Maratona Gran Fondo Race Tour

Get ready to experience the ultimate gran fondo challenge in the Italian Dolomites

Trip Style

Classic Bike, Pro Race

Tour Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

Activity Level

Level 4

Bikes

Trek Domane SL 7 AXS 1x Gen 5

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Starting from

$4,599.00 per person

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Conquer legendary climbs like Sella Ronda and Passo Giau while experiencing the 40th Maratona dles Dolomites-Enel on this epic bike tour.

The Maratona dles Dolomites-Enel is widely regarded as one of the toughest amateur cycling events around, not for its distance but for the elevation packed into its route. As an Official Tour Operator, Trek Travel guarantees your spot in this once-in-a-lifetime gran fondo, an exclusive ride showcasing Italy’s most picturesque mountains and legendary Giro d’Italia roads. Perfectly located in the charming village of Corvara and welcomed by the warm hospitality of a historic, family-run hotel, you'll experience the ultimate adventure in the heart of the Dolomites, a perfect blend of epic cycling, natural beauty, and well-deserved comfort at the end of each exhilarating day.

Official Tour Operator of the 2027 Maratona dles Dolomiti

Trip Wows

  • Secure entry to the Maratona through Trek Travel, an Official Tour Operator, and claim one of only 9,000 spots from 32,000 hopefuls

  • Stay at luxurious Posta Zirm, where the gran fondo starts and ends a short spin from your door, and all the best rides close by

  • Cycle the awe-inspiring Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for their alabaster peaks and epic routes

  • Conquer iconic Giro d’Italia climbs, including the Passo Giau and Passo Falzarego, where challenging ascents meet breathtaking scenery

  • Savor Corvara’s cultural richness, where Ladin, Austrian, and Italian influences blend with generations of culinary tradition

Incredible views at every turn

Take on the iconic Sella Ronda

This is your moment to tackle the famed four mountain passes—Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, and Gardena—as majestic limestone peaks frame every switchback climb and sweeping descent.

What Guests are Saying
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Trustpilot

This was a trip of a lifetime. Incredible jaw dropping scenery, amazing rides, great meals, and the best guides in the industry!

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Tania B., Trek Travel President

Loved the cycling, routes were amazing, guides were perfect, hotels were great and the food was delicious all week. It all adds up to a perfect vacation and one we'd gladly do again. Our guides were absolutely the best!

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Karl S., Trek Travel Guest

This was truly the trip of a lifetime. Every aspect of the trip was well planned out. I have biked in many awesome and scenic places before, but nothing quite like the Dolomites. Completing the challenging climbs on this trip was definitely satisfying, but not half as satisfying as the enormous mountains and geological features around every twist and turn in the road. The excellent food, friendly cyclists, and other planned activities on this trip only add to the wonderful experience.

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Ray, Trek Travel Guest

This tour is a fantastic opportunity for good cyclists to challenge themselves on some of the best climbs in the world. The quality of the riding, scenery, and professional tour organization make this one of the best cycling experiences I have ever enjoyed.

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Steve, Trek Travel Guest

DL:riding in the Dolomites (up to Passo Giau)

I've been fortunate to travel to 50+ countries and cycled in many of those. This was definitely one of the best week of cycling I've ever experienced. The scenery of the Dolomites is simply incredible and each day, when you think the views can't get any better, they do. It was a privilege to be able to ride so many of the incredible climbs and descents I've read so much about and to be taken care of by Trek Travel in style.

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Paul, Trek Travel Guest

DL:riding in the Dolomites

No words can explain the total experience. Unbelievable, Exhausting, Exhilarating, Mind Boggling and Love Every Minute of it. The guides are great guides and hosts. They are very knowledgeable about the area and do anything to help you out. They really got to know each and every one of us personally. You couldn't ask for better guides. The food and wine was unbelievable. The whole experience was fantastic, plus I rode with a great group of people.

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Don, Trek Travel Guest

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Maratona Course

Challenge yourself on the Maratona course, conquering over 80 miles and 14,000 feet of climbing elevation amidst the breathtaking majesty of the Dolomites.

Dates & Pricing

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  • Limited Availability

Looking to plan a private trip just for your group?

We’ve got you covered. Choose an available trip date, gather your group, and we’ll handle the rest. Here’s the private pricing for this trip:

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*This trip is not available for private bookings.

