Maratona dles Dolomites

Official Maratona dles Dolomites Tour Operator

2019 Maratona dles Dolomites

Sunday July 7, 2019

Duration: 4 days Distance: 138km

The date of the 2019 Maratona dles Dolomites is Sunday July 7, 2019. Closed road Italian Gran Fondo riding at its very best, The Maratona dles Dolomites is widely regarded as one of the toughest cycling events around, not for its distance but for the amount of climbing that’s packed into the route. The quality of the event but also the quality of the hotels and the location are truly outstanding. We are pleased that we are official tour operators for the 2019 Enel Maratona dles Dolomites.

DETAILS
The 2018 Maratona dles Dolomites was another epic event. We invited Simon Warren the writer of the 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs series of books covering the UK, Belgium and France to ride the Maratona with us and he had a great time. Read more here

We have selected a nice variety of hotels in the Alta Badia area. Your stay will be for 4 nights with arrival on the Thursday and departure on the Monday after the event. We also have the hotel Lech da Sompont available for 7 nights but if you book this, the overland bike transport service and the airport transfers are not available.

All of our hotels are well located for the event expo, start and finish and are on a half board basis with breakfasts and evening meals included apart from Chalet Susi which is on bed and breakfast basis. They also have Spa and Wellness facilities to make your stay even more enjoyable.

For full descriptions, room types and prices of all rooms plus what’s included, please refer to each individual hotel tab. Also on the hotels and pricing tab you will find a map of the location of our hotels and of some important locations like the start, the finish and the registration and expo venue.

4 nights – Thu to Mon from £499 per person

7 nights – Mon to Mon from £729 per person

What’s included:
- 4 nights at your chosen hotel
- All hotel taxes
- A race briefing
- 4 breakfasts and evening meals (excluding Chalet Susi)
- Secure bike storage at the hotel
- Full access to all the hotel’s facilities as outlined on each individual hotel page
- An additional food and assistance stop on the route for Sports Tours riders only
- The services of our Sports Tours reps, mechanics and drivers
- A Sports Tours International cycling jersey made by Santini – More information
Also available:
- Guaranteed entry with choice of starting pen available from £135 (includes chip)
- Bike rental (4 nights only) – Wilier Carbon with Campagnolo Athena at £179, Wilier Di2 Ultegra at £229, Wilier Cento 10 Air Di2 Ultegra at £279 – More information here
- To take part in the 2019 Maratona dles Dolomites you have to get a medical certificate signed by your doctor within the last year from the event date. For an example copy of the kind of form have a look here, Maratona Dles Dolomites Medical certificate. Alternatively our partners offer online medical certification.
- Door to Door Overland Bike Transport from England/Wales (4 nights only) at £200 per bike (£175 if booked as part of a travel package) – More information (not available on 7 night options)
- Airport transfers (available at £100 return at set times) – 4 nights only
- Travel insurance (Very important) – please visit our insurance page
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Maratona dles Dolomites: Event Details

The race can be done in 3 different ways of varying difficulty: the Sellaronda course, the Middle course and the Maratona course. All riders start at 06:30am in the village of La Villa and the Sellaronda course with 4 mountain passes will be completed first. After completing the Sellaronda course riders can either choose to finish the race or carry on and do the Middle course.

As the full Maratona course is basically an extension of the preceding shorter Middle course, riders who want to tackle the full Maratona dles Dolomites have to do the middle course after the Sella Ronda course. All three courses lead the riders through the Dolomites mountains through a mountain range called the Sella group on roads closed to traffic.

This event is big in Italy. It is on Italian national TV and many spectators line the side of the road to cheer you on. This event has all the hallmarks of a closed roads cycling sportive with food stations, closed roads and a great atmosphere.

