The Tre Valli Veresine Gran Fondo 2026 is a popular cycling event held annually in the province of Varese in the Lombardy region of Italy. Tre Valli Varesine is a UCI Gran Fondo World Series event, a Specialized Gran Fondo Series event. It is rated by Strambecco as one of the Best Gran Fondos in Italy.

The event is named after the three valleys (Tre Valli) that cyclists pass through during the race: Valganna, Valcuvia, and Valtravaglia. The race route takes riders through the picturesque countryside of the Italian lakes region, with challenging climbs and descents and stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lakes. The event is organized by the revered Società Ciclistica Alfredo Binda, who also produces the pro series Tre Valli Veresine, the Trittico Regione Lombardia, and Piccola Tre Valli Varesine.

The Tre Valli Veresine Gran Fondo 2026 proudly stands among the UCI’s Best events, and what truly sets this race apart is the rare chance it offers participants to ride the very tracks graced by the World Championship Gran Fondo Varese 2018 while feasting their eyes on an awe-inspiring panorama encompassing serene lakes, rolling hills, towering mountains, and quaint pre-alpine villages. The event holds additional significance as a qualifying platform for the UCI World Championship Gran Fondo 2023. The entire race route is rendered traffic-free, ensuring participants can immerse themselves fully in the race without any safety concerns.

The Tre Valli Veresine Gran Fondo starts and finishes in Varese, a historic city near the Swiss border. The highlight of course is the Gran Fondo, however there is also a Medio Fondo course, a Time Trial and an increasingly popular Gravel experience.

The event is known for its challenging terrain, which includes several steep climbs, such as the Passo del Cuvignone and the Passo del Colma. These climbs, combined with thrilling descents, encapsulate the essence of road cycling in the region of Italian lakes. The route covers a distance of around 126 kilometers, with an elevation gain of almost 2,000 meters. This event allows amateur cyclists to ride the same course as professional riders.

The main event, the Gran Fondo, is preceded by a Time Trial on Saturday. Sunday is the day of the Gran Fondo and its slightly shorter sibling, the Medio Fondo.

Beyond the race itself, participants can indulge in the legendary Pasta Party, courtesy of Tigros Supermarkets, located in the heart of Varese. The Race Village, situated in the beautiful Giardini Estensi, offers a confluence of sponsors, retailers, and cycling aficionados.