Stelvio Epic Rides: Fumero climb

Stelvio Epic Rides is not a race but a challenge with yourself and an opportunity to explore the territory.

It is aimed at cyclists with road bikes, e-bikes, gravel bikes, and mountain bikes, with no exclusions.

Road Bikes: Not too extreme gears, but still agile enough for steeper gradients (compact 50/34 with 11-28/30 at the rear).

MTB/Gravel: Great for stability and comfort, also allowing you to explore some trails nearby.

E-bike: Perfect for a pleasant ride accessible to everyone, ideal for a relaxing afternoon.

Clothing: Standard cycling clothing for climbs.

Narrow Road: The road is narrow in places, be careful of local traffic (although usually light).

Characteristic Village: Fumero is a small alpine village worth a short stop to admire the houses and local architecture.

Water: There are not many supply points. Start with full water bottles.

Le Prese is reachable from Bormio directly by bike following the SP27, passing through Cepina, Valdisotto, and is about 15 km away (with a negative elevation of 270 meters, to consider for the return, facing the famous Frana climb)

Bormio - Le Prese is a bus route between Bormio and Tirano, check schedules and routes at: https://www.busperego.com/

For those who want to park their car directly at Le Prese and face the Fumero climb, there is a convenient public parking lot before crossing the Adda bridge (where there is also a fountain).

The basic idea of STELVIO EPIC RIDES is to challenge cyclists from all over the world to climb the 3 iconic passes of our territory - Stelvio, Gavia, and Mortirolo - during the pass opening season.

This main challenge is complemented by the challenge of riding the 7 unexplored climbs* which correspond to “The great climbs” of the Alta Valle Mountain Community.

Not a race, but a challenge meant to become an inclusive initiative, encouraging you to test yourself on one of the most representative terrains of world cycling, retracing the roads ridden by great cycling champions, discovering unique places in Valtellina.

* Details of the 7 unexplored climbs:

Laghi di Cancano

Fumero

Monte

Forte di Oga

Bormio 2000

Strada dei Forni

Passo Forcola

Perfect for a midweek training session or to warm up your legs before more demanding climbs. Don't underestimate the gradients, even if short, it will make you sweat!