2024 Giro d’Italia Finale

Welcome to Italy and the start of your 8 day Giro d’Italia experience where we will have you witnessing the best of the race’s final week of action!

The Mummu Cycling team will collect you from Venice airport at 10am before transferring you 200km to our premium mountain resort accommodation nestled right in the heart of the picturesque Dolomites.

On arrival, take some time to check-in and settle before meeting the Mummu staff in our allocated bike room who will give a short welcome brief before assisting with building and setting up bikes to prepare for this afternoon’s warm-up ride.

Once bikes are dialled and ready to go, enjoy lunch at your leisure before kitting up for a gentle 2 hour spin discovering our stunning surrounds. Today’s ride will be all about easing the legs in to what will be a big week on the pedals ahead! *Keep in mind that the Mummu Cycling support vehicle will be on hand for all rides and never far out of sight, offering mechanical assistance, ride nutrition and water when required.

This evening there will be a group welcome dinner hosted by Australian cycling sensation and 2011 Tour de France champion, Cadel Evans who will no doubt have a story or two to tell about his race days. Perhaps a prime time to quiz him on his Giro success where he wore the Maglia Rosa on several occasions, won a stage + the points classification in 2010 and finished 3rd in the GC in 2013.

Enjoy a nutritious breakfast at the hotel this morning and a cappuccino or two. You might be needing it, as today we will be riding along the mountainous Stage 16 race route through to the finish in Santa Cristina Valgadena.

Once fuelled and ready to ride, you will hit the road led out by the ever-experienced Cadel who will guide you over a tough section of the Stage 16 course, including your first mountain test of the tour up the challenging Passo Pinei. Expect a highly rewarding day packed with incredible atmosphere along the route as dedicated fans line the streets in pink, cheering you on as you make your way over the gruelling, yet fiercly beautiful Italian terrain. Take it all in as you (hopefully!) cruise up the final uphill kick to the finish where you will enjoy a special experience exclusive to us as a Premium Tour Operator. This VIP experience allows you to cross the barriers at 1km to go and ride right across the finish line itself. Arms up if you dare?! Top that off with a trip to the stage winner’s podium where you can strike your best pose for the cameras and lap up your moment in the spotlight.

Following an epic adventure on the bike, it will be time to freshen up and then settle in for an afternoon relaxing at finish line hospitality. Here you will be treated to Italian delicacies and beverages while watching the action on big screen entertainment. You will then see the thrilling battle to the line LIVE from the best seat in the house…all joined by Cadel who will no doubt be sharing his expert thoughts and predictions on what should be a nail biting battle to the line!

After a big afternoon of Giro spectating, we will transfer back to the hotel where the evening will be yours free to explore the local surrounds and enjoy dinner in your own time.

This morning, following breakfast and check-out we will transfer to the Stage 17 start in Selva di Val Gardena. Here, you will get to experience official Giro d’Italia start village VIP hospitality at its best. Enjoy coffee and local treats as you see the pros sign on for the stage ahead and get right up close to some of the sports stars. A great day to bring your camera!

After watching the riders depart for the stage, we will transfer to our next destination at the charming typical mountain accommodation, Hotel Eden located in the beautiful Primiero Valley of Trentino.

On arrival, there will be a quick turn around to prepare for today’s ride adventure. If time allows, we will make our way towards the finish up Passo del Brocon with a packed picnic lunch. Once again expect incredible atmosphere as you make your way past the crowds of fans nervously anticipating the action to come! The perfect motivation to glide your way up another testing Italian ascent! When you reach our roadside viewing spot part way up the climb, it will be time to get right amongst the atmosphere ourselves, becoming true Giro fans as we go. *This will be dependent on the Giro race timing and traffic conditions. We will do our best to get you there!

Following a likely epic battle for honours, we will make our way back to the hotel. Enjoy a bit of down time before regathering for this evenings group dinner where there will no doubt be a story or two to tell about another cracking day on tour. Saluti!

Go on and treat yourself to an extra croissant at breakfast this morning as you’re in for another big day out lapping up the Giro and all its greatness!

Today you will be enjoying an extra special experience exclusive to us as an official partner of the race that will allow you to ride off the Stage 18 start line, right in the thick of it behind the race caravan and along closed course roads. This will be as close to riding a Giro d’Italia stage as you’ll ever get as you’re able to catch a glimpse of what it’s like to be a pro rolling along the race route. Expect to be cheered on wildly by passionate Italian fans and enjoy every minute – it’s going to be epic.

