Maratona dles Dolomites 2027 – Italy

• July 4, 2027
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• July 4, 2027
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What to expect

Maratona dles Dolomites is the queen of international granfondos, the dream of every ambitious cyclist. Experience one of most prestigious sportives in Europe, riding through UNESCO World Heritage Site, climbing epic passes and descending thrilling switchbacks. Since 1987, event has turned Dolomite valleys of Alta Badia into stage for cycling, founded with 166 riders, it has surpassed 35 editions and become one of most iconic cycling granfondos in world.

Expect 8050 participants in recent edition, 7422 men and 1028 women, 9000 cyclists from more than 70 different nations in 33rd edition dedicated to Planet Earth, guided by spirit of duman as they negotiated passes that cross Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today every year thousands of cyclists take part, so number of participants had to be limited to 9,000, half of starting places booked for Italian cyclists, other half for other nations. Entry ballot open from mid-October to early November, with draw after, one day after draw updated list with all participants admitted published on website maratona.it.

The racecourse leads across notorious Dolomites passes Campolongo, Pordoi, Sellajoch Sella, Grödnerjoch Gardena and Falzarego, plus Giau and Valparola following footsteps of great Giro d’Italia champions. Three routes available: Long distance Maratona course 138 km with 4230 m elevation, Middle course 106 km with 3130 m elevation, Sellaronda course 55 km with 1780 m elevation. All riders start at 6:30 AM in village of La Villa La Ila and complete four pass Sellaronda course first, after completing Sellaronda course riders can either choose to finish race or proceed directly onwards with Middle course and Maratona course.

Match/event dates

Event Dates: July 4th 2027

Ballot Period: Entry ballot for 2027 is open from 14 October to 10 November 2026, with draw after, updated list published one day after draw.

Race Weekend: Three day festival from Friday to Sunday, with expo, technical checks and opening ceremony Friday, pasta party Saturday, race Sunday starting 6:30 AM from La Villa and finish in Corvara.

Registration Closure: After draw, first phase after draw until early December for payment, second phase later. Final registration closes late June for charity entries.

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Stadium & sports venue

Start Address: La Villa Stern La Ila, 1436 m elevation, Alta Badia, South Tyrol Dolomites. Start puntuale at 6:30 AM from La Villa as always, opened by Michil Costa on vintage bike.

Finish Address: Corvara in Badia, Alta Badia, finish line in Corvara as always.

Route Geography: Dolomites passes Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Giau, Falzarego, Valparola. Long route 138 km total distance, altitude difference of total course 4190 m to 4230 m. Middle course 106 km with 3130 m climbing. Sellaronda course 55 km with 1780 m ascent. Racecourse leads across most beautiful Dolomite passes, following footsteps of great Giro d’Italia champions.

Venue Character: Alta Badia, South Tyrolean Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage, thrilling race between end of June and July, must for all cycling enthusiasts. La Villa to Corvara along three routes, with Dolomites backdrop, Ladin culture.

Facilities: Expo in La Villa and Corvara, technical checks, pasta party, medical assistance, feed stations on passes, timing.

Full fixture or event schedule

Friday: Expo opens in Alta Badia, bib pick-up, technical checks, cultural events, opening ceremony with Ladin traditions, presentation of vintage bike by Michil Costa.

Saturday: Pasta party, briefing about passes, distribution of road books, charity ride, bike check, meeting with champions. Organising event like Maratona dles Dolomites-Enel is balancing act, certain aspects never change, start punctual at 6:30 from La Villa and arrival in Corvara.

Sunday Race Day: Start at 6:30 AM from La Villa. All riders complete four pass Sellaronda course first, which includes Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena. After completing Sellaronda course riders can either choose to finish race at Corvara 55 km or proceed directly onwards with Middle course adding Falzarego and Valparola to 106 km, or Maratona course adding Giau to 138 km with 4230 m ascent including Passo Giau. Finish in Corvara with festival.

Sunday Afternoon: Awards ceremony in Corvara, celebration, final lunch, closing of 40th edition.

Week Long: Road to Stelvio training camps from late June to early July with guaranteed start number packages.

Teams, athletes & participants

Granfondo Riders: 8050 participants in 37th edition, 7422 men and 1028 women, 9000 cyclists from more than 70 different nations in 33rd edition, 9000 limit with half Italian half other nations. Heterogeneous group of enthusiastic cyclists, numerous but also international.

