Tutti Dolomiti Day 11: Stelvio to Bormio

This was the queen stage of our tour. The Stelvio is a legendary climb, and the one I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. We took the classic route from the east, starting from Gomagoi, close to our hotel.

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect. Clear and sunny, but not too hot on the climb. Lots of people at the top definitely added to the atmosphere.

This is one of the best days I’ve had on the bike. The Stelvio is almost a religious experience, especially when the road opened up and we could see the many switchbacks up above us.

There was still lots of snow at the top, so I did a few obligatory bike-on-snow photos. On the descent we did a quick side tour into Switzerland, which was notable only because there were no border controls at that point.

The descent into Bormio was fast and fun, with numerous tunnels to keep things interesting.

Now, we stay in Bormio for two nights where we’ll get a chance to rest and enjoy the area.

The morning was bright and clear; a perfect way to start the ride
There are 48 hairpin corners on the Stelvio
Mountain Vistas, as usual
As we ascended above the tree line, we could see the road snaking up the mountain
A few of our riders enjoying a snack before continuing
After reaching the top, I looked down to see where we came
At the top, there was a faux podium and champagne, a perfect cheesy photo opportunity
Lots of snow at the top, as you can see
My bike, some snow, and the road I climbed
With Nathan at the top
A pan of the Stelvio
The road down was very fun, with tunnels and lots of twisty switchbacks
A torrent of water coming down from up high
Our destination was Bormio, which had just hosted a stage of the Giro a few days ago

Posted: May 31, 2025 by

Category: Cycling, Gallery, Italy