GRANFONDO MARATONA DLES DOLOMITES
COMPETE IN ONE OF THE BEST GRANFONDO IN THE WORLD AROUND THE MAJESTIC SELLARONDA, PASSO PORDOI AND PASSO GIAU!
START/FINISH
BOLZANO-CORVARA
DURATION
10 DAYS - 9 NIGHTS
AVG.DISTANCE
120 KM
AVG.ELEVATION
1'750 MT
DIFFICULTY
HIGHLIGHTS
Ride on and around one of the most famous and respected climbs in all of cycling for 5, 7 or 10 days and race the epic Granfondo MARATONA DLES DOLOMITI.
The race is challenging but rewarding: mythical climbs, an international peloton and unrivalled services both on and off the bike which allows you to live and ride like a professional.
The OMR crew is ready each day to give our “team” the full Pro Tour service and experience. You’ll find your bike ready each morning, drink bottles ready refilled as you like them, Massage after each ride and a freshly laundered riding kit for every day.
Additionally, we provide nutritional guidance and supplements and will be present at strategic locations for re-fueling and kit drops zones during the race. We will give you daily route wraps and guidance and personalized ride strategy. You will truly feel like a Pro when we sit down together for an organized dinner and discuss the following day. Our objective is leave all the logistics to us so you can concentrate fully on the day’s ride ahead!
Famous Locations: Sellaronda, Pordoi, Giau!
DETAILS
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Level: Intermediate - Advanced
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Terrain: Mountainous
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Daily Distance: Approx 30-150km
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Daily Ascent: Approx 1000-3000m
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Main Route 700km
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Total Ascent: Approx 8000m
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Duration: 10 days/9 nights
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Recommended Arrival-Departure Airport: Venice
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YOUR RIDE
WHO WOULD ENJOY THIS EXPERIENCE?
The experience is built for all riders able to ride for 4-6 hours. The Granfondo is a high-intensity race, but in contrast the acclimatization tour is a true cycling adventure at moderate pace across one of the most picturesque region in the world.
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During the acclimatization tour, we will ride as a group on the rolling terrain and as individuals or small groups on the climbs, so that everyone will enjoy the ride. During the race, you will ride at your own pace, and we will support you at the start, on the route, and at the finish line. You ride; we’ll take care of everything else: accommodations, food, bike, massage, laundry, and more!
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All cyclists interested in Granfondo but also in exploring a new region and amidst magnificent scenery will enjoy this incredible experience!
THE TOUR INCLUDES
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A fantastic tour itinerary designed by Andrea
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All hotel accommodations in beautiful 4 stars hotels, in twin-double room
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All breakfasts, 1 lunch, and all dinners (race lunch included in the registration fee)
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At least 2 professional guides on tour (one fully qualified mechanic)
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Van support throughout the tour and the race
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All in-tour transfers
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Private feed stations with snacks and food supplements including electrolytes, gels, and energy bars during rides by OTE Sport
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Massage at hotel after each ride
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Bike service
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Laundry service every other day
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Garmin 810-820 loan unit with maps for duration of tour
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1 top quality cycling kit made by RAPHA (jersey, knicks, socks)
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1 SCICON Race bag with your name and nationality
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Free use of a POC helmet
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Detailed printed tour information booklet
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Extra activities besides cycling: Spa, Chair lift, shopping!
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Small group of max 12 riders.
MORE ABOUT THE TERRAIN
Stunning, steep, and legendary, the iconic climbs in the Dolomites draw cyclists from all over the globe. With the Maratona Dolomites, you'll have the unique opportunity to pin on a number, test yourself, and compete with and against friends for bragging rights on some of the most famous cycling climbs in the world. Featuring three legendary summit finishes and unforgettable climbs above 2,000 metres – including the mighty Passo Giau, as well as Passo Pordoï and Passo Sella – it’s only fitting that the Maratona Dolomites will also be guided by same safety motorbike escorts as the Giro d’Italia.
ON REQUEST, NOT INCLUDED
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Single room (70 euro x day)
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High-end rental bike
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Personal airport transfer
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Alcoholic drinks
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FLIGHTS
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Travel Insurance
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Guides Tips
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 - Bolzano Warm up ride
Welcome & warm up ride
This is a warm-up ride to ease the legs and body 5 days of intense riding. Some of you may have only recently stepped off a plane, so this ride offers a great way to “tease” out that tiredness. It will include some small climbs and offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
Day 2 - Bolzano loop to Passo Mendola
Main Route: 70km, 53mi
Total Ascent: 1500m, 5500ft
It's time to discover the Alps and Dolomites but better we start easy!
Bolzano is surrounded by mountains and today we'll climb the scenic Passo della Mendola, a lovely long and steady climb which offer great views of the Dolomites all the way up.
Day 3 - Bolzano to Canazei
Main Route: 90km, 69mi
Total Ascent: 2500m, 8500ft
We continue our adventure climbing towards the Dolomites....the mountains from now will look extremely big!
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Day 4 - Canazei Loop to Marmolada (Start of 7 Days Package)
Main Route: 80km, 63mi Total Ascent: 2500m, 8500ft
After 3 days of big mountains, today it gets even more serious! During the Maratona we will ride a lot of famous climbs but not the Marmolada, one of the most scenic and also nasty climb in the region!
Day 5 - Canazei to Corvara (Start of 5 days package)
Main Route: 65km, 40mi
Total Ascent: 2500m, 8500ft
Our last transfer ride will take us to Corvara, our base for then 5 days. On our way the legendary Passo Pordoi and Passo Campolongo but on the opposite direction of the sunny route.
Day 6 - Corvara loop to Sella Ronda
Main Route: 65km, 40mi
Total Ascent: 2500m, 8500ft
Possibly the most scenic ride in the world featuring 4 big passes over 200om in only 60 km distance! Today you will have the opportunity to take photos and stop at every corner to admire the amazing scenery....whilst Sunday you better focus on the ride!
Day 7 - Corvara loop Passo Giau
Main Route: 150km, 95mi Total Ascent: 2500m, 8500ft
The infamous Passo Giau is definitely the most challenging of all the climbs on the menu. We will then ride there to check it out to avoid bad surprises!!
Day 8 - Corvara Rest Day
Main Route: 0km, 0mi
Total Ascent: 0m, 0ft
Today we take a well deserved break and enjoy some time off the bike.
Massage, bike wash, a nice walk in town...and tons of carbs ahead of the big day!
Day 9 - MARATONA DLES DOLOMITI
Main Route: 140km, 90mi
Short Route: 90km, 55mi
Total Ascent: 4500m, 13500ft
The big day: the Dolomites are waiting for you!
Are you doing the Short or Long Course?
We will enjoy the great scenery and the excitement of the race with 10000 riders from all over the world! See you at the finish line in Corvara
Day 10 - Goodbye
Check out and transfer to airport
After a nice breakfast, bike packing and transfer to Airport