The 3 Gondolas Tour
/in MTB trails/by Carlo DemodeThe Le 3 Gondole tour is an e-bike and mountain bike route designed for those who want to discover the beauty of the mountains in summer, breathe clean air and explore the unspoiled nature of Alta Valtellina.
You can start from the Bormio 2000 gondola or S. Caterina-Vallalpe or Isolaccia-Pian della Mota, but we recommend embarking on this epic tour from the Santa Caterina lifts, at the Sunny Valley hut at a whopping 2,700 meters above sea level, where you can admire the ancestral landscape of the Valfurva summit and discover unspoiled nature of larch forests.
Dedicated to the most adventurous cyclists, the Le 3 Gondole tour for e-bikes and mountain bikes always delivers intense and memorable emotions. During the descent, in fact, you will enjoy the view of the magnificent Cime Bianca, Sobretta and Piazzi peaks.
The 3 Gondolas tour is a complete and exciting adventure that will leave you breathless.
You will have the opportunity to experience different downhill terrain on your MTB such as dirt forest roads, rocky trails, single trails, and race-prepared bike paths.
Finally, you will discover breathtaking summer landscapes and wide, deep green valleys furrowed by clear blue streams.
The route has a total length of about 70 km to which the 7 km ascent by gondola lift is added, and the average time is between 5-6 hours with lunch break included!
If you are passionate about mountain biking and want to have a unique experience at high altitude, try the Le 3 Gondole tour and purchase your ticket now at one of the gondolas in:
- Bormio 2000
- S. Caterina-Vallalpe
- Isolaccia-Pian della Mota
For the descent, average technical and athletic preparation and suitable MTB clothing is required, which you can conveniently purchase in the rh+ store before the tour.
Departure
Choice of ski lifts in the area of:
- Bormio, Bormio 2000 Gondola Lift
- St. Catherine, St. Catherine-Vallalpe Gondola Lift
- Valdidentro, Isolaccia-Pian della Mota gondola lift (in the Cima Piazzi Happy Mountain ski area)
Arrival
Choice of ski lifts in the area of:
- Bormio, Bormio-Bormio 2000 Gondola Lift
- St. Catherine, St. Catherine-Vallalpe Gondola Lift
- Valdidentro, Isolaccia-Pian della Mota gondola lift (in the Cima Piazzi Happy Mountain ski area)
Difficulty
Medium – High
Length
77 Km
Duration
5 h – 6 h
You can purchase the ticket valid for the tour at all three ticket offices located at the lift departures. The agreed price is Euro 28.00 for adult and Euro 20.00 for reduced (children born from 2005 and later years and seniors born from 1956 and earlier).
Ticket includes:
- the single ride on the Bormio-Bormio 2000 gondola (note for experienced bikers: the ride on the Bormio 2000-Cima Bianca cable car is also included)
- the single ascent on the St. Catherine-Vallalpe gondola lift
- the single ascent on the Isolaccia-Pian dela Mota gondola lift
The ticket is valid for two days from the time of issuance.
Sunny Valley – VallAlpe – St. Catherine
/in MTB trails/by Admin-2k23Sunny Valley – VallAlpe – Santa Caterina
Adrenaline-filled mountain bike route
Looking for an exciting mountain bike freeride route?
Try the Sunny Valley – VallAlpe – Santa Caterina itinerary!
We recommend starting from the Sunny Valley refuge, easily reachable with the S. Caterina-Vallalpe cable car open throughout the summer .
By taking the S. Caterina-Vallalpe cable car, from the town of Santa Caterina, you can take your mountain to the top bike at no additional cost and 100% enjoy an unforgettable experience at high altitude.
Once you reach the Sunny Valley refuge you can begin a fun descent toward the valley during which you will meet, in this order, the Malga dell’Alpe, the Ponte delle Vacche, and then, following, the Tresero forest and the Central Location, until arriving in about 2 hours and 45 minutes at Santa Caterina Valfurva where you can relax in peace and enjoy the local beauties.
Departure
Sunny Valley Shelter
Arrival
Santa Caterina Valfurva
Descent gradient
990 m
Elevation gain
994 m
Difficulty
Medium
Length
8 km 500 m
Duration
2 h 45 min
Sunny Valley – St. Catherine
/in MTB trails/by Carlo Demode
Sunny Valley – Santa Caterina
Mountain bike trail among the ski slopes of Valfurva
Only in Santa Caterina Valfurvacan you experience the thrill of downhill mountain biking on Valtellina’s most renowned ski slopes. If you are a mtb enthusiast, you can’t miss this fun opportunity! From the Sunny Valley hut, at an elevation of 2,700 meters, the descent begins. Riding your mountain bike, you can plow the paths of the Alpe winter trail to the middle station of the Plaghera gondola. From there, you can continue on the lower part of the Deborah Compagnoni winter slope and end your ride in Santa Caterina, a stone’s throw from the S. Caterina-Vallalpe gondola.
Departure
Sunny Valley Shelter
Arrival
Santa Caterina Valfurva
Difficulty
Medium
Length
7 km 500 m
Duration
1 h
Sunny Valley – Alp Pond
/in MTB trails/by Carlo Demode
Sunny Valley – Laghetto dell’Alpe
Scenic Mountain Bike Trail
Loop mountain bike trail , suitable for the whole family, totally surrounded by nature. Starting from the Sunny Valley hut, riding your mountain bike, you can skirt the entire Alpe Pond and stop to admire, from time to time, the vivid colors of the flowers and meadows in summer, the dense forests and the immensity of the mountains that surround you such as Mt. Sobretta. The trail, from Sunny Valley, is easy and relaxing; in fact, you can complete the ride in about 1 hour of leisurely pedaling. We recommend, therefore, that you start the route late in the morning so that you can arrive for lunch at Sunny Valley where you can enjoy some excellent, healthy, genuine Valtellina food at high altitude and sip good red wine. Until sunset, the entire valley that hosts Sunny Valley is sunny and warm. We recommend, therefore, that you also bring your swimsuit with you and try the brand new Sunny Valley solarium, tastefully and stylishly set up to ensure extreme comfort. You can, thus, enjoy the cool mountain sunshine as much as possible and relax while listening to the sounds of nature and local animals. For a family day of wellness, sports and relaxation in pure mountain nature, choose the mountain bike trail: Sunny Valley – Alpe Pond.
Departure
Sunny Valley Shelter
Arrival
Sunny Valley Shelter
Descent gradient
155 m
Elevation gain
157 m
Difficulty
Easy
Length
3 km 221 m
Duration
1 h 4 min
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