The Stelvio Pass, which can be reached from two sides, from the South Tyrol and from the Valtellina, is a coveted destination for all cyclists who are fans of challenging routes with a considerable climb.

The Stelvio Pass is today an ideal place for many professional cyclists, where they can train, oxygenate and rest at high altitudes.
It is not uncommon to meet well known faces from the world of cycling along the bends of the Stelvio road: they come here to train for the great races of the international circuits.
For their stay, they choose the Pirovano Quarto Hotel, particularly suitable for completing their training at high altitudes thanks to the fully-equipped fitness and wellness area, and the special attention paid to offering a correct and specific diet.

Pirovano Stelvio is delighted to welcome groups and individuals who are cycling enthusiasts, with specific packets at particularly advantageous rates.

The Stelvio Pass on a bike

Starting from Prato allo Stelvio, on the South Tyrol side (916 m above sea level), you climb for about 25 km without a moment’s pause and with gradually increasing gradients (about 11% in the last kilometre). The first part of the climb is the easiest to pedal (the first 8 km), with gradients of around 5%. Then the 48 bends begin with average gradients of around 8-9%. The total difference in altitude is more than 1800 metres. The average gradient is 7.4% and the maximum is 11%.

On the Lombardy side, the climb begins from Bormio (1225 m above sea level) and is about 21.5 km long; after about 15 km there is Pian di Grembo, a stretch of about one kilometre with modest gradients, where you can get your breath back. The last 2-3 km, the hardest, have a gradient of around 8%. The average gradient is 7.1%, the maximum 9.5% (between km 10 and km 11).

There is also another access to the Pass which starts from Santa Maria, in Val Monastero in Switzerland and much of the route is in Swiss territory, then reaching Giogo di Santa Maria (2503 m. above sea level) on the Bormio side.