Tour Transalp

Early booking offer

Tour Transalp Road Cycling Challenge 2020

First stage on Sunday 21 June, 2020

Duration: 7 days Distance: 800km & 18,000 vertical metres

Book our hotel and support package and get your entry for £725 (usually €999/ £860)

From Sunday June 21 to Saturday June 27 2020, 1,000 cyclists will take on the the Tour Transalp. The exact route is yet to be announced but in 2019 the riders were tackling climbs such as the Brenner Pass, the Gavia, the Mortirolo, Madonna di Campiglio and more. Spectacular trails, stunning passes, well-known stage locations, professional event structure and participants from over 30 countries coupled with the unrivalled support from the Sports Tours International team make the Tour Transalp a unique and unforgettable experience.

DETAILS

The 2020 Tour Transalp starts on Sunday 20 June and finishes on Saturday 27 June, 2020. The concept of the Tour Transalp is: 7 consecutive timed stages with a number of legendary cols, minimal flat sections, mountain top finishes where possible, maximum length timed sections, individual timing and all climbs timed.

Previously open to just teams of two, you can now ride the Tour Transalp as a single rider. Separate classifications are published at the end of every day

The most fascinating and spectacular amateur stage race across Europe! Spectacular trails, stunning passes, well-known stage locations, professional event structure and participants from over 30 countries making this event a unique and unforgettable experience. In the last 15 years the TOUR Transalp has developed to one of the most famous and best known amateur road cycling events.. The fascinating alpine crossing is the absolute highlight for every amateur racing cyclist. „Riding the TOUR Transalp once in a lifetime“ is for many cyclists a bucket list achievement for which they must train and prepare themselves. Apart from the individual sporting challenge, the fun and camaraderie, the stunning scenery and the team spirit are the main attractions.

Book your hotel and support package with us and get your entry at £725 (instead of €999/£860)

Here at Sports Tours International we are pleased to have started our partnership with the Tour Transalp in 2019. Over the years we’ve built up a great reputation for providing accommodation and support packages for amateur cyclists. We reserve hotels for our groups of riders in convenient locations for the starts and finishes with breakfasts and evening meals in line with the event and of course secure bike storage wherever we go. Our experienced mechanics, drivers and hosts provide airport transfers on arrival and departure, daily additional food and assistance stops, luggage transport and delivery to the next hotel. We also welcome non-cycling partners. Our staff really make the event extra special and you can truly focus on the cycling and enjoying yourself whilst we look after all the logistics for you.

2020 PRICES:

£1299 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room.
£350 per person Supplement for the single occupancy of a room

Airport transfers

We provide an airport transfer service for cyclists with their bike boxes and luggage from and back to Venice Marco Polo Airport. You can book your arrival and your departure flight to and from the same airport for convenience.

Our transfer departs after breakfast on Saturday 20 June and if you haven’t booked your hotel with us, we will drop you off at the event expo. Our transfer will return back to Venice after breakfast on Sunday 28 June. We expect the transfer to take 3.5 hours on arrival and 2.5 hours on the way back.

Transfers are included with our hotel and support packages but they can also be booked as a stand alone option.

Entry options for the 2020 Tour Transalp (until 1 October, 2020)

Individual entry – £725 per entry
Individual U-23 entry – £600
Duo entry – £725 per entry (per person)
Duo U-23 entry – £600 per entry (per person)

Included in your travel packages is:

8 nights accommodation at various well-placed hotels in the stage towns
Daily breakfasts
6 of the nights (after Stages 1-6) have the evening meal at the hotel included
Daily private additional food and assistance stops
Daily post-ride snack and drink
Nightly bike storage at all hotels
Airport transfers
Transport after the finish or to the start if required
Transport of luggage between the stages
Transport of bike box from the start to the finish
Transport of non-riding friends or partners between stages
Sports Tours staff support including mechanical support during each stage and in the evenings

Also available with our 2020 Tour Transalp accommodation and support packages is:

The 2020 Tour Transalp entry plus all extras that this includes – this is payable at time of booking and is included in your deposit
Travel Insurance – highly recommended. Please visit our insurance page
Sports Travel Essentials. Please click here to view our page