*Not all scheduled dates are convertible to private groups – a small number of trips and peak season dates may be excluded or may require “buy outs” equivalent to a larger group size. Pricing, availability, and guest minimums are all subject to change at any time.
Itinerary
Activity Information
Hotels
Corvara , Italy
Posta Zirm Hotel
 Luxury

Beneath the slopes of Mount Sassongher in the heart of Corvara, this hotel traces its roots to a 19th-century post station and has been run by the Kostner family for four generations. Rooms pair Ladin and Tyrolean character with contemporary comfort, while an indoor pool, saunas, and a Turkish bath promote post-ride relaxation. Dinners showcase refined South Tyrolean cuisine, turning evenings into an occasion.

Bikes & Gear
Ride the Best Bikes in the Industry
NEW in 2027 Road
Trek Domane SL 7 AXS 1x Gen 5

New in 2027! This carbon road bike was created for those who want comfort and performance in one ride. A new, lighter frame combined with SRAM AXS 1x wireless electronic shifting keeps climbing quick and easy. Carbon wheels pair with wider, comfortable tires and disc brakes giving you complete confidence. This bike is light, fast, and a pure joy to ride.

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Two cyclist and one rider

Trek Travel Guides

The World’s Best

From the moment you meet our guides, you'll understand the difference. You'll feel the genuine care they take to make your vacation perfect. From their expert support to sharing their favorite hidden spots, they tailor every moment to you.

Certified Guides
Additional Gear
  • Choice of Trek Travel Santini cycling jersey or technical t-shirt to keep
  • Trek Travel Santini cycling socks to keep
  • Maratona dles Dolomites-Enel cycling jersey and Carvico vest to keep. (Please note: Design and colors subject to change. You’ll receive these the day before the Gran Fondo.)
  • Trek Travel water bottle to keep
  • Cinch sack day bag to keep
  • GPS device with pre-loaded routes providing turn by turn directions
  • Trek front and rear lights
  • A flat pack containing a tube, levers, and a CO2 cartridge with inflator and tubeless plugs
  • Shimano SPD dual sided mountain pedals
  • Trek helmet
  • Trek saddle
  • For the most comfortable ride, we recommend you bring your own saddle. If you prefer, you can bring your own pedals and helmet on the trip and our guides will install your gear on the first day during your bike fit.
Additional gear
Trip Inclusions
Additional Details

Know Before You Go!

We want you to be fully prepared for your cycling vacation of a lifetime. This involves making sure that you choose the appropriate trip for you and that every aspect of your experience is flawless. Each Trek Travel trip is unique to ensure maximum enjoyment every time.

Your Trip Need to Knows:

  • Race-day Overview: The Maratona is a challenging amateur cycling event requiring significant stamina and training. The long route covers 86 miles (138 km) with 14,000 feet (4,230 m) of climbing across iconic Dolomite passes—Sella Ronda (Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, and Gardena) plus Giau, Falzarego, and Valparola. Most amateur riders finish in 7–9 hours, depending on fitness.
  • Race-day Support: Roads are closed to traffic for safety. Trek Travel vehicles are not allowed on course. Your guides ride along the race course with you, offering support, encouragement, and route guidance. You’ll find several official feed stations along the route, plus a dedicated Trek Travel snack stop. Riders should be comfortable changing flats, as guide assistance may not be immediately available.
  • Race-day Timing: Breakfast begins at 4:00 AM, with a 5:30 AM roll-out from the hotel and a 5K ride to the start for warm-up. The race begins at 6:30 AM in numbered waves to manage flow. Each route has cut-off times at key points that must be met to continue on that route: km 55 (11:30) after the Sella Ronda loop, and km 76 (11:50). You need to be at km 76 by 11:50 to proceed on the long course, otherwise you will continue on the medium course. An electronic timing chip attached to your bike records your time at various checkpoints on the course and at the finish line, providing a total time for the route you completed.
  • Riding skills: This is one of the most challenging trips we offer, with hardly any flat riding and lots of elevation gain each day. Expect long sustained climbs, narrow roads, technical descends with tight turns, and long hours in the saddle. Advanced fitness as well as bike handling skills are key for this trip.
  • Traffic: Because of their incredible vistas, these roads are popular with all kinds of travelers. Except on Maratona day, which is closed to vehicles, expect traffic—cars, buses, and motorcycles—especially on the Sellaronda. Riders should be comfortable sharing the road.
  • Maratona Apparel: As part of your race packet, you will receive the official 2027 Maratona jersey, a Carvico vest, and other event merchandise. You will select your jersey size with your Trip Consultant during the trip registration process. If a different size is needed, exchanges can be made at the Maratona Village the day before the race. Additional Maratona apparel is available for purchase online or at the Village.
  • Weather and Packing: The weather is notoriously unpredictable in the mountains. You can experience all seasons in one day so bringing layers is key! Layering is the best way to regulate your body temperature. This tried-and-true strategy is all about slipping layers on and off as your activity level or the weather changes. The key items of clothing to remember are long-fingered gloves, arm warmers, leg warmers, a vest, and a rain jacket for the summit and descent. See the FAQs for more information.
Before and After Your Trip
FAQs

