The Giro d’Italia returns to thrill us, and this year it will pass right through Morbegno-one of the most charming towns in the Valtellina-for stage 18, scheduled for next 29th May. It promises to be a special day, full of adrenaline, sporting passion, and a festive atmosphere… and here at Hotel Saligari, we are ready to welcome you so you can experience it at its best!

Stay where the Giro stays

That’s right: our hotel will host several rooms reserved for the athletes and staff of the Giro. This is a unique opportunity to soak up the atmosphere of this historic event, which every year attracts fans from all over Italy-and beyond.

Whether you’re a devoted supporter, a cycling enthusiast, or simply curious to experience something out of the ordinary, Hotel Saligari is the perfect base for enjoying the event: comfort, a strategic location, and a warm, attentive welcome.

The day’s programme

• Start meeting point: Piazza Sant’Antonio – Morbegno (SO)
• Sign-on: from 12:20 to 13:50
• Official start: 13:50
• Arrival of the publicity caravan: 15:10
• Arrival of the Giro d’Italia: 17:30
• Commercial village: from 10:20 in Via Damiani

Throughout the day, Giroland, the caravan, promotional stops, and the contagious energy of the race will provide the backdrop for a true cycling celebration.

E-bike & nature: explore the area on two wheels

The passion for cycling doesn’t end with the Giro’s passage! Thanks to our partnership with GBS Piacenza, you can rent an e-bike directly from the hotel and set off to discover breathtaking landscapes, authentic villages, and trails between lake and mountains.

Half day: €30
Full day: €50
Packed lunch available on request: sandwich, drink, and fresh fruit
Morbegno is just 20 minutes from Hotel Saligari-the perfect destination for an e-bike outing combining culture, sport, and local flavours.

Discover Morbegno
Named Alpine Town of the Year 2019, Morbegno is considered the gateway to the Valtellina: an ideal starting point for exploring the region. Its historic centre, rich in churches, palaces, and artisan shops, invites you to slow down and enjoy, perhaps with a tasty break for pizzoccheri, sciatt, or local bresaola.

Some of the main attractions include:

• Malacrida Palace
• The Civic Museum of Natural History
• The Via dei Terrazzamenti
• The Sentiero Valtellina trail

Hotel Saligari awaits you for a stay dedicated to sport, wellbeing, and discovery!