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LAKE COMO & GRAN FONDO IL LOMBARDIA



5-10 October 2022






​€699 | £609 | $749*

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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 €39/night
  • ​Gran Fondo Entry
  • Bike rental €190 for the entire trip​


Airport transfers



For other flights please get in touch.

From Dublin (IRELAND) to Milan Bergamo (ITALY)
05/10/2022
FR9428
DUB 6:50am - BGY 10:10am

From Milan Malpensa (ITALY) to Dublin
10/10/2022
FR1455
MXP 16:50pm - DUB 18:15pm

From Milan Bergamo (ITALY) to Dublin (IRELAND)
10/10/2022
FR9429
BGY 10:00am - DUB 11:25am





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 Fondo Il Lombardia



DAY TO DAY BREAKDOWN



Click on the day number to check the Strava routes





SHORT RIDE TO CIVIGLIO, COMO



Welcome to Lake Como.
After grabbing some lunch and getting the bike ready, we head out for a short 40 km ride to Civiglio, a nice climb in Como overlooking the lake.



GRAN FONDO RECCE



Today we get a chance to test out the legs and route of Gran Fondo Il Lombardia.
We climb Sormano, descent into Nesso, Bellagio and climb the Ghisallo for then come back to the hotel.



VARENNA AND EAST SIDE OF THE LAKE



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.



COFFEE RIDE INTO LECCO



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



GRANFONDO IL LOMBARDIA



110km, 1700mt of climbing.



LEAVING DAY



See you next time!



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 2022

€699 | £609 | $749*


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

travel@cigalacycling.com / +353 40478107

Cigala Cycling Ltd
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