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Biking in Bormio — Alpine trail fun in Stelvio National Park
Mountain Biking Collection by komoot
7
Tours
25:33 h
160 mi
39,575 ft
Narrow alleys, cozy cafés and dreamy Italian charm. Time for another espresso then it's off to ride more around the Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio. Here, in one of Europe's largest nature reserves — high up in Northern Italy — fantastic natural discoveries await you — all readily explorable by bike. After all, in an around Bormio, everything revolves around cycling.
Stelvio National Park is a place where rides can switch characters between challenging and flowing. All it takes is a moment. And with miles of trails suitable for both beginners and experts alike, it's the perfect place for bikers of all levels. Fancy a challenge? Crank up those hills. Want to take it easy? Take the lift up to the top of the trailhead and enjoy the descent back down. Whatever you're into, it's catered for here. In fact, even after your hours on the bike are long over, the dolce vita continues: It's time to enjoy Italian delicacies in quaint, authentic restaurants, to enjoy the views from a cozy mountain hut, or to stroll the historic streets of the old town. After all of that, if you're still not satisfied, you can grab a gelato and relax in the world-famous thermal baths — ready for your next day on the trails.
Bormio lies in the Valtellina, the valley of the Adda, in the north of Italy, very close to the Swiss border and supposedly only a stone's throw away from Austria and southern Germany. However, the journey through the middle of the Alps requires a certain amount of patience: there is no motorway to Bormio. Instead, various pass roads lead into Valtellina. Arrival by train is possible, but then the journey - which leads via Milan — becomes part of the adventure. From there, it takes another two hours by regional train to Tirano. The last part to Bormio is by bus. Whether by train or car — it is best to plan several days directly for your stay in Bormio. That makes the long journey all the more worthwhile and you will have, above all, more time to explore the area.
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- 00:497.60 mi9.4 mph200 ft3,025 ftExpertExpert mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
"La Romantica" - the name does not necessarily stand for a leisurely excursion with the favorite human around the turquoise-blue mountain lake. In this case, romantic feelings are more likely to occur when you are on real, demanding mountain biking in the alpine terrain. Exactly then you come on this…
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- 02:1414.1 mi6.3 mph4,075 ft4,050 ftExpertExpert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
This tour perfectly combines the optimal infrastructure of Bormio with the rough but beautiful mountains around it. The short lap does not cost you much time, but thanks to the lift, you are immediately in the bike pleasure (the lift will easily save you an hour's uphill). At a little over 20 kilometers…
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- 03:2023.1 mi6.9 mph10,675 ft6,050 ftExpertExpert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
Bormio and the surrounding area have everything they need for a great adventure. Lifts make it easier for you to get ahead and overcome many meters in a short time. Cabins extend your radius of action by providing you accommodation for the night. So you can continue your tour the next day and enjoy the…
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- 05:0431.9 mi6.3 mph4,525 ft9,150 ftExpertExpert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
Part two of an unforgettable alpine adventure starts at the top of the Gavia Pass. If you have stayed in the cabin before, your adventure will start at over 2,600 meters in a wonderful morning mood. Of course, if you want to do this tour individually, you can. Then you can, for example, take you by bike…
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- 10:5461.4 mi5.6 mph9,850 ft9,850 ftExpertExpert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
In and around Bormio there are a lot of events around cycling all year long. One of them is the Alta Valtellina Marathon, whose start in Valdidentro is just a stone's throw from Bormio. The event is popular and quickly booked. Of course, there is nothing wrong with pursuing the demanding lap just just…
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- 02:0614.3 mi6.8 mph4,475 ft4,425 ftExpertExpert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
This tour follows the course of one of the stages of the Italian "Superenduro" racing series. Accordingly, the motto of the route is: As easy as possible uphill, so you can fully enjoy the descent.
Therefore, this tour also takes the help of the gondola in St. Catarina, which brings you up to 2,800 meters…
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- 01:067.19 mi6.5 mph5,800 ft3,375 ftExpertExpert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
The bike park in Bormio is a great starting point for fantastic tours. You can also limit yourself to the area of the actual bike park: Three lifts and seven built tracks provide enough material for an action-packed day on the bike, just outside the gates of Bormio.
The bike park offers the right offer…
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Collection Stats
- Tours7
- Distance160 mi
- Duration25:33 h
- Elevation39,575 ft
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