Stelvio Pass
At 2757m high, the Stelvio Pass (“Passo dello Stelvio”) is the highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps, and the second highest in the whole of the Alps. Our 4-day route starts in Treviso, and includes highlights such as three 100-mile days, accommodation on the shores of Lake Garda, and, of course, the famous Stelvio Pass Classic Cycle Climb.
This route offers plenty of flexibility and isn’t limited to the example shown here. There are many different ways to do this journey, and we can adapt it to your requirements. The options are endless, what you’ll find below is simply a typical itinerary.
Stelvio Pass Itinerary
Day 1
Fly into Venice-Treviso airport and transfer to overnight accommodation. Depending on flight schedules, we have dinner in a local restaurant, where you will have a chance to meet your guides and the rest of the pie crew.
Day 2
Distance: 164km
Elevation: 1490m
After a fuelling breakfast, we cycle out of Treviso, climbing gradually to the first main climb, the Sella di Roa. We follow the 2012 Giro d’Italia route for 100km, before turning west towards Lake Garda, and finishing at the village of Caldonazzo, close to the shores of Lake Caldonazzo and Lake Levico.
Day 3
Distance: 164km
Elevation: 1350m
Another 100-mile day, although the majority of the climbing is over before the first stop. Our route takes us around the eastern side of the beautiful Lake Garda, for a relatively flat final 100km. We finish the day at Gardone Riviera on the western side of the lake, with accommodation and evening meal in Gardone.
‘Value for money was fair, very easy trip to attend as pie do so much for the riders and make it easy, you just have to get on the plane and pedal.’ – Jon, Italy Mare a Mare
Day 4
Elevation: 165km
Distance: 1800m
The final 100-mile day! We head south west away from Lake Garda and into slightly flatter terrain, before heading north into the mountains again at Lake Iseo. Much of the afternoon is spent climbing towards our overnight stop at Edolo.
Day 5
Distance: 114km
Elevation: 2800m
This is where the training counts! A shorter day in terms of distance, but with the added challenge of the Stelvio Pass. We attack it from the Bormio side, gaining over 1500m in elevation in 21.5km.
Save some energy for the final few kilometres – this is where the pass is at its steepest (over 10%), but the views from the top are well worth the effort!
A celebration meal awaits those returning, with overnight accommodation in the ski resort of Bormio.
Day 6
Transfer to the airport for the flight home, and a well-earned rest.
