Dreiländergiro: routes, the Stelvio and how to prepare
- Distance
- 163 km
- Climbing
- 3,761 m
- Highest point
- 2,758 m
- Categorised climbs
- 8 · up to 22 %
- Shape
- Loop
Measured on the course you ride in Cycloscape. The organiser's own figures are below.
Elevation profile
891–2,758 m · 8 categorised climbsThe 6 biggest of 8 categorised climbs, in the order you ride them.
The Dreiländergiro rides through three countries — Austria, Italy and Switzerland — from Nauders, in Tyrol, with the Stelvio Pass at its heart. There are two routes: the Stelvio Engadin, 168 km with 3,600 m of climbing, and the Stelvio Vinschgau, 120 km with 3,000 m. The 33rd edition was on 28 June 2026; the 2027 date has not been announced yet.
Dreiländergiro at a glance
- Where
- Nauders, Austria
- Official website
- dreilaendergiro.at ↗
- Next edition
- Date to be confirmed by the organiser
- Routes
- Stelvio Engadin: 168 km, 3,600 m climbing · Stelvio Vinschgau: 120 km, 3,000 m climbing
- Terrain
- Mountain — long climbs
- Facts checked
- 4 November 2026, against the sources below
Full preparation and course training require Event Coach Pro.
Ride the real course on your trainer. The route of Dreiländergiro, 163 km, as a 3D world, with your trainer following its gradients — any day, and as part of your Event Coach plan. Part of Cycloscape Pro.
The routes
The Dreiländergiro offers 2 routes.
| Route | Distance | Climbing |
|---|---|---|
| Stelvio Engadin | 168 km | 3,600 m |
| Stelvio Vinschgau | 120 km | 3,000 m |
What the course asks of you
Both routes climb the Stelvio, one of the highest paved passes in the Alps, by its long series of hairpins: well over an hour of climbing for most riders, finishing above 2,700 m where the air is thin. The long route continues through the Swiss Engadine before returning to Nauders; the short one comes back through the Vinschgau valley.
Altitude makes the top of the Stelvio feel harder than its gradient: start it well below your threshold, and keep warm clothing for the descents.
How to prepare
The general shape of a good preparation, which Event Coach turns into a plan for your fitness, time and date:
- Train long climbs: steady efforts of 30 to 60 minutes just below your threshold match the cols of the Dreiländergiro far better than short intervals.
- Build the long day: rides of five to seven hours in the final two months, towards the 168 km of the route you choose.
- Practise eating and drinking on a schedule, and descending: a mountain day is as much going down as going up.
Pacing mistakes to avoid
The mistakes that cost riders the most on a day like this:
- Treating the first climb of the Dreiländergiro as a race: a long col ridden above the pace you can hold for hours costs you the rest of the day.
- Saving nothing for the last climb, where the most kilometres are already in your legs.
- Skipping food on the descents: the next climb starts with what you ate on the way down.
Prepare the Dreiländergiro with Cycloscape
Tell Event Coach you are doing the Dreiländergiro, your route and what you want from the day, and it builds your preparation: structured workouts held by your trainer in ERG, Race Pacing for how to spend your effort, and Performance Lab to see whether the work is landing. Full preparation and course training require Event Coach Pro.
Frequently asked
When is the Dreiländergiro?
The organiser has not announced the next edition's date yet. Event Coach lets you set your own target date until it does.
How long are the routes of the Dreiländergiro?
Stelvio Engadin: 168 km with 3,600 m of climbing; Stelvio Vinschgau: 120 km with 3,000 m of climbing. The 2026 routes as the organiser lists them.
How many riders take part?
About 3,000 riders in 2025.
Can I ride the course of the Dreiländergiro in Cycloscape?
Yes, inside Event Coach with Cycloscape Pro: once you start your preparation, the course is ridden on your trainer as part of the plan.