2020 Northern Italy Cycling Tour - Lakes, Alps and Dolomites

DAY 6 MARMOT SPOTTING ON STELVIO, THE OTHER SIDE 8 AUGUST
Our last ride in the region will see us climb up the Stelvio
the way we descended 2 days ago. They say you haven’t
truly conquered the Stelvio until it has been ridden up both
sides! It also means we get to descend through the
amazing 48 switchbacks that were previously climbed.
After we have descended the 48 switchbacks and taken in
a wonderful valley ride through the famous apple orchards
of Tirol, we take a short transfer to Bolzano and the
Dolomites.
Bolzano is in the upper middle of Italy in the foothills of the
Alpes. It is a German-speaking town with an architectural
appearance mixed between German and Italian. It is
bustling and picturesque with several impressive town
squares filled with busy shoppers and outdoor markets. A
sightseeing must is in the museum containing the "iceman"
Otzi, the oldest preserved human. Bolzano is located in a
broad valley basin, in just a few minutes, the ‘three cable
cars’, leaving from town, take you up to the mountain
woodlands and meadows to above 1000m altitude. Here
you can enjoy magnificent views of the Dolomites and a
refreshing mountain walk.
Our 4 star hotel is situated right in the old town, and
considered the most stunning in Bolzano. Our guests
always rave about its charm, beautiful gardens and superb
facilities but most of all the amazing breakfast.
Tonight we will enjoy a truly delicious and filling dinner to
talk about all things Stelvio.
RIDE
STAY
3-4 hours / 50-80km/ 2000m
Bolzano 4* star elegant hotel