Stelvio Cycling Tour
Minimum 4 Nights
Key Features of 5 Day Tour
- Minimum 4 nights | 5 days
- Minimum 4 nights in Bormio
- Daily breakfasts & evening meals
- Fully supported tour with experienced local guides
- Climb both sides of Stelvio, one of the world’s great climbs. Both sides are completely different and equally iconic
- Tackle the Mortirolo & Gavia. Rides can be adapted to your needs.
- Support from our bike guide and mechanic
- Private feed stops
- See the sights, enjoy local cuisine
- Return airport transfers from Milan Malpensa (MXP)
- Bike rentals available for the tour
- Spread your payments - interest free payment plan
Conquer the Stelvio with Sportive Breaks
Enjoy the spa town of Bormio with rides covering both sides of the Stelvio, the mighty Mortirolo and the stunning Gavia. This minimum 4-night trip is ridden at a pace your group can dictate, for instance company and croissants can be prioritised over KOM hunting or vice versa! On the road you will be looked after by Giro d’Italia stage winner Andrea Ferrigato and his team of local riders.
Available 2026 Dates
- Providing your trip is between June – October, dates are flexible and up to your discretion
What's included?
Accommodation
Minimum 4 night hotel stay in Bormio
Included meals
Breakfast & dinners (budget €20 per day for lunch)
Guided rides
3 fully supported, guide-led rides and 1 shorter ride on arrival day
Mechanic
Expert mechanic on hand all weekend
Private feed stops
We set up feed stops on your guided rides
Transfers
Return transfer from Milan Malpensa (MXP)
Bike Rental
Bike rentals are available for the tour
Example Itinerary (based on a 4 Night Stay)
Day One - Arrival & Warm Up Ride
Location
Bormio
If you are driving or are using public transport, please make your own way to meet us at the hotel. Alternatively, if you arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport and require an airport transfer, then we will arrange this around your flight schedule.
This afternoon, there will be an optional ride to warm-up the legs and bed-in your own bike or rental.
Airport Transfers
Included with your Stelvio Cycling Tour, we can offer an airport transfer for you, your luggage, and your bike from Milan Malpensa airport. If you wish to use this service, then you must provide us with your flight details ahead of time
The transfer will be arranged to pick you up 1 hour after your flight has arrived, leaving you enough time to clear airport security and baggage.
Transfer will take just over 3 hours
Daily Highlights
- Transfer to Bormio
- Expert staff
- Fitting of rental bikes
- Hotel in Bormio
Ride
25km warm-up ride
Meals
Welcome Dinner
Short Ride
Day Two - Stelvio
Location
The Queen Stage. We start at 9am (depending on weather and time of year) and immediately begin the climb up to the Stelvio from Bormio. We will climb from Bormio, before descending down the iconic Prato side before stopping for lunch. We will then climb the other side and descend back to the hotel.
We will have regular feed stops. We can offer quotes for multiple guides to cover multiple groups on the road, this can allow for multiple supported groups if you require it. After the ride we will grab a beer on the terrace before dinner.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- Climb the Stelvio from Bormio
- Hotel in Bormio
Ride
Ride both sides of the Stelvio
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Long Ride
Day Three - Mortirolo
Location
Bormio
Another 9am roll out to start the day, we will descend down to the valley of Grosio where you have a choice when climbing the mighty Mortirolo. The first side from Grosio is 14km at 8%, or you can continue to Mazzo for the more famous side which is 12km at 11%. We will regroup at the top and descend to Grosio and Bormio.
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- Optional climb of Mortirolo
- Hotel in Bormio
Ride
Descend down the valley of Grosio and climb the mighty Mortirolo
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Long Ride
Day Four - Gavia and Cancano
Location
We will start at 9am again and ride to the Gavia from Bormio which is around 25km. We can then ride Cancano if you still have enough energy after a tough couple of days!
Daily Highlights
- Fully supported
- Guided ride
- Hotel in Bormio
Ride
Ride to Gavia (25km) and Cancano
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Long Ride
Day Five - Departure Day
Location
Our transfer home is at 10am so you’ll get a well-earned lie in, late breakfast and the opportunity for some last minute souvenirs before heading home.
