The dream of the alps

Italian alps

Stelvio, Mortirolo, Gavia, ... the dream in a single trip

bike type

Highway

Duration

7 days

Profile

Sport

Distance and slope

492,4 km / +12.630 m

Trip Summary

Valtellina and Bormio are known all over the world for their mountain passes of Stelvio, Mortirolo, Gavia, Foscagno, Livigno.

On this trip we will take you to climb these mythical ports, the scene of epic challenges between the champions who faced each other in these ports during the Giro d'Italia.

Date and availability

From July 6 to 12, 2024

2.820€

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Trip description

A journey of 5 stages rolling through the Italian alps, where we will ascend the most mythical passes, which have written the best pages of the Tour and the Giro: Stelvio, Mortirolo, Gavia, Foscagno, ...

This trip will also allow you to make other less known, but no less spectacular, ascents between alpine landscapes and corners of Italy with enormous charm.

We must not forget Italian gastronomy as one of the greatest values on this side of the Alps.

What is?

The journey begins in Bergamo airport, where we will pick up the entire group. From there we will transfer to the hotel in the city of Bormio, base for all our days.

Un professional guide He will accompany us pedaling with us, helping at every moment and leaving no one behind. On the climbs, everyone will climb at their own pace and we will regroup at the top. The guide and the support vehicle They will always be there to accompany, encourage and not let anyone feel alone.

The vehicle will be at our disposal to refill the drums when necessary and leave and pick up clothes depending on the temperature and wind.

On each day there will be liquid and solid supplies en route: water, isotonics, soft drinks, fruit, nuts, bars...

Itinerary

Briefing and welcome dinner

15:00 p.m. Regrouping at the Bergamo airport and 3-hour transfer to the hotel in Bormio

19:00 p.m. assembly and delivery of bikes.

20:00 p.m. briefing where the five-day routes will be explained.

21:00 p.m. Dinner at the hotel.

Distance

39,4 Km

ramp

+930m

Laghi di Cancano

8:00 a.m. Breakfast.

Review of material and bicycles before starting to ride.

9:30 h First departure and contact to the Cancano Lakes, with its spectacular alpine landscapes

21:00 p.m. Dinner at the hotel.

Distance

99 Km

ramp

+3.200m

Double climb to the Stelvio

8:00 a.m. Breakfast.

9:00 a.m. A unique challenge, ascending the Stelvio for his two faces on the same day, from Bormio and Prato allo Stelvio, every cyclist's dream.

21:00 p.m. Dinner at the hotel.

Distance

125 km

ramp

+2.800m

Livigno

8:00 a.m. Breakfast.

9:00 a.m. From Bormio we face the long climb to the port of Foscagno to descend into Livigno, where many professional cyclists train on high ground to prepare for competitions. With the rise to Forcola you enter Switzerland, where a long descent takes us back to Italy in Tirano. The last 40 km run along the valley floor, slightly uphill to Bormio.

21:00 p.m. Dinner at the hotel.

Distance

115 km

ramp

+3.200m

Mortirolo and Gavia

8:00 a.m. Breakfast.

9: 00 h Mortirolo It is the hardest climb on this route, even professionals fear it because it has maximum slopes of up to 18%. Once you get off in Valcamonica you reach Ponte di Legno where the Topsail, a 17 km climb in which good legs are needed to reach the top.

21:00 p.m. Dinner at the hotel.

Distance

114 km

ramp

+2.500m

Passo S. Cristina

8:00 a.m. Breakfast.

9:00 a.m. The first 40 km to Tirano are slightly downhill to the valley floor. The step of St. Christina takes us above Aprica, where we cycle along a panoramic road to the pass of Mortirolo. Once the descent is finished, you reach Bormio along the same road that was taken on the way out.

21:00 p.m. Farewell dinner at the hotel.

End of the experience

Breakfast and end of this dream rolling in the Italian Alps, where we will have climbed its most mythical passes.

Transfer to Bergamo airport to take the plane back home.

Included services

Accommodation

Accommodations in a shared room. Possibility of choosing an extra single room.

Half pension

Breakfast and dinner at the hotel.

Briefing

Welcome briefing to explain the trip and answer questions.

Directed outputs

We will have a professional guide during the route.

Route itinerary

Tracks of the stages, so you can load them on your GPS device or App that you normally use.

Support vehicle

Mechanical service and the possibility of changing clothes or getting into the vehicle during the route.

Refreshments en route

Solid and liquid supplies en route.

Shower after finishing

On the last day you can shower before returning home.

Insurance

Travel assistance insurance.

Transfer

Transfer from Bergamo airport to the hotel in Bormio and return when finished.

Shirt

Souvenir jersey, for reservations made before the last 40 days.

Not included

Any service not detailed in the Included Services section

Flights

Round trip flights to Bergamo airport.

Beverages, except water

All drinks at lunch and dinner, except water.

Additional to hire

Supplement for single occupancy room

If you prefer to sleep alone in the room, hire the supplement.

Cancellation insurance

If you think that something unforeseen may arise... you can take out cancellation insurance.

Bike rental

If you need a rental bike, ask us, we can help you arrange it with a local company.

Non-cycling companion

Your companion will enjoy accommodation and half board.

Extra night at the end of the trip

If you want to stay one more night before returning home, you can hire it.

*Check our cancellation policy.

Testimonials

I have attended Andorra and it has been spectacular. An organization of 10, good hotels, very good coordination To all of you who like cycling, you should trust and go with Bikefriendly.

Great trip, organization from the reservation to the end!! Carlos, a great bike-friendly guide, charming. Thanksssss

Excellent trip organized with a perfect group.

It was a unique and special experience, it met all our expectations. The kindness and cordiality in the attention of all the people who took care of the logistics of our trip made us feel captivated, the spectacular routes laid out, the sublime food, the wonderful attention of Juan, Clara and Alberto and the enchanting landscapes of the mountains. . Thank you Totales, greetings from the Eastern Plains of Colombia

Exceptional experience, a 10 out of 10, organization, treatment, information. If you like nature, cycling, receiving warm service and suffering a little climbing mythical mountain passes, this is your company!!!!!! Carlos, a great professional and an unforgettable experience. I repeat for sure. Bikefriendly 🔝🔝🔝🔝

FAQs

I have allergies or intolerances. Can you adapt the menus?

Yes, of course, at the end of the reservation, we will contact you and send you a form with some relevant questions: contact in case of emergency, allergies and intolerances, medical problems... The menus and supplies will always be adapted to your needs.

Even though there are refreshment stations... do I have to bring my water and bars?

The best thing is that you always carry what you are used to taking: your salts, your bars... To avoid any downturn and so that you can eat and drink on the route whenever you need it. The refreshment stations will be marked at specific points and there you can eat, refill the bottle, have a soft drink, fruit...

What will the group's rhythm be?

The guide will take turns rolling with everyone, but if the group stretches out, there will be times when you roll alone. That is why we will send the route tracks so that you can load them on your GPS device, or App that you use. Normally they ride in groups to the foot of the passes, where everyone ascends at their own pace. At the aid stations and stops, they regroup again.

How are shared rooms?

You sign up for a trip where most of you don't know each other. We will propose a room layout to share with another person, but you are free to modify it.

Where will the support vehicle be?

Normally he is close to the last ones, but he must also attend to possible breakdowns and to the first ones when they reach the heights, so that they can warm up or change their clothes.