Program for uge 27, 2011:

The program for week 27 is relatively ambitious and the most challenging program, we have offered to our clients so far. It contains all the highest and the most famous Italian ascents!

Passo dello Stelvio is the second highest pass in Europe with its 2.758 meters. It has 48 hairpin bends, a constant gradient of 8-9%, thin air and beautiful scenery (Ortler 3.905 m, the highest mountain in the Eastern Alps) in a bare, raw environment.

Legendary Passo di Gavia is the sixth highest mountain pass in Europe with 2.620 meters. It is somewhat easier to climb from the Bormio side but has one of the best descents in the Italian Alps vs. Ponte di Legno. Passo di Rombo (Timmelsjoch), is the 10th highest mountain pass in Europe with 2.509 meters. Also on the program is the cruel Passo di Fedaia (2.047 m) which takes us to the Marmolada (3.343 m), the highest mountain in the Dolomites. It is short, but has this nasty piece of 4 km with no turns and average gradient of 11-12%. The other passes are all very beautiful and all together constitutes the best possible and one of the most challenging itineraries in the Dolomites and Ortles!

1st ride: Cles - Passo delle Mendola (1.363 m) - Ora - Passo di Lavazé (1.808 m) via Aldino - Predazzo - Passo di Rolle (1.970 m). Accomodation: Passo di Rolle. 115 km, 2.900 hm.

2nd ride: Passo di Valles (2.033 m) - Passo Fedaia (2.047 m) - Passo di Sella (2.244 m) - Passo di Gardena (2.121 m). Accomodation: Val Badia. 115 km, 3.150 hm.

3rd ride: Passo di Erbe (2.004 m) - Passo di Monte Giovo (Jaufenpass) (2.089 m). Accomodation San Leonardo. 112 km, 3.203 hm.

4th ride: San Leonardo - Passo di Rombo, Timmelsjoch (2.509 m) - Merano. Accomodation Silandro. 111 km, 2.345 hm.

5th ride: Silandro - Prato - Passo dello Stelvio (2.758 m). Accomodation Valdidentro. 75 km, 2.590 hm

6th ride: Valdidentro - Passo di Gavia (2.620 m) - Passo di Tonale (1.883 m) - Cles. Accomodation Cles. 120 km, 2.755 hm.

Totals: 672 km, ca. 17.200 height meters.

Prices:

Singleroom surcharge: 20 euros per night.

The price includes: Airport transfer, 7 nights (three star hotels) with half board (excl. drinks), luggage transportation and guide.

Not included in the price: Air fare, lunch, drinks, activities, insurrance and spare parts.

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