On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the 17th stage of the “Corsa Rosa” will culminate in the heart of the Valtellina town for the seventh time, at the end of a challenging stage featuring the much anticipated ascent of the Mortirolo Pass
Between Bormio and the Giro d’Italia, it’s “Amore Infinito”. A new chapter in this storied relationship will unfold on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, when Alta Valtellina hosts a demanding stage designed for climbers. This 154-kilometer journey marks the 17th stage of the “Corsa Rosa” during a year that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Stelvio Pass road’s construction.
The route for the 108th edition of the Giro d’Italia was unveiled today, January 13, 2025, at the “Ennio Morricone” Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome. This year’s #Giro108 will begin in Albania, with the opening stage between Durrës and Tirana on May 9, and will conclude in Rome on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Bormio will host the finish of the 17th stage, starting from San Michele all’Adige in the province of Trento. Riders will tackle a gradual ascent through Val di Non and Val di Sole before taking on the classic climb to the Tonale Pass. At 1,882 meters above sea level, the summit will bring the peloton into Lombardy, where the descent to Ponte di Legno and the approach to Monno await. Monno, in the Brescia section of Val Camonica, is the launching point for the stage’s second and most challenging climb—the legendary ascent of the Mortirolo Pass, renowned as the “Montagna Pantani”.
First introduced in the Giro on June 3, 1990, and immortalized by Marco Pantani’s heroic climb in 1994, the Mortirolo’s 13 kilometers feature an average gradient of 7.6%, providing a stage for monumental achievements. The descent into Grosio is equally demanding, as are the final kilometers to Bormio, which include the Motte climb just before the finish.
Bormio, soon to host key Alpine Skiing events and the historic debut of Ski Mountaineering at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, will await the stage winner at the base station of the Bormio 2000 cable car.
On Thursday, May 29, the Giro d’Italia continues with stage 18, starting from Morbegno and heading to Cesano Maderno.
The bond between Bormio and the Giro d’Italia is one of the longest and most celebrated in the race’s history. The Valtellina town first welcomed the “Corsa Rosa” in 1953 during the 36th edition, serving as both the finish of the 20th stage and the start of the 21st. Fausto Coppi claimed victory on that historic day after 125 kilometers. In later years, other greats like Charly Gaul (1961), Erik Breukink (1988), Gilberto Simoni (2000), and Vincenzo Nibali (2017) have left their mark in Bormio.
While the last time the Giro arrived in Bormio was to celebrate its centennial, this year’s focus will be on honoring 200 years of the Stelvio Pass road—a landmark steeped in history and shaped by countless cyclists, amateurs and legends alike.
“We strongly pushed to host this stage, not only as part of our Olympic preparations but also to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Stelvio Pass road,” said Silvia Cavazzi, Mayor of Bormio. “This will be a grand celebration for the entire province of Sondrio, as well as for neighboring South Tyrol and Val Monastero in Switzerland. The Giro d’Italia is a symbol of inclusivity, bringing excitement to every generation and offering initiatives like the Giro-E to let even less experienced cyclists taste the thrill of a champion’s challenge. These will be unforgettable days, not just for Bormio but for all of Valtellina, with Morbegno also in the spotlight as the starting point for the next stage.”
Pierluigi Negri, Director of the Media Valtellina Tourist Consortium and a board member of Fondazione Bormio, added, “We started this candidacy years ago with the goal of making Valtellina a key player in the Giro d’Italia during this important bicentennial of the Stelvio Pass road. We are thrilled to see it come to fruition. I believe we’ll witness a spectacular and thrilling stage that will undoubtedly write a memorable chapter in Giro history.”
Bormio (Italy), January 13, 2025