Giro d'Italia 2011 - a spectacular route plan has been revealed
Finally the time has come: the 21 stages of the world-famous Italian cycling race were revealed by the organizers in Turin, Italy. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Italy's unification, this year's cycling route will include the same Italian cities that were also conquered by Giuseppe Garibaldi and his followers during the Italian Risorgimento in 1861.
- (1888PressRelease) January 25, 2011 - After the kickoff on May 7th 2011 in Turin, Italian and international cyclists will start the 3496 kilometers of the Giro d'Italia with a 21.5 kilometer team time trial. The next day (Sunday, 8th May) the cyclists will reach for one of the longest stages (242 kilometers) of the Po Valley, crossing also the culinary city of Parma - one of the most beautiful and spectacular cities in the Emilia-Romagna.
Afterwards, the attention will be on to the cities of Reggio Emilia, Rapallo, Livorno at the sea side to the hills of Orvieto where the the difficult "strade bianche" could lead to another muddy race. The first mountain stage (1260 meters) will follow the next day at Monte Vergine di Mercogliano. Other highlights on the program of the 98th Tour of Italy include the Mount Etna (Europe's largest active volcano) in Sicily, Mount Zoncolan (1730 meters) in the Friuli and the Grossglockner in Austria.
On this special occasion on Sunday 8th May 2011 in Parma, we will be pleased to welcome you in the Grand Hotel De La Ville, a luxurious 5-star-hotel in the historic town centre of Parma. With spacious rooms and suites with all mod cons, the hotel-owned gym and spa as well as excellent Italian cuisine, we will surely contribute to a marvelous stay in Parma. For further information on the hotel, please visit http://www.hotelparma.co.uk/hotel.php
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