Summer 2025 in Aprica: sports, nature, and traditions in the spotlight

Tue, 10/06/2025 - news

Aprica is getting ready to experience a summer 2025 full of events, with a varied calendar that highlights sports while also remembering traditions, local flavors, and the bond with nature. The offerings range from international competitions to culinary and cultural experiences, designed to satisfy every type of visitor.

Summer of Major Sports Events

Sports enthusiasts will find in Aprica an ideal destination. After the Regional Archery Championships 3D held in early June, the summer heats up with cycling events and competitions of international scope:

  • Tour Transalp 2025 (June 18-19): the well-known cycling competition for amateurs will stop in Aprica at the Bormio-Aprica and Aprica-Darfo Boario Terme sections.
  • European Downhill Championship (June 27-29): for the first time, Aprica hosts this important event which will see over 400 bikers compete on the Magnolta trails.
  • European Skyrunning Championship (July 3-5): alongside Corteno Golgi, the Skymarathon becomes the venue for the 12th edition of the Europeans, featuring the Vertical, Sky, and Skyultra tests.
  • Giro d’Italia Women 2025 (July 7): the Clusone-Aprica stage once again celebrates great women's cycling.
  • Trofeo Melavì MTB (August 31): the classic youth mountain bike race returns to the Magnolta area.
  • Regional Enduro Championship and Italian Downhill Cup (September 6-7): the sports summer concludes with two days dedicated to mountain biking on routes already tested by European athletes.

Taste, Culture, and Tradition

Not just sports: Aprica also offers numerous events that enhance the excellences of the Valtellina area, combining gastronomy, history, and landscape.

  • Passi di Gusto (July 12): a stroll through nature and local flavors, with culinary stops offering specialties such as pizzoccheri, cheeses, and rüsümada.
  • Tép d’ìna ólta (July 19): an evening dedicated to DOCG wines and Sforzato, peasant traditions, and local typical products.
  • La Notte del Luppolo (August 8): featuring craft beers, with live music, street food, and entertainment for everyone.
  • Color Emotion (August 14): a colorful walk in memory of Riccardo Galbiati, with music and festivities at the S. Maria sports field.

Experiences for the Whole Family

Aprica offers a rich program of activities for adults and children: creative workshops, guided excursions, visits to farms, and botanical walks for an authentic contact with the territory. Cultural events such as concerts, conferences, meetings with authors, and theatrical performances are also available.

Among the must-visit destinations are the Alpine Eco-faunistic Observatory and the Gallery of Emotions in Nature, ideal for learning more about the fauna and the alpine environmental heritage.

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