Ultimate Italian Alps
The Quintessential Trio of Italian climbs; Stelvio, Gavia & Mortirolo
Five irresistible Italian Alps trip highlights.
- Climb the legendary Stelvio, Mortirolo & Gavia high mountain passes.
- Discover the astounding glacial views from the high peaks surrounding Bormio.
- Imagine epic stages of the Giro d’Italia as you achieve your goals throughout the week.
- Benefit from experienced guides, coaches and vehicle support every day.
- Stay, relax and enjoy great cuisine in one chic hotel that’s been in the same family since 1959.


Attention to detail. That, in three words, summarises my first experience with Col Conquerors.
Stelvio Pass Cycling in the Italian Alps
Stelvio Pass Cycling & Italian Alps Holiday Summary:
The Italian Alps are host to some of the most iconic and challenging mountains that you could hope to climb on a bike. The Passo dello Stelvio, Passo di Gavia and Passo di Mortirolo are three of the most epic climbs and in our opinion, legendary – they often feature in the Giro d’Italia! Stelvio Pass Cycling is challenging but it’s so rewarding and a must-do bucket list item!
Conquer these unrivalled passes and more during our 7-night Stelvio pass road cycling holiday through the iconic Italian Alps to add to your list of cycling achievements. Overcome some of the most challenging, yet visually stunning peaks during the tour with the opportunity to become one of the few who have climbed Stelvio from all three sides in a single day (optional!).
Our Stelvio Pass cycling trip is the ultimate Italian bike break. The entire week is based in beautiful Bormio at the foot of the almighty Stelvio, surrounded by majestic mountain passes that you’ll have the chance to tackle during the week. We’ve carefully selected the hotel due to its incredible comfort, superb cuisine and high-quality bike facilities. Family-run, this hotel has been in the same family since first opening its doors several generations ago. You’ll be treated to a cosy, welcoming atmosphere, with peace of mind that the staff really go out of their way to look after us cyclists.
At the end of a day spent up on the Stelvio Pass cycling, you can retire back to the hotel, spending some time in the lounge with a cold beer or glass of wine, or pop by the sauna to relax or indulge in a massage to help relieve aching muscles.
This is a challenging but very rewarding week of cycling surrounded by some of the finest views in the Italian Alps.
Italian Alps & Stelvio Pass Cycling Itinerary:
Stelvio Pass Cycling Accommodation:
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Ultimate Italian Alps FAQ's
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How does support work for this Italian Alps trip?
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During this centre based trip in the Italian Alps you will have guides and support vehicle available to you every day that you ride. In addition daily GPX files and road books that cover all the key points of the day are sent tou you before arrival. As with all of our trips there’s a maximum of 12 riders and with a staff to cyclist ration of 1:4 we’re always on hand to help.
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What type of condition do I need to be in for the Stelvio Pass cycling trip?
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The Italian Alps are achievable for all motivated cyclists that have completed training before arrival. Training is all part of the fun of preparing for a holiday to take on Stelvio and other climbs in the Italian Alps. You don’t have to be the fastest rider to have a great week and it helps to be able to pace yourself well and ensure you take on the correct nutrition each day and stay well hydrated. If you have any concerns just contact us so we can answer any questions you may have.
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How flexible is the Italian Alps Itinerary?
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There are various options available during this Stelvio Pass cycling trip if you would like to do more or less climbing. We are always happy to chat about the options with you at any stage.
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How’s the weather in the Italian Alps?
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The weather is usually good at the times of year we run this trip however the mountains (especially high summits like Stelvio & Gavia) can always throw up the odd surprise or two so it’s always best to come equipped with a selection of kit to cover different situations (remember this can all be carried in the support vehicle!). Temperatures in the Italian Alps as with all major mountain ranges can be varied from the valley to the tops of the climbs,. This can lead to be a decrease of around a degree for every 100 meters of altitude gained.
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What if I climb slower than others?
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The best advice is to climb at a pace that feels right for you. It’s always best to start the trip at a sensible, sustainable pace and build into it. You can be confident that we will manage the group every day to ensure that everyone feels happy with their personal achievements.
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I’m planning on coming alone to the Stelvio Pass cycling trip, is this okay?
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Absolutely fine to come alone on this Italian Alps/Stelvio Pass cycling holiday. You’re sure to meet other great people. You can either share a room with another guest (of the same sex) or where available pay an additional single supplement for a room.
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How do the Italian Alps differ from the French Alps?
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Climbs in the Italian Alps typically have slightly higher gradient than their counterparts in France. With the right gearing selection and pacing strategy this is easily manageable.
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Can you provide further information?
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Yes it it. We fully encourage questions at any stage. You can take a look at our FAQ page or get in touch with us directly if you would like to discuss any aspect of this trip to the Italian Alps.