Included with the Transalp entry

Basic luggage transport service
High-quality finisher jersey (for official finishers)
Finisher-medal (for official finishers)
Bike Wash
Bike Park incl. Security
Chill out Area
Professional timekeeping
Free catering on the route and at the finish of each stage (Pasta every day)
Technical services along the route and in the finish area
Roadway support system
Professional start-/finish area
Professional daily evening event
Evening event
Day bag service
Medical support
Precise road book
Free parking on local parking lots during the entire event if required

Haute Route - you made it Haute Route reps

STAGE	ROUTE	LEVEL	KM	ASCENT	LINK
Stage 1	INNSBRUCK – BRIXEN	2	90,08	1.174	to stage 1
Stage 2	BRIXEN – KALTERN AM SEE	5	143,40	3.473	to stage 2
Stage 3	KALTERN AM SEE – BORMIO	5	137,02	3.749	to stage 3
Stage 4	BORMIO – LIVIGNO	5	133,43	3.455	to stage 4
Stage 5	LIVIGNO – APRICA	4	109,23	2.458	to stage 5
Stage 6	APRICA – VAL DI SOLE (OSSANA)	3	84,93	2.251	to stage 6
Stage 7	VAL DI SOLE (OSSANA) – RIVA DEL GARDA	3	99,91	2.299	to stage 7
Total			798,00	18.859

MOUNTAIN PASSES

Stage 1 – Brenner Pass
Stage 2 – Penser Joch, Schermoos-Sattel
Stage 3 – Mendelpass, Passo Tonale, Passo Gavia
Stage 4 – Umbrailpass, Ofenpass, Passo Bernina, Forcola di Livigno
Stage 5 – Passo d’Eira, Passo Foscagno, Passo Mortirolo
Stage 6 – Passo Mortirolo, Passo Tonale
Stage 7 – Passo Campo Carlo Magno, Passo Daone, Passo Duron, Passo del Ballino

Eight months after the exhilarating Word Cycling Championships took place in Innsbruck , the Tour Transalp will bring its start line to the Tyrolean state capital. This is a sheer highlight as the city alone has lots to offer and thousands of tourists from all over the world visit this area every year. A difficult task awaits as the route takes in some demanding stages and on the first day you will attack the Brenner Pass.

Since the Transalp already starts in the city of the world champions, the route wants to meet their sporting demands. A tricky task awaits the cyclists, because this route is spiked with some demanding stages. You should not be fooled by the short starting stage from the Inn via the Brenner Pass to the banks of the Eisack in Brixen. Day 1 to get warm and bring your legs up to operating temperature for the “Transalp in the Transalp”. The next three days will demand all your energy and willpower. Days 2 to 4 are true grain eaters, with a total difference of 10700 metres in altitude. The challenge is for world champions and the landscape worth every painful turn of the crank.

For the first time in the history of the Transalp the Penser Joch, the extravagant Gavia Pass, the spectacular Umbrail Pass and one of the most scenic Alpine passes, the Bernina Pass, await you. Anyone arriving in Livigno is welcome to pat themselves on the back, they have what it takes to end the Transalp. The hardest part is over, though the rest of the stages are not given as gifts. The famous Passo Mortirolo, whose ascent from Valtellina has often been climbed by the Giro, is still waiting. Actually, we will cross it twice. The second time not from the valley but rather over the shoulder of Aprica. On the last day, the Passo Campo Carlo Magno at Madonna di Campiglio awaits with great views into the Brenta. Further on the hidden Passo Daone, at the southern edge of this mountain massive. At last, two comparatively comfortable passes – the Passo Duron and the Passo del Ballino lead to the shore of Lake Garda. It’s time to enjoy the Dolce Vita like the world champions.

ITINERARY
Friday 19 June, 2020 – Optional early arrival day

If your flights don’t correspond with our airport transfer tomorrow then we give you the option to arrive today and arrive at your own convenience. You can stay this evening with us near Venice Marco Polo Airport at hotel Hilton Garden Inn. Tonight’s hotel stay is available at an extra costs of £ per person.

We provide an airport transfer service for cyclists with their bike boxes and luggage from and back to Venice Marco Polo Airport. You can book your arrival and your departure flight to and from the same airport for convenience.