Daytime temperatures can reach 80ºF (27ºC) and can go higher in the low-lying valleys. Evenings tend to be cool and fresh. Even in summer months, mountain weather conditions can change dramatically from one hour to the next. In just a few minutes a thunder storm can roll in when the sky was perfectly clear, and in just a few hours the temperatures can drop from extremely hot temperatures to temperatures that are below freezing. Therefore, we recommend bringing a variety of cycling gear that prepares you for cold, wet, or warm weather. Please, be prepared by bringing layers for cool descents and rain gear for possible rain showers. Layers are key when riding in the mountains! View our Packing List

To reserve your space on a trip, you can either call us at 866-464-8735 to speak with an expert Trip Consultant or book online any time by clicking the “BOOK THIS TRIP” icon near the upper right of each destination’s overview page.* Once you have submitted your reservation online, a Trip Consultant will contact you within one business day to answer any questions you may have and to confirm space, bike, and room availability on your desired trip. Your booking will be finalized once your no-risk deposit is paid. If you make a reservation more than 90 days prior to the trip, a $750 no risk deposit is due at the time of booking.** If you reserve your trip less than 90 days prior to the departure, the full balance is due at the time of booking. Once your booking is complete you will receive an email confirmation with important information pertaining to your trip.

*Please note that select trips cannot be booked online at this time. For those trips, please call a trip consultant at 866-464-8735.

**Deposit amounts vary for all Race, Cross Country, Special Edition, Ride Camp, and Self-Guided tours. Please confirm deposit amounts for all trips with your Trip Consultant at time of booking.

When a trip is booked, a guest confirmation email is immediately sent out. One week prior to the trip start, you’ll receive an email containing your trip start meeting location reminder and any last-minute information that you’ll need to know. You will also receive instructions to download the Ride with GPS app before your trip to provide you the day to day plan and daily route guides.

With one person booked on a date, the trip becomes guaranteed.*

In the case where trips are at one or two guests, we will contact you prior to final payment to give you the following options:

Pay a small trip fee of $500 per person for two guests or $1000 for one guest, which ensures your preferred trip date will run. If there are three or more guests before departure date, the fee will be refunded in full.

or

Switch to a different trip or different departure date. Should there be any difference in trip price between your original trip and the new one, you will be expected to pay the difference, or we will refund you accordingly.

Offer only valid if Trek Travel contacts a guest to discuss these specific options. Bike trips with fewer than three guests may operate with only one guide. The guide will support all rides with a Trek Travel van. If you would like to discuss the option of having two guides, please speak with your trip consultant.

The small trip supplement for Ride Camps is as follows – for two guests an additional $250 or for one guest an additional $500.

*Cross Country, Race, and Special Edition trips as well as a small number of select departures have a minimum guest count to guarantee. Please check with your Trip Consultant for more information.

Unforeseen events may make it necessary to cancel or modify a trip. Our Guest Services team will update you with any changes. We reserve the right to cancel departures in cases of force majeure or the failure of third parties—such as hotels—to honor their reservations, in which case all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes full settlement. Trek Travel is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs that are incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations, or illness. We strongly encourage Travel Protection for complete coverage.

We understand things happen in life and sometimes you have to cancel or change your tour.

Read our Cancellation Policy

Our Trip Consultants are available to assist and can answer your questions. Please call us at 866-464-8735.

Trek Travel recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help safeguard you and your travel investment against the unexpected. We offer a travel protection plan through Arch RoamRight that provides coverage for unforeseen events that could affect your ability to travel with us.
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Sharing the joy that comes with wow moments

Trek Travel guides are dedicated to making moments that last a lifetime, and we invite you to thank them with a trip gratuity. These are customary and at your own discretion, to recognize service, hospitality, and the little extras that surprise and delight. For this trip, we recommend $350-$400 per guest and, of course, you may choose to give more if your guides made your trip an unforgettable experience.

