tour of italy 2016 itinerary

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CAM’S TOUR OF ITALY 2016 - ITINERARY
Tuscany Rides and Logistics
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Distance and elevation indicated for each ride are a guide only
For safety reasons, all rides will start from Castelnuovo dell’Arbate
Details of each day’s itinerary (ride, start time, winery tours, dinner arrangements) will be posted in the communal area at
Montecaprili the night prior
As Montecaprili is reached via a narrow gravel track one of our buses may be too long to be manoeuvred to the top of the
hill, so before and after each ride it may be necessary to ferry people and bikes in 2 groups. (The track to Montecaprili is only
2km, so the wait time will only be 20mins.)
Most lunches will be taken during each day’s ride and will be self-catered unless advised otherwise by Cams
The ride itinerary is designed to build up and taper off as the week progresses; however, the itinerary may need to change
depending on weather, especially for the Queen stage to Monte Amiata at 1800m.
The ride itinerary is also designed to cater for logistics for winery visits, dinner arrangements, etc.
The itinerary can be flexible depending on the wishes of the group, but be aware winery visits and restaurants are booked in
advance
Day 1 – Saturday 18 June – ZURICH Arrival and Travel to Tuscany
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Cam’s group arrive at Zurich airport and met in the arrivals hall at Terminal 2 where you are escorted to the buses
It is expected that most of you will arrive in Terminal 2, but anyone arriving on a Swiss flight will be met at the Terminal 1
arrivals hall.
Stow luggage and bikes into busses
Before leaving Zurich airport there is an opportunity to purchase fruit, drinks, etc for the bus journey from the large Migros
supermarket within the airport (at normal supermarket prices).
Depart for Montalcino no later 10.00 (depending on individual arrival times)
BBQ with drinks on arrival at Montecaprili (approx. 7pm)
Unpack bikes ready for first ride on Sunday
Day 2 – Sunday 19 June – 80km, 1000m
Ride 1 – easy ride to get the jet lag and bus trip out of the body
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Depart Montecaprili at 08.15 for 08.30 departure from Castelnuovo
dell’Abate
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Start with a 7km climb at an average 3% up to Montalcino, then 9km
down to Torrenerei. From there its mostly flat to Asciano ,then a short
climb and undulating hills before a long downhill Buonconvcento.
Then its 9km up to Montalcino and 7km back down to Castelnuovo
dell’Arbate
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Return to Montecaprili at approx. 1130
Dopo la Corsa
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A free afternoon to visit Montalcino: enjoy lunch in a local restaurant (maybe try the pinci pasta – unique to the Montalcino
region), enjoy an aperitivo or two at a local bar, wander around Montalcino
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Transport to and from Montalcino is provided
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Later on we’ll travel to Pienza and enjoy a pre-dinner aperitivo at a local bar situated on the city wall with fantastic views
across the Tuscan valley to Monticchiello, where will have dinner tonight. A wander around Monticchiello is a must before
dinner.
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5.30pm departure from Montecaprili and dinner is booked for 8pm
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Day 3 – Monday 20 June – 100km, 1500m
Ride 2 – Val d’Orcia, UNESCO heritage area
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Today we leave Montecaprili at 07.45 for 08.00 start from Castelnuovo
dell’Abate.
We start the ride the same as yesterday as far as San Giovanni, then its
undulating and flat to Montepulciano. From Montepulciano we start
going back uphill and through the Val d’Orcia UNESCO heritage area
before a steep decent followed by a steep climb up to Monticchiello,
the location for last night’s dinner. After taking in the fantastic views from Monticchiello it’s a nice long downhill and flat ride
to Spedaletto and Castiglione d’Orcia, then we climb up again and down to the old railway crossing at Monte Amiata. From
Monte Amiata it’s a 4km climb back up to Castelnuovo dell’Arbate
Dopo la Corsa
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The aim is to be back at Montecaprili by 2pm and ready to depart for our first winery tour at 2.45pm – the winery is very close to
Castelnuovo dell’Arbate and we’ll travel by bus.
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Our winery tour is booked for 3pm. The winery is a family run, medium sized operation with a very special connection. Our visit
will include a taste of up to 6 wines accompanied by cold cut meats and cheese. Tasting of olive oil and honey made on-site is
also possible.
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Sorry, but you’ll have to wait until the visit to know more about the special connection!
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Tonight is a pizza night using Montecaprili’s very own pizza oven and a local pizza specialist.
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Don’t forget to buy some wine at the winery to enjoy with your pizza!
Day 4 – Tuesday 21 June – 75km, 1200m
Ride 3 – Recovery ride
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Depart Montecaprili at 08.15 for 08.30 start from Castelnuovo
dell’Arbate.
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Today is a recovery ride we still have some gentle climbing to do
Dopo la Corsa
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We should return to Montecaprili by 1330, which gives you some
time to relax, enjoy the pool, etc before our 2nd winery visit.
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Today’s winery is a smaller, family run vineyard with fabulous views
across the Val d’Orcia valleys.
