Italy
Is This Trip For Me?
Four days set in the spa town of Bormio with daily rides including both sides of the Stelvio, the mighty Mortirolo and stunning Gavia. With two fully supported route options each day, this is suitable for riders of all abilities with a love for the mountains. On the road you will be looked after by Giro d’Italia stage winner Andrea Ferrigato and his team of local riders. Also included with your weekender are: airport transfers, Spa hotel on half board basis, mechanic service, feed stops and we also have bike rental available.
2023 dates available are: 7th – 11th June and 14th – 18th June & 6th – 10th September and 13th – 17th September
Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights
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Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking
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Climb both sides of the Stelvio: It's one of the world's great climbs. Both sides are completely different and equally iconic.
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Tackle the Mortirolo & Gavia Double: After an easier day, we dish up the mighty Mortirolo and the stunning Gavia.
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Relax in Stunning Bormio: Our base is a lovely spa town. Wander the cobbled streets, relax in the hotel spa or visit the thermal baths.
| Avg Daily Distance | Avg Daily Elevation | Difficulty | |
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 Front Group |
106km | 3365m |
5/5
Back to back long days with plenty of climbing. Suitable for good club riders.
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 Main Bunch |
78km | 2516m |
4/5
Lots of climbing but either shorter rides or an easier day mixed in. Challenging but suitable for most riders.
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What's Included
Accommodation
4 nights in top rated, family run hotel
Transfer
From Bergamo (BGY) including bike boxes
Included Meals
Breakfast : 4, Dinners: 4 (budget €10 per day for lunches)
Guided Rides
Warm up ride on Wed, full rides Thurs to Sat
Private Feed Stop
Feed stops every 30km on the rides
Mechanic
Expert mechanics on hand
Laundry Service
Free daily laundry service for bike kit
Additional Extras
Bike Rental
Giant Carbon bikes with 11/34 rear cassette (£139 extra)
Accommodation
Single Room Supplement £150pp
Stelvio Weekender Cycling Holiday
This is one of the great cycling weekends for climbers. Over 5 days you climb the Stelvio (from both sides), the Gavia & Mortirolo as well as some great local routes that many people find to be their best climb of the trip. Each of the three main riding days are tough with two or three climbs per day and over 3,000m of elevation, but the payoff is riding in a varied and stunning part of the world and ticking off some proper bucket list climbs. Bormio is the perfect town to relax after a ride with some nice ice cream shops, markets and hot springs. Bring strong legs and a big rear cassette for the ultimate Stelvio cycling holiday!
Itinerary
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Day One : Arrival & Warm Up Ride
Arrive at Milan Bergamo before 10.30am for the transfer to Bormio. We arrive for around 2pm where our mechanic will be waiting to help build bikes. After check in to the hotel you have time to go for a 25km warm up spin before our welcome dinner at 7.30pm with a brief on the weekend.
Day Two : Stelvio Loop
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
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| Front Group |
115km | 3930m |
5/5
A Queen Stage day: multiple classic climbs and an epic ride.
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| Main Bunch |
72km | 2813m |
4/5
Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders.
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The queen stage. We start at 8.30am (depending on weather / time of year) and start immediately the climb to the Stelvio from Bormio. The front group get to the summit of the Stelvio, descend the Umbrail pass before lunch in Prato. From there it is just 48 hairpins back to the top and a descent home! The main bunch climb from Bormio before descending half way down the Prato side (the iconic part) before lunch and then climbing the last 13km of the second side & descending back to the hotel.
We set up feed stops regularly and there is a lead guide with each group. After the ride we grab a beer on the terrace before dinner at 7.30pm.
Day Three : Cancano / Livigno
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
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| Front Group |
93km | 2831m |
4/5
Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders.
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| Main Bunch |
54km | 1663m |
3/5
Rolling terrain with the occasional climb.
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A “slightly” easier ride after a big day on the Stelvio. We roll out slightly later at 9.30am to allow for a more relaxed morning and head over to the beautiful climb of Cancano for the Main Bunch and on to Livigno over two climbs for the Front Group. This is one of the pro team capitals of Europe in the summer with most teams having a base to prepare for the Tour. For the Main Bunch we come back to Bormio and take on the climb of Bormio 2000 before descending into town for lunch.
Day Four : Mortirolo / Gavia Loop
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
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| Front Group |
111km | 3330m |
5/5
A Queen Stage day: multiple classic climbs and an epic ride.
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| Main Bunch |
109km | 3072m |
5/5
A Queen Stage day: multiple classic climbs and an epic ride.
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Another roll out at 8.30am, we descend down the valley to Grosio where you have the choice of which side to climb the mighty Mortirolo. The first side from Grosio is 14km at 8% or continue to Mazzo for the famous side, 12km at 11%. We meet at the top and then descend and ride to Ponte di Legno for lunch. From here, we climb the Gavia before descending back to Bormio.
Day Five : Departure Day
Our transfer home is at 10am so a well-earned lie in, late breakfast and time for some last minute souvenirs before heading home.
Key Climbs
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Passo Stelvio (from Prato)
Passo Stelvio (from Prato)
Distance 24km
Avg Grade 8%
Lowest Elevation 931m
Highest Elevation 2758m
Elev Difference 1828m
Climb Category HC
The most famous climb in Italy. 48 hairpins over 24km, gradients ranging from 6 to 10% and stunning views to keep you entertained all the way up to the summit and the most iconic view in cycling. Read More
Passo Mortirolo (from Mazzo)
Passo Mortirolo (from Mazzo)
Distance 11.3km
Avg Grade 11%
Lowest Elevation 602m
Highest Elevation 1847m
Elev Difference 1244m
Climb Category HC
This is it, the hardest climb in the Stelvio region and one of the hardest climbs pro cycling. The Mortirolo from this side is 12km averaging 11% and never going 8%. The road is narrow and steep throughout, the corners are sharp and there are several long intimidating sections. Read More
Passo Gavia (from Ponte di Legno)
Passo Gavia (from Ponte di Legno)
Distance 16.1km
Avg Grade 8%
Lowest Elevation 1299m
Highest Elevation 2599m
Elev Difference 1300m
Climb Category HC
Escape the traffic and ride into the wild on the Gavia. A gem of a climb normally done after the Mortirolo making it a tough day but so rewarding with incredible Alpine views. Read More
Cancano
Cancano
Distance 9.5km
Avg Grade 7%
Lowest Elevation 1305m
Highest Elevation 1969m
Elev Difference 664m
Climb Category Cat 2
The "mini Stelvio" is a great climb in it's own right. 9.5km, a very steady 7% gradient the whole way up and 17 hairpins packed into 3.5km of cycling heaven. Read More
Accommodation
Hotel Nevada
Via Battaglione Morbegno, 21, 23032 Bormio
Our base in Bormio is the brilliant, family run Hotel Nevada. Set a 2 minute walk from town, there is a great terrace for enjoying a post ride beer. The spa is ideal to relax after a tough ride and the chef makes superb local dishes including the famous pizzoccheri. With friendly staff, secure bike storage and two lovely mountain dogs, this is our top hotel in Bormio and a great setting for an epic cycling weekend.
Airport Transfers
Airport collections are from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and the drive to Bormio takes just over three hours. Due to the long transfer, private transfers are expensive. Contact us for options if you are flying to Milan Malpensa (MXP) Contact our team hello@dev.sportivebreaks.com
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