Stelvio Night

A night on the queen of alpine passes

Stelvio Night is a unique event held on the road to the Stelvio Pass, one of the most famous mountain crossings in the Alps. For the first half of the night, the road is closed to motorized traffic and opened exclusively to cyclists and hikers: no engines, just the sound of the mountains and the joyful effort of those climbing toward the 2,757-meter summit. The initiative is organized by the Prato allo Stelvio Tourist Association (Prad am Stilfserjoch) in the Vinschgau Valley, South Tyrol, within the Stelvio National Park.

The illuminated route

The heart of the experience lies in the final seven kilometers before the summit: from the Berghotel Franzenshöhe to the Pass, the road is illuminated by indirect light that traces the famous hairpin bends in the dark and guides participants to the finish line. The ascent can be tackled on foot, by bicycle, e-bike, or any other non-motorized vehicle: everyone is welcome, at their own pace and according to their own strength.

Gastronomic stops

Stelvio Night is not just about sport; it is also a journey of conviviality marked by food and wine stops included in the entry fee.

• Aperitif at the Hotel Bella Vista in Trafoi, before the group start
• Hot soup at the Berghotel Franzenshöhe, halfway up the climb
• Pasta party at the Alpengasthof Tibet, at the top of the Stelvio Pass

Drinks are not included, except for the aperitif. A paid shuttle service is available to take participants back down to the valley during the second half of the night.

An international event in South Tyrol

Created to showcase one of the most beloved roads for cycling enthusiasts worldwide, Stelvio Night attracts participants from several European countries every year. The combination of outdoor sports, nocturnal atmosphere, scenic lighting, and high-altitude landscapes makes this night a standout date in the summer calendar of the Vinschgau Valley and all of South Tyrol. The municipality of Prato allo Stelvio, the gateway to the South Tyrolean side of the pass, serves as the organizational hub.