The Sanremo Bike Tour Master package is one of the most popular among fans of difficult mountain bike routes because it includes itineraries in which you have to put all your adrenaline into… get ready for an exceptional holiday!
The Sanremo Bike Tour Master programme will allow you to put your skills to the test on the routes which wind from Sanremo to the foot of the Maritime Alps.
TOURISTIC PACKAGE Sanremo Bike Tour Master (7 DAYS – 6 NIGHTS)
1st Day
Arrival in Sanremo, dinner and overnight stay. For your after dinner we suggest you try your luck in one of the rooms of the famous gambling house in Sanremo.
Day 2 – The roads of the Gran Fondo
The first day sees the muscles engaged in the original route of the Gran Fondo “Carlo Dapporto”. Two routes are possible.
A “short” one of 99 km with a total height difference of 1349 m on the route Sanremo – Arma di Taggia – Imperia – Pontedassio – Chiusavecchia – Cesio-Colle San Bartolomeo – Colle d’Oggia (1207 m above sea level) – Carpasio – Badalucco – Taggia – Arma di Taggia – Sanremo.
A “long” one of 145 km in total with a difference in altitude of 2038 m grafting on the previous route a further ring from Cesio to Passo del Ginestro (677 m asl) – Testico – Località Crocetta – Madonna della Guardia – Caso Bivio Garlenda – Garlenda – Casanova Lerrone – Vellego – Passo del Ginestro.
Route of medium-high technical difficulty for the 99 km circuit, high for the 145 km circuit.
At the end, return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 – The Flower Circuit.
Following in the footsteps of a historic stage of the 2001 Giro d’Italia: a short but nervous circuit, with a wide variety of routes that change within a few kilometres. An atypical route, suitable for classic climbers, but which also offered opportunities to those capable of attacking.
The route starts out along the Via Aurelia, through Ospedaletti, Bordighera, Vallecrosia, Camporosso Mare from where it enters the Val Nervia towards Dolceacqua and Isolabona. Then it turns towards Apricale (350 m asl) and climbs up to Baiardo (900 m asl and the first Mountain Grand Prix) continuing to Passo Ghimbegna (840 m asl), San Romolo and descending to Sanremo through San Giacomo, and then up again to Poggio (in the opposite direction to the route of the Milano-Sanremo) and Ceriana, another passage to Passo Ghimbegna and San Romolo and a new descent to Sanremo for the finish.
Route of medium-high technical difficulty, 119 km.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
4th Day – Rest.
For the day of rest we suggest you explore the natural beauty and flavours of the Riviera.
Transfer to Dolceacqua, birthplace of Andrea Doria, with a visit to the castle ruins, the old town and the medieval bridge, where it is also interesting to watch the projections of the Visionarium, which illustrates life in the valley in the four seasons.
A visit to the Rossese DOC di Dolceacqua vineyards is a must, with the possibility of booking a wine tasting at a winery or lunch in a typical restaurant.
In the afternoon visit to the Hanbury Gardens, one of the most important botanical gardens in the world. Founded in 1867 by Sir Thomas Hanbury, they were restored to their former glory by the University of Genoa in 1983. On a total extension of 18 hectares, 9 are occupied by spontaneous species and 9 by exotic flora. Worthy of particular mention are the plants of the Australian forests, the Japanese garden and the cycads of the Far East.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 – On the roads of the classicissima
Today’s itinerary offers unique ideas, a particular emotion is guaranteed by the Aurelia road, which is travelled backwards in the first phase, as far as Imperia. After that, we take the climb that leads to Tesio and the Passo del Ginestro, then Testico to return to the Aurelia at the end of Capo Mele, in Marina di Andora.
From there on, from the leaders onwards, it’s the scent of Milan-Sanremo, with the Cipressa ring and the legendary Poggio climb, which is a prelude to the dive into Via Roma in Sanremo (historic finish line) and the Calvino Promenade, where the greats have been competing in recent years.
Route of average technical difficulty, 110 km approx.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6 – The roads of the Grande Boucle
A ride along the Côte d’Azur is a must, whose magical landscapes will accompany every shot you take. Departing from Sanremo, we follow the Via Aurelia through Ospedaletti – Bordighera – Menton – Cap Martine and arrive in the Principality of Monaco.
In Monte Carlo you can challenge yourself on the time trial route of the 2009 tour, which is largely based on the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit. After that you start climbing up to La Turbie, which is at its peak at about 550 m above sea level, and from here you continue on your way back.
Medium-difficulty route, approx. 90 km.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7
After breakfast, departure for the place of origin.
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Our offer includes
Accommodation in one of our hotels in a double room with half board, including an afternoon snack and dinner.
Alternatively, accommodation in a residence or tourist village with overnight stay only.
Lunch in a typical restaurant in the Dolceacqua area during the day off and entrance to the Hanbury gardens.
Our offer does not include
The return trip, local transfers and everything not included in “our offer includes”.
Lunches and dinners are to be considered according to the menu of the day or the tasting menu proposed by the chef. Drinks and à la carte drinks are to be paid locally.
The visits suggested in the programme are unaccompanied.
Optional services
Expert guide for the 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th day.
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