On this magical tour of Hungary we will ride the Hungarian route of the Giro d’Italia and cycle through the most beautiful Hungarian landscapes! Most part of this tour, like the Giro, goes through the most beautiful parts of Transdanubia. The five-day concentrated cycling experience was organized to see the Giro d’Italia races during the rides! In five days we ride nearly 600km on beautiful roads.
The tour leads through the most beautiful parts of Hungary and Transdanubia. In Transdanubia,the terrain is usually hilly but not mountanious. We will be between 100-500 meters-
Sometimes we leave and arrive to the accomodations, but there will also be days when we go to and from the place by minibus (this will usually be Zsámbék and Biatorbágy).
The tour includes not only the rout of Giro d’Italia day 1-3., but also several famous cycling routes in Hungary such as the V4 race, the Tour de Hongrie and the Tour de Zalakaros. There will also be refreshing point during cycling.
As the total and daily distance is quite significant we recommend this tour specifically for those who want to try themselves on a longer trip with a series of loads. You can apply with confidence because the pace is not competitive (but not spectacular). The daily average is 120km and 1000m level.
Accommodation in a 4-star wellness hotel with half board.
Travel
To Budapest individually, transfer from airport, during the tours by bike (accompanied by a car), from the end and tne end point by minibus.
When?
May 4-8, 2022 (Wednesday – Sunday). – We still have places!
Price
Coming soon.
Number
Minimum 5, max. 12.
Departure Arrival
Budapest, Biatorbágy
Application, payment
To apply fill out the application form (right, mobile in the middle or bottom of the page). When you fill out the form, you don’t have to pay yet, it will just be a registration, you just need to enter details. The advance payment request will be sent to the email address you sent when it becomes clear whether the tour can start due to the COVID situation (early 2021). We will inform you by e-mail.
What can I do if I run out of places?
If you have run out of places or no longer have as many places as you would like to come, please let us know so you can be added to the waiting list or, if there is a lot of interest, we can start another trip. Or maybe we can organize a unique tour if you are more than one! Contact us here!
Help
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- How do I apply (FAQ)?
- Do you have a question? You’re not sure about things, don’t you understand something? Call or write to us and / or subscribe to the newsletter!
Informations
Deposit: 100.000 HUF (It is a criterion for application, but You don’t have to pay for COVID yet!! (GTC)
Application deadline: 1. april 2022
Departure / arrival location: Budapest
Included in the price
Transfer by minibus
Accommodation
Tour organization
Breakfast and dinner (halfpansion)
Tourist tax
Tour guide
Refresh (bananas, muesli, mineral water, etc.)
Group travel insurance (What’s included?)
Maps
Not included in the price
Travel to Budapest
Lunch
Individual insurance (optional)
Price of optional programs, Admission
Bicycle
As this is a stronger tour,not specifically for beginners, you can only take part in this tour on your own or a rental roadbike. Read what to watch out for! If you do not bring your bike with you, please let us know because then we can rent it to you.
Weather
As cycling is a recreation that is exposed to the weather, we also start tours in sub-optimal conditions. At the beginning of May, Hungary already has a good weather, it is usually 20-25 degrees, sometimes with everyday showers (rain and wind are always there), but anything can happen, so be prepared for it!
Who do we recommend it?
Who has been biking for a while but hasn’t embarked on such a long journey!
Who likes to ride on good roads, in good company!
Who hasn’t been to this yet!
All your other questions will be answered here:
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Day 1: Biatorbágy - Dunazug (Giro Day 1 route)
On our first day we will goes to Biatorbágy to avoid more traffic in Budapest. From Biatorbágy we start on the route of Giro towards Sóskút – Tárnok in a beautiful valley, then we ride on road 7. It’s little bit busy but wide. We go to Lake Velence, from where Lovasberény will be the destination. From there we go on the most beautiful routes in Dunazug to Alcsút, then to Etyek, famous for its wine region. We stop at the wine cellars in Etyek and eat something. From Etyek the direction will be Bicske – Zsámbék where we will see the ruins of a medieval church. From here we return to Biatorbágy on the Perbál – Telki – Páty route.
Distance: 135km, level: 1000m, difficulty: 2/5, time: 8 hours
Day 2: Balatonfelvidék - (Giro Day 3 route)
The Balaton Uplands are one of the most beautiful regions in Hungary, the “Hungarian Tuscany”! We will follow a classic route (not exactly Giro’s route – it is better!): wavy roads, vineyards and charming villages. The background is provided by the waters of Lake Balaton and the the hills of the Balaton Uplands. Much of the bike tour passes through the hilly landscape of the Highlands. The landscape is hilly and there are more serious slopes. We leave Balatonfüred for a classic tour of the Balaton Uplands, we see Tihany, the small villages of the Highlands, the beautiful hilly surroundings.
Distance: 125km, level: 1400m, difficulty: 3/5, time: 8 hours
Day 3: Tata - Vértes mountanis, Giro View Day 1
On the third day we touring one of the most beautiful transdanubian countryside and we also check out the opening day of the Giro! We start from Biatorbágy and go towards Tata by touching Zsámbék, then we reach Tarján on a beautiful and abandoned bicycle path. From there we head towards Tata, look at the castle and the lake, then turn towards Tatabánya, go up to Turul, then take a bike path towards Vértes. We turn around the Vértes on abandoned roads, we see the Csókakő castle, then we turn to Csákvár next to the Gánt-mines, the tour is planned to end here. Of course we will also look into the Giro race on the tour (we will cross the route of the race).
Distance: 145km, level: 1200m, difficulty: 3/5, time: 8 hours
Day 4: Danube Bend - Pilis - Giro View Day 2
When the time trial in Budapest is on the 2nd day of the Giro, we will be riding in the mountains around Budapest! Of course we will watch a part of the time trial and we will also cycle in Budapest, but then we will head towards Pilis! We will turn around the most beautiful route, we will also turn in the Danube Bend and the Pilis Mountains! On the tour we start from Budapest and then get out of the city. We going to Pilis through nice town Szentendre, we drive on a closed forest road through the Pilis to Visegrád, then from there to Esztergom, we visit the basilica, the largest church in Hungary, and then we come back to Budapest on a forest road that is also closed.
Distance: 130km, level: 1400m, difficulty: 4/5, time: 8 hours
Day 5: Zala Hills - Giro View Day 3
The Zala hills are one of the most beautiful regions in Hungary in pont of wiew riding. The area is dominated by hills running north – south, including quiet villages. We plan the trip to see the 3rd stage of the Giro and ride a good bike on the classic Zala Hills! We will see Little-Balaton and the Zala hills on the most beautiful, quiet roads. But be prepared, because it is even more hilly than the Balaton Uplands! Most of the tour goes on the Tour de Zalakaros route, we also cycle around the iconic ascents!
Distance: 135km, level: 1500m, difficulty: 4/5, time: 8 hours
Our accommodation will be in hotels and guesthaouse in double rooms.
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