Medieval town of Glorenza and Lasa with its world-famous marble, fine chocolate and apricots from the Venosta Valley

Monday July, 25th

Start: 7am
Return: 5pm
Cost: € 90      (all details in art. 3 of the regulations below)

PROGRAM

Panoramic train ride from Bolzano to Sluderno in the Venosta Valley. From here a shuttle takes us to Glorenza, a small village that enchants with its romantic character, the vibrant cultural life, and the idyllic surroundings.

From here the train takes us to Lasa, known worldwide for the quality and purity of its marble. The stunning Ground Zero underground station in New York was clad entirely in Lasa marble.

Here we meet Thomas Tappeiner, who tells us everything about this special place. He then takes us to Venustis, a place that creatively combines marble, chocolate and apricots, the three top-quality products from the Venosta Valley.

From Lasa we take the train to Silandro and enjoy lunch at BASIS Vinschgau Venosta, an innovative cultural hub in South Tyrol. We then take the train back to the Bolzano Exhibition Centre.

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Bressanone, Pharmacy Museum and the art of cheese-making

Tuesday Jul, 26th

Start: 9am
Return: 5pm
Cost: € 90      (all details in art. 3 of the regulations below)

PROGRAM

Journey by train from Bolzano South to Bressanone, the most ancient city in the Tyrol area. We start with a guided tour through the most important sights of the bishops’ town: the Dome square, the medieval churches, the picturesque arcades and alleys. We arrive at the Pharmacy Museum that showcases an incredible collection of tools and equipment testifying over 400 years of pharmaceutical art.

After a pleasant walk until the Novacella Abbey, a shuttle brings us to Vandoies to enjoy a guided tour of the Capriz cheese factory. After lunch there will be the possibility to visit the Loden World Museum. Transfer back to Bolzano Exhibition Centre.

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Our tour offers during the athletes’ day off (Wednesday, July 27): the following tours together with the Aperitivo lungo and the Stelvio Climb for cyclists are to be booked and paid extra.

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Art and culture in Val Gardena, the Dolomites’ valley

Start: 8am
Return: 5pm
Cost: € 90      (all details in art. 3 of the regulations below)

There are three distinct cultures coexisting in Val Gardena: the Italian, the German, and the Ladin one. In this valley linguistic diversity blends with cultural richness and local craftsmanship. Over the centuries, Val Gardena’s wood carving tradition has become a renowned form of art and has made the valley popular beyond borders.

The Biennale Gherdëina 2022 combines this local heritage with contemporary art, offering an enriching exchange of ideas on art and life. As part of this event, expert guides will take us above the village of Santa Cristina, along an art itinerary characterized by interactive open-air installations. In this idyllic setting, we enjoy a picnic in the greenery with a stunning view of the Dolomites.

We then visit Ortisei, a village where is possible to admire ancient as well new art. In the afternoon, we drive back to the Bolzano exhibition centre.

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Val Badia in the Dolomites – a journey into Ladin culture

Start: 8am
Return: 5pm
Cost: € 90      (all details in art. 3 of the regulations below)

Together with other neighboring valleys, Val Badia hosts the Ladin population, a linguistic and cultural world that is unique in South Tyrol. Many exciting discoveries about the Ladin cultural and culinary traditions await us on this tour.

We walk along a High Route, a hiking trail through a breath-taking landscape amidst the Dolomites peaks. We visit several “viles“, the ancient settlement that is typical of this area.

Traditional Ladin lunch in a typical farm (not included in the tour price). We then drive back to the Bolzano Exhibition Centre in the late afternoon.

