There are plenty of opportunities to ride over mountain passes in the Engadin – it's an absolute paradise for racing cyclists. You will occasionally come across professional racing cyclists on a training run on the roads between Maloja and Zernez.

It's not a coincidence that the Tour de Suisse makes a detour into the Engadin almost every year. The treacherous passes and exceptional natural backdrop represent a special challenge for top riders.

The following passes are suitable as training runs:

• Maloja pass (1815 m)
  Approx. 11% gradient, pass length 43 km between Silvaplana and Chiavenna (IT)
  
  
• Julier pass (2284 m)
  Approx. 13% gradient, pass length: approx. 43 km between Tiefenkastel and Silvaplana
  
  
• Albula pass (2312 m)
  Approx. 12% gradient, pass length 40 km between Alvaneu Bad and La Punt
  
  
• Flüela pass (2383 m)
  Ca. 12% Steigung, Passlänge 26 km zwischen Davos und Susch
  
  
• Ofen pass (2149 m)
  Approx. 12% gradient, pass length 35 km between Zernez and Santa Maria
  
  
• Bernina pass (2328 m)
  Approx. 12% gradient, pass length 56 km between Samedan and Tirano
  
  
• Stilfserjoch pass "Stelvio" (2757 m)
  Approx. 15% gradient, pass length 49.5 km between Prada and Bormio