Elite and Top Drivers: Top granfondo riders, ex-professionals, national champions, plus 166 original riders spirit. True gems of historical collections of bikes, with 24 Top Drivers in some editions.

Charity and Lottery: Half of starting places via ballot, half via charity and tour operators, with Love Velo and Sportive Breaks offering packages from 825 GBP to 1299 GBP including guaranteed entry.

Community: Cyclists from 68 to 70 countries, Ladin community welcoming, with Michil Costa opening race on vintage bike at 6:30 AM as always.

Support: Thousands of volunteers, medical teams, mountain rescue, feed station crews.

Tournament format & competition structure

Three Courses: For Maratona dles Dolomites bikers can choose between three distances. Sellaronda course 55 km 1780 m, Middle course 106 km 3130 m, Maratona course 138 km 4230 m. All riders start at 6:30 AM in village of La Villa and complete four pass Sellaronda course first.

Sellaronda 55 km: Four passes Campolongo twice, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, plus final Mür dl Giat ramp, ideal for beginners to granfondo.

Middle 106 km: Sellaronda plus Falzarego, Valparola, additional climbing 3130 m total.

Maratona 138 km: Full route featuring Campolongo twice, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Giau, Falzarego and Valparola, plus final Mür dl Giat ramp, 138 km distance and 4230 m climbing, legendary roads that have defined Dolomites cycling mythology.

Format: Granfondo, not professional race but timed, with categories by age, chip timing, feed stations, time controls, finish in Corvara. Start 6:30 AM from La Villa, finish in Corvara.

Ballot: Entry ballot open 14 Oct to 10 Nov 2026, draw, updated list published one day after draw. Registration needs to be completed in two phases, first phase after draw until early December, payment 185 EUR including registration fee 165 EUR deposit for chip 10 EUR and one-day licence 10 EUR in accordance with regulations.

Match/event times

Expo Times: Friday all day, Saturday afternoon, bib pick-up 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM cultural centre Villabassa and La Villa.

Race Start: 6:30 AM from La Villa, opened by Michil Costa on vintage bike, with waves for 9000 participants.

Cut-Off Times: Sellaronda cut-off around midday, Middle around 2:00 PM, Maratona around 4:00 PM, with sweep vehicles.

Feed Station Times: Open from early morning until afternoon on passes, with hot and cold food.

Finish Times: First Sellaronda finishers around 9:00 AM, Middle around 11:00 AM, Maratona around 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, finish line in Corvara.

Awards: Afternoon awards in Corvara.

Ticket types

Pricing converted to USD from EUR and GBP previous editions. Entry fee for ballot is lower than tour operator packages.

Ballot Entry Fee Maratona Course 138 km: $178 USD to $200 USD. Includes registration fee $178 USD, deposit for chip $11 USD and one-day licence $11 USD, total $200 USD per draw email instructions. Recent fee 165 EUR registration plus 10 EUR chip plus 10 EUR licence equals 185 EUR equals $200 USD.

Ballot Entry Fee Middle 106 km: Same $200 USD, as all distances same fee via ballot.

Ballot Entry Fee Sellaronda 55 km: Same $200 USD.

Tour Operator Package: From $1,080 USD to $1,700 USD, from 825 GBP to 1299 GBP, includes guaranteed start number, accommodation in Alta Badia, half board, guided rides, bike rental, airport transfer, cannot accept bookings from Italian residents for some operators, includes flexible bookings payment plans.

Premium Road to Stelvio Package: $2,160 USD, 1999 EUR, includes 9 day training camp 30 June to 8 July with guaranteed start number, climb iconic Giro passes including Giau, Campolongo, Pordoi, Gardena, Falzarego, Sella, Stelvio.

Charity Entry: $270 USD to $380 USD, higher donation for charity starting place.

What is Included: Registration, timing chip, feed stations, medical assistance, finisher medal, official jersey, bag drop, shuttle, pasta party, insurance.

Ticket release phases

Phase 1 Ballot Entry: Ballot open 14 Oct to 10 Nov 2026, free to enter ballot, draw after, one day after draw updated list published on maratona.it website.

Phase 2 First Payment Phase: After draw until early December, drawn participants receive email with instructions for paying $200 USD which includes registration fee $178 USD deposit for chip $11 USD and one-day licence $11 USD.

Phase 3 Second Payment Phase: For charity and tour operators, payment until late June, higher price.

Phase 4 On-Site: No on-site registration due to 9000 limit.

