Cycling in the Vinschgau Valley

The Vinschgau Valley and especially the Ortler region are an eldorado for cycling enthusiasts. There is something here for every cyclist. Whether it is the relaxed ride on the cross-regional cycling path of the Via Claudia Augusta through the Vinschgau Valley, along the Adige river down to Merano, or the slightly more challenging variant up to Lake Resia.

If you do not have your own bicycle with you, you can rent one at the many bike points along the railway line, return it at another station and take the Vinschgau train back again - free of charge with the VinschgauCard.

The Stelvio Pass attracts thousands of cycling enthusiasts from all over the world every year. The historic mountain pass road is especially popular with many road cyclists. A total of 48 hairpin bends wind their way up to the 2757 m high pass summit. On the queen of mountain roads, you are accompanied by King Ortler and his majestic entourage. Once you arrive at the highest point, you will have conquered 1869 metres of elevation gain. The descent leads via the Umbrail Pass into Switzerland and back to Prad. Hopefully all with imperial weather - definitely an unforgettable experience! A special event is the Stelvio Bike Day, which attracts thousands of cyclists from all over the world every year.

Further highlights such as the Goldsee trail, the Uina Gorge or the Madritschjoch, as well as numerous other trails, are becoming increasingly popular with mountain bikers! In order to master these destinations safely, it is recommended that even experienced cyclists attend technique training courses, which are offered weekly.

The Pension Astoria also offers ideal accommodation for the many cyclists crossing the Alps, even if it is only for one or two nights. Many return for a longer biking holiday, because ambitious bikers certainly do not get bored quickly in the Vinschgau Valley!

The Pension & Residence Astoria specializes in cyclists:

+ Lockable bicycle cellar in the underground garage

+ Charging facilities for e-bikes

+ Rich breakfast with regional products from 07:30 a.m.

+ Tools available for small repairs, for larger repairs there is a bike shop nearby