Why book the Maratona dles Dolomites with us?
- We offer guaranteed entry into the event with choice of start pen – more information below
- Breakfasts and evening meals are taken care of at suitable times for the event
- We have an excellent choice of hotels for you at various price points. The Ciasa Soleil is located in the very best spot for the start and the feedback we have had over the last few years has been brilliant. The Conturines Posta is a firm client favourite. The Lech da Sompunt was a welcome addition in 2015 and has cemented itself as a fantastic, popular hotel for us. For 2018 we added another hotel in La Villa; the Hotel Majun and in 2019 we will also have apartments at Chalet Susi
- Twin to share and single rooms are available for single travellers wanting to join our group
- Our experienced guides are on hand to ensure you have the very best experience
- Airport transfers from Venice Marco Polo airport also available
- Door to door overland bike transport service from the UK without the need for a bike box
- Bike rental
Airport transfers

We give you the option to book a return airport transfer from Venice Marco Polo airport on Thursday at 13.00 and 18.00. Departure transfers are on Monday at 06.00 for flights departing after 12.00 and 09.00 for flights departing after 15.00.

Please note that our transfers will leave the airport at the advertised times and it is your responsibility to be there on time. Please book a flight that arrives at least 45 minutes before the transfer is due to leave the airport. We can’t wait and we may not be able provide alternative transport if you are not there on time.

Maratona dles Dolomites entry system

Like many other cycling events there are start pens based around rider’s estimated performance. The times below refer to the last 4 editions of the Maratona dles Dolomites – Enel (2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018). We give you the option to buy your entry and guarantee your start pen.

All women are guaranteed to start in pen B unless they have taken part in the last 4 years and have achieved a time of less than 7 hours which means they are in Pen A.

Group A starts at 06.30 a.m.
- 138km Women under 7 hours / Men under 5 hours 20
- 106km Women under 5 hours / Men under 3 hours 45
- Platinum and Crystal registrations
Group B follows after Group A – available at £185
- 138km Men under 6 hours
- 106km Men under 4 hours 30
- All Women not starting in the Group A
- Gold registrations
Group C follows 1 minute after the previous group – available at £160
- 138km Men under 8 hours
- 106km Men under 6 hours
Group D – available at £135

Those who do not come under the time limits shown above and registrations not subject to the draw. All Women not starting in the Group A will have the opportunity to book their entry for £135 and they will start in Group B. If you do not want to start in Group B, you have the option to drop back into Group C or D on the day.

Event cut off times:
- Corvara direction Campolongo (55km) – 11.15
- Cernadoi direction Passo Giau (76km) – 11.45
- Finish: 55km 1 p.m. 106km and 138km – 16.15
Times are valid for all, regardless of starting times.
TESTIMONIALS

"An unbelievable day at the Maratona"

Thanks again to Sports Tours International for their hospitality, and it goes without saying that if you want to ride, they are the people to come with. Check out their website. https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk

Simon Warren - July 2, 2018

"Absolutely superb"

I just wanted to drop you a line on behalf of all the group to say how delighted we were with the organisation of the trip and also the quality of the Hotel. The position of the hotel was absolutely superb for the start and finish respectively but the cleanliness, quality of food and spa area were all first class and each and every one of us said it was the best hotel by far we had stayed in when doing a sportive

Ciasa Soleil - July 20, 2015

"2017 Maratona dles Dolomites"

What a fantastic trip.
Thanks to :
Perfect weathe
No mechanicals
But especially the great start location you arranged
We did the full maratona!
The hotel was incredible. Location, room, food and staff were all outstanding.
Thanks so much.
Do you offer tours to any other granfondos you think I might be interested in?

Russell - July 3, 2017
ITINERARY

Thursday 4 July, 2019 – arrival day

Please make your way to your chosen hotel if you have chosen one of our 4 night hotel options. Please arrange your own flight to Venice Marco Polo airport and if you have booked the airport transfers with us then you will be met on arrival by our Sports Tours bike guide.

From Marco Polo we will run airport transfers to the resort of Alta Badia for you and your bike at 13.00* and 18.00*. The transfer is likely to take about 4 hours so we advise you to bring some food and drink with you. On arrival and before dinner we will get together for an introductory meeting and a chance to get to know everybody on the trip.

*The transfer will depart the airport at 13.00 and at 18.00 so please ensure that your flight arrives at least 45 minutes before this time so that you are at the bus and ready to depart for this time. If your flight arrives after 13.00 or you are not able to get through arrivals before 13.00, the bus will depart and you will need to wait for the 18.00 transfer

Friday 5 July 2019 – preparation day and race briefing

Our bike guides and mechanics will assist you with unpacking and re-assembling your bike if needed. Late afternoon we will do a race briefing and in the evening our guides will be on hand for any assistance you may require and we will enjoy the excellent food at the hotels.

