Day 1

- Check-in to 4* star Hotel in Borgaro Torinese - Afternoon at leisure to discover the most fascinating sites of the area which must include a visit to one of the
best-known Savoy residences, the majestic Reggia di Venaria. Venaria Reale is a masterpiece of architecture and landscape, declared UNESCO world heritage site. It will be a pleasure to walk among the masterpieces, its Gardens and the Castle
of the Mandria with its Town.
- Dinner at a restaurant on Via Mensa, where the menu offers
traditional Piedmont
cuisine.
-Return to hotel and overnight accommodation.

Day 2

- Rich breakfast in hotel
- Day focused on our STAGE 7 among the Alpine Valleys closest to Turin
Ride, eat and drink climbing back up the Lanzo Valleys followed by a long downhill section towards Col del Lys and Susa,
on the roads of the Giro in the shade of Saint Michael’s Abbey, symbol of Piedmont.
The 75 km route with an altitude difference of 1,291 m starts from the centre of Lanzo Torinese, heading for Germagnano. Outside the centre we follow the directions for val di Viù. The road tends
to climb immediately with several flat sections to the town. A slightly downhill stretch to Versino, left turn and the climb of Col del Lys starts, 13.5 km with an average gradient of 4.3%. The long descent leads to Valle Susa, passing through Rubiana we arrive to Sant'Ambrogio of Turin. A right turn in the direction of Susa where the road climbs slightly but with gentle slopes and ridable. We cross the villages of Sant'Antonino di Susa and San Giorio di Susa. After 10 km slightly uphill, we reach the centre of Susa
- Return to hotel, dinner at leisure and overnight accommodation.

LENGTH 75 KM
DIFFERENCE IN ALTITUDE 1,291 M
MINIMUM ALTITUDE 348 M
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE 1,306 M
BIKES ROAD - GRAVEL

The Giro d'Italia took this route in 2019, 13th stage Pinerolo-Ceresole Reale climbing from Viù. Susa instead, has been stage city for many arrivals and departures of the Giro d'Italia. The last was in 2018, with the departure towards Cervinia.

Day 3

- Rich breakfast at the hotel.
- Day focused on our STAGE 8. On the roads of Turin, to honor the feats of the Greats. From Coppi to Balmamion, to the unfortunate Marco Pantani. Between two great velodromes
which have celebrated great cycling.
Departure from the centre of Nole to enter Ciriè a short time later. We arrive in San Francesco al Campo, known for the velodrome, which has seen many champions including Filippo Ganna. Continuing in the direction of Leini and the hill, we reach San Mauro. Having left the centre of San Mauro, turn right and start the 9 km uphill section with an average climbing gradient of 4.7% and maximum peaks of 11% which will take us to Superga. The arrival at the square of the Basilica has been the conclusion of dozens of editions of the Giro del Piemonte and Milano-Torino. Superga is also sadly famous for the serious accident which involved Marco Pantani on 19 October 1995. Turin has hosted several editions of the Giro, specifically the arrival of the 14th stage in 2022.
At the end of the stage, to reward the effort, treat yourself to a typical merenda sinoira (traditional Piedmont aperitivo, with local cured meats and cheeses paired with the excellent wines of the Turin hills.
-Return to hotel, dinner at leisure and overnight stay.

LENGTH 44 KM
ELEVATION GAIN 549 M
MINIMUM ALTITUDE 202 M
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE 672 M
BIKES ROAD - GRAVEL


The 2019 Giro d’Italia passed through Nole Canavese on the 13th stage Pinerolo-Ceresole Reale to pay tribute to the champion Franco Balmamion from the town. The hill of Superga was the arrival point of the Saint Vincent-Superga stage in 1958, won by Federico Bahamontes.

Day 4

- Rich breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- We set off today for the exact route of the Elite-Under 23 race, with over a century of history that joins Ciriacese to the Lanzo Valleys. Hundreds of champions have crossed this valley. A
route which has already made history to reach the 1800m of Pian del Mussa. Departure from the centre of Ciriè, in front of the Town Hall, place in which many Criterium's have been held organised by GS Brunero, long-standing team which has forged hundreds of amateurs. Having reached Villanova Canavese we cross the Stura of Lanzo and continue to the valley cycling along the left bank, passing through Lanzo to reach Germagnano. Continue along the main road in the valley until km 24, turn left and climb back up Val d'Ala where the gradients of the road start to become challenging. Cross the town of Ala di Stura, a ski resort, another 7 km of regular gradients to Balme where the gradients reach 12%. The last 12 km, which are less demanding, allow to enjoy the breathtaking landscape of Pian di Mussa, a plateau of hundreds of hectares of grassland, 3 km long. At the end of the stage, accommodation in a mountain Refuge with a typical merenda sinoira, the traditional Piedmont aperitif with cured meats and Toma di Lanzo, a cheese produced in Alpine pastures during the summer period, accompanied by the excellent beer produced on site.
The Refuge is easy to reach with the comforts required nowadays, a friendly and welcoming setting. GTA and Via Alpina Stopover point but also a base for families with children, disabled, and all those who intend to immerse themselves in the unspoilt nature of Balme in search of sport and nature but also of culture and history.
- Dinner at leisure and overnight accommodation.

LENGTH 48 KM
DIFFERENCE IN ALTITUDE 1621 M
MINIMUM ALTITUDE 350 M
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE 1853 M
BIKES ROAD - GRAVEL

On 25 May 2018, the 19th stage of the 101st Giro d'Italia travelled the roads of the Lanzo Valleys. In the 184 km of the stage, Chris Froome zeroed his disadvantage in the classification, climbing to first place in the overall classification.

Day 5

- Breakfast in Refuge.
We suggest a morning dedicated to Nordic walking, under the guidance of a Regional A.N.I. instructor (recommended) in Balme, which offers breathtaking natural scenery. Nordic walking is a sport which is practiced outdoors, a gentle type of exercise that develops resistance, strength and fitness thanks to the involvement of 85% of body muscles. It is also suitable for rehabilitation purposes.
At the end, delicious lunch at the Refuge where you will be served traditional dishes and more, also recovering ancient recipes that always use typical and seasonal local products at zero kilometres.