Maratona dles Dolomites - Enel
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Maratona dles Dolomites - Enel

The most beloved cycling granfondo in the Dolomites, across the passes of Alta Badia and Ampezzo

Cortina d'Ampezzo — Belluno (025) Since 1987
Dates 05 Jul โ€” 05 Jul 2026
Location Cortina d'Ampezzo (025)
Prices โ€”
Status Confirmed

About Maratona dles Dolomites

The Maratona dles Dolomites - Enel is one of the most famous and popular road cycling granfondos in Europe. Every first Sunday in July, thousands of cyclists tackle the legendary UNESCO World Heritage Dolomite passes, including Campolongo, Pordoi, Giau, and Falzarego, on a route that also passes through Pocol di Cortina d'Ampezzo. Three routes of varying lengths allow everyone, from amateurs to professionals, to experience the thrill of cycling in the heart of the Dolomites.

The queen granfondo of the Dolomites

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.

Three routes among the rock giants

The event offers three routes that cross the most iconic passes of the Dolomites, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site:

  • Marathon Route: 138 km with 4,230 meters of elevation gain, the most challenging
  • Medium Route: 106 km with 3,130 meters of elevation gain
  • Sellaronda Route: 55 km with 1,780 meters of elevation gain, the classic four-pass tour

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.

An event rooted in the territory

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.

Maratona dles Dolomites โ€” edition 2026

The 39th edition of the Maratona dles Dolomites - Enel takes place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, with the start at 6:30 AM from La Villa. Three routes (138, 106, and 55 km) across the Dolomite passes, passing through and closing roads in Pocol di Cortina d'Ampezzo.

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.

Programme Maratona dles Dolomites 2026

Sunday, July 5, 2026 โ€” race day

  • 06:30 AM โ€” Start from La Villa (Alta Badia)
  • Sellaronda Route โ€” 55 km, 1,780 m D+: Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena
  • Medium Route โ€” 106 km, 3,130 m D+
  • Marathon Route โ€” 138 km, 4,230 m D+: adds Giau, Falzarego, and Valparola, passing through Pocol di Cortina d'Ampezzo
  • 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.

Highlights Maratona dles Dolomites 2026

The climb of Passo Giau, the true queen of the day, and the panoramic passage through Pocol di Cortina d'Ampezzo on the long route.

Prices Maratona dles Dolomites 2026

Registration by lottery via the official website; pre-registrations open from October 8, 2025. The reference registration fee is around โ‚ฌ160.

Practical information — Maratona dles Dolomites

How to get there

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

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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Where does it take place โ€” Maratona dles Dolomites

Passi dolomitici (Pocol di Cortina, Giau, Falzarego)

Strada Statale 48 delle Dolomiti, 32043 Cortina d'Ampezzo

Contact Maratona dles Dolomites

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Maratona dles Dolomites in brief

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