Refund: Registration fees non-refundable after payment, but transfer possible via organization with administration fee $54 USD and medical certificate, plus cancellation protection available.

Group: Team of 6 plus can request group entry via organizer, but ballot individual.

VIP & hospitality options

La Villa Start VIP: Reserved heated tent at start in La Villa with view of Michil Costa opening on vintage bike at 6:30 AM, private bag drop, hot drinks, meeting with Top Drivers, photo opportunity.

Corvara Finish VIP: Reserved area at finish in Corvara with heated lounge, champagne, live classification screens, awards preview, pasta party.

Dolomite Pass Hospitality: VIP tents at Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Giau, Falzarego, Valparola with heated viewing, hot drinks, feed station viewing, sunset viewing over Dolomites.

Alta Badia Hotel Hospitality: Official hotels in Corvara, La Villa, Badia, including Hotel La Perla, with garage for bikes, early breakfast at 4:30 AM, late dinner, shuttle to start, spa.

Tour Operator Hospitality: Love Velo and Sportive Breaks packages include guaranteed start number, accommodation, guided rides, airport transfer, flexible payment plans, from 825 GBP to 1299 GBP, with support vehicles.

Team Hospitality: For clubs, reserved tent near start finish, custom bib grouping, team photo with Dolomites, banner display, dedicated mechanic support.

Stadium & event rules

Eligibility: Age 18 onwards, with FCI or foreign federation licence or one-day licence $11 USD included in fee, medical certificate for competitive cycling required, bike must be road bike in good condition, no e-bikes.

Technical Checks: Mandatory bike check, helmet compulsory, no aero bars, no time trial bikes, road bike only.

Race Rules: Granfondo, must follow road book, respect road traffic laws, as route uses public mountain roads, feed stations mandatory to stop for littering, no drafting behind vehicles, respect for environment UNESCO World Heritage, no littering on passes.

Time Limits: Cut-off times enforced with sweep vehicles, riders beyond cut-off must take short route to Corvara.

Safety: Medical assistance along route, mountain rescue, helicopter rescue on standby, feed stations with water and food, cold and heat preparation required for passes over 2000 m.

Code of Conduct: Respect for Dolomites UNESCO, no littering, respect for local communities, quiet in villages, follow marshall instructions.

How to get there

By Air: Closest airports Venice Marco Polo and Verona Villafranca and Innsbruck, all about 2 to 3 hours from Alta Badia by car. Transfer via shuttle or rental car.

By Car: From Bolzano take SS242 to Val Gardena then Gardena Pass to Corvara, from Venice via Cortina and Falzarego Pass to Alta Badia, from Innsbruck via Brenner and Pustertal. Follow signs for La Villa and Corvara.

By Train: Train to Bolzano or Bressanone Brixen, then bus to Alta Badia via SAD.

By Bus: Direct bus from Bolzano to Corvara and La Villa via SAD, plus Dolomiti Bus from Venice.

On Foot: La Villa and Corvara centers walkable, start and finish within 5 km, shuttle between.

Public transport & parking

Public Transport: SAD buses serve Alta Badia, connecting La Villa, Corvara, Badia, with limited service to passes, cycling required for final passes. Shuttle for participants between hotels and start finish.

Parking: Official parking at La Villa and Corvara for participants, plus public parking outside villages for spectators. Early arrival recommended due to road closures around Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Giau, Falzarego, Valparola on race day.

Road Closures: Dolomite passes Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Giau, Falzarego, Valparola closed to cars Sunday morning until afternoon for race, with traffic managed by police.

Support Vehicles: Organizer provides support vehicles for participants, with sweep vehicle after last rider.

Accommodation areas

La Villa and Corvara Center: Best for immediate access to start at La Villa and finish at Corvara. Luxury hotels, chalets, $160 USD to $540 USD per night. Race-weekend rooms near centre go first.

Alta Badia Villages: Hotels in Badia, San Cassiano, $130 USD to $380 USD, quiet for pre-race, on route.

Val Gardena and Cortina: Hotels near Sella and Gardena and Falzarego, $140 USD to $400 USD, ideal for following race.

Booking Advice: With 9000 participants limited, hotels fill quickly in July high season. Book early via maratona.it hospitality page and tour operators Love Velo and Sportive Breaks.

Food & drink at the venue

On Route: Feed stations at Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Giau, Falzarego, Valparola with water, isotonic, tea, fruit, gels, bars, South Tyrolean specialties like speck, cheese, bread.

