Italy · Lombardy
Ortles Haute Route
Distance
121.83 km
Date
September 11, 2026
Entry fee
170 EUR
€ / km
€1.40
A new race developed by former Italian pro-athlete Marco De Gasperi, big-mountain point-to-point in the Ortles-Cevedale: 120 km, crazy climbing, pace wisely.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
9000m
D+/KM
73.87m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
15.3%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-14.6%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Climbs
Top climbs
15.2 km · 1714 m gain
starts km 73 · avg 11.3% · max 52.1%
4.6 km · 872 m gain
starts km 17 · avg 19.0% · max 51.9%
5.3 km · 871 m gain
starts km 53 · avg 16.3% · max 51.5%
Top descents
8.9 km · 1272 m drop
starts km 44 · avg -14.3% · max -42.3%
9.2 km · 1189 m drop
starts km 64 · avg -12.9% · max -49.4%
8.5 km · 966 m drop
starts km 31 · avg -11.0% · max -64.4%
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Milan Malpensa (MXP) / Milan Linate (LIN) / Milan Bergamo (BGY) / Zurich (ZRH)
Notes
Start: ~3–4.5 hrs by road to Bormio (depending on airport/traffic; passes can affect time) / Public transport: train to Tirano + bus to Bormio; limited late-night options, car recommended / Accommodation: strong in Bormio but books out early in peak season—reserve early.
FAR
It’ll possibly take 3+ hours from the closest large airport to arrive. Plan your adventure accordingly, take an extra day for those after-race beers or Curranz.
