An iconic loop route popular with cycling enthusiasts visiting Livigno. A scenic and challenging route that touches two breathtaking alpine passes: the Foscagno Pass and the Forcola Pass. A ride through spectacular landscapes between Italy and Switzerland.
The start is in the heart of Livigno, on a flat section that runs along the town's main street. At the Carabinieri traffic circle, we divert to the Teola area, ideal for warming up the legs with the last flat section before the first real climb: the Passo d'Eira. After the Mottolino traffic circle, you face the hairpin bends that lead with a regular gradient up to Trepalle, giving wide views of Livigno.
The descent that follows, smooth and flowing, ends after the Trepalle tunnel, where the climb to the Foscagno Pass begins. The first few kilometers are more challenging, followed by a gentler section until the final two hairpin bends, decidedly intense but rewarding for the views across the valley. Reaching the pass, you descend for a long scenic stretch through Valdidentro, passing through Arnoga, Semogo and Isolaccia.
The descent continues to Bormio, with a short flat section at Isolaccia. Once in Bormio, proceed on the main road leading to the Bormio tunnels and then move onto the secondary road. Passing through picturesque Valtellina villages, you arrive in Tirano, the starting point of the last, long and majestic climb of the day: the Forcola Pass.
Past the Church of the Madonna di Tirano, you head into Swiss territory. The climb picks up pace gradually, alternating between different gradients all the way to Lake Poschiavo, where a flat section allows a short break before the most challenging segment. In Poschiavo, you start climbing again toward San Carlo, crossing the village and continuing on a quiet bike path through the woods. Short but firm switchbacks and ramps lead to Sfazù, where you return to the main road and continue toward the Swiss border.
From the customs post, you leave the Bernina road and detour to the legendary Forcola Pass. After a short descent, the last stretch proves to be the most intense: a short but dry ascent with hairpin bends leading up to the pass, where an extraordinary view of the valley below opens up.
From here you return to Livigno downhill, following the main road. The final stretch through the village is perfect for enjoying the views and loosening up your legs after a busy day in the saddle.
