Italian Dolomites Guided Cycling Tour
5 Epic climbs
The Italian Dolomites, where cycling legends are made, hosts the Giro d’Italia each year. The Stelvio, Gavia and the Mortirolo frequently feature in the Giro. Our road cycling holiday in the Italian Dolomites showcases these 5 epic climbs perfectly. We stay in Bormio which is situated at the foot of the Stelvio & Gavia, only 20km from the Mortirolo and you’ll also be able to ride the Umbrial & Bermina Passes in Switzerland, so you can tick off all 5 of these epic climbs off your bucket list in one trip.
They say the toughest climbs are the ones you’ll remember forever, and the Mortirolo is definitely one of them! An absolute beast of a climb but problably the one I want to go back and ride the most!!
We are offering 2 accommodation options to suit, we think, all budgets.
Included
- Accommodation
- Breakfast (Hotel option Only)
- Guides and guided rides
Not Included
- Meals
- Travel Insurance
- Health Insurance
Bookable Extras
- Airport Transfers
- Bike Hire
Accommodation
We are offering 2 accommodation options to suit, we think, all budgets.
Accommodation Option 1
A 3 Star Hotel in Bormio which has secure bike storage, fitted with alarm and video surveillance system and equipped with bike racks, a bike wash area and a small workshop area for maintaining your bike. The Hotel is a family run business, like the Andalucian Cycling Experience, they offer a unique and personal service. As cyclists we want to start the day fuelled up and ready to ride and the breakfast at the hotel is opulent, offering a wide range of energy filled options, a perfect way to start your day. After each ride we can relax and soothe our aching legs in the Hotel’s Wellness Centre which has a Jacuzzi, Steam Room and Sauna.
Accommodation Option 2
Self Catering Apartments in the centre of Bormio, which has secure bike storage, equipped with bike racks and a small workshop area for maintaining your bike. The apartments are well equipped for a self catering style holiday and also offer washer/dryer facilities. All apartments have a balcony with mountain views.
The terrain is challenging, the scenery simply breathtaking and the riding is epic! You’ll be riding on legendary roads, on epic climbs that are steeped in cycling history, this cycling holiday offers the very best of the dramatic Italian Alps. Combine this with the warm Italian hospitality you’ll have a truly unique cycling experience filled with everlasting memories.
Your Andalucian Cycling Experience guides will be offering 2 guided group rides per day with a midweek rest day to recover, explore Bormio and visit one of the many thermic Spa’s.
Fly to Bergamo Milan Airport. Transfer to Bormio.
Our first ride is to Lake Cancano with an intro 7k climb to get the legs warmed up for the week. We will then have lunch at a restaurant overlooking the fresh water lake which is surrounded by the jagged peaks of the Italian Alps. We will then descend back into Bormio after lunch. For those of you who want to push themselves a little harder we will then head on up the Passo Gavia.
- Gavia Pass (2621 m.)
- Distance from Bormio: 26 km
- Elevation difference: approx. 1300 meters
- Average gradient: 5.4%, maximum: 15%
- Difficulty +++
Ride distance
- Lake Cancana Only 40k Elevation gain 1000m
- Lake Cancana & Gavia 75k Elevation gain 2700m
The Stelvio Pass is the highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps at an elevation of 2,757m above sea level & is our riding challenge for today. Choose from either an out and back with lunch at the top whilst admiring the stunning views or a more challenging loop where we ride up the Stelvio descend the Passo Umbrail into Switzerland and then we ride the Stelvio a second time from the Swiss side with the 48 switchbacks to the top.
- Stelvio Pass (2758 m.)
- Distance from Bormio: 22 km
- Elevation difference: approx. 1543 m
- Average gradient: 7%, maximum: 15%
- Difficulty ++++
Ride distance
- Stelvio Only 45k Elevation gain 1850m
- Stelvio Loop 100k Elevation gain 4000m
If you opted out of the Gavia climb on Sunday then this is your opportunity to ride up this iconic climb. We ride to Santa Caterina at the foot of the Gavia before the climb really starts to kick up to the top. The bottom half is wooded and as we break out of the woods the gradient kicks up all the way to the top.
The Bermina Pass in Switzerland is 34km long. We leave Bormio and descent to Tirano where we cross the border into Switzerland and start climbing passing the beautiful Lago di Poschiavo. This climb does seems to go on forever! After we finally reach the top we will have lunch back in Italy at the Ski station above Livigno before we descend into Livigno and riding back to Bormio.