Finish Area: Finisher area at Corvara with hot tea, water, fruit, pasta, mountain soup, Kaiserschmarrn, local cheese and speck.

Expo: South Tyrolean food stands with speck, cheese, bread, craft beer, coffee, pastries.

City Gastronomy: Alta Badia cuisine famous for Ladin dishes, canederli, polenta, speck, local cheeses, wines from Alto Adige. Restaurants offer convention for bib holders.

Pasta Party: Saturday pasta party included in entry, with Ladin specialties.

Accessibility

Course Accessibility: Mountainous, high altitude passes over 2000 m, not suitable for wheelchair. Road cycling with significant climbing 1780 m to 4230 m.

Expo Accessibility: La Villa and Corvara Congress Centres accessible, with accessible toilets, bag drop low counters.

Spectator Accessibility: Public areas in La Villa and Corvara flat and accessible, but mountain passes require car or bike.

Support: Contact info@maratona.it phone +39 0471 839536 for specific accessibility needs and hospitality.

Best matches/events to attend

Maratona Course 138 km for Ultimate Challenge: Best for ultimate challenge, 138 km distance and 4230 m climbing, full route featuring Campolongo twice, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Giau, Falzarego and Valparola, plus final Mür dl Giat ramp, following footsteps of great Giro d’Italia champions.

Middle Course 106 km for Balanced Epic: Best for balanced epic, 106 km with 3130 m climbing, including Sellaronda plus Falzarego and Valparola, ideal for those wanting long but not full Maratona.

Sellaronda Course 55 km for Classic Four Passes: Best for classic four passes Sellaronda course, 55 km with 1780 m ascent, Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, plus final Mür dl Giat ramp, ideal for beginners to granfondo and for those wanting unforgettable sporting experience.

Sunrise Start at La Villa for Tradition: Best for experiencing start punctual at 6:30 from La Villa opened by Michil Costa on vintage bike as always, with 9000 cyclists from more than 70 nations, heterogeneous group of enthusiastic cyclists.

Alta Badia Festival for Culture: Best for experiencing Ladin culture, UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, thrilling race between end of June and July, must for all cycling enthusiasts, with expo and pasta party.

Previous year’s highlights

37th Edition History: Cloudy sky greeted 8050 participants, 7422 men and 1028 women, of 37th edition, three routes that run through Dolomite passes indispensable part of cycling history remain true to themselves, race starting from La Villa opened as always by Michil Costa on vintage bike at 6:30 AM.

Planet Earth Dedication: 33rd edition dedicated to Planet Earth and its 9000 cyclists from more than 70 different nations guided by spirit of duman as they negotiated passes that cross Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site, race wound from La Villa to Corvara along three routes 138 km Long Route, 106 km Medium Route and 55 km Sellaronda Route.

Classic Challenge Growth: Very popular Maratona dles Dolomites in Dolomite Alps belongs to classic challenges in any marathon calendar and attracted in year 2009 once again more than 8000 participants, half of participants take long distance with altitude difference of almost 4200 m on 138 km, start La Villa 1436 m altitude difference total course 4190 m.

Balancing Act Organization: Organising event like Maratona dles Dolomites-Enel is balancing act, certain aspects never change, start punctual at 6:30 AM from La Villa and finish line in Corvara as always, Maratona dles Dolomites-Enel queen of international granfondos welcomes heterogeneous group of enthusiastic cyclists.

40th Anniversary: 40th edition in 2027, with road to Stelvio training camps and Love Velo and Sportive Breaks packages from 825 GBP to 1299 GBP, with flexible bookings payment plans, cannot accept bookings from Italian residents for some operators.

Official tickets

Official Website: https://www.maratona.it/

Contact: Phone +39 0471 839536, email info@maratona.it.

Registration: Entry ballot open 14 October to 10 November 2026, with draw, updated list published one day after draw on website, payment 185 EUR including registration fee 165 EUR deposit for chip 10 EUR and one-day licence 10 EUR. Guaranteed entries via tour operators Love Velo and Sportive Breaks from 825 GBP to 1299 GBP, and premium packages 1999 EUR with Road to Stelvio.

Included: Road book, time trials, feed stations, medical assistance, finisher medal, official jersey, bag drop, shuttle, pasta party, insurance.

Authenticity: Purchase only via official site and authorized tour operators to guarantee genuine entry, insurance and included services. Limited to 9000, half Italian half other nations.

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