Classic Climbs Tour Italian/French Edition

Summary Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 - Torino
Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Guests will be picked up from Milan Malpensa Airport and we will head to our accommodation, over on the western part of Italy.

We will settle in, get the bikes built and grab some lunch before heading out on the bikes, and we are straight into it. We will head up this Gruppetto first, Colle del Nivolet, the views are spectacular and the scenery at the top amazing.

After the ride, it’s time to settle in and enjoy our first night together with some Italian cuisine.

Accommodation: Il Vecchio Mulino Di Bairo, Torino

DAY 2 - Briancon
Wednesday 4th June 2025

Today we will head further west and tackle the famous Col d’ Finestre, an 18km monster with 3km of dirt at the top, famously used quite often in the Giro. The next climb up Sestriere will seem like a pimple after that.

In the afternoon we will head across the boarder into France, different night- different cuisine. Briancon is a beautiful French town and there will be plenty of time for exploring.

Accommodation: Hotel Vauban, Briancon

DAY 3 - Annecy
Thursday 5th June 2025

Today is without a doubt the most difficult days on tour, it if the legs are sore there are many options available. For those the keenest we will start off on the long but very moderate climb up Col du Lautaret, followed by the famous Galibier this climb needs no introduction. Lastly following lunch with we tackle to infamous Alp d’Huez . This will be one of those days on the bike that will be in the memory bank forever. 

We will enjoy a drink at the top and head to our accom up in the French eastern part Annacy, almost a stones throw from Switzerland and Italy. Dinner will be amazing in this town with the beautiful Lake Annecy.

Accommodation: Hotel Les Muses, Lake Annecy

DAY 4 - Annecy
Friday 6th June 2025

From our accommodation we will ride out and do a lap of this beautiful lake before tackling the famous Grand Colombier, this climb often used in the Tour de France will be a tough end to the ride.. Then it’s back to our accommodation in Annecy for our second night.

Tonight’s dinner will be no doubt outstanding and an afternoon to explore the town.

Accommodation: Hotel Les Muses, Lake Annecy

DAY 5 - Aosta
Saturday 7th June 2025

Today is a flatter ride away from the mountains but towards more mountains. It is a stunning ride and a chance to tick the 100k box. We ride from Annaecy to Chamonix, in the afternoon we will have the chance to check out the massive mountain Monte Blanc.

Then it’s a short drive back across the border into Italy, we have a two night stay in Aosta, this Italian village is breath taking. We will enjoy dinner in this town with mountains all around us.

Accommodation: Il Vecchio Mulino Di Bairo, Torino

DAY 6 - Aosta
Sunday 8th June 2025

After a hearty breakfast, we will now get a chance ride some of these climbs that we have been looking at either side of the town, have some lunch and make a day of it.

Then we can really settle in for the afternoon and see what Aosta and the valley has to offer.

Accommodation: Luca D’Aosta, Aosta

DAY 7 - Bormio
Monday 9th June 2025

Today we will head east and an easier day on the legs. We will kick the ride off at the bottom of lake Como riding the left hand side of the lake, taking in all the views.

After the ride, it’s time to hit the Alps and find our accommodation in Bormio. Tonight we will taste some brilliant food from this regain and settle in for a three night stay.

Accommodation: Hotel Miramonti, Bormio

DAY 8 - Bormio
Tuesday 10th June 2025

Today we tackle the famous Passo dello Stelvio. We will start from the top, descending into Switzerland for a short time before heading up the famous side of this icon climb. At the top it’s time to take in the stunning views and enjoy some lunch before descending back into Bormio.

Time to check this nice town in the afternoon before another dinner out, maybe time for a gelato?

Accommodation: Hotel Miramonti, Bormio

DAY 9 - Bormio
Wednesday 11th June 2025

This morning we head up the infamous Passo di Gavia climb, definitely not a walk in the park and the views are stunning at the top. We can enjoy a dink at the top before bombing back down into Bormio.

It could be an afternoon spent at the hotels spa or even a massage? Dinner in town before we bid farewell to the Alps.

Accommodation: Hotel Miramonti, Bormio

DAY 10 - Lake Como
Thursday 12th June 2025

We have left possibly the hardest to last, the Mortirolo, what it lacks in distance it pays back in steepness. There will no doubt be some high fives flying around at the top.

Then it’s down to Lake Como for our last night stay, check this famous lake out and enjoy one more meal together. There will be plenty of stories at dinner tonight.

Accommodation: Hotel Tre Re

DAY 11 - Milan Drop Off
Friday 13th June 2025

Unfortunately its time to pack up and head to Milan Malpensa airport for a 10am drop off. Those continuing on in Italy can pick up their car or transfer from here, and those heading home can board their flights back to friends and family ready to share the flood of new memories.

Until next time, it’s goodbye for now.