MARATONA DLES DOLOMITES

The Dolomites await—are you ready for the challenge?
July 5, 2026

Cyclist during Maratona dles Dolomites the Dolomites, Italy: Sportivo Travel

Book Martaona Dles Dolomites with Sportivo Travel

Sportivo Travel - Official partner of Maratona dles Dolomites Enel

Björn Svensson, founder of Sportivo Travel, was the first in the Nordic region to offer cyclists the opportunity to participate in the legendary Maratona dles Dolomites. Since then, interest has grown rapidly, and today the race is one of our most popular trips. Thanks to our long-standing commitment and close contact with the organizers, we can offer a safe, smooth, and inspiring experience from start to finish.

With Sportivo Travel, you get a professional partner who takes care of all the practical details—which means you can focus fully on the joy of cycling. What's more, you get the opportunity to experience one of Europe's most iconic and spectacular cycling races in the best possible way.

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Bookings close on April 22

Our partner hotel

HOTEL SAVOY **** price from 1 080€

Cycle Maratona dles Dolomites stay at the fantastic Hotel Savoy. Book your place at a hotel that has been with us since 2012. Hotel Savoy is located right at the starting line. Instead of standing crowded in pens, you can step out of the hotel in peace and quiet, join your starting group as it passes by, and roll away towards one of Europe's most iconic cycling experiences. Maximum comfort – minimum stress.

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Maratona dles Dolomites – do you dream of participating in one of the world's most iconic cycling races?

Then this race is something you really don't want to miss. It runs through the mighty Dolomites in northern Italy and offers a unique challenge for both amateurs and professionals.

In addition, around 35,000 cyclists apply each year, but only around 8,000 get the chance to stand on the starting line. So, do you want to be one of them?

Maratona dles Dolomites Enel has chosen Sportivo Travel as the official tour operator for participants from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Åland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

This means that you will be traveling with a partner who works closely with the organizers and has extensive experience with this legendary race.

Through our official partnership, you are guaranteed a starting place, accommodation, and service on site. This means you can focus entirely on what matters most—the experience and cycling among the magnificent mountains of the Dolomites.

What's more, you can travel safely and smoothly with Sportivo Travel. We make sure your trip is well organized, personalized, and just as unforgettable as the race itself.

Maratona dles Dolomites one of the world's most iconic cycling races.

At the same time, this spectacular route takes you over several of the Dolomites' most famous mountain passes, including Passo Campolongo, Passo Pordoi, and Passo Giau.

Here you will encounter breathtaking views, challenging climbs, and an atmosphere filled with passion, community, and Italian energy.

Car-free race: Maratona dles Dolomites completely closed to traffic during the race. This makes the experience both safer and even more unforgettable.

That's why Maratona dles Dolomites is a race that every cyclist should experience at least once in their life.

Information about the race

Race day: July 5, 2026
Starting point: La Villa
Finish line: Corvara
Number of participants: Max 9,000
Distances:
55 km / 1,780 meters of elevation gain
106 km / 3,130 meters of elevation gain
138 km / 4,230 meters of elevation gain

Interview with Karl Björk: That's why I'm returning to Maratona dles Dolomites

As the sun rises over the Dolomites and the starting gun echoes between the mountain walls, Karl "Kalle Kadens" Björk is ready for another day among legendary passes and thousands of cyclists. We meet him for a chat about nerves, climbs, and why Maratona dles Dolomites a race that stays with you long after the finish line.

READ THE INTERVIEW WITH KALLE

Road to Maratona dles Dolomites

New for 2026: hiking days for fellow travelers

Hiking days for fellow travelers

New for Maratona dles Dolomites are our guided hiking days for fellow travelers. While the cyclists tackle the iconic passes of the Dolomites, you can experience the same magnificent nature on foot. The tours are led by experienced local guides and combine nature, culture, and community—perfect for those who want to share the journey, but in their own way. Sportivo Travel takes care of the entire experience, from start to finish. More information will be available soon.

Three distances:

Maratona (138 km): The full distance that tests both strength and endurance. With 4,230 meters of elevation gain, this challenge offers you the most iconic climbs in the Dolomites. This is the race for those who are looking for a real challenge and want to experience the true spirit of competition.
Medio (106 km): For those who want a long but slightly less extreme challenge. This distance offers 3,130 meters of elevation gain, where you still get to experience the toughest and most spectacular parts of the Maratona section, but with slightly shorter climbs.
Sellaronda (55 km): The shortest distance, but still a tough and technically demanding challenge. Here you cycle 1,780 meters of elevation gain and still get to experience the fantastic landscape of the Dolomites and the climbs around the Sellaronda Pass with its wonderful views.