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Gran Fondo Florence

Gran Fondo Florence

Guided Cycling Tour Gran Fondo Florence/Firenza
PLEASE NOTE FOR 2024 THERE IS NO GF FLORENCE
For private groups of 4 persons or more.

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Gran Fondo Florence cycling tour

The Florence – Firenze Gran Fondo is one of the youngest and most interesting events on the Italian scene. The Gran Fondo Firenze has brought a cycle race over the Ponte Vecchio bridge. After crossing the enchanting historic city center, it climbs up into the hills of Florence in the direction of Fiesole and Mugello. The finish is on the “wall” of Via Salviati, made famous by the 2013 World Cycling Championships: 134km of exacting climbs, exhilarating descents, and incredible scenery. The Medio Fondo (95km) follows a very similar route, but shorter and with an altitude gain of “just” 1100m, against the 2000m of the Gran Fondo.

Your base will be downtown Florence the ideal place to enjoy all the emotions during this 4 days – 3 nights GF Florence Firenze tour. You also enjoy the Tuscan countryside which is perfect for cycling when you are out of the chaotic beauty of Florence. Don’t forget to visit the Florence Bike Festival Expo which will take place in the heart of Le Cascine Park, the nerve center of the Gran Fondo Florence-Firenze. Challenging climbs and long downhill runs make Tuscany a cyclist paradise.

Jump on your bike and get a fantastic experience in one of the most beautiful cities in the world “Florence”

3 nights with breakfast In a charming 3* hotel
Fantastic scenery, perfect roads, and fine food make Tuscany a road cycling paradise
Firenze: the birthplace of the Renaissance and capital of Tuscany world-famous for its art and Italian culture
One guided training ride in the beautiful countryside around Florence
Bike rentals on request
Registration to the Gran Fondo Florence 134km with an altitude of 2000m. Or the Medio Fondo 95km with an altitude of 1100m.

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Day 1

Check in Friday

Check-in at the hotel around 14.00. Airport picks up on request. There will be a bike fitting and the tour leader will explain the coming activities and itinerary for this Gran Fondo Florence. Evening at leisure.

Day 2

Training ride Saturday

Today you’ll do a nice training ride with your fellow bicycle friends through beautiful Tuscany. A cycling guide will support you. You’ll be back at the hotel in the afternoon. Combine the best of Tuscany with physical activity and the beauties of this very popular region! Tuscany is named number one on the Forbes list of "The best region to Live" and is in fact an excellent base for the upcoming Gran Fondo. Challenging climbs and long downhill runs make Tuscany a Cyclist paradise.

Morning – Bike ride with a guide on Florence hills
Afternoon – Free time to visit Florence, the Florence bike festival, and the race pack collection.
Evening at leisure

Day 3

GF Firenze Sunday

Florence racing day! The Gran Fondo of 134km - for the most trained athletes - and the Medio Fondo covers 95km, a bit shorter but nevertheless with the same charm of the long course. The start is at the historical park Parco Delle Cascine. The event organizers provide an escorted start and the proper event starts as soon as we reach the foot of the first climb of Fiesole. The route covers some sections of the UCI world cup championships including the short but hard climb up via Salviati. In the evening you will have a farewell dinner with your fellow cycling friends.

Morning Breakfast and warm-up at the start of the race
Gran Fondo: 134km with an altitude gain of 2000m
Medio Fondo: 84km with an altitude gain of 1100m
Afternoon – Pasta party and celebrations.
Dinner included.

Day 4

Departure day Monday

Departure day... Time to say goodbye, a good flight back home, or a pleasant stay in Florence. Transfers to the airport on request.

Medical

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

Foreign Athletes SHOULD ALWAYS ALWAYS PRESENTATION MEDICAL CERTIFICATE FOR SPORTS

Airport

Florence International Airport is named after one of the most famous Italians – Amerigo Vespucci. There is no train connection to the airport. From Florence railway station there are good connections to all kinds of cities in Italy. The airport lies only four kilometers away from Florence. Shuttle buses leave every 30 minutes. Florence airport is only 80km away from the airport of Pisa, Galileo Galilei.
Pisa Airport is 2km from Pisa, 20km from Lucca, and 80km from Florence. You can find the train station just outside the terminal. Pisa Airport lies directly on the highway Florence-Pisa-Livorno. Because the airport is so close to the city a ride to the center of Pisa does not take more than 10 minutes.

Trains

Lucca’s train station is situated on the south side of town in Piazza Ricasoli. Lucca is on the Florence-Viareggio train line, with frequent service to Florence. The ride takes 1 hour and 10 minutes to Lucca from. Also, buses run daily to Lucca as well and leave from Piazza Verdi next to the tourist office.

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Non-cycle riders pay € 820

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Included

3 nights in a 3* hotel in Florence
3 x Breakfast
1 x Dinner
Guided ride on Saturday around Firenze
Registration to the Granfondo or the Mediofondo
Transfers to starting point in Florence on Sunday
Assistant/mechanic throughout the stay
Minivan support throughout the stay

Not Included

Drinks
Carbon road bike €180 Wilier GTR Disc
Carbon road bike DI2 €250 Wilier Cento
Airport transfers
Insurances
Lunches
Single charge €195
Discount for accompanying person €75

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The Florence - Firenze Gran Fondo is one of the youngest and most interesting events on the Italian scene

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Gran Fondo Florence

Gran Fondo Florence cycling tour

Jump on your bike and get a fantastic experience in one of the most beautiful cities in the world “Florence”

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