Our transfer departs after breakfast on Saturday 20 June and if you haven’t booked your hotel with us, we will drop you off at the event expo. Our transfer will return back to Venice after breakfast on Sunday 28 June. We expect the transfer to take 3.5 hours on arrival and 2.5 hours on the way back.

Transfers are included with our hotel and support packages but they can also be booked as a stand alone option.

Saturday 20 June, 2020 – Registration day

Our transfer departs from hotel Hilton Garden Inn this morning at 09.00. We expect to arrive at the Expo in the start location at 12.30.

The event village is where we will be in place to welcome the 2020 Tour Transalp riders. If you are making your own way here then please arrive early enough today to give you enough time to register and be fully prepared for the first stage on Sunday.

Our bike mechanics and support staff will be on hand today to assist you with preparing your bike for the days ahead.

Services provided as part of the entry:
- High-quality finisher jersey (for official finishers)
- Finisher-medal (for official finishers)
- Bike Wash
- Bike Park incl. Security
- Chill out Area
- Professional timekeeping
- Free catering for each stage on the route and at the finish
- Technical services along the course and in the Finish area
- Roadway support system
- Professional start-/finish-area
- Professional daily evening event
- Pasta dinner as part of the evening event
- Day bag service
- Medical support
- Precise road book
- Free parking on local parking lots during the entire period of the event
This evening we will organise a race briefing and you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow riders.

Sunday 21 June, 2020:

Stage 1: Bruneck – St. Vigil

Passes: Tesselbacher Mountain Road, Furkel Pass

57.66 km, 1835 m of climbing

The TOUR Transalp 2020 will begin from a totally new start point this year. Bruneck is one of the largest towns in South Tyrol. An important and vibrant business centre; Bruneck has still managed to maintain it’s South Tyrolean character and cosiness, with a very well preserved historical old town, and numerous traditional markets and festivals taking place here each year. The town has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and a thriving, year round, tourist industry. This is due, in no small part to the popular ski resort on the Kronplatz Mountain, a mountain which will serve as a landmark for the opening stage.

A comparatively short stage, the route leaves from the town centre, with the Kronplatz as a backdrop, and heads towards the Tauferer Ahrntal. Before heading further north into the valley, the end of which marks the border to Austria and the high mountains, a small, steep, mountain road leads up to the hamlets of Mühlbach and Tesselberg. Here you will be greeted with beautiful views over the Bruneck basin, and beyond to the summit of Kronplatz. After crossing the Pustertal valley, a steep climb from Olang will lead you up to the Furkelpass, at an altitude of 1759 metres. The last time the TOUR Transalp took this route; it was in the opposite direction. Now, the route leads from Olang, 800 meters up, to the pass. From there, in 2010, the pros at the Giro d’Italia toiled their way up, over nasty ramps, to the Kronplatz summit. On the 2020 TOUR Transalp you don’t have to suffer these strains however, as from here the route rolls down, from the pass, to the finish in St. Vigil.

Like every day your hotel will have an early breakfast before you roll out to the start of today’s stage.

On the road you will be looked after with:
- Marshals
- Motorcycle escorts
- Security vehicles
- Mechanical support
- Medical assistance
- Live timing system
- Feed stations
Post-stage you will receive
- Secure bike park
- Bike wash area
- Hot meal
- Massage
- Daily ranking and awards
- Safety briefings
- Drinks party
As with every stage, we will provide support alongside the Transalp feed stations.

Evening meal at the hotel in Brixen tonight.

Monday 22 June, 2020

Stage 2: St. Vigil – San Martino di Castrozza

Passes: Passo Valparola, Passo Falzarego, Forcella Aurine, Passo Cereda

123.51 km, 3078 metres of climbing

This stage will provide an exciting journey, through the Dolomites, with unique and breath-taking views of some of the world’s most iconic mountains. Through the Val Badia, the route climbs up to the Passo Valparola. The route is made up out of mighty mountain giants, such as the Kreuzkofel, the Sassongher and the indomitable Sella massif. Only later does the Lagazuoi, one of the most beautiful panoramic peaks in the Dolomites, come into view.

