage on the uncomfortable roads of Rome. The setting could not be more iconic with the Fori Imperiali ruins and the Colosseum as a backdrop.

Daily Highlights

Meals

Breakfast 

Tour Dynamic

Daily Rides

We offer a nine guided rides on this tour. You 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 – Sunday 1st of June 2025

On departure we provide transport to Milan Malpensa Airport where you are free to make your way home. If you are booking onto our Rome Extension you are free to utilise this transfer but can also take a train to Rome from Turin.

Pricing

Tour prices – 11 Day Tour & Rome Extension Tour

11 Day Tour
  • £3,099 per person based on two people sharing a Twin (2 Single beds or 1 Double for a couple)
  • £639 supplement per person for the single occupancy of a room
12 Day Tour (11 Day with Rome Extension*)
  • £TBC per person based on two people sharing a Twin (2 Single beds or 1 Double for a couple)
  • £TBC supplement per person for the single occupancy of a room
Includes:
  • Arrival Transfer from Milan Malpensa
  • Return Transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport
  • Return Transfer to Turin Train Station*

Bike Rental

  • High end Road Bike with 105 Mechanical Groupset or Similar – £729
  • High end Road Bike with Di2 105 Groupset or Similar – £939

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
  • 29th May – Roadside spectating north of Milan
  • 30th May – Roadside spectating near Chatillon
  • 31st May – VIP Finish Hospitality in Sestriere
  • 1st June – VIP Finish Hospitality in Rome  (12 Day Tour with Rome extension)

Hotel locations

  • Nove (Bassano del Grappa)
  • Trento
  • Desenzano del Garda
  • Turin
  • Rome (If booked onto the extension)

Our Final 11-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 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.

Giro d'Italia gallery

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11 Day Tour
From £3,099.00
Date 22nd May 25

Our 12 Day Giro Tour including the Rome extension is coming soon. Please email us for more information at [email protected]

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