After riding along the route for a couple of hours, we will end the ride at our roadside viewing spot, located at a key point along the course. Relax and kick back over a cold beverage and a picnic lunch as we await the race action to come. Soon enough, the pros will fly by showing us how it’s done – now’s your chance to cheer on your favourite riders. Bring some volume!

Following a dash of Giro excitement, we will pack up and transfer back to the hotel. The afternoon and evening will be yours free to explore our stunning surrounds or relax and unwind at the hotel.

Fuel well at breakfast this morning as today will be all about time on the bike as we take a step away from the race to get some of our own km’s in.

Once all guests have checked out, we will transfer 1 hour to our next 4* accommodation in the centre of Valdobbiadene, Hotel Diana. Located in the heart of the famous wine-making region of Treviso and its prized Prosecco. Something to look forward to post-ride!

Once checked in, get set for a big ride adventure from the hotel where we will be cruising out of town to conquer a beautiful loop that will include several iconic climbs, including a total of over 1700m of elevation! First up will be the Passo Praderadego; 8.3km in distance and with an 8% average, it won’t be easy, however its unique forest-lined landscape and the elation you will feel at its summit will make every bit of suffering well worth it. On arrival to the base, you will be free to ride the climb as fast or as gently as you so desire. The Mummu guides and follow vehicle will be there every step of the way to offer encouragement and support where needed. You got this!

At the summit we will regroup, take breather and refuel before enjoying the rewarding rolling descent that follows. Soon enough, you will arrive at the next test of the day; the iconic Passo San Boldo – a truly exquisite climb, most famous for its unique hairpin turns. The 6km ascent includes 18 switchbacks, 6 of which are through tunnels. It’s truly special and a must-do when cycling in Italy.

By now, you have well and truly earned an Italian style lunch! Time to make a pitstop at a local restaurant where we will replenish efforts and discuss Giro stage predictions. Once content and energised to go again, we will begin the journey back to the hotel that rest assured will be mostly downhill/flat.

Following a huge effort on the bike, the afternoon and evening will be at your leisure to watch the end of the stage over that deserved glass of Prosecco at the hotel bar, put your feet up and chill, or explore Valdobbiadene.

Today’s Giro stage is going to be as epic as bike racing gets with a double ascent of the iconic Monte Grappa and a summit finish to round out the penultimate day of the race. It’s going to be hellish for the pros, but the experience of a lifetime for us as we set out to ride the climb and watch the thrill of the final mountain battle roadside.

After a good breakfast, kit up and prepare for a big day on the bike. Monte Grappa is no easy feat and today you’ll be racking up a total of 1800m of climbing! So pack your best legs for our last ride on tour and more importantly, be prepared for a great time. As the last mountain stage of the race, atmosphere will be at its ultimate best, so expect to get completely immersed by the fans as you make your way up the 19km climb after enjoying a flat 28km ‘warm-up’ to the base. Distract yourself from the suffering by taking in the truly surreal views as you go and keep in mind that it was once a prominent battle ground throughout the World Wars…perhaps a little added motivation to keep pushing on!

Following a valiant effort, it will be time to settle in at our roadside viewing location near the finish where we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch and prepare for what is highly anticipated to be one hell of a final showdown.

After the stage finish, we will transfer back to the hotel. Enjoy some time to freshen up and relax before regrouping for this evening’s final group dinner. An occasion to share a toast or three to what we expect has been a week to remember, and it’s not over just yet…!

It’s our final race day on tour and we’re going out with a bang. Andiamo Rome!

After breakfast and a bright and early check-out, we will transfer to Padova where we will then take the 3.5 hour train ride through to the capital city of Rome.

On arrival, there will be time to check-in and freshen up at our premium inner city accommodation before making our way to the finish where the pros will tackle a series of circuits right through the beautiful city centre.

We will have you perfectly positioned right in the thick of the action at finish line VIP lounge hospitality! Enjoy unlimited Prosecco and beverages, paired with Italian style canapés, then prepare yourself to witness some serious speed as the sprinters get their elbows out and go into battle mode for final stage honours!

After a thrilling afternoon out watching the 2024 Giro come to a close, the evening will then be yours free to enjoy the post-race festivities and discover the stunning city sights.

Following breakfast and checkout this morning, we will say our goodbye’s. We trust that you’ve had a memorable experience with Mummu Cycling taking in the best of the 2024 Giro’s final week and hope to have you back on tour soon!