From Passo Falzarego, a cable car leads up to a 360-degree panorama cinema. The Falzarego, one of the passes featured on the 2020 Transalp route, will not be climbed this time, only crossed by the higher Valparola Pass. However, the pass deserves special mention for its scenic beauty, with views of the Tofana and the Cinque Torri. The ascent to Valparola, and finally to Falzarego, is very tame. The 1250 metres of altitude climbed are spread over a total length of 32 kilometres. The climb is followed by a long decent, down to Caprile, along the mighty wall of the Civetta, which is finally passed at Alleghe. Now the main road descends another 18 kilometres to Agordo. Two passes follow, which were last tackled by riders on the TOUR Transalp in 2016 and 2018. South of the Pale di San Martino, the Forcella Aurine and the Passo Cereda lead further on, over to Fiera di Primiero. Last time the TOUR Transalp ventured here, this was a stage town, but not this time! This time that honour belongs to San Martino di Castrozza. The place belongs to the same tourism region as Fiera, but is located at an altitude of 1500 metres, at the top of the mountain. This means that one can touch the jagged peaks of the Pale di San Martino now and the panoramic effect becomes more and more powerful in the final ascent. However, this comes at a price, as it also means, that the last 12 kilometres feature 700 metres of climbed altitude, which is sure to pinch those legs.

Like every day your hotel will have an early breakfast before you roll out to the start of today’s stage. Where stages finish in a different town, we will transport your luggage to the next hotel. En-route we will support you from our feed stations and after you finish, we will be there to meet you with a snack and a drink.

Tonight we will enjoy a well-earned evening meal together. We will be there to help you with any mechanical issues or any other advice or support.

Tuesday 23 June

Stage 3: San Martino di Castrozza – Possagno

Passes: Passo Rolle, Passo Valles, Forcella Franche, Passo San Boldo

147.40 km, 32543 m of climbing

This stage probably offers the most scenic variety of any on the entire 2020 Transalp route. Today you will bid farewell to the Dolomites with a thunderbolt, as you cross the Passo Rolle and the Passo Valles to Cencenighe. You will pass completely around the Pale di San Martino, giving you the opportunity to admire this extraordinary mountain massif from all sides. The panoramic views are even more breath-taking than the ascents themselves. After yesterday’s tough finish, all of your hard work will pay off, as you are presented with a pleasant starting point. San Martino is only about 500 metres of climbing away from the Passo Rolle. Also, from the Passo Valles, only the final ascent is left to be mastered, before you head down, through Falcade, into the valley. From Cencenighe to Agordo, the route now runs briefly along the tracks of the previous day. Then, finally, it climbs further south in Agordo, up to the small mountain village Rivamonte and crosses a small pass with the Forcella Franche.

Now, an adventurous, winding route will lead you past the enchanting Lago di Mis down into the basin of Feltre, at the back of Monte Grappa. This is one of the wildest stretches of this year’s Transalp. The lakeside road runs through many small tunnels here, and therefore a certain amount of foresight is required when riding. Passing Feltre, the stage leads, flat, over to Trichiana; where the ascent to one of the most bizarre passes in the history of the Transalp begins. From this side, however, it is hardly noticeable as a real pass ascent, due to a moderate gradient, until the terrain at the pass drops abruptly into Val Marino. Here, engineers have come up with a very unusual solution for the descent of the pass roads, which is also visually striking. They have carved hairpin bends into the rock, as tunnels, and have stacked straight lines on the steep slope between them. This means you will require some concentration when riding the narrow tunnel bends, but it could also be a lot of fun.

At the bottom of the Val Marino valley, the road turns right towards Valdobbiadine. It then leads on through the Prosecco Hills, where the famous “Valdo” is harvested, and also many small wineries offer their bottles. Through Valdobbiadine the route finally leads to the bridge over the river Brenta, which cuts off Monte Grappa to the east. At the foot of this vast mountain massif there are only a few more kilometres to go before you reach the finish in Possagno. However, at the very end, a punishing 30-metre high, uphill sprint finish, awaits you.

Like every day your hotel will have an early breakfast before you roll out to the start of the day’s stage and your luggage will be transported ahead of you to the next hotel whilst you ride. We will provide you with additional assistance during the stage.

