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This is one of our most popular trips—and for good reason.
SFIDA Dolomites + Stelvio is our ultimate Italian climbing trip, combining legendary Giro d’Italia roads with carefully planned logistics and exceptional support.
Beginning in Corvara, in the heart of the Dolomites, and finishing in Bormio, this itinerary takes in a superb collection of iconic climbs across northern Italy. Along the way, you will ride roads made famous by the Giro d’Italia and experience some of the most memorable mountain cycling in Europe.
We have redesigned this client favourite to make the experience smoother and more enjoyable. The trip is divided into three stages—Corvara, South Tyrol and Bormio—with three nights in Corvara at the beginning and three nights in Bormio at the end. This reduces hotel transfers and lets you focus on what matters most: great riding.
Trip highlights
- Classic Dolomites climbs including Fedaia, Valparola, Giau, Sella and Pordoi
- Legendary Alpine ascents such as Stelvio from both Prato and Bormio, Mortirolo and Gavia
- A route designed for riders who want to tick off a true bucket list of iconic climbs
Beyond the riding, you can expect everything that makes an Italian cycling trip special: excellent food, great coffee and carefully selected accommodation where you can recover in comfort after each challenging day on the road.
With SFIDA Cycling’s first-class support, all you need to do is train and arrive ready to ride. We take care of the details, so your trip is seamless, rewarding and unforgettable.
| Destination | Italy |
| Duration | 8 days |
| Dates 2027 | 13 -21 Jun |
| Hotels | 3-4 Stars |
| Meals | All meals included |
| Arrival | Venice (VCE) |
| Departure | Milano (MXP) |
| Non-Rider | 20% discount |
| Rental Bike | Available |
| Rental E-Bike | Available |
| Price | €4,550.00 |
Total Distance: 590km
Daily average distance: 74km
Total Climbing: 16,000m
Daily average climbing: 2,000m
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Pricing
- Twin room: 4550 Euros pp
- Single supplement: 850 Euros
- Rental bike: 750 Euros
- Rental e-bike: 800 Euros
Own bike fee: 200 Euros. This fee applies to guests bringing their own bikes.
Payment terms
A deposit of 1,000 Euros is due at the time of booking. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 120 days before the trip begins.
Included
- Eight nights of accommodation in 3–4-star hotels.
- One SFIDA Cycling jersey.
Meals included
- Eight breakfasts.
- Eight lunches.
- Eight dinners.
Not included
- International flights.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal hotel extras, such as minibar and spa charges.
- Tips for staff.
Support
- Experienced ride leaders and at least one mechanic.
- A staff-to-client ratio of 1:4.
- Fully equipped support vans are available throughout each ride.
- On-ride nutrition and supplies, including gels, energy bars, drink mix, water, fruit, tools, pumps, spare tubes, and tyres.
- A professional first aid kit.
Cancellation policy
In response to post-COVID changes in international travel, and in line with most hotels’ terms and conditions, our cancellation policy is as follows:
- 120 or more days before the trip starts: Your deposit will be refunded, minus any non-reimbursable expenses.
- Less than 90 days before the trip starts: No refund is available. Make sure your travel insurance covers all the SFIDA Cycling trip costs.
Travel insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance as soon as you pay your deposit and book your international flights. Please make sure your policy covers the following:
- International flights.
- Reimbursement of amounts paid if you need to cancel for any reason.
- Damage to your rental bike (see our terms and conditions).
Reserving your spot
To reserve your place, the full deposit must be paid. Because hotels are now stricter about holding rooms for groups, we cannot hold or confirm a spot until the deposit has been received.
Itinerary
After pickup in Venice, we transfer to our hotel in Corvara.
Once we arrive, we settle in with lunch, a trip briefing and bike setup.
In the afternoon, we head out for a short ride to Passo Gardena—an ideal chance to check the bikes and loosen the legs.
Ride details
- Distance: 20 km
- Elevation gain: 630 m
- Climb: Passo Gardena
- Hotel: Hotel Posta Zirm
Our second ride begins with a short descent to La Villa before we turn right and start the climb to Passo Valparola.
