As an official tour operator of the 2019 Maratona Grand Fondo we can help secure entry to the event and offer 2 exciting itineraries for residents of the USA or Canada.
Our 8 day trip includes the formidable Stelvio, Gavia, & Mortirolo Passes before heading into the heart of the Dolomite range where the Grand Fondo takes place. Our 6 day trip covers rides in the Dolomite region including the 4 pass Sella Ronda and the Maratona entry. Click the trip details tab for more information.
The "Maratona" is a large-scale Grand Fondo offering three possible routes: Maratona full Course (138 km), Middle Course (106 km) and Sellaronda Course (55 km). Click our map & distance tab to see map and course route..
Fully Supported|Guaranteed Maratona Entry|Luggage transferred|8 days or 6 days|Land Only
Stelvio & Dolomites 8 day trip
Tour Price: $3250
Tour date: June 29- July 6, 2024
Possible Riding days: 7 days
Total Possible Miles/Ascent: 450mi & 47,000’
Accommodations: All 3-star: 5 nights in Corvara and 2 in Bormio
Arrival/Departure: Venice Marco Polo Airport
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Dolomite warm up before Maratona 6-day trip
Tour date: July 2-6, 2024
Tour Price: $2650
Possible Riding days: 5 days
Accommodations: All 3-star: 5 nights in Alta Badia
Arrival/Departure: Venice Marco Polo Airport
Both trips offer one lead rider and a fully stocked support van with all the needed supplies and nourishment to support your rides. Both trips are fully supported, bikes are not included, but we do manage your bike boxes as well as all transfers, meals and picnic lunches as we do in the first itinerary.
Inclusions
Not included
The Maratona Grand Fondo is designed for the avid cyclists who wish to ride the classic renowned passes often used in the Giro d'Italia while engaging in the one day Maratona Grand Fondo. Enrolment for the event is guaranteed and includes a Maratona bike jersey.
Andiamo Adventours has been participating in the Maratona since 1999. Participants in the Fondo are free to select the route best suited to their ability, entirely according to your own judgment. Cyclists older than 65 (sixty five) may only run the shortest courses (55km or 106 km). You can review the maps of the 3 options as profiled on the Map tab.
To prepare for this grand event you have 2 options of Andiamo trips to choose from. Both trips offer you several days of cycling these legendary passes as well as some of the passes not used in the Maratona even. The rides are fully supported with one lead rider and a sag support vehicle. Your only concerns are the epic passes you ride each day before the grand event.
Our fully-equipped van is stocked with beverages, snacks, powders, tubes, CO-2, pumps, tools...to sag rides. Your guides are always accessible throughout the day to assist in any way you may need before, during and after your ride. Click the details below to review the package that best suits you and reserve your spot asap as availability is limited.
Climb as many as 10 Legendary Passes over 7 days
Stelvio, Gavia, Bormio 2000, Tonale, Erbe, Campolongo, Sella, Pordoi,
Gardena, Fedaia, Valparola, Giau…
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Dist |
Ascent |
Major Climbs/Passes |
Total Possible |
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7/1 Malpensa to Bormio Warm-up |
50k/31mi. |
1,400m/4,500’ |
Bormio 2000 (9.8k/8.3%) & |
50k/1,400m |
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7/2 Stelvio |
100k/62mi |
3,400m/11,000’ |
Stelvio (21.5k/7.1%) & |
150k/3,800m |
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7/3 Bormio |
82K/50 mi |
1400m/ 4,500’ |
Gavia (25k/5.5%)
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232k/5,200m |
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Campolongo(6k/5%) |
346k/9,380m |
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7/5 Option 1 |
60k/37 mi |
2,400m/ |
Passo Erbe (25.6k/5.7%) |
292k/7,600m |
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Option 2 |
85k/52 mi |
3,000m/ 9800’ |
Fedaia (14k/7.5%) Campolongo (4k/7.4%) |
431k/12,380m |
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7/6 Fondo sign up |
50k/31 mi |
1,600m/5,200’ |
Valparola (13.9k/5.8%) Campolongo (4k/7.4%) |
481k/13,980m |
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55k/34mi 106k/65mi 138k/86mi |
1,780m/5800’ |
Choice of 3 routes |
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7/8 Departure |
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Transfer to Venice Airport |
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This tour complements our very popular trips during the PRO EVENTS in Itay in May, Switzerland in June, and France in July. You can get a quote or references by calling our office +1 800.549.2363 or by clicking more info.
