The “3 Gondole” is a mountain bike and e-bike trail in Bormio – in Alta Valtellina – involving the 3 main lifts of the area:
1. in Bormio, the Bormio-Bormio 2000 cable car
2. in Valdidentro, the Isolaccia-Pian dela Mota cableway
3. in Santa Caterina, the cable car S.Caterina-Vallalpe
E-bike e MTB Tour
The 3 Gondole Tour can start indistinctly from one of the three locations.
In a clockwise direction, the route provides a relatively few meters of elevation gain to ride uphill.
The great climbs are made with the lifts that allow the transport of mountain bikes and e-bikes in comfort.
The route has a total length of 73 km to which are added the 7 km of ascent by cable car. The tour takes place mainly on dirt forest roads, trails, single trails and bike paths. It is required a technical preparation (especially for the descents) and athletic medium.
The estimated journey time varies greatly depending on your training and the ability to ride the MTB: it ranges from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 9 hours, lunch included.
Technical details
950m
Minimum altitude
2,701m
Maximum altitude
73 km
Distance with MTB
3,442m
Total elevation gain ↑
3,442m
Total elevation gain ↓
100%
Pedaling ability
3 Gondole Tour Ticket
You can buy the ticket valid for the tour in our online shop or at the three ticket offices located at the start of the lifts. The discounted price is Euro 23.00 per adult and Euro 15.50 for children born from 2009 to 2016. The ticket is free for children born in 2017 and after.
The ticket includes
- the single ride up on the Isolaccia-Pian della Mota gondola
- the single ride up on the Bormio-Bormio 2000 gondola (note for experienced bikers: the ride on the Bormio 2000-Cima Bianca cablecar is also included)
- the single ride up on the S.Caterina-Vallalpe gondola
Please note that the ticket is intended for use in a single day. Any unused rides remain valid the day after the ticket is issued.
3 Gondole Itinerary
Please note that the lift companies do not manage the maintenance and signage of the routes which may undergo changes without notice. The itinerary indicated below is to be understood as an outline proposal.
From Bormio we suggest you to go to Valdidentro first.
Follow the Valtellina Path, from Bormio to Premadio, continue to Seghetto and from here return on the bike path to Isolaccia where take the Isolaccia-Pian de La Mota cable car.
At the top of the Conca Bianca refuge, descend along the paved road that leads to Forte di Oga. Continue towards Oga, a small characteristic village, and descend along the dirt road that leads to Via Osteglio to the village of Santa Lucia. From here take the cycle path that runs along the Frodolfo stream to return to Bormio.
Go back to Bormio Ski and take the cable car up to Bormio 2000.
From here you cycle along the “water road” that leads to Santa Caterina. They are 11 km on a mostly flat dirt road surrounded by greenery with beautiful views of Valfurva.
Descend to Santa Caterina.
From here you go up again in altitude by cable car to reach the refuge Sunny Valley. Here you can have a delicious lunch. You arrive at the Passo dell’Alpe and from here you start the long descent of the Val di Rezzalo. The first stretch is a path, then a road with more ‘flat, until it becomes a driveway.
Once you reach Frontale you continue downhill to Le Prese. From here you start the climb on the provincial road. After the village of Verzedo, leave the paved road and turn left to continue for about 3 km on a dirt road that runs along the river Adda. Passing through Aquilone you reach Tola where you enter the Valtellina path, a paved cycle path that runs along the river for about 9 km until you return to Bormio.
At the top of the Conca Bianca refuge, descend along the paved road that leads to Forte di Oga. Continue towards Oga, a small characteristic village, and descend along the dirt road that leads to Via Osteglio to the village of Santa Lucia. From here take the cycle path that runs along the Frodolfo stream to return to Bormio.
Map and Gps Track
Paper maps are available at the ticket offices of the ski lifts and at tourist offices. The itinerary is available on the website/app valtellinaoutdoor.it
The route is available from 27 July to 8 September 2024 (closed on Mondays).
VALDIDENTRO
- Gondola Isolaccia-Pian de la Mota | from 9:30 to 17:00
- Tel. 0342 985333 – cimapiazzi.eu
BORMIO
- Gondola Bormio-Bormio 2000 | from 9:00 to 17:30
- Cablecar Bormio 2000-Cima Bianca | from 9:00 to 17:00
- Tel. 0342 901451 – bormioski.eu
SANTA CATERINA
- Gondola S.Caterina-Vallalpe | from 9:30 to 16:15
- Tel. 0342 925116 – santacaterinaimpianti.it
Guided tour 3 Gondole
The ring tour takes the whole day. Possibility to have a gourmet-style lunch with typical Valtellina flavors at the wonderful Sunny Valley Kelo Mountain Lodge at 2,700 meters above sea level.
- Meeting point: BORMIO RENTAL, via Battaglion Morbegno 25 Bormio (SO) – 9.00 am
- Overall duration of the experience: 8 hours
- Price: from €96
What's included: mtb guide
What's not included: bike hire (10% off). Lunch available on request only.
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Technical details
S2
Maximum degree of difficulty
medium
Training required
2
Riding ability
73 km
Length
7/8 h
Overall duration of the experience
Route type
Mainly on dirt forest roads, paths, single trails and cycle paths
Guided tour 3+1 Gondole (for experts)
Discover the 3 Gondole tour in its most extreme variant (Freeride 3000) which includes the epic descent from Bormio 3000 to Santa Caterina Valfurva, a wonderful bike trail for the uniqueness of the panorama (within the Stelvio National Park) and the fun of the route.
The path from Bormio 3000 to Santa Caterina can only be tackled by expert bikers with excellent riding skills. The panorama is enchanting, you can enjoy the shining blue of the Beautiful Lakes and Lakes of Profa, surrounded by majestic mountains.
The ring tour takes the whole day. Possibility to have a gourmet-style lunch with typical Valtellina flavors at the wonderful Sunny Valley Kelo Mountain Lodge at 2,700 meters above sea level.
- Meeting point: BORMIO RENTAL, via Battaglion Morbegno 25 Bormio (SO) – 9.00 am
- Overall duration of the experience: 8 hours
- Price: from €96
What's included: mtb guide
What's not included: bike hire (10% off). Lunch available on request only.
SHOP