Tour Date
It is possible for us to start this tour on any date of your choosing, with a minimum of 2 riders.
Please don't hesitate to contact us with your preferred dates and group size.
- Available PackagesTuesdayJune 29, 2027MondayJuly 5, 2027
Overview
The Maratona dles Dolomites – Enel is Italy’s most beautiful cycling sportive and the 8,000 places sell out in seconds every year.
Borne Cycling is one of the select official tour operators for the 2027 event and we have guaranteed Maratona entries. Our Maratona dles Dolomites cycling holiday includes warm up rides in the Dolomites to familiarise you with all the climbs on the route and get you fully ready for the big day.
The 40th edition in 2027 will be our 15th year at the Maratona dles Dolomites – Enel.
The epic 138km course takes riders over five 2,000m+ passes steeped in Giro d’Italia history including the mythical Passo Giau. There are also shorter race options of 106km and 55km.
This tour can also be combined with an add on week in Bormio which follows directly after the Maratona week. Contact us for special combination pricing for the 2 trips.
Highlights
- Participate in the world’s most beautiful cycling sportive
- Train on the world famous Sella Ronda loop
- Prepare yourself by taking on the fearsome Passo Giau on one of our preparatory ride
Itinerary
Each day we’ll leave from our hotel around 9:00am and spend the morning exploring the excellent roads that you will ride on the day of the Sportive. We want to ensure that you’re as well prepared as possible for the event, and also give you the chance to take photos, and really enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Dolomites. We typically return to the hotel around 1:00pm for lunch. The afternoon is then free for you to enjoy a massage, explore the village, rest and recover.
We then gather in the bar around 6:00pm for drinks and a briefing about the next day, as well as sharing some insights on the Sportive itself. We typically sit down for dinner around 7:00pm.
After the transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport we will set up the bikes and head out on a short welcome ride to introduce you to the Dolomites!
Our first climb of the week takes us up the Passo Campolongo (1,875m). This is a good opportunity to meet your fellow riders and recce the first climb of the Sella Ronda loop.
With a client to guide ratio of 6:1 we focus on riding in small groups with riders of a similar pace and we always regroup at the top of every climb. For the next three days this allows you to get used to climbing in the mountains and learn to pace your efforts evenly. Our support car carries extra nutrition, water and layers and is a welcome sight at the top of the climb. Just remember to smile at the camera on the way up!
Today we head out to ride the second loop of the Maratona circuit which takes in the twin challenges of the Passo Falzarego (2,105m) and Passo Valparola (2,200m). Before we get to the high lunar landscape of these twin passes we once again will ride up the Passo Campolongo (1,875m), a key climb in the Maratona route that you will climb twice on race day.
This ride is a crucial recce ride to understand the pacing needed to meet the cut off time that will allow long course riders to take on the Passo Giau on race day
Today we ride the first part of the Maratona dles Dolomites course. The famous 55km Sella Ronda circuit includes Passo Campolongo (1,875m), Passo Pordoi (2,239m), Passo Sella (2,244m) and Passo Gardena (2,121m).
Today’s ride is a great opportunity to start working on pacing your efforts on the climbs so that you don’t get carried away on race day. We’ll also be sure to pause and soak in the incredible views and get some stunning photos.
The same ride two days in a row? Think again. This wonderful circuit has a completely different feel when completed anti-clockwise. This option is for the riders who are here to climb and savour every kilometre.
Alternatively there is the option to ride out to the Passo Giau to sample the hardest climb of the Maratona long course and return via the Valparola.
A gentle ride to San Leonardo and back to collect our race numbers allows us to take in the atmosphere of the Maratona Village.
The afternoon is a great opportunity to relax in the hotel spa and get your body ready for race day.
Dinner at our conveniently located hotel right next to the finish line of the sportive will allow you to do plenty of carbo loading and get an early night.
Race day! Today you’ll add a number of mythical Italian climbs to your cycling palmarès starting with the Passo Campolongo (1,875m), then the Passo Pordoi (2,239m), Passo Sella (2,244m), Passo Gardena (2,121m), Passo Giau (2,236m) and finally the Passo Valparola (2,200m).
Our cycling friendly hotel is just a few minutes ride from the start so you’ll be able to enjoy a relatively relaxed start to the day. Breakfast will be served early to give you time to digest. Our guides will be riding with you and will escort you to our priority starting pen, so if you want to join a pace making group from within our team then you can start off together!
After the race we will refuel at the pasta party, catch up over well earned beers at the Borne Club Tent and head back to the hotel for a celebratory dinner.
After transferring to Venice Airport guests with evening flights may have time to loosen off the legs and learn about the beautiful city of Venice. You can store your bags securely at the airport and it’s quick and easy to take a return water taxi into Venice.
It is hard to believe, but there is more to life than just cycling. Flying in and out of Venice and not seeing the city would be a waste. We can advise on hotels so that you can extend your holiday and make some time to explore this most unique and beautiful of cities.
Package
The tour includes
- 6 nights full board in a 3-star Spa Hotel right by the Sportive finish
- Guaranteed entry to the Maratona dles Dolomites - ENEL sportive
- Knowledgeable guides with you on the road every day (1 guide for every 6 guests)
- Borne Cycling jersey and socks
- Great food (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Support van carrying complementary nutrition products (bars, gels and drinks) and “wet bag” always on hand
- Route files to upload to your devices
- Experienced mechanic (with full set of tools)
- Bike wash
- Airport transfers to and from Venice Marco Polo airport within our determined time window
This tour does not include
- Flights to Venice Marco Polo airport
- Post ride daily massage (available to book at additional cost on site)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Tour Date
It is possible for us to start this tour on any date of your choosing, with a minimum of 2 riders.
Please don't hesitate to contact us with your preferred dates and group size.
- Available PackagesTuesdayJune 29, 2027MondayJuly 5, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
General
A friendly, supportive environment set up to give you the perfect preparation for the Maratona dles Dolomites.
The riding each day is designed to reveal the climbs (and descents) that you will encounter on the day of the race. It is also designed to not exhaust you, and ensure you hit the day of the event in top form. You will also enjoy afternoons off the bike to explore the village of Corvara.
Our 3-star Spa Hotel “La Tambra” is perfectly situated 5 mins walk from the finish line of the Maratona dles Dolomites – Enel sportive, making it a short 5 minute downhill ride to the event start line.
We work closely with the hotel staff to have a tasty nutritious meal waiting for you when you have stepped off your bike following our warm up rides in the Dolomites.
The hotel also has an excellent wellness centre with sauna and harman. All of which work perfectly in conjunction with your bookable post ride massages to ensure you’re fully prepped for race day.
Our cycling holidays are designed to be challenging alpine cycling adventures.
The Maratona dles Dolomites – Enel is one of the toughest cycling sportives in Europe, featuring climbs regularly used in the Giro d’Italia.
Our professional guiding and vehicle support as well as our route design, hotel selection and post ride massages are all aimed at creating a supportive environment that will get the best out of you as an individual. Within the group people will have different strengths and weaknesses, some will love hill climbing but might be slower on the flat sections where you might be stronger.
Clearly you need to be fit to get the most of the holiday and cycling in the Alps is much more rewarding when you see your pre-holiday training pay off as you climb Alpine cols and surpass your expectations.
Our aim is that you return from the dolomites fitter, happier and even more in love with cycling.
You can find an exhaustive packing list here.
Borne Cycling was established with one simple goal: to enable cyclists like you to see some of the world’s most spectacular roads.
We use our knowledge and experience to give you a cycling tour that will live long in the memory. We also make your tour as comfortable and worry free as possible, leaving you free to concentrate on the important stuff.