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Aperitivo lungo at Sigmundskron Castle for the 45th edition of te Giro delle Dolomiti  

Aperitivo lungo: 6.5 – 8.5pm
Closing time: 10 pm
Cost: € 15            (all details in art. 3 of the regulations below)

Come and celebrate with us the 45th edition of the Giro delle Dolomiti ! Expect an aperitivo lungo at Castel Firmiano, the headquarters of the Messner Mountain Museum, the museum circuit created by Reinhold Messner. An extraordinary location with an exhibition path exploring the universe of mountains in a fascinating way. Included in the prize  an aperitvo lungo in a special location with good drinks, finger food, the museum tour (special opening for you), music and a lot of nice people enjoying the summer day.

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Stelvio Climb – cycling tour

Start: 8am
Return: 5pm
Cost: € 65    (all details in art. 3 of the regulations below)

Full day excursion: start with shuttle bus with bike trailer from Bolzano Exhibition Centre to Prato allo Stelvio in Venosta Valley. Bike tour with expert guide through the iconic Stelvio Pass. Return by bus to Bolzano.

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©Helmuth-Rier, girodelledolomiti.com, Simon-Perathoner

Bolzano tour with beer tasting

Start in Piazza Walther in Bolzano: 3 p.m.
Duration: 2 hours

Guided tour of Bolzano’s historic center followed by a beer tasting session at the Batzenhäusl tavern in collaboration with the local Tourism Office of Bolzano.

Free of charge also for the first 25 participants of the Giro Guest weeklong package   

Sarentino valley, its rural culture and Valdurna

Thursday July, 28th

Start: 9am
Return: 2pm
Cost: € 65      (all details in art. 3 of the regulations below)

PROGRAM

Transfer from the Bolzano Fair to Sarentino, a village that has proudly preserved a strong rural tradition. Through a guided visit of the historic farm Rohrerhaus, we experience first-hand the culture and traditions of this still quite characteristic valley.

We then drive until Valdurna, a small village amid an untouched natural setting. We walk around the Valdurna lake before heading back to Bolzano for lunch.

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Guided tour with wine tasting at a winery in Bolzano

Start:     4.00 pm
Return: 6.00pm
Cost: € 55   (all details in art. 3 of the regulations below)

From the Bolzano Exhibition Centre, we’ll head to Heinrichshof, a historic wine estate only few minutes away from Bolzano’s city center. Since a few years, the estate is run by the young winemaker Heiner, who is passionate about sustainability and decided to switch the production to natural wines.

Heiner will take us on a private tour of his family’s estate and illustrate to us his production methods.

Next activity is a wine tasting in the fresh and intimate space of the cellar. We will taste seven of Heiner’s natural wine varieties and enjoy a rich snack with local delicacies.

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Discovering Trentino among wineries, gardens and breathtaking views

Friday July, 29th

Start: 9am
Return: 3pm
Cost: € 65      (all details in art. 3 of the regulations below)

PROGRAM

In Lavis we embark on a tour about wine, architecture and gardens. It starts in the Monfort Winery and continues up to the wonderful Giardino dei Ciucioi, a terraced hanging garden with a dreamlike atmosphere.

During the visit we taste three wines from the winery and then make a toast on the picturesque lovers’ balcony in the Giardino dei Ciucioi. Afterwards we will take the cableway that will take us to Mount Mezzocorona, from which we enjoy a wonderful view of the valley. We return to the Trento exhibition centre for lunch.

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©Bettina Ravanelli, ©Nicola Cagol – Archivio Consorzio Turistico Piana Rotaliana Königsberg

Discover Trento´s historic sites

Saturday July, 30th

Start: 9am
Return: 12am
Costs: € 65    (all details in art. 3 of the regulations below)

PROGRAM

Guided tour of Trento through the city’s most important sights, among churches and buildings in Gothic and Renaissance style. We walk through the old town, from the cathedral to the iconic Neptune fountain, through streets and alleys with frescoed facades and towers and visit the Tridentum Romana, an underground Roman settlement from 46.AD. Here we relive almost 2000 years of history, from the city’s foundation to the present days.

We then head back to Trento exhibition centre for lunch and the Giro delle Dolomiti awards ceremony.

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©-Helmuth-Rier, ©Bettina Ravanelli