Eroica Dolomiti

A journey through time in the Dolomites

Eroica Dolomiti is the annual event that transforms San Candido/Innichen, in the Puster Valley, into an open-air museum of heroic cycling. Organized by L'Eroica srl, the event belongs to the global Eroica family, drawing cyclists from across Europe to the Alta Pusteria Dolomites in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige, all mounted on vintage road bikes.

The Eroica rules

True to the Eroica philosophy, participants must ride road bikes built up to the 1980s or at least thirty years old, featuring downtube shifters, brake cables routed outside the handlebars, and pedals with toe clips and straps. Attire must be strictly vintage, featuring the iconic wool jerseys. This is not a speed race, but a tribute to the fatigue, adventure, and heroism of cycling's golden age, played out over challenging gravel roads and asphalt.

The three routes

The start is located at Piazza del Magistrato in San Candido. Cyclists can choose from three distances:

• Short route: approx. 73 km with 1,200 meters of elevation gain, passing through Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Tre Croci Pass, and Lake Misurina.
• Medium route: approx. 91 km with 1,870 meters of elevation gain, adding the climb up one of the most beautiful gravel roads to the Prato Piazza plateau.
• Long route: approx. 110 km with 2,740 meters of elevation gain, the original course reaching Prato Piazza and the Cornetto di Confine, on the border with Austria.

Along the way, traditional "Eroica-style" refreshment stops offer local delicacies to fuel the participants.

More than just cycling

Eroica Dolomiti is a full weekend celebration. The ride is complemented by a side program featuring a vintage bicycle and parts market, aperitifs with live music, and the traditional Eroica Dinner, a convivial gathering for participants in San Candido. The backdrop of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and the UNESCO-listed Dolomite peaks makes the experience truly unforgettable.

An event for the region

The event highlights the landscape of Alta Pusteria and the town of San Candido, a premier cycling destination in South Tyrol. Eroica Dolomiti blends gentle sport, cycling culture, history, and South Tyrolean gastronomy into a unique September weekend.