Maratona Dles Dolomites

The sound of bicycles dominates the Dolomites for a day

04 MAY 2015

Maratona Dles Dolomites


An event that runs for a whole day in the Dolomites and through the most prestigious and spectacular passes in the Alps. Founded with about 160 participants, now around 9,000 members participate and up to 20,000 requests are received each year. The race takes place the beginning of July and the mountain passes are closed to traffic throughout the day, leaving only the sound of gear shifting and the swish of the bicycle wheels as they speed through the Alpine air.


3 COURSES OF THREE DIFFERENT LENGTHS

A succession of thousands of people flow through the Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Giau, Falzarego and Valparola passes as they prepare for the challenging ups and downs typical of this area and race. The departure in La Villa in Badia around 6:30 in the morning has the same starting gate for all three courses and allows all participants to choose which one of three routes to complete along the way. The three courses of varying difficulty, length and duration are designed to leave the door open for participants to decide: continue the challenging climbs and face difficulties encountered on the way or successfully complete shorter routes feeling invigorated by the racing experience. Over the years, weather has created different scenarios, even snow on top of the passes surrounding the cyclists with a landscape that many competitors could never have imagined, while at the same time offering an incredibly picturesque panorama.

Marathon Route


Length: 138 km

Altitude difference: 4230 m

A route that includes all mountain passes involved in the marathon, 8 passes (one repreated) for a length of 138 km. A challenging course with the Giau, and since last year the Mür dl Giat (a max of 19%), having the “fondest” reputations.

Maratona Dles Dolomites Persorso Lungo

Medium Route


Length: 106 km

Altitude difference: 3130 m

A route that only cuts out the Giau, shortening the tour by about 30 km, leaving Valparola as the last pass with its spectacular straight run that seems to plunge into a lunar landscape. The Marmolada glacier can also be admired in all its majesty.

Maratona Dles Dolomites PErcorso Medio

Sellaronda Route


Length: 55 km

Altitude difference: 1780 m

The third route whose length represents a reasonable goal for many people do during the summer in the Dolomites. Participants can enjoy an exhilarating competition and admire the Sella Group with its four mountain passes that allow spectacular views as they circle the gigantic massif.

Maratona Dles Dolomites Percorso Sellaronda


For more information about the Marathon dles Dolomites to contact the organizers of the marathon, email: info@maratona.it or visit their website: www.maratona.it .

For those who need a rental bike that meets the characteristics of the marathon, we carry a range of carbon fiber cycles that will satisfy their appetites. In this case, we strongly recommend contacting us in advance to reserve your bike by email: rent@sportkostner.com. Here are some videos to inspire you and see what the experience of the marathon is like for competitors from recent years.


Ride of your life

How was it?

Time Lapse