Here’s the plan: 3 of northern Italy’s most iconic lakes, 1 week of great road cycling, and a support van that handles everything so we don’t have to! We’ll ride the full perimeter of Lake Maggiore, dipping briefly into Switzerland, before crossing to Lake Como for back-to-back days of lakeside roads and mountain passes. The highlight? A climb to the sanctuary of the Madonna del Ghisallo, patron saint of cyclists. We wrap up with a loop around Lake Iseo, past medieval frescoes and the island of Montisola. At the end of each day: a 4-star hotel and a tasty dinner. La dolce vita awaits!
This 7-day cycling holiday in northern Italy connects three of the country’s most beautiful pre-alpine lakes: Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, and Lake Iseo. We ride quiet lakeside roads and mountain valley climbs, cross briefly into Switzerland, and tackle legendary ascents, including the Madonna del Ghisallo, patron saint of cyclists. A support minibus follows all week, handling luggage and keeping things stress-free, while 4-star hotels and included dinners make sure the evenings are just as good as the rides.
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To join this cycling holiday in northern Italy, good fitness is required. Expect riding up to 90 km (56 mi) per day with up to 1,180 m (3,871 ft) of elevation gain on some stages. Most days involve a mix of lakeside riding and mountain valley climbs on quiet roads.
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On this tour, you can rent an entry-level carbon frame road bike; a high-end road bike; and an e-bike.
If you’re interested in any of these options, please leave us a note at checkout or contact us before the tour starts.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and pricing
Cycling holidays in northern Italy can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for these cycling holidays in northern Italy is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. Please leave a note at checkout if interested.
The starting point of your cycling holidays in northern Italy is Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). From there, you’ll meet the guides and they’ll transfer you to Meina, a small lakeside town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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Deposits
Secure your spot either by paying in full or with a 50% deposit! The remaining 50% of the trip price must be paid 120 days prior to departure, at the latest. If booking within 120 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
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Luca was so helpful from the moment we booked, answering all our questions and helping us plan our trip. Our guide, Richi, and driver, Lorenzo, were fantastic. They took such good care of us and were always focused on the safety and comfort of the rider. We appreciated the small group size. The bikes (both regular and e-bikes) were top-notch. The scenery was, of course, spectacular. We enjoyed every day, our meals, and the accommodation immensely.