Maratona and Stelvio
9-days/ 8-nights

Maratona dles Dolomites-Enel 2026 - Road to the Stelvio

STARTING PRICE

$2999

Ride the Maratona dles Dolomites, then tick off several bucket list climbs on a pilgrimage to cycling-mad Bormio

Bucket List Climbs
Passo Campolongo
Passo Campolongo
Passo Gardena
Passo Sella
Passo Pordoi
Passo Valparola
Passo Falzarego
Passo Giau
Passo Campolongo
Passo Campolongo
Passo Falzarego
Passo Giau
Passo Gardena
Passo dello Stelvio
Passo Gavia
Passo Mortirolo

Overview

TRIP DATES
Jul 3
to
Jul 11, 2026
Custom trip dates available!
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DURATION

9-days/ 8-nights

STARTING PRICE

$2999
Custom trip dates available!
Contact us for details.
Pick-up Airport
Treviso A. Canova (TSF)
Venice Marco Polo (VCE)
Drop-off Airport
Treviso A. Canova (TSF)
Venice Marco Polo (VCE)
Overnight
Corvara-5nights at
Ciasa de Munt
Merano-1night at
City Hotel Merano
Bormio-2nights at
Hotel La Genzianella
Terrain
Road
Distance
252‑740km
Elevation
6,210‑18,950m
Difficulty
Very Climby
Ride Start
Treviso
Ride Finish
Bormio

This 8-night/9-day trip adds 3 additional riding days to our Build itinerary, and several more bucket list climbs. Ride the beautiful bike paths that lead to Merano where relaxation awaits in this charming spa town from the Hapsburg era. Tackle the mythical Passo dello Stelvio from its most iconic side with its 48 switchbacks. Round out the trip with an ascent of the awesome Gavia pass, with an option that includes the infamous Mortirolo.

Included in this trip

  • Guaranteed entry to the event incl. race pack
  • Pick-up and transfer from the airport to the pick-up hotel (also if arriving in advance of trip start)
  • 8 nights accommodation in select boutique accommodations including breakfast
  • Support with set-up of rental bike, or assembly/disassembly of own bike
  • Daily on-trip van support
  • All on-trip transfers
  • Daily multiple route options for rides leading up to the event
  • Daily CyclingHero guided ride option
  • Assistance with final preparations before the start and support along the route during the event
  • Exclusive access to the CyclingHero Companion App with local insights
  • Bike box storage for the entire duration of the trip

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Day-to-Day Schedule

Day
1
Friday, Jul 3, 2026
Dolomites warm up rides

A morning transfer from Treviso brings you to the heart of the Dolomites in Corvara (you can also choose to ride into Corvara - see below Routes C and D). Take your time to settle in and set up your bike. If you'd like to stretch your legs and test your equipment, we have two routes for you to choose from.

ROUTE A takes you to the charming village of San Cassiano and the Armentarola valley.

ROUTE B_For a bit more of a challenge, head up the Passo Campolongo. While it's considered one of the easier passes in the area, don't underestimate the first few switchbacks—they can still sting the legs!

If you feel you want a bigger challenge on your first ride, let us know and we'll drop you in charming San Vito di Cadore, and you can reach Corvara with your bike passing through Cortina d'Ampezzo. You have two options:

ROUTE C, is more direct and includes the Passo Falzarego and the Passo Valparola before a spectacular descent into the Val Badia.

With ROUTE D, you'll have the chance to test your legs and your lungs heading first to the Passo Giau, from the "easier" side, the other one which is included in the Maratona.

Make your choice and start pedaling!

Distance
12.4‑70.6km
Elevation
270‑2,210m
Passo Falzarego-from Cortina
(901m)
Passo Valparola-from Falzarego
(88m)
Passo Giau-from Cortina
(1,102m)
Passo Campolongo-from Arabba
(279m)
Overnight
Corvara
Day
2
Saturday, Jul 4, 2026
Alta Badia Exploration

This is a day to introduce yourself to the area and explore the beautiful options that are available a bit further afield. Leaving Corvara, it's mostly downhill until the turnoff at San Martino in Badia. From here the road climbs through Antermoia and up to the Passo delle Erbe. A picturesque loop in the Luson Valley brings you down towards the Eisack River before returning via the Passo delle Erbe back to Corvara. A shorter variation skips the Passo delle Erbe and continues along quiet roads to Rina-Welschellen before heading back to Corvara. For a medium mileage route and no serious passes, you can instead continue downhill after San Martino to Longega then steadily up to Pederú. Located at the end of a valley with restricted car traffic, the Pederú Lodge is the perfect place to get a bite and admire the 360-degree mountain views that surround you before heading back the way you came to Corvara.