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The walk from Montecaprili to the winery is about an hour through the ‘bush’ at the back of Montecaprili. We are booked at the
winery for 5pm, which means we need to leave at about 4pm.
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Dinner tonight is self-catered, so don’t forget to buy some wine at the winery for your dinner if you are planning to stay-in.
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The wine will be delivered to Montecaprili before we return.
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If Lisa is able to join us at the winery there is an option to walk a different route back to Montecaprili.
Day 5 – Wednesday 22 June – ‘queen stage’ – 85km, 2000m
Ride 4 – Queen stage up to Monte Amiata (1800M)
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Depart Montecaprili at 08.15 for 08.30 departure from Castelnuovo
dell’Abate.
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Today’s ride is the Queen stage for our Tuscan tour. We start from
Castelnuovo dell’Arbate and ride a 4km descent down to the old railway
crossing at Monte Amiata, then climb for the next 25-30km, with some
relief along the way. When we take the left turn left after Seggiano to
Pescina we will be on the climb.
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At the top we will have something to eat at one of the restaurants and the opportunity to change into some dry kit.
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Once back on the bike we have a very long, technical (narrow) descent down to Abbadia San Salvatore and then onto Piancastagno. It’s then undulating all the way until we climb up to Montalcino and then descend to Castelnuovo dell’Arbate.
Dopo la Corsa
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We should return to Montecaprili by 1300.
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Our third and final winery visit is to an even smaller family owned business. It is also walking distance from Castelnuovo. The
winery visit is booked for 5pm, which means we depart Montecaprili at about 4pm.
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Dinner tonight is self-catered, so don’t forget to buy some wine at the winery (which will be delivered to Montecaprili before
you return)
Day 6 – Thursday 23 June – 95km, 1400m
Ride 5 – the final Tuscan ride
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Depart Montecaprili 08.15 for a 08.30 start from Castelnuovo dell’Arbate
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Today we descend from Castelnuovo dell’Arbate, then keep left and keep
climbing up to Poggia Rosa before the undulating ride to Castligone d’Orcia
and the long descent. From here it is mostly flat until we get to San Quirico
d’Orcia where we head back up to Montalcino and Cdown astelnuovo
dell’Arbate.
Dopo la Corsa
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We should get back to Montecaprili by 1330
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Time to relax, pack your bike and luggage ready for the trip to Bormio tomorrow.
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Bikes can be transported packed or unpacked, but it’s your choice.
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Enjoy a pre-dinner aperitivo or two at a local bar in Montalcino at about 7pm, before the short walk to a local restaurant for
dinner at 8pm
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Tonight is also the famous Cam’s awards night for the first week of our tour.
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Cam and Sheree are the sole judges so beware!
Day 7 – Friday 24 June – depart for Bormio
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Today we drive to Bormio. Departure from Montecaprili is at 9am.
We should arrive in Bormio by 3pm, allowing time to check-in at our hotel and prepare the bikes for our first alp ride tomorrow.
We should also have time before dinner to take a dip at the expansive indoor/outdoor pools and spa facilities in Bormio,
which are only a 20min walk from our hotel
Don’t forget to get your discount coupon from our hotel. Towels and pool robes can be hired at the complex for a small fee.
Pool robes are recommended as the facility is large and the walks between the spas and pools can be cool.
BORMIO RIDES & LOGISTICS
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Our Bormio rides are 100% supported by a local bike tour operator.
See the list of inclusions to re-familiarise yourself with our supported rides this week.
Daily itineraries are posted in the foyer of the hotel each evening.
We have the use of a communal area near the foyer of the hotel.
Days 8 - 13 Saturday 25 June through toThursday 30 June
Rides on offer during the Bormio part of our tour are mapped over the next few pages. The rides are planned on a weekly basis and
the day-to-day plan will be advertised by our ride partners on the hotel notice board the day prior.
One of the rides might be a night ride open to the local public, which will be a great experience.
In your room you will find a cycling gift pack including a map detailing all rides (showing distances, gradient and profiles) individual ride cards and other goodies.
Potential Salite & Corsa
Climb 1 - Bormio-Stelvio – 22km, 1543m, 7%
Climb 2 – Gavia – 13.5km, 922m, 6.5%

Climb 3 – Mazzo di Valtellina-Motirolo Pass – 11.9km, 1296m, 10.5%
Climb 4 – Fascogno Pass – 15.4km, 946m, 6%

Climb 5 – Bormio-Bormio 2000(ski resort)-Bormio, 9.8km, 710m, 7.5%

Climb 6 –Lago di Cancano – 8.2km, 566m, 6.9%

NB: from the top of the climb down to the lake is a gravel road, so depending on road conditions and or weather it may not be
possible.
CORSA
Bormio-Passo Stelvio-Passo Umbrail-Sante Maria-Prato Stelvio-Passo Stelvio-Bormio – 102km, 3150m
Bormio-Mazzo di Valtellina-Motirolo Pass-Ponte di Legno-Passo Gavia-Bormio – 115km, 3200m

Bormio-Motirolo-Trivigno-Cologna-Bormio – 115km, 2450m
Bormio-Tirano-Poschiava-Passo Forcola-Livigno-Bormio – 130km, 2700m

Bormio-Tirano-Teglio-Tirano-Bormio – 130km, 1700m
Bormio-Livigno-Passo del Forno-Santa Maria-Passo Umbrail-Bormio – 105km, 2750m