dolomites and the maratona

Itinerary

July 4: Welcome to the Dolomites
We will meet you at the Venice Airport at 10 am for pickup and transfer you to the awe-inspiring Dolomites and the village of Arabba. Following check-in at our three-star hotel for the next four nights, we will help build up your bike or adjust your rental. Afterwards, we’ll go for a short spin to loosen up before enjoying a “Welcome Cocktail” with the folks from Italian custom-bike builder, Officine Mattio. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a festive group dinner at the hotel.

July 5: Sella Ronda Loop
Begin your day with a hearty breakfast and a frothy cappuccino before riding the most beautiful loop ride in the world - the Sella Ronda! Choose to start your ride from the hotel or choose a shuttle transfer to the top of the Passo Campolongo so you can begin your day with a descent. Afterwards, you’ll ride the famous Giro d’Italia climbs of the Gardena, Sella, and Pordoi before enjoying the thrilling descent back to the hotel. Celebrate your accomplishment this evening during our group dinner.

July 6: Arabba to Pedraces / Maratona Registration
Following breakfast, enjoy an easy ride up the Campolongo before taking in the stunning vistas of the Dolomites as you descend to the charming village of Pedraces. It is here that you will pick up your bib number and race pack while visiting with the various sponsors in the Maratona Exhibition Village. Afterwards, we’ll shuttle you back to the hotel where we’ll make any final preparations before tomorrow’s event. This evening, fuel up with a true Italian “pro-style” dinner at our hotel.

July 7: Maratona dles Dolomites Gran Fondo!
Enjoy an early morning breakfast before a short transfer to the start area of the Maratona dles Dolomites! Anticipation will be in the air as riders from all over the world assemble for this unforgettable ride through the Dolomites. You will ride the distance you chose when you registered:

• Sella Ronda - 55 km (Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, and Gardena passes)

• Medio Fondo - 106 km (Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Campolongo (again), Falzarego, Valparola passes)

• Gran Fondo - 138 km (Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Campolongo (again), Giau, Falzarego, Valparola passes)

Following the completion of your ride, relax with your fellow riders at the post-ride Pasta Feed. Afterwards, we’ll shuttle you back to the hotel where we’ll celebrate your accomplishment during our “Farewell Dinner!”

July 8: Venice Transfers or Stelvio Option
Maratona Only Option- For those guests who are not choosing the add-on Stelvio Option, your tour will conclude with breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to the Venice Airport where you can depart for home or spend a few extra days in the area.

Stelvio Option - For those guests choosing the Stelvio Option, we will transfer you to the charming village of Bolzano. Our ride for the day will begin here as we enjoy a leisurely recovery ride through the valley to the village of Prato allo Stelvio. Upon arriving into town, we’ll check-in to our four-star luxury spa hotel for two nights and enjoy a group dinner as we prepare for tomorrow’s climb!

July 9 - The Stelvio!
Savor breakfast and a coffee in the shadow of the Italian Alps before getting ready to tackle the most unforgettable 48 switchbacks in the world! Along the way, you’ll feel the presence of past Giro legends as you make your way to the summit! Upon arriving, celebrate your accomplishment and savor the views that go on forever! This evening, we’ll enjoy a memorable “Farewell Dinner” to conclude your time in Italy!

July 10 - Transfer to Venice Airport
Enjoy your final breakfast in the Italian Alps before checking out and transferring to Venice Airport for your return flight home or extend your trip into Europe.