Distance
58.1‑117km
Elevation
1,100‑3,090m
Pederú-from Longega
(533m)
Plans da Miri-from San Martino
(396m)
Passo delle Erbe-from San Martino
(995m)
Overnight
Corvara
Day
3
Sunday, Jul 5, 2026
Corvara climbing

Lots of options are available on this day depending on your ambition level and personal preference.

One fantastic loop possible from Corvara passes through La Villa before heading up to the Passo Valparola and Falzarego. From here, the route descends down to Andraz then continues gently uphill to Arabba, before taking on the Passo Campolongo to return to Corvara. The route for the short course of the Maratona is the classic Sellaronda ride, considered one of the most beautiful bike rides in the world. It's also possible to do the Sellaronda route the opposite of the way it is done in the Maratona. Check out the Sellaronda Bike Day for more info on this equally spectacular route. There are also loops that head up the Passo Falzarego or the Passo Giau available. Take your pick!

Distance
51‑82.9km
Elevation
1,340‑2,440m
Passo Pordoi-from Arabba
(650m)
Passo Sella-from Pian Schiaveneis
(430m)
Passo Gardena from Plan de Gralba
(246m)
Passo Campolongo-from Arabba
(279m)
Passo Valparola-from Falzarego
(88m)
Passo Falzarego-from Pocol
(565m)
Overnight
Corvara
Day
4
Monday, Jul 6, 2026
Ready, Steady...

Enjoy an easy spin down to the Maratona Village and back to pick up your race pack and take in the festive atmosphere, then rest up for your big day tomorrow.

If you want to warm up your legs with a bit of climbing, tack on the relatively tame Passo Campolongo on the way back and have a refreshment at the Ütia La Tambra lodge near the top. 

Distance
16.3‑28.1km
Elevation
230‑580m
Overnight
Corvara
Day
5
Tuesday, Jul 7, 2026
Maratona dles Dolomites - Enel 2025 Here We Go!

Following an early breakfast, you’ll have a short downhill ride to La Villa for the start of this epic event. The first loop of the Sella Ronda is the same for all distances, so just ease yourself into the ride and decide later on how ambitious you want to be.

The full detailed description of the route and the different options can be found here.

Distance
5‑138km
Elevation
40‑4,230m
Passo Pordoi-from Arabba
(650m)
Passo Sella-from Pian Schiaveneis
(430m)
Passo Gardena from Plan de Gralba
(246m)
Passo Valparola-from Falzarego
(88m)
Mür dl Giat
(42m)
Passo Falzarego-from Pocol
(565m)
Overnight
Corvara
Day
6
Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026
From the Val Badia to Merano

The main challenge on this day comes early, with a climb out of Corvara up to the Passo Val Gardena. From here it's all downhill until meeting the Eisack River Valley, where the route flattens out and follows a bike path to Bolzano.

Leaving Bolzano the route joins another riverside bike path, this time next to the river Adige, for a beautiful mostly flat run all the way to Merano. Round out the day with a visit to Merano's renowned thermal baths, or drop by the Forst beer hall for a cool one.

Distance
17.7‑96.3km
Elevation
350‑850m
Marling Climb
(340m)
Overnight
Merano
Day
7
Thursday, Jul 9, 2026
The Stelvio Pass awaits

A steady uphill ride along the Adige River Valley to Prato allo Stelvio is a perfect warm-up for your challenge ahead. A shorter option is possible that involves a shuttle to the marble town of Lasa.

From Prato allo Stelvio the (in)famous switchbacks that lead to the Stelvio summit start. There are 48 of them in total, so manage your effort and leave something for the final push to the summit of one of the highest paved roads in Europe.

Congratulations, you have conquered one of THE iconic ascents of the cycling world! Take a moment to soak it all in before enjoying the equally spectacular descent into Bormio.

Distance
56‑102km
Elevation
1,900‑2,560m
Overnight
Bormio
Day
8
Friday, Jul 10, 2026
From Challenging to Epic

For your final day, it’s up to you how challenging you want to make it.

For some inviting switchbacks and great views, there is the loop out to Laghi di Cancano. A more challenging option is to take on the Gavia Pass from its easier side via Madonna di Campiglio.

The Queen Stage loop is nothing short of monumental, taking on first the relentless Passo del Mortirolo before following up with the grand finale, the Passo Gavia from the classic side out of Ponte di Legno.

Back in Bormio, enjoy one last evening of guilt-free culinary pleasures in this quaint, cycling crazy town.

Distance
35‑105km
Elevation
980‑2,990m
Laghi di Cancano
(638m)
Passo Gavia
(1,435m)
Passo Gavia from Ponte di Legno
(1,423m)
Overnight
Bormio
Day
9
Saturday, Jul 11, 2026
Arrivederci, until the next epic adventure!

Buongiorno, what does your bucket list look like today?

It is time to say goodbye to the mighty mountains and head back to Treviso or Venice. Ci vediamo presto!

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