La Stelvio Santini 2027: Registration with early-bird discounts

The organisers of the La Stelvio Santini cycling marathon have opened registration for the 15th edition of the event in Alta Valtellina. The road route costs 80.00 euros at the early-bird rate; the standard price is 100.00 euros. For the gravel event, participants pay €60.00 instead of the later price of €80.00. A combined package for both events is available for €100.00. The pairs’ registration for the road route is back and costs €140.00 per pair.

Three road routes and a revised gravel route

The La Stelvio Santini road race retains its three tried-and-tested routes. The long route is 130 kilometres, the medium route 108 kilometres and the short route 64 kilometres. All three routes lead to the Stelvio Pass.

Changes are being made to the gravel event. The shorter route is being redesigned to enable even beginners to ride off-road. The organisers plan to announce further details of the route in the coming months. The gravel event was launched in 2026 and will continue in 2027.

The climbs in the La Stelvio Santini cycling marathon

​Mortirolo Guspessa

The Mortirolo is a legendary climb that begins in the village of Sernio. The route is around 11 km long, gaining 1,200 metres in altitude with an average gradient of over 10 per cent (max. 16 per cent). The gruelling climb is followed by a long flat section and stunning scenery all the way to the Foppa Pass. The finish line is at Lake Guspessa, where the timing also ends.

Stelvio

The Stelvio Pass is one of the most iconic climbs in the Alps and in the Giro d’Italia. Whilst the Bormio side is not quite as spectacular as the hairpin bends at Prad, this climb is also an interesting challenge from a sporting perspective. Starting in Bormio, the 21 km route climbs to an altitude of 2,758 m, with an average gradient of 7.2% (max. 14%). As well as the gradient, the altitude also poses a major challenge. The historic road, built in the early 19th century by engineer Carlo Donegani, crosses the Braulio Valley via 40 hairpin bends and offers an unforgettable panorama.