Alta Rezia Up&Down: self-guided MTB tour

3 MTB STAGES, 4 NIGHTS IN THE HEART OF THE ALPS

Alta Rezia lies in the Rhaetian Alps on the border between Italy and Switzerland, covering Alta Valtellina, Val Poschiavo and the Engadine. The route crosses mountain pastures and Alpine passes, with singletracks, lakes and changing landscapes along the way. Ride independently using the supplied GPS tracks and roadbook, stay in Lungolivigno hotels and leave the hotel-to-hotel luggage transfer to us.

• 4 nights in a double room, including 2 nights at the starting hotel: before the first stage and after your return
• Luggage transfer from one hotel to another;
• Valtellina buffet breakfast with local produce and regional specialities;
• Free use of the Eco Bike Room at the four-star hotels specified in the programme;
• Wi-Fi throughout the four-star hotels specified in the programme;
• Lungolivigno Club Card, the loyalty card that unites all the activities of the Lungolivigno Hotel & Fashion group and allows you to accumulate points and immediately use discount vouchers. Welcome bonus +500 points.

Self-guided

GPS tracks and a roadbook are provided. You ride independently and need to be comfortable navigating Alpine trails.

Luggage transport

Every morning your luggage leaves aboard a taxi and reaches the next hotel before your arrival.

Difficulty

The route includes Alpine singletracks and requires basic MTB handling skills, appropriate fitness and experience of riding on consecutive days.

3 riding days, 4 nights

3 days of riding between Valtellina, Valdidentro, Livigno, Valposchiavo.

Date

Alta Rezia Up&Down runs from June to September, subject to availability and route conditions.

Start point

Start in Tirano, Livigno or Valdidentro and finish in the same town. Your choice determines the order of the stages. Four nights are included, with two at your starting hotel: one before the first stage and one after your return.

53 km and 2,595 m of total ascent: 1,887 m are covered by the Bernina Express, leaving approximately 700 m to climb by bike.

Travel from Tirano to the Bernina Pass on the famous red Bernina Express train, part of the UNESCO World Heritage railway, or ask about the Graubündenpass Bike option. The route continues towards Livigno via Val Minor, the Forcola Pass and Valle delle Mine. Ask us which transport arrangement suits your itinerary.

47 km 1200m+ 1700m- (Val Tort,  Psso Trela, Val Vezzola, Arnoga, Baite di Cardone, Isolaccia)

From Livigno, a scenic trail climbs to the Trela Pass. Continue through Val Vezzola before descending to Valdidentro.

66km 1500m+ 2400m- (Decoville Arnoga Val Viola Camp Poschiavo Tirano)

Leave Valdidentro for Val Viola, cross the pass and descend into Switzerland and Val Poschiavo. Trails through pine and fir forests lead back to Tirano.

Simply terrific. This is our hotel in Livigno, the Montivas Lodge. The hotel is perfect for your adventures in the Alps of Valtellina. Whether it’s summer, autumn, or winter – you can experience something 365 days a year around our hotel in Livigno. Are you dreaming of the most exciting outdoor paradise in the Alps or are you already on your adventure? Escape everyday life and make our hotel in Livigno your home base.
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In our Bresidence Edelweiss in Valdidentro you will find the taste of the buffet breakfast served early in the morning and the flexibility of a residence for the rest of the day. You are in the perfect base camp for your spectacular adventures in the Italian Alps. Welcome, explorer!
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