LAKE COMO & GRAN FONDO IL LOMBARDIA



6-11 October 2021





€699 | £639 | $829*

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Bring a non-cycling companion for €559


To stay for a shorter amount of time, please contact us.


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STUNNING VIEWS AND FAMOUS GRANFONDO MONUMENT 'IL LOMBARDIA'.





Everybody that is into cycling knows the last monument of the year, "Il Lombardia".
We designed a unique Cycling Holiday basing us on a central location for you to discover the beauty of Lake Como and ride the Gran Fondo "Il Lombardia".
A unique route in an extraordinary landscape. 109,3 km and 1,700 m in vertical altitude gain.
The perfect combination of ascents, descents and steep spurts that ensures fun and enjoyment to all participants.
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What's included

  • 5 Nights in stunning 4 stars hotel in the town of Merone
  • 5 Buffet breakfast at the hotel
  • Lunch available after each ride with sandwiches, fresh fruits, tea, coffee, and drink.
  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • All ground transportation
  • All luggage and bikes transfers
  • Airport transfers at the details below.
  • Every day guided cycling routes
  • Gran Fondo entry that can be done with us at €70. We are the OFFICIAL TOUR OPERATOR of Gf Il Lombardia! With the entry, you will get: race number, sportful body fit pro jersey, sitip technical vest, technical gadget, race kit, breakdown assistance, medical care during the event, feeding zones, broom wagon service, pasta party at the finish.

What's not included

  • Flights ​
  • Dinners - organised with a few great restaurants
  • Single room limited availability at €25/night
  • ​Gran Fondo Entry (details to be confirmed)
  • Bike rental €150 for the entire trip​


Airport transfers



Flights are to be booked on your own. Here below our recommended details





From Dublin, Ireland


DUB-BGY
Flight No: FR9428

6:50am - 10:10am


BGY-DUB
Flight No: FR4845

21:50 - 23:20




TRIP AT GLANCE





START & FINISH LOCATION: Lake Como

DAYS RIDING: 5 days


TOTAL DISTANCE: 407 km


GROUP SIZE: 15/20 max (2 groups on the road each day divided on abilities)


LEVEL: Open to anybody


LONGEST DAY: Day 4 - Gran Fondoi Il Lombardia



DAY TO DAY BREAKDOWN



Click on the day number to check the Strava routes





GHISALLO, BELLAGIO AND MENAGGIO



You have arrived last night and we hope you got a good night sleep. Today is the first day on the bike.
We head to the most famous climb of the lake, Madonna del Ghisallo, which we will do again on Sunday from the other side. After that, we descent into Bellagio, take the ferry across and come back from the west side of the lake.



VARENNA AND EAST SIDE OF THE LAKE



On day two we head out to the east side of the the lake into Varenna and climb the Esine Lario Climb. Total of 90km route.



COFFEE RIDE INTO LECCO


Today a nice coffee ride into Lecco before the big day tomorrow.



GRANFONDO IL LOMBARDIA


111km, 1700mt of climbing.


COFFEE RIDE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE



On the last day, we have a nice relaxing ride around the beautiful countryside south of Lake Como.


ACCOMODATION



We have selected the best accommodation and location to ensure that our customers have the greatest experience possible



BIKE RENTAL





FRAMESET: De Rosa Nick


GRUPPO: Sram Ultegra 11s - Compact

PEDALS: Bring your own


SADDLE: DeRosa

WHEELSET: Shimano Alloy



LAKE COMO & IL LOMBARDIA ROUTE



October 2021

€699 | £639 | $829*


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Memorable adventures. New friends.
Shared passion. Lifetime experience.

travel@cigalacycling.com / +353 469755000

Cigala Cycling Ltd
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