Tonight we will enjoy a well-earned evening meal together. We will be there to help you with any mechanical issues or any other advice or support.

Wednesday 24 June, 2020

Stage 4:Possagno – Asolo

Passes: Monte Grappa

78.99 km, 2107 m of climbing

In the areas just south of Monte Grappa, road bikers are an everyday part of the usual street scene. This is one of the top racing bike destinations in Italy, where you can ride all year round, even if there is snow on top of Monte Grappa. In summer, however, athletes like to escape the heat, and climb up to the summit, which stands at an altitude of around 1700 metres. Monte Grappa is the last outpost of the Alps, and, when you finally climb up, there are only a few small hills between the panoramic road and the Adriatic Sea, which, on a clear day, you can see from here. When you reach the top, even the small hills in front of you seem flattened, like part of a wide plain that stretches as far as Venice. It is, just like the motto of the TOUR Transalp, a piece of heaven. The Transalp has already visited the Monte Grappaon several occasions, but never before in this way, up from Pederobba, over wide alpine pastures below the summit. The Grappa offers many possibilities, and this one simply had to be checked off the TOUR Transalps list.

Shortly below the great World War Memorial at the summit, the descent begins, down to Romano d’Ezzelino. The small, winding roads along the Grappa are fun, but also require concentration. Only once in Romano d’Ezzelino can you finally breathe a sigh of relief. Even though, at the foot of Monte Grappa, across to Asolo, another 300 metres of altitude have to be climbed. On a slope lasting about 20 kilometres. The last kilometre, up to the finish, is a great experience. The historic old town lies on a hill. A small road winds its way up and finally gets lost in the narrow alleys at the summit. Eventually you will reach the finish, at Piazza Garibaldi, surrounded by medieval facades.

Like every day your hotel will have an early breakfast before you roll out to the start of the day’s stage and your luggage will be transported ahead of you to the next hotel whilst you ride. We will provide you with additional assistance during the stage.

Tonight we will enjoy a well-earned evening meal together. We will be there to help you with any mechanical issues or any other advice or support.

Thursday 25 June 2020

Stage 5: Possagno – Lavarone

Passes: Monte Grappa, Passo Vezzena

149.60 km, 3657 m of climbing

This is the royal stage of the 2020 Transalp, a long and challenging ride that is as exhausting as it is varied. Once again the route heads up to Monte Grappa. On the second day on this mountain, it still offers something new. The ascent from Semonzo, up to the summit, is not completely new territory for the Transalp, as riders last roared down this route in 2014. The climb in the other direction however, has never yet been part of the route. This is the shortest, most direct way up to the summit. 1500 meters of altitude, have to be climbed, over the course of 19 kilometres. The ascent however, is rather steady, except for a few short ramps. The descent down to Caupo was last tackled in this manner in 2016. At the top there are still some panoramic views, but later, after the Albergo Forceletto, the small road mostly leads down, into the forest, and it is a little easier not to be distracted by tempting views and concentrate fully on the road. The stretch leads, flat, from Caupo, via Fonzaso, to Arsie and down the “Scale di Primolano” towards the narrowest part of the valley, where the river Brenta, coming out of the Valsugana, has washed its way out, towards the plain. From here, the route heads straight up again, via Enego, to Foza. After 900 metres above sea level, you will finally reach the plateau of the “Sette Communi”, the seven municipalities in which, at least on the town signs, an ancient German dialect has been preserved. Up here, you will be treated to a change of scenery. On the plateau, the route leads, always over the 1000-meter mark, over a wide, cropped meadow area, with many alpine pastures, and little villages. The highest point is finally reached at Passo Vezzena, which is situated at about 1700 metres. From here, the road follows down towards the end of the stage at Lavarone, which, at an altitude of approximately 1100 metres, is still located on this never-ending plateau.

Tonight we will enjoy a well-earned evening meal together. We will be there to help you with any mechanical issues or any other advice or support.