Returning Home – Departure from your hotel
Airport transfers will be arranged around your flight schedule and we will take into account the distance to the airport and the 2 hour check-in requirement, therefore your transfer will be ready to pick-up you up roughly 5.5 hours before your flight departs.
Transfer Duration of around 3 hours
Daily Highlights
- Airport transfer
- Expert staff
Meals
Breakfast
Tour Dynamic
This is the perfect Cycling Break for avid amateur cyclists and the same tried and tested formula can be expected in each destination. All Cycling Tours are hosted by local riders and in Italy you can even ride with a former Giro d’Italia stage winner! Riders arrive on their desired day and go on to enjoy a minimum of 4 days in the saddle, taking in a combination of classic world-renowned cols and climbs made famous by the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a Espana. We also introduce some undiscovered climbs favoured by local riders.
We offer 3 fully supported, guide-led rides with a support van on hand. We also offer a shorter ride, which is a warm-up ride on arrival day to ensure your rental bike is working fine.
This cycling tour is designed to give you the flexibility of tailoring the experience to your groups’ needs. Whether this is the choice of hotel, input on guided rides or arranging a special group meal. When you enquire with our team on your specific requirements, we will do our very best to meet these and provide a memorable trip for you and your group. Use the enquire now button at the top of the page to get in touch with our team today. Alternatively you can contact us here.
Pricing
The Stelvio Weekender includes four days set in the spa town of Bormio with daily rides including both sides of the Stelvio, the mighty Mortirolo and stunning Gavia. This is suitable for riders of different abilities with a love for the mountains. We are able to offer multiple ride guides if you want different group rides available on each day.
Pricing
- Please contact us with your requirements and we can provide a detailed quote for your group.
Included With Your Cycling Break
- Minimum 4 nights in Bormio (longer stay is possible)
- Bike Storage
- Relaxing Facilities
- Local expert guides and bike mechanic
- Daily guided rides
- Breakfasts and evening meals
- Airport transfers arranged around your flight schedule from/to Milan Malpensa
- Detailed itinerary
- ABTA protected
Also Available
- Private transfers from an alternate destination
- Bike rental – starting from £199 for a 4 day rental. Contact us for more info
Who is this tour for?
Cyclists
Our tour is suitable for avid amateur cyclists to seasoned riders, with a love for the sport and a desire to ride in a cyclists paradise. Our guided rides are ridden at a pace dictated by the standard of your group, but we always take the time to enjoy the picturesque scenery.
We also have a team of local riders and mechanics on hand who will guide you around their home roads for an unforgettable experience.
More About Our Tour
Cycling in the Dolomites is a must for any cyclist who likes a challenge. There is plenty of elevation and scenic passes to be found. The Stelvio is iconic for its length, beautiful scenery and overall challenge. Our minimum 5-day, 4-night trip aims to tackle at least one iconic climb each day. On Stelvio day, be prepared for a lot of climbing, with the option to ascend from both sides in one day.
Climbs Involved
Passo dello Stelvio (From Bormio)
- Distance: 21.6km
- Average gradient: 7.2%
- Lowest elevation: 1202m
- Highest elevation: 2752m
- Elevation gain: 1549m
- Climb category: HC (most difficult)
Passo dello Stelvio (From Prato)
- Distance: 23.6km
- Average gradient: 7.7%
- Lowest elevation: 934m
- Highest elevation: 2754m
- Elevation gain: 1817m
- Climb category: HC (most difficult)
Passo Gavia (From Bormio)
- Distance: 26.1km
- Average gradient: 5.4%
- Lowest elevation: 1200m
- Highest elevation: 2604m
- Elevation gain: 1471m
- Climb category: HC (most difficult)
Passo di Mortirolo
- Distance: 12.4km
- Average gradient: 9.7%
- Lowest elevation: 641m
- Highest elevation: 1844m
- Elevation gain: 1205m
- Climb category: HC (most difficult)
You're in safe hands
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years. We are members of ABTA and ATOL meaning you can book with confidence.
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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. *Selected products. Terms and Conditions apply
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.
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