La Stelvio Santini takes place on Sun, Jun 6, 2027 in Bormio, Italy. The main route is 151 km.
- Date
- Sun, Jun 6, 2027
- Start
- Bormio 🇮🇹
- Distance
- 151 km
- Climbing
- 4,270 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 33-week plan to La Stelvio Santini
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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A gran fondo over the legendary Stelvio and Mortirolo passes from Bormio.
What this race demands
La Stelvio Santini demands exceptional climbing capacity and sustained muscular endurance over 151 kilometers and 4270 meters of elevation gain.
Climbing Capacity
The route traverses the legendary Stelvio and Mortirolo passes, requiring prolonged power output on steep, sustained ascents totaling 4270 meters of climbing.
Descending and Technical Control
Navigating descents from major alpine passes demands steady focus, bike handling skills, and hand durability over a 151-kilometer course.
Energy Management
The high volume of climbing across an extended distance requires careful pacing to prevent early glycogen depletion and muscle fatigue.
A sustained effort of this duration requires consistent carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour to maintain performance levels.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
8:10–9:50
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at La Stelvio Santini is 33 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base21 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 15, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Apr 26, 2027 – May 16, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 17, 2027 – May 30, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 31, 2027 – Jun 6, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is La Stelvio Santini?
La Stelvio Santini takes place on Sun, Jun 6, 2027 in Bormio, Italy.
How long is La Stelvio Santini?
The main route is 151 km.
What does La Stelvio Santini demand?
La Stelvio Santini demands exceptional climbing capacity and sustained muscular endurance over 151 kilometers and 4270 meters of elevation gain.
How much climbing does La Stelvio Santini have?
La Stelvio Santini has 4,270 m of climbing.
Who is La Stelvio Santini for?
La Stelvio Santini is open to all participants.
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