Friday 26 June 2020

Stage 6: Lavarone – Kaltern

Passes: Kaiserjägerweg, Manghenpass, Passo di San Lugano

122.13 km, 3058 m of climbing

The sixth stage is also challenging; featuring a surprising mix of impressions and wild changes of the scenery. However, the plateau, which had had a decisive influence on the character of the route yesterday, is quickly abandoned on today’s route. After a short lap around Lavarone, the summit of the Kaiserjägerweg, and therefore the first pass crossing of this stage, is reached, about 13 kilometres into the stage. The old path, from the imperial era, meanders spectacularly down the steep slope, for 800 metres, into Valsugana, which is crossed at Levico Terme. Soon the road rises again on to the northern slopes of this wide valley. But, only after a short descent, does the road finally branch off completely from the valley, and lead into the world of Lagorai. The Lagorai is the mountain range that separates Valsugana from Val di Fiemme. Here, you will have 1400 meters of altitude difference to conquer on your way up to one of the most beautiful passes of this year’s Transalp. Especially spectacular are the last, narrow curves up to the summit. The descent to Val di Fiemme is winding, and requires full concentration, because the road is very narrow, especially at the top, after the pass. Finally, in Molina di Fiemme, at the bottom of the valley, the roads become wider again. The stage now continues on the main roads, over the small Passo San Lugano, down into the wide Adige Valley. On the way to Lago Caldaro, vines soon line the road, an unmistakable sign that the destination, one of the most renowned South Tyrolean wine villages, will soon be reached. But, be careful! The 300-metre final ascent, from Lago Caldaro up to the finish line at St. Anton Sports Centre, should not be underestimated.

Like every day your hotel will have an early breakfast before you roll out to the start of the day’s stage and your luggage will be transported ahead of you to the next hotel whilst you ride. We will provide you with additional assistance during the stage.

Tonight we will enjoy a well-earned evening meal together. We will be there to help you with any mechanical issues or any other advice or support.

Saturday 27 June, 2020

Stage 7 : Kaltern – Arco

Passes: Andalo-Sattel, Passo del Ballino

104.63 km, 1517 m of climbing

This is a comparatively relaxed final stage, completed in just 100 kilometres, and featuring no more than 1500 metres of altitude. However, this stage is a veritable feast for the eyes. First the route rolls flat through the wine-growing areas of Tramin and Margreid, on the border of South Tyrol and Trentino. You will pass the winegrowers of Mezzocorona and Mezzolombardo, before the first ascent to Fai della Paganella begins. The Paganella, which rises 2000 metres above Trento and the Adige Valley, has a spectacular, mighty rock face, and is surrounded, on its western side, by Andalo and the turquoise Lake Molveno. Here the route crosses a pass that is not on the maps. After Fai della Paganella, it reaches Santel, a small saddle that leads over into Nonstal. However, the road does not descend here, but leads a little further up at the northern shoulder of the Paganella, in order to reach the actual pass, the saddle between Nonstal and the Sarca valley, riding downhill in the centre of Andalo.

Now, for the last time on the tour, the view into the very high mountains is offered, as, from the shore of the lake Molveno, the rock walls of the Brenta stretch to an altitude of more than 3000 metres. But straight ahead, the view already falls onto the green, overgrown peaks of the mountains of Lake Garda. In between, the inconspicuous Passo del Ballino is squeezed, and only reaches a height of 800 metres in front of Lake Garda. From now on the route only heads down, over the Viale Magnoolie, to the finish line, right at the church in Arco.

You will be elated that you have completed the challenge of a lifetime. Tonight we will be in Riva del Garda.

After today’s stage there will be a closing party, your chance to celebrate your achievements with the other hundreds of riders from around the world.

Sunday 28 June 2020 – Departure day

We will run transfers to Venice Marco Polo Airport today. We expect the transfer to take 2.5 hours so please book flights departing after 11:30.
HOTELS & PRICING

Hilton Garden Inn Venice

A convenient base on the mainland of Venice, the Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Mestre offers modern accommodations within easy reach of the airport, motorways and the many island...

Hotel Muhlgarten

The excellent 4-star Hotel Mühlgarten, just over a mile away from the centre of San Lorenzo, offers charming, traditional, Alpine rooms, with classic wooden furnishings, and ...

Hotel Monte Sella

Just 50 yards away from the famous slopes of the famous Kronplatz, the Hotel Monte Sella offers wonderful 4* accommodation, in the heart of the breathtaking Dolomite Mountains...

