The great climbs of cycling

Hotel Cepina: the ideal starting point for great Alpine cycling

For those who live the road bike as a true passion, Hotel Cepina is much more than just a place to stay: it is the ideal bike hotel in Alta Valtellina for tackling some of the most legendary climbs in world cycling. Its strategic location, just minutes from Bormio, allows you to set off every morning directly in the saddle and quickly reach the routes that have made the Giro d’Italia famous.

From here you can conquer the legendary Stelvio Pass by bike, with its iconic 48 hairpin bends and the legendary Cima Coppi, tackle the feared Mortirolo Pass, a testing ground even for professionals, or let yourself be won over by the breathtaking views and challenging slopes of the Gavia Pass, three climbs that represent the dream of every cycling enthusiast in Alta Valtellina.

Hotel Cepina is also the perfect starting point for reaching Livigno by bike, crossing the spectacular landscapes of the Engadine up to the Bernina Pass, or pedaling towards the suggestive Cancano Lakes, one of the most popular destinations for those who want to alternate great climbs and panoramic itineraries.

The possibilities are practically endless: every day can turn into a new adventure, with circular routes of varying lengths and difficulties that allow you to tackle a different iconic climb without ever repeating the same route. It is precisely this extraordinary variety that makes Hotel Cepina a true cycling hotel near the Stelvio, chosen every year by those who want to experience a true cycling holiday in Alta Valtellina.

After each ride, returning to the hotel means finding everything a cyclist needs to fully recover: welcoming spaces, authentic cuisine prepared with local products, a wellness area, saunas, and one of the best-equipped gyms in the Alps. A place to regenerate body and mind before setting off on a new challenge.

If your goal is to pedal on the roads that have written the history of international cycling, tackle the symbolic passes of the Giro d’Italia and experience an unforgettable holiday combining nature, sport and wellness, the Hotel Cepina is the perfect bike hotel from which to start every adventure.