Giro d'Italia up close at the Hotel Gran Paradiso
Right in the centre of the Giro experience in the Dolomites
Dolomites stage for great cycling moments
For die-hard Giro d'Italia fans, the 2,109 metre-high Passo Falzarego with its endless hairpin bends is not only a legendary Dolomite pass, but is also inextricably linked to the history of the Giro: The new edition after the Second World War saw the legendary duel between the two Italian grand masters Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali on the decisive mountain stage in 1946. The end and the beginning of an era. Anyone dreaming of attending the Italian cycling classic LIVE and conquering the Falzarego themselves should put the Hotel Gran Paradiso **** in San Cassiano at the top of their bucket list. Because here you don't just descend at the foot of the legendary Dolomite passes, you ascend directly on the iconic Giro stage.
When the Giro crosses the Passo Falzarego once a year, the entire South Tyrolean region of Alta Badia is transformed into a racing bike arena: serpentines, cheering fans, cowbells - and the world's road cycling elite right in the middle of it all. When you descend in the Gran Paradiso, you are not just a spectator at the side of the road, but experience the Giro from the front row, pedestrianised - directly on the Maratona dles Dolomites route. You are right in the middle of the action, riding in the footsteps of the pros, feeling the climb in your legs and knowing exactly what it means to give it your all here. A special kind of live experience - from onlooker to protagonist.
The Giro special on the original stage: More than just watching!
The overall package is just right here - no wonder, as the head of the hotel Roland Ploner is a passionate racing cyclist himself. The qualified Rotopress & Born to Run trainer and certified guide knows every hairpin bend around Alta Badia, knows when the best times are for selected climbs and which pass road is particularly worthwhile. Tour tips and personalised recommendations are worth their weight in gold - here you are simply part of the community.
To coincide with the Falzarego stage, the Gran Paradiso team around Roland is even putting together an ingenious overall Giro package that goes far beyond mere spectating and promises real fan vibes: collect metres of altitude yourself in the morning, cheer on the pros live in the afternoon - and then relax and regenerate in the spa afterwards.
- If you arrive on 28 May, you can benefit from the 4=3 offer - one night is free - including half board for the necessary energy.
- In the morning, a guided road bike tour will take you on the original stage, including energy bars, mineral salts and a joint pre-bike stretching session.
- The big highlight follows in the afternoon: the LIVE experience of the Giro d'Italia at Passo Falzarego, conveniently organised with a guide.
- After an afternoon snack, well-deserved regeneration awaits with a massage. This is what the Giro feels like: ride it yourself, share in the excitement and then relax and enjoy.
Hotel Gran Paradiso: Performance meets relaxation
Because the Hotel Gran Paradiso also takes care of the "afterwards" - just like the professional athletes. As a racing cyclist, you'll find everything your road bike heart desires after intensive sessions: spa area with three saunas, ice cube and infinity pool, fitness room with modern Technogym & Rotopress equipment and mind & body yoga sessions. Especially during a Giro weekend, this combination of activity and relaxation is a decisive factor. The massage loosens tired legs, the infinity pool opens up the view of the Dolomites - and in the evening, the impressions of the day are relived over dinner together.
Why the Gran Paradiso is the perfect Giro location
The Hotel Gran Paradiso**** combines location, racing bike expertise and comfort at the highest level. Short distances to the legendary Dolomite passes, professional support from Roland and his team and an ambience that combines sportiness and style make it the ideal base for the Giro experience. If you don't just want to see the Giro d'Italia, but experience it for yourself, you'll find the perfect combination here: ride yourself, share in the excitement, regenerate. More Giro is not possible, really not.
