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by Virginie Thu Sep 15, 2011 8:31 pm
Climb Stelvio and Alpine Passes in Sept-October from Lake Como Cyclists' Hostel, the Cyclists' Affordable Heaven

Dear Cyclists,

Lake Como is a cyclists world heaven, and lodging in Menaggio, being at the Center of the Lake, is the best way to enjoy it. The Menaggio Youth Hostel “La Primula” it’s an ideal affordable place to organize great cycling week-ends or weeks in September, October (great months for cycling with fresh air, beautiful colours and passes still open) or in Spring and Summer.

What we can offer to cyclists is a variety of bike tours of one or more days, self assisted or with the availability of a van to reach the main starting point of the tours. We recommend bringing your own bike if you are planning to do a tour with significant climbing and descending. It is safer and more enjoyable. For your “pride and joys” we can offer secure dry storage; however, mountain bike rentals are available at the Hostel.

Week-end example.
Friday arrive at the Hostel from the Airport and visit Menaggio or Bellagio, lovely towns on the shores of Lake Como, start to assemble your bike and take an afternoon warm up ride. In the evening have a welcome dinner with us (telling us in advance if you have some particular food request).

Saturday do your main climb or tour (Stelvio, Splugen or Maloja Passes). You can start your bike tour directly from Menaggio, or better from a near starting point reachable with a van, which we can provide you for a fixed affordable rate.

Sunday Morning: climb of Ghisallo Pass above Bellagio visit the Madonna del Ghisallo (the only church in the World dedicated to cyclists) with the monument dedicated to Coppi and Bartali and visit the World Cycling Museum. Return to the Hostel for lunch and depart to the airport.

To enjoy your cycling opportunities better, we recommend arriving on Friday and leaving Monday morning. We also recommend week-long stays where you can plan with our assistance a variety of fine tours (see below), and make an easy day trip to Milano or Como if you want a break.

The Menaggio Youth Hostel is easily reachable from Bergamo and Milano Malpensa Airports, the British low cost flight destinations. Half board (with breakfast and a hearty dinner) starts from a low 29 Euros (approx. £ 25) in a dorm room. Private room are available for a small surcharge.

For additional information, see www.lakecomohostel.com or contact Toby or Fabio at: info@lakecomohostel.com or call us +39034432356 (March 15 to Nov. 5) or +39-339-6523824 (year round).

Some tour examples departing from Menaggio Youth Hostel:

- Stelvio Pass, assisted by our van.
- Madonna del Ghisallo Pass, with World Cycling Shrine and World Cycling Museum
- Splugen Pass directly from Menaggio or with Ferry and Train
Maloja Pass “ “
- Sighignola (the Balcony of Italy) directly from Menaggio
- The Round the Grigna Mountain Tour Directly from Menaggio
- Lake Como, Lake Lugano or Lake Maggiore Tours (the 3 Lakes Tour).


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