Stelvio Weekender 2023
June, July & September 2024
Why Book This Trip?
Enjoy four days set in the spa town of Bormio with daily rides covering 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, and spectacular views.
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 offer a bike rental service.
2024 dates available are:
12th – 16th June 2024
17th – 21st July 2024
4th – 8th September 2024
11th – 15th September 2024
18th – 22nd September 2024
Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking.
Climb both sides of Stelvio: It’s one of the world’s great climbs. Both sides are completely different and equally iconic.
Tackle the Moritrolo & Gavia Double: After an easier day, we dish up the mighty Mortirolo and the stunning Gavia.
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, or simply sit back and relax.
What's Included?
Accommodation
4 nights in top rated, family run hotel
Transfer
From Bergamo (BGY) including bike boxes
Mechanic
Included Meals
Breakfast: 4, Dinners: 4 (budget €10 per day for lunches
Private Feed Stops
Feed stops every 30km on the rides
Laundry
Free daily laundry service for bike kit
Guided Rides
Warm up ride on Wednesday, full rides Thursday to Saturday
Itinerary
Day To Day
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.
Airport Transfers
Arrive by 10:45am for 11:15pm transfer (arriving in Bormio at 3pm)
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@sportivebreaks.com
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
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.
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.
Our transfer home is at 10am so a well-earned lie in, late breakfast and time for some last minute souvenirs before heading home.
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@sportivebreaks.com
We leave Bormio at 10am and get to Bergamo for 13:30. Please book flights that leave after 15:30.
Distance 24km
Avg Grade 8%
Lowest Elevation 931m
Highest Elevation 2758m
Elev Difference 1828m
Climb Category HC
Distance 11.3km
Avg Grade 11%
Lowest Elevation 602m
Highest Elevation 1847m
Elev Difference 1244m
Climb Category HC
Distance 16.1km
Avg Grade 8%
Lowest Elevation 1299m
Highest Elevation 2599m
Elev Difference 1300m
Climb Category HC
Distance 9.5km
Avg Grade 7%
Lowest Elevation 1305m
Highest Elevation 1969m
Elev Difference 664m
Climb Category Cat 2
More About the Event
Running from Wednesday to Sunday, our weekenders are time efficient cycling breaks to explore some of the best cycling destinations. We stay in the same hotel for 4 nights and you will be riding for 4 days. The aim is to ride the best routes and to have a great time along the way with a friendly group. Our weekenders are fully supported with bike hotel, airport transfers, daily guided rides for different ride levels, mechanical support and feed stops. We also offer bike rental at a supplement.
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!
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.
You're in safe hands
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years.
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Logistics covered
We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional feed stops, rep support and more.
