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Torri di Fraele — Hairpin Climb – Fraele Towers loop from Sondalo

Torri di Fraele — Hairpin Climb – Fraele Towers loop from Sondalo

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4.1

(18)

1,659

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Torri di Fraele — Hairpin Climb – Fraele Towers loop from Sondalo

03:50

67.2km

1,360m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

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28.6 km

Torri di Fraele — Hairpin Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Really very beautiful stylistically to face, the gentle slope means that we can enjoy the magnificent panorama on our right

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33.0 km

Fraele Towers

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The Fraele towers are signal towers, built in 1391 at a height of 1,930 meters above sea level and mark the border between Valdidentro and Val San Giacomo. They are …

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33.8 km

Lago delle Scale

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Lago delle Scale is truly beautiful, with green meadows, crystal clear waters and a postcard-like view.

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34.7 km

View of the Cancano Lakes

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Lake Cancano remains slightly hidden by vegetation, an emerald green color dominates the plain once you reach the end of the paved road, but first you will find Lake Scale …

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35.4 km

Lake of the Stairs

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Very nice and pleasant climb to the lakes

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40.5 km

Final Switchbacks Before the Torri di Fraele

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It is the most beautiful area of the entire climb, not only because of the tornanti, but also because of the views of the Valdidentro.
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49.9 km

Bormio Old Town

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Bormio is a fairly well-known winter sports resort. What makes Bormio extremely likeable, however, is the fact that this small town has completely retained its idyllic atmosphere. No sign of …

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56.7 km

Road along the Adda

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A pleasant road that runs along the Adda river. With its 313 km in length, the Adda is the fourth largest river in Italy by development and one of the tributaries of the Po river.

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67.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.8 km

19.0 km

6.39 km

Surfaces

57.2 km

6.94 km

3.02 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,950 m)

Lowest point (950 m)

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July 16, 2025,Bormio 4: Easy day up the amazing Cancano to the lake

Relative rest day today after a fairly punishing couple of days! The Cancano is a stunning climb - known locally as the mini Stelvio, it laces its way up the hilllside at an avg around 6%. Once at the top, your effort is rewarded with a gorgeous lake view. We did a bit of gravel on 25mm slicks to get …

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Torri di Fraele — Hairpin Climb – Fraele Towers loop from Sondalo

Torri di Fraele — Hairpin Climb

Fraele Towers

Lago delle Scale

View of the Cancano Lakes

Lake of the Stairs

Final Switchbacks Before the Torri di Fraele

Bormio Old Town

Road along the Adda

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