The Sanremo Bike Tour Master package is among the most popular with enthusiasts of challenging mountain bike routes, as it includes itineraries that demand your full adrenaline... get ready for an exceptional holiday!
- Duration: 7 days – 6 nights
- Locations: Sanremo, Dolceacqua, Apricale, Baiardo, Menton, Monaco
- Activity: road cycling routes inspired by historic stages of the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France
- Accommodation: hotel with half board or residence/village with accommodation only
- Included: afternoon snack and dinner, traditional lunch in Dolceacqua
- Extra: admission to the Hanbury Gardens
- Not included: travel to/from destination, local transfers, beverages and à la carte extras
- Optional: expert guide available on days 2, 3, 5, and 6
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Sanremo Bike Tour Master
(7 DAYS – 6 NIGHTS)
The Sanremo Bike Tour Master package is one of the most popular among enthusiasts of challenging mountain bike routes, as it includes itineraries where you’ll need to unleash all your adrenaline… get ready for an exceptional holiday!
Day 1
Arrival in Sanremo, dinner and overnight stay. For your evening, we suggest trying your luck in one of the halls of Sanremo’s famous casino.
Day 2 – The Granfondo roads
The first day challenges your muscles with the original route of the Gran Fondo “Carlo Dapporto”. Two routes are possible.
The “short” one: 99 km with a total elevation gain of 1,349 m along the route Sanremo – Arma di Taggia – Imperia – Pontedassio – Chiusavecchia – Cesio–Colle San Bartolomeo – Colle d’Oggia (1,207 m a.s.l.) – Carpasio – Badalucco – Taggia – Arma di Taggia – Sanremo.
The “long” one: 145 km with 2,038 m of elevation gain, adding a loop from Cesio to Passo del Ginestro (677 m a.s.l.) – Testico – Crocetta – Madonna della Guardia – Case Bivio Garlenda – Garlenda – Casanova Lerrone – Vellego – Passo del Ginestro.
Route of medium-high technical difficulty for the 99 km circuit, high for the 145 km one.
Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 – The Flower Circuit
Following the route of a historic stage of the 2001 Giro d’Italia: a short but punchy circuit, with wide variety of routes that change over just a few kilometers. An atypical course, ideal for classic climbers but offering opportunities for attackers too.
The route follows the Via Aurelia through Ospedaletti, Bordighera, Vallecrosia, Camporosso Mare and into the Nervia Valley toward Dolceacqua and Isolabona. It continues toward Apricale (350 m a.s.l.) and climbs to Baiardo (900 m a.s.l., first KOM), then Passo Ghimbegna (840 m), San Romolo, down to Sanremo via San Giacomo, then climbs again toward Poggio (in the reverse direction of the Milano–Sanremo), Ceriana, Passo Ghimbegna again, San Romolo, and back to Sanremo for the finish.
Route of medium-high technical difficulty, approx. 119 km.
Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 – Rest day
On your rest day, we propose exploring the natural beauty and flavors of the Riviera.
Transfer to Dolceacqua, birthplace of Andrea Doria, to visit the castle ruins, old town, and medieval bridge. We also recommend a visit to the Visionarium, which showcases life in the valley through the four seasons.
Don’t miss a visit to the Rossese DOC vineyards with optional wine tasting or lunch at a traditional restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Hanbury Gardens, one of the world’s most important botanical gardens. Founded in 1867 by Sir Thomas Hanbury and restored by the University of Genoa in 1983, the garden spans 18 hectares: 9 of wild vegetation and 9 of exotic flora. Highlights include plants from Australian forests, a Japanese garden, and cycads from the Far East.
Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 – On the roads of the Classicissima
Today’s itinerary offers unique highlights. The first section follows the Aurelia in reverse toward Imperia. Then you climb toward Tesio and Passo del Ginestro, continue to Testico, and descend back to the Aurelia at Marina di Andora.
From there, it’s all about Milano–Sanremo: the Cipressa loop and the legendary Poggio climb, followed by the descent into Via Roma in Sanremo (historic finish line) and the Lungomare Calvino, where champions battle it out in recent editions.
Route of medium technical difficulty, approx. 110 km.
Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6 – On the roads of the Tour de France
A ride in the French Riviera couldn’t be missed, with its magical scenery accompanying every pedal stroke. Starting from Sanremo, follow the Aurelia through Ospedaletti, Bordighera, Menton, and Cap Martin, reaching the Principality of Monaco.
In Monte Carlo, challenge yourself on the 2009 Tour de France time trial route, which largely overlaps with the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit. Then climb to La Turbie (approx. 550 m a.s.l.), before heading back.
Route of medium difficulty, approx. 90 km.
Return to hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7
After breakfast, departure for your place of origin.
More information about Sanremo Bike Tour Master
Our offer includes
- Accommodation in one of our hotels in a double room with half-board treatment, including an afternoon snack and dinner.
- Alternatively, accommodation in a residence or tourist village with self-catering option only.
- A lunch at a typical local restaurant in the Dolceacqua area on the rest day and admission to the Hanbury Gardens.
Our offer does not include
- Round-trip travel, local transfers, and everything not specified in “our offer includes.”
- Lunches and dinners are based on the daily menu or tasting menu proposed by the chef. Beverages and à la carte items are to be paid on site.
- The visits suggested in the program are to be considered self-guided, without an accompanying guide.
Optional services
- Expert guide available for days 2, 3, 5, and 6.
