GranFondo Gavia and Mortirolo (Gavia & Mortirolo International GranFondo)

The GranFondo Gavia e Mortirolo is the flagship race of a week-long cycling festival based in Ponte di Legno that celebrates the historic Giro d’Italia climbs. The event name on the official site appears in Italian as "GranFondo Gavia e Mortirolo" and the week centres on climbs such as Passo Gavia and Mortirolo, promoted with the motto "Dove osano le aquile". The GranFondo itself is the main competitive day and brings together long, medium and short route options for riders seeking iconic high‑Alpine challenges.

The weekend includes an expo and packet collection in the PalaSport / Viale Venezia area on the Saturday before the race and organised start procedures on race day, with official road closures on the key passes for rider safety. The organising body is Gruppo Sportivo Alpi (GS Alpi) in partnership with local authorities and regional patrons, and the festival atmosphere includes accompanying initiatives such as Passi Mitici and new 2026 experiences. The event is promoted bilingually on the official site, emphasising both its sporting challenge and its place on the roads of Giro history.