A climb-only stage in the magnificent Val di Rezzalo through woods, pastures, and rhododendrons. You will reach the Passo dell'Alpe and then descend towards the Gavia valley. The stage starts from the Fontanaccia parking lot, above the village of Frontale in Sondalo, and climbs along the forest trail S487 passing through the localities of Pontela and Teat before returning to the Val di Rezzalo road. The climb continues on a military road with hairpin bends until reaching a challenging section with a stony surface. Upon reaching the Passo dell'Alpe at 2462 m above sea level, the highest point of the route, you then descend to the Malga dell'Alpe where it is possible to eat or stay overnight.
Charging points: Rifugio la Baita, Malga dell'Alpe.