The Alé Granfondo, the experiences, the talks, and participation tell the story of a new idea for a destination, where biking is an active language.
Livigno, June 28, 2026 – Every major event tells the story of a region. The Alé Granfondo is something more. Something even more meaningful and profound: for three days, the race, the experiences, meetings with champions, and the widespread participation of the bike community gave concrete shape to the 1816 Bike Zone Livigno, turning the entire weekend into one of the most successful and engaging expressions of the bike identity that defines the destination.
The over 850 participants in the Granfondo tackled one of the most iconic routes across the entire Alpine panorama, featuring great mountain passes, high altitude, and the spectacular finish at Mottolino, which already starred in the 2024 Giro d'Italia. Once again, this course confirmed the technical value of the event and its growing international appeal, becoming the heart of a broad, multifaceted program dedicated to bike culture.
The Expo Village became the gathering point for the two-wheel community, while widespread bike experiences accompanied hundreds of enthusiasts in discovering the diverse souls of the 1816 Bike Zone. Social rides, panoramic tours, guided descents, bike tests, and meetings with local guides allowed people to experience Livigno beyond the competition—as a place to cross, get to know, and interpret from the saddle.
This same philosophy guided the series of talks that animated the central stage throughout the weekend. Alessandro Petacchi, Sonny Colbrelli, Fabrizio Ravanelli, and Maurizio Bormolini shared experiences, visions, and stories that went beyond athletic results, addressing themes such as preparation, effort, the relationship with the territory, and the deeper meaning of performance and its pursuit. This wealth of content will continue to live on in the coming weeks via MyLivignoTV, where the talks will be published in full, extending the narrative of the 1816 Bike Zone over time.
"Certainly this event, which started just three years ago, is experiencing extraordinary growth," comments Luca Moretti, President of Livigno Next. "The route crosses breathtaking scenery, and the ideal climate allows cyclists to ride even during the warmest hours of the day, fully enjoying the beauty of the territory. Athletes tell us they experienced great emotions, and the finish at Mottolino represents a true final highlight. Today, the Alè Granfondo is among the most important events on the calendar, but Livigno's true value lies in the combination of sport and leisure: the opportunity to carve out time for oneself in a place of extraordinary beauty, featuring cutting-edge facilities and unique landscapes."
The 1816 Bike Zone Livigno stems precisely from the desire to make the heritage built over the years clearly visible: major events, altitude training, specialized hospitality, iconic routes, dedicated services, the champions who choose Livigno to train, and a community that experiences cycling as part of its daily life.
The Alè Granfondo, therefore, with its ability to unite competition and discovery, performance and sharing, professionals and enthusiasts, helps shape a destination that continues to evolve while respecting its own authenticity. Because within the 1816 Bike Zone Livigno, every event simply makes evident what this territory represents every single day of the year.