On 31 July and 1-2 August 2026 spotlights on the downhill trails of the Bormio Bike Park which will host the second stage of the UCI Italian Internationals, the prestigious international RIDER CUP 2026 circuit.
The competitions will also count as the third official stage of the FCI Italian Cup national circuit,
as well as the Lombardy Regional Championship.
A high-level event, not to be missed for the fans of this sport. With the best Italian riders in the race, the exciting descents and the beautiful setting of the Alps, it will be an amazing opportunity to attend a spectacular event.
The 2026 Italian Rider Cup DH International Races calendar
The 2026 Italian Open season will stop in three Alpine resorts in Lombardy:
- 1st Round | June 12-14 | Aprica
- 2nd Round | July 31-August 2 | Bormio
- 3rd Round | September 4-6 | Madesimo
The course of the Bormio stage
Bormio Ski is a perfect location for this type of race, with technical and demanding tracks that will test the skills of the participants.
The Valtellina stage will follow the trajectory drawn by two of the most famous tracks of the Bormio Bike Park.
The course that will host the Bormio International Downhill Championships encompasses four of the bike park's trails: Viper, Hell Rocks, Autobahn, and Zombie.
The start is at over 2,600 meters above sea level. The first section features high banks and smooth lines, where the riding style is pure bike park style. Then you enter the hellish environment of "Hell Rocks": a steep, rocky ridge, extremely technical, where maximum concentration is required to avoid mistakes. Once you enter the "Autobahn," the trail becomes a true flow trail, wide and very fast, with plenty of airtime: ridges, doubles, and sharks, before emerging onto a more natural and technical line that leads to the final stretch of the Zombie trail, inside the forest, where there's no shortage of roots and natural obstacles, as well as berms and wooden walkways built specifically to enhance the spectacular nature of the trail.
Fun and adrenaline will be at a maximum until the very last moment of the race, with the athletes competing in a spectacular final jump before the finish line in Bormio 2000.
If you are a downhill enthusiast, come and cheer at the Downhill Italian Cup in Bormio and experience two spectacular days.
Race schedule 2026
- FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026
From 8:00 AM | Registration office open for registration at the cable car departure area in Bormio
(The slope is closed for Track Walk)
Afternoon | Controlled free practice - SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026
From 9:00 AM | Controlled free practice
12:00 PM | Classification heats - SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026
From 9:00 AM | Free practice
12:00 PM | Race heats
Followed by awards ceremony
Passionate about Downhill? Come and try it with us
Downhill is an off-road sport that is gaining more and more popularity.
This discipline offers the possibility of having fun and playing sports in the summer, especially to young people, who can enjoy outdoor activities in a healthy way and spend their holidays in the mountains feeling strong emotions.
Would you like to approach this sport but don't know where to start?
Come and try a downhill lesson on the slopes of the Bormio Bike Park with our expert instructors!
Thanks to their guide, you will be able to have a unique and fun experience on a mountain bike.
Furthermore, you don't need to bring anything, when renting from Bormio Rental you can rent bikes, helmets and protections whenever you wish.
Don't miss the opportunity to challenge yourself and discover new emotions in one of the most beautiful bike parks in Lombardy.
See you there!