Climb as many as 8 Legendary Passes over 7 days
Erbe, Campolongo, Sella, Pordoi,
Gardena, Fedaia, Valparola, Giau…
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Route |
Dist |
Ascent |
Major Climbs/Passes: |
Total Possible |
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7/3 Venice Airport to Alta Badia |
0 |
0 |
Transfer 1pm 2.5 hrs |
0 |
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7/4 Corvara |
55k/34 mi |
1,780m/ |
Campolongo (6k/5%), Pordoi (9.4k/6.8%) |
346k/9,380m |
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7/5 Option 1 |
60k/37 mi |
2,400m/ |
Passo Erbe (25.6k/5.7%) |
292k/7,600m |
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Option 2 Loop |
85k/52 mi |
3,000m/ 9800’ |
Fedaia (14k/7.5%), |
431k/12,380m |
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7/6 Fondo sign up & short ride of choice |
50k/31 mi |
1,600m/ |
Valparola (13.9k/5.8%) Campolongo (4k/7.4%) |
481k/13,980m |
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55k/ 34mi |
1,780m/5,800 |
Choice of 3 routes |
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7/8 Departure |
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Transfer to Venice Airport |
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This tour complements our very popular tours during the Pro races in France in July and Switzerland in June. You can get a quote or references by calling our office +1 800.549.2363 or by clicking more info.
Registration for the Event & Health Certificate Requirements
Maratona dles Dolomites - Enel 2019
Once the Maratona office receives your name & email address as a participant in an Andiamo Adventours tour package they will send you an individual registration link to complete the registration process.
Be ready to provide the following to the Maratona Office:
This can only be done by each individual rider (and NOT by Andiamo Adventours):
a) personal data (mobile phone/jersey size/profession/team if belonging)
b) acceptance of the Maratona regulations/authorization of processing personal data in the registration system
c) upload a copy of your medical certificate in the registration system.
We advise the use of the the medical certificate template, which is valid for all Italian Gran Fondos and can be downloaded from following link: https://www.maratona.it/en/mandatory-medical-certificate
Note from Maratona ENEL
The Maratona office will send you, the starting number needed to be picked up personally by each participant with following documents: the voucher which each participant will get by email in June. an original valid identification document (identity card, passport or driving license). No copies of the ID or other ID’s allowed. A third party pickup is not allowed.
DAY-TO-DAY DISTANCES & HIGHLIGHTS
All the towns & lodgings we stay are highlights in themselves
The Maratona, a Gran Fondo that offers riders three possible routes to ride. Participants are free to select the route best suited to their ability, entirely according to your own judgment. Cyclists older than 65 (sixty five) may only run the shortest courses (55km or 106 km).
Sellaronda course - Length: 55 km - Altitude gain: 1780 m
Middle Course - Length: 106 km - Altitude gain: 3130 m
Long Course - Length: 138 km - Altitude gain: 4230 m
KEEP IT PRIVATE ON AN EXISTING TOUR or CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP
If you have at least 6 participants we can keep it private on any of our sheduled tours or on an alternative date (subject to availability). For less than 6, prices may vary and for more than 12 discounts may apply.
To help us get started complete the form below. You can also call us M-Sat 9-5 PST (USA), or to the right, schedule a call or send us a message.
Sometimes a custom trip is participating in one of our exisitng trips on a private basis with a few alterations to trip length, activity level, or adding some side trips. Other times we get to work to create a unique itinerary specific to your groups desires or budget. We then use our expertise to organize a tour especially tailored to your vision.
The first thing we do is get to know you a little. We learn your interests and preferences, find out who’s going and why. Family, friends or associates? Birthday, reunion or corporate retreat? When you speak with our tour designer he/she will work together with you to design a trip that is sure to create great anticipation and excitement for all.
Pictures courtesy of Maratona ENEL
