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Stelvio Cycling
Three countries, six riding days and one of the most memorable climbs in the Alps, from our base in the Vinschgau Valley.
Destination
Mals · Vinschgau Valley
Format
6 road days
Road character
Hairpins & high passes
On-road support
Alps2Go vehicle
The experience
Three borders. One remarkable week on the bike.
The Stelvio is a dream climb for every cyclist. Approach it from the north, south or Swiss side and each road reveals a different character: the famous hairpins, the long mountain gradients and a spectacular change of scenery near the summit.
During the trip, we’ll base ourselves in Mals, an authentic town in the Vinschgau Valley known for its restaurants and, arguably, some of the best gelato you could imagine. It is a welcoming place to return to after a big day in the saddle.
Across the week, we’ll ride through Italy, Austria and Switzerland. Beyond the Stelvio, the routes take in Lake Reschensee, the Kaunertal Glacier Road and Swiss Alpine valleys. The rides range from shorter local climbs to ambitious cross-border days, so there is room to vary the pace.
This is a trip built around iconic climbs, beautiful Alpine roads and the simple pleasure of discovering the mountains on two wheels.
The winding road climbing towards Passo dello StelvioCyclists rounding a mountain hairpinSupport vehicle carrying road bikes
Route atlas · 6 days
From the Stelvio to three-country roads.
Six suggested riding days. The final route and order depend on weather, open roads and the group’s energy.
Alpine road above the Vinschgau Valley
01 · Valley opener
Mals, Reschensee and Schöneben.
Find your climbing legs around Lake Reschensee before returning to our Mals base.
Route overview by Strava · The day may adapt to weather, road access and group energy.
Cyclists rounding a high Alpine hairpin
02 · Signature climb
Stelvio and Bormio.
Take on the switchbacks of the Stelvio, descend toward Bormio and ride the mountain from a different direction.
Route overview by Strava · The day may adapt to weather, road access and group energy.
A cyclist on a cross-border Alpine road
03 · Swiss crossing
Mals, Zernez and Nauders.
A cross-border day through contrasting valleys and villages, linking South Tyrol with Swiss and Austrian roads.
Route overview by Strava · The day may adapt to weather, road access and group energy.
High Alpine glacier road
04 · Glacier road
Nauders and Kaunertal.
Head north for the sustained climb of the Kaunertal Glacier Road, with a high-mountain finish when access allows.
Route overview by Strava · The day may adapt to weather, road access and group energy.
Road cyclists on a mountain bend
05 · Long alpine day
Zernez, Bernina and Livigno.
Link the Engadin, Bernina and Livigno on a demanding ride with a memorable succession of Alpine landscapes.
Route overview by Strava · The day may adapt to weather, road access and group energy.
A cyclist riding past an Alpine meadow
06 · Local finale
The climbs around Mals.
Finish closer to base with shorter climbs and the freedom to choose how much is left in your legs.
Route overview by Strava · The day may adapt to weather, road access and group energy.
Road bikes mounted on the Alps2Go support vehicle
Support on the road
How the week works
Ride freely. Keep support close.
Our vehicle keeps spare layers, food and water nearby and gives the group a practical way to adapt the day when needed.
01
Prepare
Check the forecast, road access and route before rolling out.
02
Ride
Climb at a sustainable pace and regroup at agreed points.
03
Adapt
Change the plan when weather, fatigue or road conditions call for it.
Beyond the route line
The best days carry on after the ride.
A lakeside pause, a border crossed by bike and a table in Mals are as much a part of the week as the summit photos.
Start planning
Make the Stelvio your own.
Tell us how you climb, how far you want to ride and which side of the pass you most want to experience. We’ll shape the week around your group.
Ready to talk routes?
We’ll discuss fitness, bike setup, the daily rhythm and how support should work for your group.
Plan a Stelvio cycling trip