Photo Credits: Tourism office Ritten/Renon and Toblach/Dobbiaco
GIRO GUEST
Experience South Tyrol off the cycling path
In collaboration with
We are happy to announce an exciting tour program running parallel to the next edition of Giro delle Dolomiti. From July, 22nd to 26th, 2024 we invite the athletes’ friends and family to join our daily tours and explore different destinations in South Tyrol.
The tours from Monday to Thursday will follow the daily cycling routes of the Giro delle Dolomiti and offer a rich activity program suitable for all ages. Guided by local experts, our guests will have the chance to visit premium locations, experience firsthand the culture and traditions of the valleys, and taste the local food and wine, all this in a stunning natural setting. On the last day, Friday 26th, we leave you free and you can dedicate this day to shopping in the morning and to come to the prize giving ceremony in the fair with all cyclists of the GdD.
It is possible to either book the full 4-days program or only single-day tours.
Take advantage of your Bolzano Bozen Card to visit museums and travel free on all public transport in South Tyrol. The card is included in the price of the stay at the partner facilities. > HERE
laifain experiences
laifain experiences is a tour agency based in Bolzano. It organizes culture, food, and wine tours and private events in South Tyrol and the adjacent regions. Thanks to the team’s insider knowledge and exclusive network of local partners, laifain designs hand-picked itineraries for those who want to discover the hidden gems of the region away from crowds and in close contact with the local life.
PS Changes to the programme are possible at any time and at short notice.
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5 DAYS WITH CULTURE, HISTORY, TASTINGS AND SPORTS
In the same areas of the stages of the Giro, a rich program to fully experience Bolzano and the Dolomites all around
Trip to the Ritten earth pyramids and city tour in Bolzano
Monday July, 22nd
Start: 9 am
Return: 2 pm
Prize: 75,00.-€
PROGRAM
We take the cable car (city card!) to the Ritten / Renon mountain, historic summer resort of the Bolzano bourgeoisie. From there, take the narrow-gauge railway from Oberbozen / Soprabolzano to Klobenstein / Collalbo. Walk to Lengmoos to the famous Ritten earth pyramids. Lunch (extra charge) in a restaurant in Wolfsgruben, with a marvellous view of the Dolomites.
In the afternoon we explore the historic city centre of Bolzano.
©TVB Ritten _AlexFilz / Achim Meurer
5 pm: Bolzano city sightseeing tour
Meeting point is in the central square, the Piazza Walther- Waltherplatz (> foto).
Those who did not do the trip this morning, have to pay a fee of 15,00.-€ for the city tour only. Please book the guided tour sending an e-mail to girodol@girodolomiti.com.
©Helmuth-Rier
Gardena valley, Ortisei – Raschötz
Tuesday July, 23rd
Start: 8 am
Return: 5 pm
Prize: 75,00.-€
PROGRAM
We take the bus (guest card) from Bolzano to Ortisei-St.Ulrich in Val Gardena valley. From there we take the funicular railway to the Rasciesa plateau and take a short hike to the Raschötz mountain hut (approx. half an hour). After a well-earned snack (extra charge), we take the bus back to Bolzano.
©Tourismusverband Gröden / Val Gardena
Pusteria valley
Wednesday July, 24th
Start: 9 am
Return: 5 pm
Prize: 75,00.-€
PROGRAM
Transfer from Bolzano on the GdD special train together with the cyclists of the Giro delle Dolomiti to the beautiful Pustertal valley. We stop in Bruneck and walk from the old town via the forest cemetery to Bruneck Castle. There we visit the Messner Mountain Museum, which is dedicated to the mountain peoples. In the afternoon we drive to the South Tyrolean Folklore Museum in Dietenheim. In the museum we will have a look at the collections of folk art, in the outdoor area farmhouses and agricultural buildings from all over South Tyrol, as well as a farm garden and areas with farm animals. The same train brings you back to Bolzano.
©Foto GdD / TV-Toblach_Manuel-Kottersteger
Bressanone – Isarco valley
Thursday July, 25th
Start: 9 am
Return: 5 pm
Prize: 75,00.-€
PROGRAM
Train travel (guest card) from Bolzano through the Isarco Valley to Chiusa/ Klausen After a short walk through the charming centre, we continue to the nearby episcopal town of Brixen / Bressanone where, after a few cultural highlights, we will have lunch together with the GdD cyclists in the beautiful cathedral square. We then take the train back to the provincial capital of Bolzano.
Credits: Brixen-Tourismus_Erwin-Haiden / Helmut-Moling
2024 PRICES
GIRO GUEST
July, 22nd – 25th, 2024 | all 4 days
€ 300,00
(min. 5 pers.)
SINGLE DAY
€ 75,00
2023 PRICES
GIRO GUEST
July, 24th – 28th, 2023 | all 6 days
€ 450
(min. 4 person)
€ 350
(min. 6 person)
SINGLE DAY*
€ 50 – 90
HOTELS
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From Feb, 1st. 2024 it will be possible to book the GIRO GUEST package. We will create a waiting list of interested people who will be contacted by us for the final booking and payment. It is possible to book all 4 stages or only a specific day.
Once we reach 30 participants / day, the bookings will be closed.