Gran Fondo Stelvio Santini

Gran Fondo Stelvio Santini begins in Bormio, located in Italy’s Sondrio province, sending road cyclists into the high mountains of Valtellina each June. Participants select from three challenging routes: a short option of approximately 60-64 km with over 2,000 m of climbing, a medium route exceeding 100 km with around 3,000 m, and a long route extending to about 130-157 km with more than 4,000 m of elevation gain. All routes conclude at the summit of the Stelvio Pass, meaning even the shortest route finishes with a significant alpine ascent. The long route additionally features the Mortirolo, a climb contributing to the event’s renown. The Stelvio has featured in the Giro d’Italia nine times, and this final summit finish positions the granfondo as a cycling pilgrimage rather than a standard sportive.