Hotel Cristallo & Orsingher

These separate, but adjoining, hotels in San Martino di Castrozza, Italy, offer cozy, Alpine style accomodation in the iconic Dolomite mountains. The Hotel Orsingher is just...

Hotel Canova

This newly renovated facility, located between the Asolo hills, the Valdobbiadene Prosecco Route and Bassano del Grappa, is within close proximity of the charming ancient ha...

Hotel Romanda

Situated on the banks of the beautiful lake Lavarone, the Hotel Romanda offers comfortable and welcoming accommodation, in the mountainous north of Italy. The rooms are all en...

Hotel Astoria Park

Set in 15,000 square metres of beautiful parkland, and just 0.6 miles away from the world renowned Lake Garda, the 4*Astoria Park Hotel Spa Resort really is in the heart of an...

Tour Transalp Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn Venice

A convenient base on the mainland of Venice, the Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Mestre offers modern accommodations within easy reach of the airport, motorways and the many islands of Venice.

This hotel is ideal for guests with a cruise or flight leaving from Venice, or who prefer to leave the crowds behind after a day of exploring the city. Private transfers are available, and guests can catch a ten-minute bus ride to Venice at the station across the street.

Rooms are spacious, tastefully decorated and fully equipped with modern conveniences. Enjoy the outdoor pool, modern fitness room and on-site restaurant with terrace seating and a selection of fine wines.

Comfortable guest rooms and suites at this Mestre hotel feature adjustable Garden Sleep system beds, plenty of space and the conveniences of home. All rooms come equipped with free high-speed internet and an in-room hospitality center with a refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. Some rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors and a balcony.

Tour Transalp Hotels

Hotel Muhlgarten

The excellent 4-star Hotel Mühlgarten, just over a mile away from the centre of San Lorenzo, offers charming, traditional, Alpine rooms, with classic wooden furnishings, and stunning mountain views.

Just 10 minutes away from the medieval town of Bruneck, the hotel is popular with skiing enthusiasts, while also being ideally situated for some of the best hiking and cycling adventures, that the Dolomites have to offer.

The hotel itself offers a fully furnished garden terrace and has an onsite wellness centre, including fitness suite, which is free to guests. Each room is complete with a flat screen television, featuring satellite channels, and many have their own balcony, overlooking the mountains. The hotel is non smoking and offers free wifi throughout, and all rooms at the hotel are allergy free.

The hotel has an onsite restaurant offering both local and international cuisine. There is also a bar which serves drinks and snacks throughout the day. The hotel offers a buffet style breakfast with both sweet and savoury options, including, homemade apple pie and other cakes, a selection of organic food, bread, marmalade, eggs, bacon, and sausages.

Check in is available, at the hotel, between 15:00 and 21:00, and check out is possible between 08:00 and 11:00.

The hotel features a garage, in which bikes can be stored.

Tour Transalp Hotels

Hotel Monte Sella

Just 50 yards away from the famous slopes of the famous Kronplatz, the Hotel Monte Sella offers wonderful 4* accommodation, in the heart of the breathtaking Dolomite Mountains.

The hotel boasts a wonderful wellness centre, which is free to guests, and features, an indoor pool, hot tub, spa, fitness centre, and sauna facilities.

The hotel itself is decorated in an Art Nouveau style, with charming wooden furnishings. Each room has a flat screen television, with satellite channels, and many feature a balcony, offering wonderful mountain views.

The hotel offers soundproofed rooms and is non smoking throughout. Wifi is available, in all areas of the hotel, and is free of charge.

A hotel which prides itself on its friendly atmosphere, the Monte Sella has an outdoor terrace garden with barbeque facilities and organises a weekly BBQ and live music event.

The hotel offers a buffet style breakfast including homemade jams, and cakes, and utilizing organic ingredients and regional produce such as high quality eggs, bacon and cheese. The hotel restaurant offers both local and mediterranean cuisine and drinks and snacks are available, throughout the day, from the onsite bar.

Check in is available between 16:00 and 23:00 and, on departure day, check out is possible between 08:00 and 10:00.

The hotel features a secure bike storage room.

