Milan - San Remo

Highlights

  • The genuine Milan – San Remo Granfondo.
  • The longest amateur granfondo – 296km.
  • Same route as the pro race.
  • Veloventoux  official tour operators ensuring gold grid start numbers.
  • 4 star accommodation.
I really can't recommend Véloventoux highly enough. They are about 15km from the foot of Ventoux, so a great warm up, plus there are lots of other good routes from there round the mountain or along the Gorge de la Nesque etc. There are lots of places to eat around, I mean, it is France. But Vaison la Romaine is my favourite place to eat of an evening, and a stunning village to walk round.
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Introduction

The Granfondo Milan – San Remo follows the same route as the legendary spring classic but in early June where we have a much better chance of great weather.

It’s one of the longest amateur granfondos in the world starting from the outskirts of Milan, through Lombardy and Piedmont to arrive on the Ligurian riviera. From here the route follows the beautiful Mediterranean coastline before tackling the legendary Cipressa and Poggio climbs before the finish in San Remo.

Dates

7th to the 10th of  June 2024

4 days, 3 nights.

Extra nights available

Cost

From £945.00 per person

Single Supplement £375.00

What's included

  • 3 nights bed, breakfast and evening meals.
  • Entry to the event in Gold Pen 2.
  • Day Licence.
  • Transfer from Milan Malpensa airport to hotel.
  • Return transfer from san Remo hotel to Nice airport.
  • Luggage and bike box transportation.
  • Private feed stop.
  • Guided warm up ride on Saturday.

Not included

  • Flights.
  • Lunches during the day.
  • Insurance.
  • Bike rental.

Itinerary

Friday 7th: Travel day / short ride

Arrivals are into Milan Malpensa airport then the transfer is just 1h to the hotel close to the granfondo start line on the south side of Milan.
We will have a midday transfer for morning arrivals and a late afternoon transfer for afternoon arrivals.

For early arrivals there will be a ride organsied into the quieter roads south of the city.

Saturday 8th: Warm-up Ride

Bike build and kit preparation then a short spin into countryside south of Milan.
Sightseeing in Milan is optional. You’ll have plenty of time today to relax ready for the main event tomorrow.
There will be a race briefing then a cyclist friendly meal at the hotel tonight.

Sunday 9th: The Granfondo

After an early breakfast it’s a short ride to the start line on the southern side of the city of Milan.
You need to be into your pen for the Granfondo start at 7am. Exclusive access to the Gold start Pen No. 2 for Veloventoux guests.
Pasta party after the event in San Remo then a short transfer to your hotel.

Your  luggage and bike box will be transported to the hotel in San Remo while you ride.

Monday 10th: Departure Day

Transfer back to Nice airport which is approximately 1h15m. 
we will be doing one transfer in the morning for afternoon flights. Time TBC.

Tour Map

events quick questions

Yes you do. In some cases your countries racing licence will do but you need to check with the organiser.

There are no time limits in The Ventoux Granfondos but if you are seriously slow getting round the broom waggon will pass you and you’ll no longer be part of the event and could miss the feed stations.

Yes but you don’t need to get involved.At the front the first finishers are often pro riders and to win one of these events is an impressive achievement.
There are prizes for the overall GC and then for each individual age group.

They are essential to the event especially on hot days for liquids. They can be a bit messy so that’s why we do a private stop for our guests and you can even supplement this with your own favourite race food.

Yes! especially at the start. Whilst most of the top riders usually get priority places near the front there will always be faster riders behind you trying to work their way up to the front so leave the left hand side of the road free for faster riders to come through.
Be careful on descents, don’t hog the road and let faster descenders through.