Maratona dles Dolomites
Region: Alta Badia
The mountain passes in the South Tyrolean Dolomites rank among the most beautiful ones of the world and should belong to every cycle and motor-biking repertoire: winding streets, panoramic passes and in addition Mt. Sella & Co. as mountain scenery.
A special opportunity to explore the passes in the Dolomites on two wheels and during a thrilling race is the so called Maratona dles Dolomites that takes place every year between the end of June and July.
The next edition is scheduled for 1st July 2018. The race course leads across the notorious Dolomites passes Campolongo, Pordoi, Sellajoch, Grödnerjoch and Falzarego.
Long distance / Maratona course
For the Maratona dles Dolomites bikers can choose between three distances. The longest one starts in La Villa and comprises 138 km and believe it or not 4,230 m of difference in altitude.
Stages: La Villa, Corvara,Campolongo pass, Arabba, Pordoi pass, Plan de Schiavanais, Sellajoch, Grödnerjoch, back to Corvara, again Campolongo pass, Arabba, Pieve di Livinallongo, Andraz, Cernadoi, Rucavà, Belvedere di Colle Santa Lucia, BV. Selva di Cadore, Giau pass, Pocol, Falzarego pass, Valparola pass, St. Kassian, La Villa, Corvara.
Middle distance
The second, mean tour of the Maratona dles Dolomites is "only" 106 km long and has 3,130 m altitude difference.
Stages: La Villa, Corvara, Campolongo pass, Arabba, Pordoi pass, Plan de Schiavanais, Sellajoch, Grödnerjoch, back to Corvara, again Campolongo pass, Arabba, Pieve di Livinallongo, Andraz, Cernadoi, Falzarego pass, Valparola pass, Corvara.
Short distance / Sellaronda course
The shortest race distance of the Maratona dles Dolomites is called Sellaronda course with 55 km length and 1,780 m of difference in altitude. Starting point is again La Villa.
Stages: La Villa, Corvara, Campolongo pass, Arabba, Pordoi pass, Plan de Schiavanais, Sellajoch, Grödnerjoch, Corvara.
Further information:
Comitato "Maratona dles Dolomites"
Phone: +39 0471 839 536
info(at)maratona.it
www.maratona.it
