Cycling Bormio - Tackle the Stelvio, Gavia, and Mortirolo Pass
In between the South Tyrol and the Lombardia
There are few more famous cycling passes than the Stelvio, and there are few towns better situated than Bormio if you’re looking for an adventure in the high mountains. Surrounded by an embarrassment of riches with a handful of the most famous climbs in the world of cycling it is understandably teaming with riders in the summer months.
From the gargantuan length and extraordinary height of the Stelvio or 'Stilfser Joch', to the brutality of the Mortirolo and the wild summit of the Gavia this area has everything your climbing legs could ever wish for.
Our Bormio & Stelvio Bike Tours
Points of Interest
Botanical Garden
Built in 1980 the Giardino Botanico Alpino “Rezia” is a botanical garden specializing in and preserving the alpine plant species located in the Stelvio National Park.
Thermal Baths
Bormio’s thermal baths at Bagni Vecchi, Bagni Nuovi and Terme di Bormio have been well known since Roman times and been in constant use ever since due to the town’s strategic location on trading routes.
Torri di Fraele
On top of the climb to the Laghi di Cancano stand the Torri di Fraele, square towers built in 1391 then fortified in the 15th century before being partially destroyed in 1513 by invaders from Switzerland.
Marco Pantani
On the Passo Mortirolo at the eight kilometre mark there is a permanent memorial to the late Marco Pantani, the first rider to truly tame the climb’s vicious slopes in the 1994 Giro d’Italia.
Museums
Bormio has a wealth of attractions if you are looking for a rest day from the Museo Mineralogico e Naturalistico di Bormio, the Torre Alberti, the Ferriera Corneliani musuem and the Fort Venini.
"Legendary. That is the only way to describe the Stelvio, Gavia and Mortirolo Passes."
Why Choose Bormio & the Stelvio for Your Next Cycling Vacation?
For cyclists seeking epic ascents and breathtaking alpine landscapes, there are few better places to base yourself than Bormio. This mountain town is the gateway to iconic climbs like the Stelvio, Gavia, and Mortirolo, making it a dream destination for road cyclists.
The Passo dello Stelvio is one of the most famous mountain passes in the world, featuring 48 switchbacks from Prato and a spectacular descent into Bormio. Every year the Stelvio Bike Day attracts cyclists from near and far to tackle this epic climb free of cars. Riders can also tackle the nearby Passo Gavia, with its remote, high-altitude roads, or the Passo di Mortirolo climb, notorious for its steep gradients.
For those who want comfort after a long ride, our partner bike hotels in Bormio cater specifically to cyclists, offering bike storage, wellness spas, and fantastic breakfast.
Whether you're training for an event or just want to add the Stelvio Pass to your bucket list, Bormio is the perfect place to do it from.
Why Choose Bormio & the Stelvio for Your Next Cycling Vacation?
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