Like everything else about your vacation, the Trek Travel team is here to make this experience easier for you. While local currency is preferred, you may also tip through the following options:

Via PayPal (please have this account set up in advance when possible) or with your guest services representative on the phone before or after the trip.

Gratuities will be divided among the guide team, so feel free to leave your gratuity with whomever you choose at the end of your trip.

You cannot put a price on a wow. But you can show your thanks for an exceptional experience.

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A majority of our trips are guaranteed to run once we have one confirmed booking on the trip. Click here to view our full guarantee policy.
 
Trek Travel reserves the right to cancel trips with zero guests, therefore you must book with Trek Travel before making travel arrangements for the trip. We are not responsible for travel arrangements made prior to confirming your Trek Travel Trip.
 
Select trips are not guaranteed until they reach guest count minimums:
 
Europe: England’s Cotswolds Bike Tour, England’s Hiking and Walking Tour, Ireland Bike Tour, Ireland Hiking and Walking Tour, Scotland Bike Tour, Scotland Gravel Bike Tour, Provence to Girona Gravel, Copenhagen to Athens, all race trips (Strade Bianche, Tour of Flanders, Spring Classics, Maratona Gran Fondo, Tour de France, Ardennes)

North America: Alaska Bike Tour, Canadian Rockies Bike Tour, Cody to Bozeman Gravel Bike Tour, Cross Country USA.

Rest of World: Chile Bike Tour, Costa Rica Hiking & Walking Tour, Nara to Tokyo Bike Tour, Morocco Gravel Bike Tour, New Zealand South Island Bike Tour, Patagonia Hiking and Walking Tour, Thailand Bike Tour.

Sold Out/Waitlist

This trip is currently sold out, but you may be added to the waitlist in the case of availability.

Limited Availability

There are few spots left to book. We may need to secure additional rooms from our hotels before confirming your reservation. If you are unable to complete you reservation online,

please call our trip consultants at 866-464-8735. They can help to see if we can complete your reservation for this date.

Trek Travel — E-Bike Maximum Assisted Speeds
E-bike maximum assisted speeds

Most countries cap pedal-assist at 15 mph (25 km/h). The US, Canada, and New Zealand allow more. Here's where each Trek Travel e-bike tops out.

28 mph · 45 km/h

United States & New Zealand

Verve+ (NZ only) Checkpoint+
20 mph · 32 km/h

United States & Canada

Verve+
15 mph · 25 km/h

All other countries

Verve+ Checkpoint+ Domane+ Allant+

Speeds shown are pedal-assist cutoffs in accordance with each country's local regulations. Riders can always pedal beyond these speeds — the motor simply stops providing assistance.

Private

This date is reserved for a private group.

Please call our trip consultants at 866-464-8735 for help in finding another trip or date.

Hotel Differences

Trek Travel offers three hotel levels to match your style. Luxury hotels provide elegant, thoughtful touches with exceptional hospitality. Explorer hotels blend modern amenities with local charm in unique settings. Comfort hotels are casual and conveniently located near Trek Travel activities.

Activity Levels

Learn about activity levels here

Level 1:

Road: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Level 2:

Road: 2-4 hours of riding. 20-35 mi (35-60 km). Up to 2,500 ft (750 m).

Gravel: 2-4 hours of riding. 15-30 mi (25-45 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).

Hiking: 2-4 hours of hiking. 4-8 mi (6-12 km). Up to 1,500 ft (450 m).

Level 3:

Road: 3-5 hours of riding. 25-55 mi (40-85 km). Up to 4,500 ft (1,500 m).

Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).

Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).

Level 4:

Road: 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).

Gravel: 4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

What are your trip styles?

Classic Bike:

Explore beautiful destinations with a curated blend of guided activities, local cuisine, handpicked accommodations, and itineraries to suit every traveler, from laid-back adventures to luxurious escapes.

Gravel:

Venture off the beaten path to unforgettable places, with fully-supported routes that combine gravel and paved roads in classic Trek Travel style.

Cross Country:

Tackle an epic adventure that takes you point-to-point across mountains, countryside, and more.

Pro Race:

See the pros in action at the biggest cycling events of the year.

Hiking & Walking:

Step into adventure with carefully designed routes, unparalleled hospitality, and deep-routed local connections.

Ride Camp:

Train like the pros in some of their favorite riding destinations.

Self-Guided:

Enjoy a bike tour on your schedule with just your chosen travel companions.

Single Occupancy

Sometimes it’s more convenient and comfortable to have your own room while on vacation. We understand and that’s why we offer a Single Occupancy option. The additional price guarantees a private room all to yourself