
The 10th edition of the UCI Granfondo Tre Valli Varesine once again transformed Varese into the beating heart of European amateur cycling. More than 5,200 riders from across the continent took on the iconic closed-road course, weaving through the lakes, hills and pre-alpine climbs that made the 2018 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships unforgettable. With three race formats — Time Trial, Mediofondo and Granfondo — and qualification spots for the 2027 UCI Worlds in Haute-Savoie on the line, the racing was fierce from the gun.
The Gran Fondo (126 km, 2,120 m climbing) delivered a fast and tactical men’s race. A large front group held together over the early climbs before the decisive accelerations came on the final ramps into Varese. Alessio Ferraro Morey (ITA) proved the strongest, surging clear to win in 3:10:56, with Giovanni Loiscio (ITA) and Lucio Pierantozzi (ITA) completing an all-Italian podium just seconds behind.
In the women’s Gran Fondo, the race produced one of the closest finishes in event history. Rasa Rumsaite (LTU) powered to victory in 3:44:02, outsprinting Martina Cavallo (ITA) and Marion Bessone (FRA) in a three-way dash to the line. The trio were separated by less than half a minute after nearly four hours of racing.
The 101 km Medio Fondo saw blistering speeds from the start. Francesco Pirro (ITA) claimed the men’s victory in 2:35:16, edging out Matteo Foppiano (ITA) and Emanuele Labate (ITA) in a tight three-way finish.
In the women’s Medio Fondo, Michela Gorini (ITA) delivered a commanding performance, winning in 2:53:45 — more than six minutes ahead of her closest rivals. Jutta Stienen (SUI) and Anna Cadorin (ITA) completed the podium.
2026 Granfondo Tre Valli Varesine Gran Fondo Top 10 Men
1. Alessio Ferraro Morey (ITA) – ASD Darevie Racing Team – 3:10:56
2. Giovanni Loiscio (ITA) – Team Eracle – 3:11:06 (+9s)
3. Lucio Pierantozzi (ITA) – Team DA-TOR / ISB – 3:11:06 (+9s)
4. Luca Cavallo (ITA) – OM.CC – 3:11:07 (+10s)
5. Vince Mattens (BEL) – RCS Team – 3:11:12 (+15s)
6. Alex Raimondi (ITA) – Team BCP Bike ASD – 3:11:39 (+42s)
7. Simone Impellizzeri (ITA) – Team DA-TOR / ISB – 3:12:47 (+1:50)
8. Matteo Fontanelli (ITA) – Team Passion Faentina – 3:12:48 (+1:51)
9. Simon Combes (FRA) – Sprinters Pistards Eckbolsheim – 3:12:49 (+1:52)
10. Alessandro Frangioni (ITA) – Team Go Fast – 3:12:51 (+1:54)
2026 Granfondo Tre Valli Varesine Gran Fondo Top 10 Women
2026 Granfondo Tre Valli Varesine Gran Fondo Category Winners
M19–34: Alessio Ferraro Morey (ITA) – ASD Darevie Racing Team – **3:10:56**
M35–39: Patrick Facchini (ITA) – Team Biemme Garda Sport – **3:13:12**
M40–44: Marcel Wyss (SUI) – Thömus | Windowmaster – **3:14:36**
M45–49: Stefano Morniroli (ITA) – ASD Mazzucchelli Racing Team – **2:52:31**
M50–54: Gianluca Pullano (ITA) – Team BCP Bike ASD – **2:52:00**
M55–59: TBC
M60–64: Sandro Vitali (SUI) – Velo Club Mendrisio – **2:47:01**
M65–69: Frank Nijssen (NED) – WV Amsterdam – **2:49:41**
2026 Granfondo Tre Valli Varesine Medio Fondo Top 10 Men
1. Francesco Pirro (ITA) – Team Go Fast – 2:35:16
2. Matteo Foppiano (ITA) – GC Quinto al Mare – 2:35:16 (+0:41)
3. Emanuele Labate (ITA) – Team Stefan – 2:35:17 (+0:65)
4. Andrea Tibald (ITA) – Team Marchisio Bici – 2:35:19 (+2.80)
5. Raul Colombo (ITA) – Team BCP Bike ASD – 2:35:53 (+36.73)
6. Marco Galimberti (ITA) – ASD Team Joule – 2:35:58 (+41.80)
7. Giacomo Saligari (ITA) – ASD Team Joule – 2:36:00 (+43.53)
8. Mattia Bottelli (ITA) – Bikers Legnano – 2:36:10 (+54.20)
9. Francesco Di Felice (ITA) – Team Go Fast – 2:36:10 (+54.36)
10. Luca Toffolo (ITA) – ASD Team Stefan – 2:36:11 (+54.56)
2026 Granfondo Tre Valli Varesine Medio Fondo Top 10 Women
1. Michela Gorini (ITA) – Santini Squadra Corse – 2:53:45
2. Jutta Stienen (SUI) – 3:00:00 (+6:15)
3. Anna Cadorin (ITA) – Team Staweld Buzzolan – 3:00:05 (+6:19)
4. Martina Biolo (ITA) – ASD Rodman Team – 3:00:59 (+7:14)
5. Olivia Vercruysse (BEL) – 3:01:00 (+7:15)
6. Paola Garinei (ITA) – Anagniciclismo – 3:01:04 (+7:19)
7. Patrizia Romanello (ITA) – Torpado Kenda FSA – 3:02:48 (+9:02)
8. Marijke De Smedt (BEL) – Vanomobil MTB Team – 3:02:48 (+9:02)
9. Rebecca Badarello (ITA) – Team BCP Bike ASD – 3:03:20 (+9:35)
10. Rebecca Zauli (ITA) – Roero Speed Bike – 3:03:26 (+9:40)
2026 Granfondo Tre Valli Varesine Medio Fondo Category Winners
M19–34: Francesco Pirro (ITA) – Team Go Fast – 2:35:16
M35–39: Luca Sacchetti (ITA) – ASD Team Joule – 2:37:11
M40–44: Gabriele Graziani (ITA) – ASD Luciani Sport Team – 2:42:55
M45–49: Stefano Morniroli (ITA) – ASD Mazzucchelli Racing Team – 2:52:31
M50–54: Gianluca Pullano (ITA) – Team BCP Bike ASD – 2:52:00
M60–64: Sandro Vitali (SUI) – Velo Club Mendrisio – 2:47:01
M65–69: Frank Nijssen (NED) – WV Amsterdam – 2:49:41
W19–34: Anna Cadorin (ITA) – Team Staweld Buzzolan – 3:00:05
W35–39: Kelly Sichi (ITA) – ASD Cycling Team Zerosei – 3:17:05
W40–44: Oriana Maria Marelli (ITA) – SCV Squadra Corse Valtellina – 3:13:16
W45–49: Eleonora Calvi di Coenzo (ITA) – ASD Rodman Team – 3:08:50
W50–54: Michela Gorini (ITA) – Santini Squadra Corse – 2:53:45
W55–59: Marijke De Smedt (BEL) – Vanomobil MTB Team – 3:02:48
W60–64: Olga Cappiello (ITA) – Santini Squadra Corse – 3:03:31
W65–69: Jeannie Longo (FRA) – 3:19:54
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