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From Merano, staying on the Val Venosta cycle path to Prato allo Stelvio (918 m above sea level). From here you climb for 25 km, with ever increasing slopes.
The first 8 km of climb are the most pedalable with an average slope of around 5%. Then, after a slope, the 48 hairpin bends begin, with slightly more demanding average slopes (8%). Passing Trafoi, the slopes become more important, but the view of Mount Ortles helps you not to feel the fatigue. The final part of the climb is very smooth, but the hairpin bends follow one another and the effort required is maximum.
The hairpin bends are all numbered backwards, to make it clear how long it is to the top.
The average slope of the climb is 7.4%, the maximum slope is 11% for a total difference in altitude that exceeds 1800 m. At 2758 meters of the Stevio Pass you have the CROWNING OF YOUR BUSINESS: ALPI 4000 2026
From the downhill pass, for 4 km to the Passo Umbrail junction, then after three hairpin bends a long straight towards the Braulio waterfalls. From here, after a series of small, well-lit galleries, I arrive in Bormio.
Val Venosta is a wide and bright valley, characterized by castles, apple orchards and alpine landscapes that range up to the glaciers. It offers culture, nature and cycle paths perfect for exploring the area in every season.
The Stelvio da Prato is a unique experience between spectacular hairpin bends and high-altitude landscapes. An ideal starting point for legendary climbs, it offers impressive views and the authentic Alpine atmosphere of South Tyrol.
