The “3 Gondole” is a mountain bike and e-bike tour in Bormio – in Alta Valtellina – involving the 3 main lifts of the area:
The 3 Gondole Tour can start indistinctly from one of the three locations.
The classic itinerary includes a bike ride from Bormio towards the cableway in Valdidentro, then a return to Bormio and a ride up by cableway to Bormio 2000, or, alternatively, up to Cima Bianca for very experienced bikers. The tour continues by bike to Santa Caterina Valfurva, where the cableway takes you up to the top, and you'll have a lunch break at the Sunny Valley refuge. Afterwards, you'll ride down to Val di Rezzalo and finally return to Bormio on the Sentiero Valtellina cycle path.
The route has a total length of 73 km to which are added the 7 km of ascent by cableway. The tour takes place mainly on dirt forest roads, trails, single trails and bike paths. It is required a technical preparation (especially for the descents) and athletic medium.
The estimated journey time varies greatly depending on your training and the ability to ride the MTB: it ranges from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 9 hours, lunch included.
From Bormio we suggest you to go to Valdidentro first.
Follow the cycly path "Sentiero Viola" which takes its name from the homonymous watercourse crossing the valley. Once you reach Isolaccia, take the first cableway, Isolaccia-Pian de La Mota.
At the top of the Conca Bianca refuge, descend along the paved road that leads to Forte di Oga. Continue towards Oga, a small characteristic village, and descend along the dirt road that leads to Via Osteglio to the village of Santa Lucia. From here take the cycle path that runs along the Frodolfo stream to return to Bormio.
Go back to Bormio Ski and take the cableway up to Bormio 2000.
From here you cycle along the so called “water road” that leads to Santa Caterina. They are 11 km on a mostly flat dirt road surrounded by greenery with beautiful views of Valfurva.
Descend to Santa Caterina.
From here you go up again in altitude by cableway to reach the refuge Sunny Valley. Here you can have a delicious lunch. You arrive at the Passo dell’Alpe and from here you start the long descent of the Val di Rezzalo. The first stretch is a path, then a road with more flat, until it becomes a driveway.
Once you reach Frontale, continue downhill to Le Prese. From here, the climb begins on the Sentiero Valtellina cycle path, which runs along the Adda River for about 15 km, leading back to Bormio.
You can buy the ticket valid for the tour in our online shop or at the three ticket offices located at the start of the lifts. The discounted price is Euro 25.00 per adult and Euro 17.00 for children born from 2011 to 2018. The ticket is free for children born in 2019 and after.
The ticket includes
Please note that the ticket is intended for use in a single day. Any unused rides remain valid the day after the ticket is issued.
Paper maps are available at the ticket offices of the ski lifts and at tourist offices. The itinerary is available on the website/app valtellinaoutdoor.it
The route is available from 4 July to 6 September 2026 (closed on Mondays).
VALDIDENTRO
BORMIO
SANTA CATERINA
Discover the 3 Gondole tour in its most extreme variant (Freeride 3000) which includes the epic descent from Bormio 3000 to Santa Caterina Valfurva, a wonderful bike trail for the uniqueness of the panorama (within the Stelvio National Park) and the fun of the route.
Once you reach Bormio 2000 by cableway, you continue the ascent with the Bormio 2000-CimaBianca cablecar which takes you up to Bormio 3000.
The price of the 3 Gondola ticket also includes a free cablecar ride to the top of the mountain, at 3,017 meters. This alternative route is only suitable for very experienced bikers with excellent riding skills.
From Cima Bianca, you descend along a single trail with a rocky surface that leads to enchanting places, to the Bei Laghetti and Laghi di Profa, alpine lakes of an extraordinary blue color, surrounded by majestic mountains.
The path from Bormio 3000 to Santa Caterina can only be tackled by expert bikers with excellent riding skills. The panorama is enchanting, you can enjoy the shining blue of the Beautiful Lakes and Lakes of Profa, surrounded by majestic mountains.
The 3 (+1) gondola tour takes up a full day. You can enjoy a gourmet lunch featuring typical Valtellina flavors at the wonderful Sunny Valley Kelo Mountain Lodge at 2,700 meters above sea level.