The most beloved cycling granfondo in the Dolomites, across the passes of Alta Badia and Ampezzo
The Maratona dles Dolomites - Enel is much more than a cycling race: it's a celebration of sport and the mountains that attracts thousands of enthusiasts from all over the world each year. Founded in 1987 in Alta Badia, it is now among the most prestigious and sought-after granfondos on the international calendar, so much so that registration requests far exceed the available spots.
The event offers three routes that cross the most iconic passes of the Dolomites, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site:
Cyclists climb the Passo Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Giau, Falzarego, and Valparola. The start is in La Villa, Alta Badia, and the finish is in Corvara. The long route passes through Pocol di Cortina d'Ampezzo, where roads are closed to traffic during the race.
The Maratona unites the Ladin valleys of Alta Badia with Ampezzo and the province of Belluno, in Veneto, in an embrace between Trentino-Alto Adige and the Venetian Dolomites. In addition to the competition, the event promotes a social and environmental message each year, with a dedicated theme accompanying the edition.
The 39th edition of the Maratona dles Dolomites - Enel returns on Sunday, July 5, 2026, confirming its status as one of the most international and popular cycling events in Europe. For the 2026 edition, approximately 8,000 bibs were made available, against over 32,000 requests received, four times the available spots. The start is set for 6:30 AM from La Villa, Alta Badia, with the finish in Corvara.
During the race, the mountain pass roads and the Pocol/Cortina section will be closed to traffic. The detailed schedule of road closures and the race village information will be published on the official website.
Cortina d'Ampezzo and Alta Badia are reachable by car via the SS51 and the SS48 delle Dolomiti. During the race, many mountain pass roads are closed to traffic: it is advisable to travel well in advance.
Registration is by lottery on the official website www.maratona.it, with pre-registrations open from the autumn prior. Available spots are around 8,000 against tens of thousands of requests.
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Passi dolomitici (Pocol di Cortina, Giau, Falzarego)
Strada Statale 48 delle Dolomiti, 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo