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- Since 1.6.2026, drivers can receive a refund of up to 100% of the toll in the event of roadworks-related traffic jams on many Italian motorways.
- Reimbursement depends on the route and delay; only applies to roadworks, not to emergencies, accidents, extreme weather; Brenner motorway is excluded.
- Application via Muovy app with Italian tax number or without registration by email with photo receipt to the responsible motorway operator.

Italy: New toll regulation - how to get your money back in case of traffic jams

- The Stelvio, Gavia and Mortirolo near Bormio are fully passable again and are regarded as Giro d'Italia stages with striking records.  
- Enjoy Stelvio Valtellina closes the major passes to cars on selected days from 30 May to 19 September and offers several cycling events.  
- Stelvio Epic Rides comprises ten climbs in summer, including the three passes and other routes such as Strada dei Forni, Cancano Lakes and Bormio 2000.

Winter lockdown over: Bormio opens Stelvio and Gavia for racing cyclists

- The 20th Sellaronda Bike Day will take place on 6 June 2026, with a car-free tour over four Dolomite passes from 9 am to 4 pm.
- 53 km and 1650 metres in altitude lead anti-clockwise over the Sella Pass, Gardena Pass, Pordoi Pass and Campolongo Pass, starting points include Selva Gardena.
- Along the route, there are mechanic tents, first aid and shuttle stations; another date in 2026 is 12 September.

Car-free pass roads in the Dolomites: Sellaronda Bike Day - the biggest holiday for pass fans

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- On 30 May 2026, the Brenner corridor in Tyrol will be closed to cars on a large scale, including a full closure of the A13 motorway from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  
- For cyclists, this will open up planning advantages for Transalp tours via alternative routes such as the Reschen Pass, Via Claudia Augusta or Timmelsjoch.  
- We recommend a thorough technical check, lean breakdown and clothing equipment and realistically planned stages over several days.

Brenner closure on 30 May: How about a spontaneous Transalp?

- In Italy, the warning sign requirement remains in place for all bicycle carriers that protrude to the rear, even with lighting and a repeater licence plate.
- The exemption from January 2025 for certain towbar carriers has not been implemented, despite previous amendments to the law and ministerial circulars.
- Warning signs must be made of metal, 50 x 50 cm in size and have red and white stripes; offences cost at least 87 euros and can lead to a driving ban.

Bicycle transport in Italy: warning sign on the bike rack still mandatory

- The Gavia and Mortirolo Passes will be closed to cars and only open to cyclists on two days each in 2026 as part of the "Enjoy Stelvio Valtellina" programme.  
- Gavia Pass: open in summer from June to mid-October, two car-free days (5 June, 30 August 2026, 9 am - 1 pm), participation free of charge and without registration.  
- Mortirolo Pass: car-free days on 9 June (8:30-13 hrs) and 28 August 2026 (8:30-12 hrs); classic combined tour with Gavia covers 110 km and 3200 m difference in altitude.

Road bike highlight in the Valtellina: experience the Passo di Gavia and Mortirolo car-free

- Bormio offers car-free passes, cycle marathons, gravel events and individual challenges for racing cyclists from May to September 2025.  
- Enjoy Stelvio Valtellina closes major Alpine passes without timekeeping on selected days; numerous competitions such as Stelvio Santini and Mogast complete the programme.  
- The Stelvio Epic Rides include ten climbs with 125 km and 8,300 metres of altitude; participants will receive a Finisher Trophy for nine or more summits after registering online.

Bormio kicks off the cycling summer: road bike events around Stelvio, Gavia and Mortirolo

- Multi-day gravel tour from Genoa via the Ligurian coast and France to Menton and back, with stages of between 34 and 114 kilometres.  
- Combination of coastal cycle paths and mountainous inland routes with climbs such as Cipressa, Poggio, Colle di Quazzo and Melogno, some of them on bumpy tarmac.  
- Liguria offers a Mediterranean climate, sea-mountain scenery, over 300 kilometres of coastline and is particularly suitable for cycling tours and outdoor activities from April to September.

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- Car-free cycling days on pass roads offer panoramic views, peace and quiet from engines, a sense of community and support in the form of catering and workshop tents.  
- Important events: Stelvio Bike, Sellaronda Bike Day, Grand Colombier, Alpe d'Huez, Dolomites Bike Day, Monte Grappa and other Italian passes.  
- Dates for 2026 include numerous car-free days in Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland, some with several variants and starting points.

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Italy

Italy
New toll regulation - how to get your money back in case of traffic jams

Winter lockdown over
Bormio opens Stelvio and Gavia for racing cyclists

Car-free pass roads in the Dolomites
Sellaronda Bike Day - the biggest holiday for pass fans

Bikepacking tour Slovenia
180 kilometres of natural spectacle

Brenner closure on 30 May
How about a spontaneous Transalp?

Bicycle transport in Italy
Warning sign on the bike rack still mandatory

Road bike highlight in the Valtellina
Experience the Passo di Gavia and Mortirolo car-free

Bormio kicks off the cycling summer
Road bike events around Stelvio, Gavia and Mortirolo

Coastal adventure
Stage trip in Liguria

No engine noise
Stelvio and Co. - car-free racing bike passes 2026

TOUR readers' tours 2025
These cycle tours were special

Reader story
To the Mediterranean by road bike

Italy

ItalyNew toll regulation - how to get your money back in case of traffic jams

Winter lockdown overBormio opens Stelvio and Gavia for racing cyclists

Car-free pass roads in the DolomitesSellaronda Bike Day - the biggest holiday for pass fans

Bikepacking tour Slovenia180 kilometres of natural spectacle

Brenner closure on 30 MayHow about a spontaneous Transalp?

Bicycle transport in ItalyWarning sign on the bike rack still mandatory

Road bike highlight in the ValtellinaExperience the Passo di Gavia and Mortirolo car-free

Bormio kicks off the cycling summerRoad bike events around Stelvio, Gavia and Mortirolo

Coastal adventureStage trip in Liguria

No engine noiseStelvio and Co. - car-free racing bike passes 2026

TOUR readers' tours 2025These cycle tours were special

Reader storyTo the Mediterranean by road bike

Italy
New toll regulation - how to get your money back in case of traffic jams

Winter lockdown over
Bormio opens Stelvio and Gavia for racing cyclists

Car-free pass roads in the Dolomites
Sellaronda Bike Day - the biggest holiday for pass fans

Bikepacking tour Slovenia
180 kilometres of natural spectacle

Brenner closure on 30 May
How about a spontaneous Transalp?

Bicycle transport in Italy
Warning sign on the bike rack still mandatory

Road bike highlight in the Valtellina
Experience the Passo di Gavia and Mortirolo car-free

Bormio kicks off the cycling summer
Road bike events around Stelvio, Gavia and Mortirolo

Coastal adventure
Stage trip in Liguria

No engine noise
Stelvio and Co. - car-free racing bike passes 2026

TOUR readers' tours 2025
These cycle tours were special

Reader story
To the Mediterranean by road bike