Road bike

Road bike in Bormio and surroundings

If you love road cycling, Bormio is for you.  This mountain town is ideal for cyclists, with dedicated routes, cycle paths and last but by no means least, Bormio was one of the stages on the last Giro d'Italia.

Here you will find itineraries for all levels, for those who want to go for a relaxed outing, maybe with the family, and for expert cyclists, who love challenging climbs and taking on routes that the professionals have faced.

Numerous cyclists have come to Bormio to take on our mountain passes and experience the mountains from the saddle.

Road bike routes from Bormio to the mountain passes

Here are just some of the passes – and climbs! - that you can ride on your road bike.

• Stelvio Pass: 2757 m above sea level.  A mecca for cyclists and motorcyclists.  The gradient gradually increases to reach 11%.  The hairpin bends and total elevation gain of over 1800m make it one of the hardest but most seductive climbs in cycling.
• Gavia Pass: 2618 m.  Another favourite with cyclists.  The maximum elevation gain is over 1300m and the maximum gradient is 12%.
• Mortirolo Pass: 1382 m.  Another challenging climb, with a gradient of 18% in parts and an elevation gain of 1300m.
• Bernina Pass: 2.323 m.  A long, difficult climb, with a gradient of 9.5% and a total elevation gain of nearly 1900 m.
• Lake Cancano: the least difficult of these routes.  This itinerary arrives at the Fraele towers (1964 m), has regular gradients, peaking at 8.5% and a total elevation gain of almost 800m.
• Foscagno Pass: 2291 m. A medium difficulty climb, with a maximum gradient of 11% and an elevation gain of 1,000m.
• Bormio 2000: With an elevation gain of almost 800m and a maximum gradient of 12%, this route has two relatively difficult sections and a series of bends.