Like every summer, thousands of fans of two wheels will reach Valdidentro for the Alta Valtellina Bike Marathon.

This great sporting event, which will take place on July 27th, is a competitive mountain bike Marathon, competitive and recreational cycle racing for amateurs, a real challenge for bikers who love riding at high altitude, among the superb views of the trails at high altitude.

Also for the Edition 2019 there are spectacular trails, which embrace the Valdidentro, until you reach Livigno and Valdisotto: one of 100 km with a difference in altitude of 3.260 m (Marathon route) and one of 76 km with a difference in altitude of 2,400 m (Endurance course). 

The tracks, 90% characterized by unpaved roads with compact bottom, wind through the lush natural environment of the Stelvio Park and represent a perfect opportunity for all bikers who want to treat themselves to a day of great sport, in an event that for years animates the territory of the Valdidentro, together with numerous side events, sports and entertainment, for participants, accompanying persons and simple enthusiasts.

Alta Valtellina, a fairytale setting for trekking and hiking, is carving out an increasingly leading role also regarding the world of lovers of two wheels, declined in its various disciplines.
In this sense, the Organization of major sporting events like the Alta Valtellina Bike Marathon and other important events (Granfondo Stelvio Santini, Mapei Day/Re Stelvio, climbing the Cima Coppi, to name a few), is the best representation of passion thousands of athletes, who find in this territory an unmissable destination, thanks to the presence of numerous routes that suit all abilities. Alta Valtellina is an outdoor gym for all bikers, both for those seeking great sporting challenge, and for those who want to explore the natural surroundings riding in stride.
The offer, ranging from a wide variety of trails for mountain biking, Bike Park downhill new tracks at altitude, routes for road bike, cycling routes adapted to the technical capacities and physical condition of families.

Who does not feel like facing the mythical passes (Stelvio, Gavia, Mortirolo) or the dirt paths in the woods, but still wanting to get closer to cycling, will not be disappointed. Paved bike trails, connecting all municipalities of the District of Alta Valtellina, are ideal to enjoy nature on well-kept paths and within just anyone's reach, with particular attention to children, who can approach the world of two wheels through the Bike and Skill Centers, which during the summer season, teach the budding cyclists the rules to move on roads and paths in complete safety and autonomy.
Just to these bikers of the future, the organization of the Alta Valtellina Bike Marathon has reserved the final day of the event, with the Marathon Kids, scheduled for Sunday 28 July 2019 and open to children aged four to twelve, with dedicated routes and itineraries easy to follow and variable length, depending on the categories established according to the age of small sportsmen.