This is the queen stage of the 2016 edition of the famous multi-stage race BIKE TRANSALP. It is the stage with the greatest elevation gain in meters.
Route info
Difficult
Distance
86.3 km
Activity time
7:00 h.
Uphill Elevation
3227 m
Downhill elevation
3561 m
Physical effort
Highest point
2621 m
Lowest point
890 m
Height difference
1731 m
Copyright
APT Valli di Sole, Peio e Rabbi
Safety information
As you can imagine, the passability of routes in a mountain environment is closely linked to contingent conditions and therefore depends on natural phenomena, environmental changes, and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this sheet may have changed. Before setting off, inquire about the status of the route by contacting the tourist offices.
Starting point
Bormio
Directions
The route starts from Bormio and ascends on dirt roads to S. Caterina Valfurva. From here, take the paved road of Passo Gavia. Just below the pass, take the dirt road that leads down to the valley floor. Climb to Pezzo and then to Case di Viso and take the ascent to Rifugio Bozzi. From here, follow a spectacular contour trail that then descends sharply to Passo del Tonale. Take the Austro-Hungarian road to Vermiglio and then to Ossana. From here, follow the cycle path to Mezzana.
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