In ValtellinaMorbegno lies on the road that leads from Lake Como to the top of the Stelvio Pass. An ancient village full of alleys and history: walking through the narrow spaces of these medieval walls, time seems to have stood still. In this picturesque setting, the Melavì Valtellina E-Bike FestivalA weekend of activities, tours, and excursions to discover the most iconic places in Lower Valtellina.
Sport and taste
If you look around, Morbegno seems immersed in a single, continuous vineyard, terraces full of vines overlooking the surrounding mountains as far as the eye can see. you can ride your bike on the paths and mule tracks which, like a panoramic lift, go up both sides: Orobic and Rhaetian. Morbegno is home to two of Italy's most famous cycle and pedestrian paths: the Sentiero del Viandante, which ends in Morbegno from Lecco, and the Via dei Terrazzamenti (Terraced Terraces) through the vineyards of the Costiera dei Cech. And let's not forget the famous Sentiero Valtellina, which with its 114 kilometers leads from Colico to Bormio.
Here, food and wine are values rooted in tradition, with Bitto cheese at its heart, a cheesemaking process lost in the mists of time. This makes Morbegno an incredibly suitable destination for e-MTB practice and the Valtellina capital of good living..
The organization
The Melavì Valtellina Ebike Festival was organized by a Promotion Committee that includes many organizations in the Valtellina area. Among the main ones, the cooperative stands out Melavì, which gives the name to the event and Met Helmets, A Valtellina-based company, a world leader in the production of helmets and protective gear for cycling. These include: Ebike World, one of the largest Italian shops dedicated to electric bicycles, Days Off, a marketing agency specializing in outdoor activities, and 360 Valtellina Bike, an association that restores and maintains local trails.
The purpose of the event is to to publicize the great beauty of this area, including its typical products. The third edition took place over the weekend of September 17-18, a two-day end-of-summer event that made everything even more magical and enjoyable. There were numerous participants from all over Northern and Central Italy, and many even traveled from neighboring Switzerland.
On two wheels
The pleasure of pedaling through these lands is a profound feeling that participants at the Melavì Valtellina Ebike Festival enjoyed throughout the weekend. The opening event was held on Saturday with 200 bikers who all together pedaled on a 35 kilometre route that took them to their reflection in Lake Como.A continuous meandering through villages, vineyards, woods, and natural terraces. On Sunday, 150 people set out to explore the side valleys, specifically the trails of the Orobie Park, Via Priula, and Val Masino. A day punctuated by breaks to enjoy the scenery and the food and wine delicacies of this land..
There was also room for a bit of competitive spirit: in fact, a group of 50 bikers tested themselves on an enduro-style course. A trail experience that took place on the paths of Val GerolaAll this while close to the historic center of Morbegno, where the eBike Village was set up, More than 4.000 people, including many families, took turns visiting the stands present, having fun in various activities.
