Nestled in the Italian Alps, Bormio is a cycling paradise and the perfect destination for cycling. The gateway to the iconic Passo dello Stelvio the second highest Alpine pass in Europe at 2758m above sea level. The Stelvio and other climbs around Bormio have been a regular feature of the Giro d'Italia since its inception. Join us to ride the epic Stelvio, Gavia and Mortirolo passes as well as many other lesser known, but no less challenging, climbs on our daily group rides
Inclusions:
- Airport transfers
- 7 nights stay in QC Terme Grand Hotel Bagni Nuovi ***** - 5 stars hotel, breakfast incl.
- 7 Dinners, not incl. Beverage and alcohol
- Food during the rides
- n.6 daily bike tours
- Support VAN during rides
- 2 expert bilingual guides with extensive local knowledge for bike tours
- 1 professional mechanic
DAY 1 - SUNDAY
Welcome in Bormio!
Check in at the Grand Hotel Bagni Nuovi*****
Check in around 14.00 at the Grand Hotel Bagni Nuovi***** Bormio (part of Bagni di Bormio Spa resort).
A jewel of Art Nouveau architecture with 74 rooms, with bathrooms featuring whirlpool baths with water from the mineral
springs. Many rooms have breathtaking view of the Alps of Bormio and the Stelvio ski run.
Hotel has internal spa and wellness center of approximately 11,000 square meters.
DAY 2 - MONDAY
Passo dello Stelvio Loop ride with van support.
Bormio – Umbrail Pass- S. Maria – Prato – Stelvio Pass – Bormio
Distance: 102 km (63 miles) / Climbing meters 3150mts.
The epic Stelvio! This is one of the ultimate challenges for amateur and professional cyclists
alike and has been made famous by the legends of the Giro d’ Italia. The climb rises from 1225m to the ‘Cima Coppi’
at 2758m, the second highest paved road in Europe. You will climb the famous Stelvio, "attack this mountain with respect".
The climb has 48 switchbacks to tackle. The Passo dello Stelvio ascent is 22km (13.7 Miles) long with 1533 height meters (5029ft).
The average percentage is 7.1 %. The top is on 2757m (9045ft). Relax on top before you descend all the way down to Bormio.
Back in the Hotel you can use all the wellness facilities of Grand Hotel Bagni Nuovi and in the evening try one of the
typical specialities of Lombardy region at the restaurant.
MAP & CLIMBS DETAILS
DAY 3 - TUESDAY
Cancano Lake Loop Ride
Bormio – Cancano – Le Motte - Bormio
Distance: 40 km (24 miles) / Climbing 1030mts.
One of the most beautiful and underrated climbs in the area! The first 5 km are relatively flat before
you will climb 8km up to the Torri di Friale. The first 4km going up to through the valley before you reach a picnic area.
The following 4kms to the top are climbing up with some switchbacks. You will enjoy great view of the beautiful Lago di Cancano.
MAP & CLIMBS DETAILS
DAY 4 - WEDNESDAY
Gavia & Mortirolo
Bormio - Mortirolo - Gavia - Bormio
Distance: 115km ( 71 miles) / Climbing meters 2900mts
After the Passo dello Stelvio, you will face Passo Mortirolo and Passo di Gavia. Surprisingly, the lower (1852m-6076ft) Passo Mortirolo is actually harder than the ones you have done the last two days. The Passo Mortirolo is considered as the hardest climb in Italy. Some will say that this huge monster is the “Queen climb of the European Alps”. You leave the hotel through the valley and the start of the climb is in Mazzo di Valtelina. The climb will be 12.5km (7.5 miles) long with some 1300 height meters (4265ft) to attack. The legendary Gavia pass belongs to one of the highest paved mountain passes in the Alps. The Gavia has a high summit of 2621 meters (8700ft). The route is very steep and narrow and it takes a lot of effort to conquer the Gavia. The ascent of today's climb to Passo di Gavia is 17.3km (10.75 miles) long and an average percentage of 7.9%
MAP & CLIMBS DETAILS
DAY 5 - THURSDAY
An Active rest
Bormio - Bormio 2000 - Oga - Le Motte - Bormio
Distance: 45 km (30 miles) / Climbing 1.525mt
Today we're going to have some "active" rest. We're gonna recover some energy for the big stages of the next coming days.
Starting from Bormio center, we'll face a 10 km climb, with a medium ascent of 7,5%,
which will leads us to Bormio 2000mt, that was the arrival of the 18th stage of the Giro 2004: on that day,
Damiano Cunego with a stretch on the last kilometer, confirmed his potential, that led him to the final victory
of the Maglia Rosa. After a rapid descent back to Bormio, we'll go up again for 4 km to Forte di Oga, an historical
important site, from where you can have one of the best views of the entire valley. In the afternoon we're gonna
have some well-deserved relax: you can visit the famous Thermae of Bormio, or have a nice massage from one of our therapists then have a wlak through the city.
MAP & CLIMBS DETAILS
DAY 6 - FRIDAY
BERNINA LOOP: TO SWITZERLAND AND COME BACK
Bormio – Bernina Pass – Livigno – Bormio
DISTANCE: 125 KM / CLIMBING: 2980MT
We end our trip with probably the most spectacular loop we can have from Bormio. After a long descent to Tirano, we climb the Bernina Pass. Amazing views all the way up the longest climb of the day. Descent to Livigno and then two more climbs, Eira and Foscagno Pass, before we enjoy the long descent to Bormio
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DAY 7 - SATURDAY
Departures
Join us and have the riding experience of a lifetime with Katherine Kelly Lang!
Everyone knows her as the famous Brooke Logan, from the worldwide appreciated daytime drama “The Bold & the Beautiful”,
which has now been on television for more than three decades.
Besides her success as an actress, Katherine Kelly Lang has also had great success in many sports activities.
Grown up in a very athletic family, she has been doing all sorts of sports during her life: she loved skiing, playing baseball, horseback riding, surfing, gymnastics, swimming, diving, running; in high school she competed on softball, gymnastics, dance, and diving teams. After school years, for more than 20 years she’s been passionate about racing with her Arabian Horse in 25, 50 and 100 endurance races, and competed in international main competition all over the world.
Then family took first place in her life, and she shared her passion for sports with her children too. Now they’ve grown up, she is again involved in lots of activities, such as triathlon, taking part to lots of competitive and famous events all over the world.
Due to her passion for cycling too, Katherine Kelly Lang will be the very special guest of the event!