Austria · cycling · 8 days

Alps – Transalp

Alpine Epic

Cross the Alps with your mountain bike on this mid-level Transalp from Innsbruck to Torbole at Lake Garda. Enjoy stunning alpine scenery, rustic villages, great Austrian/Italian food and the unique challenge of a classic multi-day alpine crossing.

8-day tourBike adventureModerate exposure
8Days
375.5kmTotal Distance
10,253mTotal Ascent
10,838mTotal Descent
Grade 3Vertigo Scale

Tour Overview

DayRoute Distance Ascent Descent Duration
Day 1Innsbruck → Stubaital47.2 km↑1,506m↓985m8h 30m
Day 2Stubaital → Sattelberg48.6 km↑1,798m↓1,292m9h 30m
Day 3Sattelberg → Sterzing25.1 km↑204m↓882m3h
Day 4Sterzing → St. Leonhard37.3 km↑1,237m↓1,479m7h
Day 5St. Leonhard → Fondo65.6 km↑1,630m↓1,365m10h 30m
Day 6Fondo → Madonna di Campiglio46.9 km↑1,977m↓817m9h 30m
Day 7Madonna di Campiglio → Daré59.7 km↑1,082m↓2,669m8h 30m
Day 8Daré → Lake Garda45.1 km↑819m↓1,349m6h 30m
Total375.5 km +10,253 m −10,838 m

Route Map

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Description

The Transalp/ “AlpenX” is a rite of passage for many European mountain bikers. It is a special feeling to embark on a trip with light equipment, knowing you’ll spend most of the coming days in the saddle focused on continuing to pedal uphill. Find below our personal route.

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Places & Landmarks

FAQ

How long is the Alps – Transalp trail?

The route covers about 375.5 km.

What activity is the Alps – Transalp best for?

It is primarily a cycling route.

How difficult is the Alps – Transalp trail?

The trail is rated as moderate.

What is the vertigo grade of the Alps – Transalp trail?

This trail has a vertigo grade of 3 out of 5.

Day 1

Day 1: Innsbruck to Stubaital

Innsbruck → Stubaital

47.2 km ↑1506m ↓985m 8h 30m
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Transalp Day 1

Day 1: Innsbruck to Stubaital

Start in Innsbruck and ride south into the Stubaital valley.

Day 2

Day 2: Stubaital to Sattelberg

Stubaital → Sattelberg

48.6 km ↑1798m ↓1292m 9h 30m
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Transalp Day 2

Day 2: Stubaital to Sattelberg

Day 3

Day 3: Sattelberg to Sterzing

Sattelberg → Sterzing

25.1 km ↑204m ↓882m 3h
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Transalp Day 3

Day 3: Sattelberg to Sterzing

Day 4

Day 4: Sterzing to St. Leonhard

Sterzing → St. Leonhard

37.3 km ↑1237m ↓1479m 7h
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Transalp Day 4

Day 4: Sterzing to St. Leonhard

Day 5

Day 5: St. Leonhard to Fondo

St. Leonhard → Fondo

65.6 km ↑1630m ↓1365m 10h 30m
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Transalp Day 5

Day 5: St. Leonhard to Fondo

Day 6

Day 6: Fondo to Madonna di Campiglio

Fondo → Madonna di Campiglio

46.9 km ↑1977m ↓817m 9h 30m
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Transalp Day 6

Day 6: Fondo to Madonna di Campiglio

Day 7

Day 7: Madonna di Campiglio to Daré

Madonna di Campiglio → Daré

59.7 km ↑1082m ↓2669m 8h 30m
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Transalp Day 7

Day 7: Madonna di Campiglio to Daré

Day 8

Day 8: Daré to Lake Garda

Daré → Lake Garda

45.1 km ↑819m ↓1349m 6h 30m
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Transalp Day 8

Day 8: Daré to Lake Garda