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Benvenuti to an Italian paradise called Dolomiti! Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Bolzano Train Station at 11:00 AM. The trip begins with a 40-minute shuttle to the picturesque mountain village of Castelrotto, nestled at the foothills of the breathtaking Alpe di Siusi. After a light lunch of local specialties, your guides will do a thorough fitting for your Trek Domane bike. Then hit the open road to refresh yourself after your travels and test your legs on Passo Pinei (featured on tomorrow's stage) before arriving at our first hotel, where you can unwind and settle in. Take some time for yourself, and we'll gather for an evening glass of wine to discuss the week ahead and savor the local mountain cuisine. Consider it fuel for a big day of cycling, as tomorrow we're headed to ride one of the classic loop rides in the region, immersing ourselves in the race action!

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Get ready for a day of fantastic vistas and challenging cycling! Starting from the hotel, we'll conquer the celebrated four passes: Gardena, Campolongo, Pordoi, and Sella, amid stunning scenery that truly deserves the term "dramatic." Completing the Sellaronda loop surrounded by magnificent towering peaks is an achievement worth boasting about. After returning to the town of Santa Cristina di Valgardena, we'll continue further for a few kilometers and test our legs on the short but steep climb up to Monte Pana. Here we'll refuel with a hearty lunch at the hotel and prepare to immerse ourselves in the race action, witnessing the conclusion of Stage 16 on top of this mountain. Once the peloton passes, we'll get back to our cozy retreat to enjoy a relaxing moment, perhaps with a spa session. This evening we'll recharge our energies with a hearty dinner before resting up for another big day on the bike.

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This morning a private shuttle will take us to the Vanoi valley, where we'll jump into the action riding on the race course with the peloton battling not far behind us. Feel the energy of the race as you climb the same roads that the pros will ride later, with many local cyclists cheering along the route. Our destination is Passo Brocon, a beautiful mountain pass set against stunning scenery that was last featured in the Giro back in 1956. Pros will be sweating on the same route this afternoon, climbing Passo Brocon from two different sides before a spectacular finish at the top. At the summit, enjoy your VIP viewing of the stage 17 finish and get a first-hand view of the greatest riders in the world battling it out. After the pink jersey is claimed, we'll descend to the town of Fiera di Primiero, our home for the next two nights. Check-in and freshen up before our exclusive cocktail hour, where we'll meet representatives of the Lidl-Trek team (subject to change, depending on the race and their availability). We'll finish with a team photo and return to our hotel for dinner.

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After your morning cappuccino and croissant, we'll head to the center of the town for a VIP experience at the heart of the race! Trek Travel has your pass to join the excitement of the departure village at Stage 18, where you can catch a few of your favorite riders as they warm up. This stage is a sprint, which interrupts the big mountain climbs of the last stages. Soak up the excitement and snap a few pictures of the pre-race jitters while the pros mentally prepare for today’s stage. Then, find a prime spot to watch the riders take off and cheer your favorites onward. If time allows, we'll set off on a ride to Passo Rolle to admire the majestic limestone peaks of the Dolomites one more time. This evening we'll gather as a group and walk to the guides' favorite restaurant for a dinner featuring local specialties.

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Today the Giro crowds will move to another region but we will head to Bassano del Grappa to take full advantage of this spectacular area and prepare for the Queen Stage of this 107th edition of the Giro! Enjoy a pleasant ride on quiet bike paths and undiscovered roads of the Veneto region. The last part of the ride will take you to the Valsugana Cycle Path, a paradise for bike lovers, where you'll tackle the gentle climb to Enego before enjoying lunch at a cozy trattoria on the Asiago Plateau. Afterwards you'll ride alongside the Brenta river all the way to the charming town of Bassano del Grappa, our home for the last two nights. In the evening we'll stroll through the vibrant city center, where we'll cross the iconic wooden bridge, known as the Ponte Vecchio - the town's most renowned monument. We'll mingle with the locals, and order a round of mezzo e mezzo at the famed Nardini distillery while soaking in the magical atmosphere of this historic cycling town. This evening is yours to find the perfect spot for dinner with excellent recommendations from your guides. Get some rest, tomorrow's epic stage promises to be heart-pumping and you'll be in the perfect spot to experience it.

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Today is the day you have been waiting for: our adrenaline-packed Monte Grappa ascent is here! This Italian giant is undoubtedly one of Italy's toughest climbs and today you'll have the chance to tackle the world-famous Monte Grappa before the peloton flies by in its penultimate stage. This double ascent of the Monte Grappa will be the last chance for the GC men to climb up in the rankings. Leaving the hotel, we will reach the village of Semonzo, where we begin the 12-mile climb with an average 8.1% gradient. The challenge ends at a great granite monument and war history museum with panoramic views. We'll enjoy a well-earned lunch at the summit before taking our spot to watch the pros wind their way up the road we just climbed. Once the peloton passes, you'll have the option to enjoy an invigorating descent and loop back to the hotel, or you can choose to shuttle in the van. This evening we'll recap the week of race action and celebrate our own epic achievement during a farewell dinner. Let's toast to our new friends, stellar riding, and the ultimate Giro d'Italia experience!

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This morning offers a chance to sleep in or take a final stroll through the town of Bassano del Grappa. Enjoy a relaxing breakfast with a cappuccino in traditional Italian style while taking in the views of the imposing Monte Grappa before you bid this charming town a farewell ciao! Your guides will take you to the train station, just a few steps from the hotel, where they'll say goodbye. Trains run from here to Venice frequently. As you continue on to your next adventure, take with you the memories of an exciting week of cycling and experiencing the Giro d'Italia!