Gavia Pass (2621 m.)
- Distance from Bormio: 26 km
- Elevation difference: approx. 1300 meters
- Average gradient: 5.4%, maximum: 15%
- Difficulty +++
Bernina Pass (2328 m.)
- Distance from Tirano: 33.5 km
- Elevation difference: approx. 1878 meters
- Average gradient: 5.5%, maximum: 12%
- Difficulty +++++
Ride distance
- Gavia Only 52k Elevation gain 1700m
- Bermina Pass 125k Elevation gain 3300m
After a restful day in Bormio we ride to Livigno where we stop for lunch before riding down the stunning Lago di Livigno. This is where the 2 rides seperate, those who just want to ride to Livigno will then head back to Bormio, whilst rest of the riders will cross into Switzerland where we will ride to Santa Maria before climbing the Passo Umbrial and descending back to Bormio down the Stelvio
Ride Distance
- LIvigno Only 75km Elevation gain 2400m
- Livigno & Umbrial Pass 110km Elevation gain 3500m
We save the most feared climb in the pro Pelaton to the last day ….. The Mortirolo!
We descend out of Bormio to Mazzo di Valtellina at the foot of the Passo Mortirolo as we leave the village the first switchback has the number 33, the switchbacks count down to the top, however, you never know if it is 200m or 2k between the switchbacks! We will pass the Marco Pantani monument on the way up, a great excuse to stop, relieve the pain in your legs and take a few photos before finishing the climb. It’s brutal. We love it! A battle between cyclist and mountain
- Mortirolo Pass (1850m)
- Distance from Mazzo de Valtellina 12.5k
- Elevation difference approximately 1300m
- Average gradient 10.5% max 18%
- Difficulty +++++
Ride Distance
- Ride Distance 80k. Elevation gain 2100m
Time to pack your bags before we head home.
1750€/person based on 2 riders sharing a twin or double bedroom in the 3 Star Hotel
4th – 11th July 2026
Our Services
We provide a full service holiday to make your cycling holiday as enjoyable, and troublefree as possible
Workshop
Free access to our fully equipped workshop to carry out repairs and maintenance on their bikes. Use of workshop is at clients’ own risks.
On Call Support
Our support van can come to the rescue at any time during your ride. Puncture, breakdown, fatigue, or just tired! Just call us. We will pick you up.
Bike Storage
We provide clients with Secure Bike Storage for the duration of their stay. Bikes can be stored at our facilities at no extra cost giving you peace of mind.
Guided Holidays
Experienced Guides with local knowledge helping you select the best routes for your ability, so that you get the most out of your cycling holiday.
Route Maps
We provide full route maps, plans and directions to help you select the best routes for your ability and ensure you get the most out of your cycling holiday.
Group Discount
Groups of 4 or more can enjoy discounts. Our returning guests get a special loyalty discount as a special thanks for coming back to us. Contact us for details.
Airport Transfer (optional)
Optional airport transfer from Milan Bergamo. Check before booking your flights
Safety
Your safety is important to us so please bring suitable safety wear such as helmets, etc. and we ask you to follow our safety briefing for your own safety.
Travel Insurance (Mandatory)
Travel insurance to include health cover and repatriation to your country of residence is mandatory for all trips
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Gavia, Stelvio and Mortirolo are all epic climbs which we will ride whilst in Bormio
My husband and I had a fantastic holiday in April with Ashley and Claire . I could not say enough good about our experience. Our accommodation in Ronda was a lovely clean stylish apartment. We had fantastic guided cycles tailored to our level of experience . Another family member was also accommodated to come cycling for two days at short notice . We can’t wait for our next trip!
Personally I hope the move to Ronda doesn’t make ACE *too* successful 🙂 The place is a hidden gem for cycling and I’d hate for it to become another Mallorca or Calpe where every cafe is overrun and prices are high. The fact that ACE are still going strong despite the massive impact of Covid on all businesses is a testament to the dedication of Claire and Ashley along with all of the other people who help keep it going. I can’t recommend ACE highly enough and I’ll definitely be back!
Superb service from Ashley, Drew and co. Transfers, accommodation, routes etc all efficiently organised. Beautiful location as well. Highly recommend.
Had a great cycling holiday with this company! They were super accommodating to helping create a route that would work for us because we brought our toddler with us. The route was well organized and all accommodations and transfers of our luggage went smoothly. Ashley is personable and has worked hard to create the business- would highly recommend! An experience we will never forget
