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LAKE COMO & GRAN FONDO IL LOMBARDIA



8-13 October 2025






​​€899 | £799 | $999*

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Bring a non-cycling companion for €599


To stay for a shorter amount of time, please contact us.


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STUNNING VIEWS AND FAMOUS GRANFONDO MONUMENT 'IL LOMBARDIA'.





Everybody that is into cycling knows the last monument of the year, "Il Lombardia".
We designed a unique Cycling Holiday basing us on a central location for you to discover the beauty of Lake Como and ride the Gran Fondo "Il Lombardia".
A unique route in an extraordinary landscape. 109,3 km and 1,700 m in vertical altitude gain.
The perfect combination of ascents, descents and steep spurts that ensures fun and enjoyment to all participants.
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What's included

  • 5 Nights in stunning 4 stars hotel in the town of Merone
  • 5 Buffet breakfast at the hotel
  • Lunch available after each ride with sandwiches, fresh fruits, tea, coffee, and drink.
  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • All ground transportation
  • All luggage and bikes transfers
  • Airport transfers at the details below.
  • Every day guided cycling routes
  • Ever day PRO experience with supported vehicle following carrying food, water & spares
  • Guaranteed Gran Fondo Entry with choice of starting grid.
    ​Gran Fondo entry that can be done with us at starting from €115.
    We are the OFFICIAL TOUR OPERATOR of Gf Il Lombardia! With the entry, you will get: race number, sportful body fit pro jersey, technical vest, technical gadget, race kit, breakdown assistance, medical care during the event, feeding zones, broom wagon service, pasta party at the finish.

What's not included

  • Flights ​
  • Dinners - organised with a few great restaurants
  • Single room limited availability at €39/night
  • ​VIP Gran Fondo Entry
  • Bike rental from €230 for the entire trip​. Guerciotti Italo Disc Carbon Sram Force 12 Speed Carbon wheels at €260 for the entire trip.
  • Massages available with our professional masseuse
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)


Airport transfers



For other flights please get in touch.

From Dublin (IRELAND) to Milan Bergamo (ITALY)
08/10/2025
FR 4844
DUB 6:10am - BGY 9:40am

From Milan Bergamo (ITALY) to Dublin (IRELAND)
13/10/2025
FR 4845
BGY 10:30am - DUB 12:00pm





TRIP AT GLANCE





START & FINISH LOCATION: Lake Como

DAYS RIDING: 5 days


TOTAL DISTANCE: 407 km


GROUP SIZE: 15/20 max (2 groups on the road each day divided on abilities)


LEVEL: Open to anybody


LONGEST DAY: Day 4 - Gran Fondo Il Lombardia



DAY TO DAY BREAKDOWN



Click on the day number to check the Strava routes





SHORT RIDE TO CIVIGLIO, COMO



Welcome to Lake Como.
After grabbing some lunch and getting the bike ready, we head out for a short 40 km ride to Civiglio, a nice climb in Como overlooking the lake.



GRAN FONDO RECCE



Today we get a chance to test out the legs and route of Gran Fondo Il Lombardia.
We climb Sormano, descent into Nesso, Bellagio and climb the Ghisallo for then come back to the hotel.



VARENNA AND EAST SIDE OF THE LAKE



We head to the most famous climb of the lake, Madonna del Ghisallo, which we will do again on Sunday from the other side. After that, we descent into Bellagio, take the ferry across and come back from the west side of the lake.



COFFEE RIDE INTO LECCO



Today a nice coffee ride into Lecco before the big day tomorrow.



GRANFONDO IL LOMBARDIA



110km, 1700mt of climbing.



LEAVING DAY



See you next time!



ACCOMODATION



We have selected the best accommodation and location to ensure that our customers have the greatest experience possible



BIKE RENTAL





FRAMESET: Guerciotti, Wilier, De Rosa, Alan, Ktm


GRUPPO: Sram Rival/Force AXS, Shimano 105, Ultegra, Durace Di2 and Mechnical

PEDALS: Bring your own


SADDLE: Selle Italia

WHEELSET:
​Alloy, Carbon



YOUR TOUR GUIDES



Professionals, with many years of experience.



MATTEO CIGALA



Founder & Head Coach



Since founding Cigala Cycling Travel in 2015, Matteo has been leading over 10 tours per year. A former pro and current amateur racer, Matteo is the 2022 European Champion Gran Fondo.



AMEDEO TABINI



Tour Guide Leader



A former pro cyclist, Amedeo is a cycling tour guide for a decade. It is one of the most experience guides that you will ever find, counting almost over 1000 days on tours.
Finally, Amedeo is a qualified massage therapist.



MARINE LENEHAN



Tour Guide, Nutritionist, Massage Therapist & Yoga Teacher



Current European Champion Gran Fondo Women, Marine has a vast knowledge in cycling as well as individuals wellness.
She is a qualified sports nutritionist, massage therapist & yoga teacher.



LAKE COMO & IL LOMBARDIA



8-13 October 2025

€899 | £799 | $999*


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Memorable adventures. New friends.
Shared passion. Lifetime experience.

tours@cigalacycling.com / +353 40478107

Cigala Cycling Tours Ltd
Company Registration No: 7080307
VAT No: IE4385007EH




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