The legendary mountain bike marathon on the Sella circuit
HERO Dolomites is considered one of the most demanding mountain bike granfondo races in the world. The race takes place on the Sellaronda circuit, crossing Alta Badia, Val di Fassa, and Fodom, and also passes through Arabba, a hamlet of the municipality of Livinallongo del Col di Lana in the province of Belluno, a key point for the competitors' passage.
The event offers three distances, designed for athletes of different levels but always with a high technical standard:
The routes feature climbs and single tracks amidst some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
HERO Dolomites is a carbon-neutral certified event, mindful of its environmental impact and capable of combining a great sporting challenge with respect for the fragile Dolomite ecosystem. For the territory of Arabba and Livinallongo del Col di Lana, it represents one of the most anticipated sporting days of the summer.
HERO Dolomites 2026 takes place on Saturday, June 13. Bikers will tackle the three routes of 60, 71, and 86 km on the Sellaronda circuit, with the passage through Arabba (Livinallongo del Col di Lana) being one of the most anticipated moments of the race. The event reaffirms its carbon-neutral certification. Registrations are open on the datasport platform, with an early bird discount available in the first few months.
Start times and route details on the official website herodolomites.com.
Arabba can be reached via the SS244 of Val Badia and the SS48 of the Dolomites. From the south, take the A27 Belluno exit and then the SS203 Agordina; from the north, from Brunico via Corvara and Passo Campolongo.
Registration and details at herodolomites.com. Tourist information: Arabba Fodom Turismo, tel. +39 0436 79130.
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