From there, we descend Falzarego and continue over the short rise to Colle Santa Lucia.
This brings us to the base of Passo Giau, one of the great classic climbs of the Giro d’Italia.
After lunch, we descend and ride on to Arabba, where Campolongo provides the final climb of the day.
Ride details
- Distance: 92 km
- Elevation gain: 2,825 m
- Climbs: Passos Valparola, Giau and Campolongo
- Hotel: Hotel Posta Zirm
The Sella Ronda is one of the most beautiful rides in Europe and a highlight of the trip.
Today, we offer two route options:
- Classic Sella Ronda: Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella and Gardena.
- SFIDA Sella Ronda: an alternative route that swaps Pordoi for the spectacular Passo Fedaia.
Ride details
- SFIDA version: 85 km / 2,670 m
- Classic Sella Ronda: 51 km / 1,650 m
- Hotel: Hotel Posta Zirm
Today we ride from Corvara to Bolzano, the capital of South Tyrol.
The route begins over Passo Gardena, followed by the short climb to Sella and a descent to Canazei.
From Canazei, we follow the Val di Fassa before starting the gentle climb to Passo di Costalunga. We stop for lunch at the summit, where we also enter South Tyrol.
From the top, we enjoy a scenic descent to Bolzano via Passo Nigra.
Ride details
- Distance: 94 km
- Elevation gain: 1,900 m
- Climbs: Passos Gardena, Sella and Costalunga
- Hotel: Hotel Laurin
Soon after leaving Bolzano, we join one of northern Italy’s finest cycle paths.
Most of today’s ride follows this well-maintained route, offering a welcome change of pace after four days of climbing in the Dolomites and a smooth transition into the northern Italian Alps.
Our first stop is Merano, a charming spa town and an ideal place for a mid-morning coffee break.
From Merano, we continue along the bike path to Silandro, where we spend the night.
Ride details
- Distance: 70 km
- Elevation gain: 720 m
- Hotel: Hotel Goldener-Loewe
Passo Stelvio is one of cycling’s most iconic climbs and a defining highlight of this trip.
From Prato, the ascent unfolds over 48 famous switchbacks, leading us to the summit of this extraordinary mountain pass.
Since its first appearance in the Giro d’Italia in 1953, Stelvio has become a pilgrimage climb for riders eager to conquer one of the Alps’ most legendary roads.
We leave Silandro on the bike path and ride to Prato allo Stelvio, where the climb begins in earnest.
After taking in the summit, we descend to Bormio, our base for the next three nights.
Ride details
- Distance: 63 km
- Elevation gain: 2,150 m
- Climb: Passo Stelvio from Prato
- Hotel: Hotel Baita dei Pini
The Passo del Mortirolo and Passo Gavia loop is one of the great classic rides of the Italian Alps.
Today, we offer two options: a demanding full loop for riders ready for a big mountain day, and a shorter alternative for those who prefer a lighter ride.
The shorter option climbs the Mortirolo from Grosio before returning to Bormio.
Riders taking on the full loop begin with a scenic ride down the valley to Mazzo, then tackle the Mortirolo on its classic Giro d’Italia side.
After the summit, we descend to Monno and continue to Ponte di Legno, where the climb to Passo Gavia begins.
From the top of the Gavia, a long descent brings us back to Bormio.
Ride details
- Full loop: Mortirolo and Gavia loop — 112 km / 3,200 m
- Shorter option: Mortirolo via Grosio and back to Bormio — 75 km / 1,800 m
- Hotel: Hotel Baita dei Pini
Our final ride takes us up Passo Stelvio once more, this time from the Bormio side.
Many riders consider this approach the more scenic of the two, and by the end of the day you will have experienced both sides of one of cycling’s great Alpine climbs.
It is a fitting finale to an unforgettable trip.
Ride details
- Distance: 44 km
- Elevation gain: 1,550 m
- Climb: Passo Stelvio from Bormio
- Hotel: Hotel Baita dei Pini
After breakfast, we transfer by van to Milan Malpensa Airport.
We expect to arrive at MXP around noon, so please plan your onward travel accordingly.