Tour Transalp Hotels

Hotel Cristallo & Orsingher

These separate, but adjoining, hotels in San Martino di Castrozza, Italy, offer cozy, Alpine style accomodation in the iconic Dolomite mountains.

The Hotel Orsingher is just 350 metres from the centre of San Martino di Castrozza. Guests at the hotel are offered free access to an onsite wellness centre which features; an indoor swimming pool, spa facilities, and a sauna. The rooms in the hotel have Alpine decor, and offer free Wifi, and a television. Each room comes with a private bathroom which features a hair dryer and shower. The onsite restaurant offers traditional regional cuisine and guests have a choice of either sweet or savoury breakfast options. The hotel has an onsite bar, and outdoor garden and terrace aea, with outdoor fireplace, in which guests can relax.

Special diet menus, can be prepared at the hotel, on request, and non smoking rooms are available.

The Hotel Cristallo is linked to the Orsinger by a warm and welcoming tunnel, and the sister hotels share their excellent spa and leisure facilities. Each room at the Cristallo has a television, mini bar and balcony offering stunning mountain views. Each room offers an ensuite bathroom with towels, a hairdryer, a courtesy set of products and either a bathtub or shower.

The hotel offers complimentary Wifi and non smoking rooms are available. The onsite Rosa di Bosco restaurant offers superb regional cuisine , with options to suit all tastes, and specialist diets can be catered for on request.

Both hotels offer a secure bike storage room.

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Hotel Canova

This newly renovated facility, located between the Asolo hills, the Valdobbiadene Prosecco Route and Bassano del Grappa, is within close proximity of the charming ancient hamlet of Asolo, which sits, nestled in the Italian hills.

The hotel offers fully air conditioned, soundproofed, comfortable rooms, with carpeted floors, mini refrigerators, and satellite televisions. Each room has a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer.

The hotel offers excellent in room breakfasts, including gluten free breakfast options, and there is an onsite coffee house and bar. Guests at the hotel are also treated to special rates at a number of nearby restaurants, as well as discount at the nearby Asolo Golf Club.

The hotel is non smoking throughout and, for your convenience, offers a 24 hour front desk service.

Check in is available from 14:00 – 00:00, and check out from 07:00 – 11:00. The hotel has a storage room in which bikes can be kept.

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Hotel Romanda

Situated on the banks of the beautiful lake Lavarone, the Hotel Romanda offers comfortable and welcoming accommodation, in the mountainous north of Italy.

The rooms are all en suite and feature traditional, wooden furniture. The rooms in the hotel are spread across three floors, with complimentary wifi available on the first two of them. All of the rooms have a view of either the garden or out over the lake, and the garden itself features both a sun terrace and a playground for younger guests.

The hotel restaurant specialises in local cuisine, and is open for lunch and dinner service, while a varied cold buffet is available for breakfast. The breakfast buffet consists of cold cuts and cheese, cereals, fresh croissants, yoghurt, and fresh fruit. The hotel also has an onsite bar.

The hotel is non smoking throughout and features both luggage storage and secure bike storage facilities. Check in is available from 12:00 – 20:00 and check out from 07:00 – 11:00.

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Hotel Astoria Park

Set in 15,000 square metres of beautiful parkland, and just 0.6 miles away from the world renowned Lake Garda, the 4*Astoria Park Hotel Spa Resort really is in the heart of an idyllic setting.

The hotel itself features both in and outdoor pools, and is home to a clean, modern, wellness centre where a wide range of spa facilities, treatments and even make up services are available.

Each room is decorated in a contemporary style, with wooden floors, and features a satellite television. The rooms all come with their own private bathroom, which comes complete with hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers.

The hotel has its own restaurant, which utilizes the finest local produce to create incredible Italian dishes, with a modern twist. Specialist diets can also be catered for on request. The hotel serves a vast buffet breakfast of local produce, croissants, and home-made delicacies,such as crepes which are prepared right before your eyes! Alternatively guests can enjoy a leisurely breakfast in their room. The hotel also enjoys a snack bar, by the pool and a bar to unwind, with a drink, of an evening.

The hotel is fully air conditioned and has non smoking rooms available. Wifi is available, in all areas of the hotel, at no additional charge.
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(2) Men and women are eligible to participate.
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