Transibérica 2025

Event Overview:

• Start: Q36.5 Headquarters, Bolzano, Italy.
• Finish: Bilbao, Spain.
• Total Distance: Approximately 2,600 km.
• Total Elevation Gain: Approximately 45,000 meters.
• Event Dates:
  • Accreditation & Briefing: August 18, 2025, at 16:00.
  • Start: August 19, 2025, at 6:00.
  • Time Limit: September 1, 2025, at 18:00.

Mandatory Checkpoints:

1. Passo Gavia (Italy): A legendary climb in the Italian Alps, known for its challenging gradients and stunning alpine scenery.
2. Splügen Pass (Italy-Switzerland border): A high mountain pass connecting Italy and Switzerland, featuring a series of hairpin turns and breathtaking views.
3. Petit Saint Bernard Pass (France): A historic pass linking Italy and France, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains.
4. Alpe d’Huez (France): An iconic climb in the French Alps, famous for its 21 hairpin bends and frequent appearances in the Tour de France.
5. Combe Laval (France): A spectacular road carved into the cliffs of the Vercors region, offering dramatic views and a unique riding experience.
6. Millau (France): Home to the impressive Millau Viaduct, the tallest bridge in the world, set amidst the picturesque landscapes of southern France.
7. Col d’Aubisque (France): A classic Pyrenean climb, renowned for its challenging ascent and stunning vistas.
8. Loarre (Spain): A historic town dominated by the Loarre Castle, one of the best-preserved Romanesque fortresses in Europe.
9. Lagunas de Neila (Spain): A series of glacial lakes nestled in the Sierra de la Demanda, surrounded by challenging climbs and natural beauty.
10. Gaztelugatxe (Spain): A small islet on the Basque coast, connected to the mainland by a man-made bridge, featuring a winding path to a hermitage at its peak.

Participants are required to design their own routes, ensuring they pass through each of these checkpoints. The event emphasizes self-sufficiency; riders must manage navigation, logistics, and repairs independently. Pre-booking of services, including accommodation, before the event is prohibited; all arrangements must be made after the event has started. For more detailed information and registration, please visit the official Transibérica website.