Saturday 6 July, 2019 – registration

After breakfast today we will ride the short distance down to the race expo and registration area. You can sample the atmosphere and the rest of the day is free for you to rest before tomorrow’s event or go for a short ride. Evening meal at the hotel.

Sunday 7 July – The 2019 Maratona dles Dolomites:

This is it, Maratona day. You will be one of the lucky 9000 who has an entry for this event. After an early breakfast, we will ride the short distance to the start. The start is at 06h30 but you have to be in your pen before 06h15 as this is when the organisers close the pens. If you arrive after this time, you will be automatically re-directed to the last pen. After the finish we will get together at the hotel to see how everybody did over a few beers followed by the evening meal.

Monday 8 July, 2019 – Departure day

We will provide 2 morning transfers from the hotel to Venice Marco Polo airport for your return flight if you have booked this service. Our early transfer will depart at 06.00 for flights after 12.00 and the next one will be at 09.00 for flights departing after 15.00.

HOTELS & PRICING

Hotel Conturines Posta

3 star hotel

The hotel Conturines Posta is located in the village of San Cassiano, approximately 4km from La Villa. We have stayed at this hotel for the last 2 years and have excellent fee...

Hotel Ciasa Soleil

4 star hotel

The hotel is in La Villa which is 500m from the start and 4.5km from the finish which is in Corvara. The expo and registration are in S. Leonardo/ Badia which is about 4.5km ...

Hotel La Majun La Villa in Badia

4 star hotel

Short itinerary for your stay at this hotel Thursday July 4 – Arrival day in La Villa Friday July 5 – Option to visit Expo. Race expo is 3.5 km away. This is either by b...

Hotel Lech da Sompunt

3 star hotel

This hotel is excellently located at just 1.2km out of the town of La Villa. All rooms have WI-FI, Sat TV, safe, phone and desk with shower, WC and hairdryer....

Chalet Susi Apartments

3 star hotel

New for this year we offer the option to book a fully serviced apartment with daily cleaning service, laundry service, satellite TV with DVD player, internet access, safe, kit...

Prices and hotel options

Below you will find the various hotel options and prices

Hotel lech da Sompont***	Price per person	Occupancy
Hotel Lech da Sompunt twin, double	£499.00	2
Hotel Lech da Sompunt singles	£539.00	1
Hotel Lech da Sompunt Comfort twin with living room	£539.00	2
Hotel Lech da Sompunt triple, superior for twin use	£539.00	2
Hotel Lech da Sompunt double for sole use	£639.00	1

Hotel Conturines Posta***	Price per person	Occupancy
Twin Room (2 beds)	£559.00	2
Double rooms Standard small – 20m2 – single use	£599.00	1

Hotel Ciasa Soleil****	Price per person	Occupancy
Superior garden or Superior Panorama Quad	£689.00	4
Superior garden or Superior Panorama triple	£719.00	3
Room ‘Classic’ double bed	£775.00	2
Superior Panorama twins (2 beds)	£859.00	2
Superior Garden twins (2 beds)	£859.00	2
Room ‘Classic’ use as single	£879.00	1

Hotel La Majun****	Price per person	Occupancy
Single room	£649.00	1
Standard A with 1 double bed and balcony	£649.00	2
Standard B with 2 beds and balcony	£789.00	2
Junior Suite 36m2 with 3 beds and living corner	£769.00	3
Junior Suite 36m2 with 2 beds and living corner	£839.00	2
Junior Suite Alpin with 3 beds and balcony	£799.00	3
Junior Suite Alpin with 2 beds and balcony	£899.00	2

Chalet Susi Apartments* (B&B)**	Price per person	Occupancy
Apartment Type A at Chalet Susi	£699.00	2
Apartment Type B at Chalet Susi	£779.00	2
Apartment Type C at Chalet Susi	£849.00	2

7 nights (Monday to Monday)
Hotel lech da Sompont***	Price per person	Occupancy
Hotel Lech da Sompunt twin, double	£769.00	2
Hotel Lech da Sompunt comfort rooms with living room	£809.00	2
Hotel Lech da Sompunt Comfort rooms living room plus	£869.00	2

IMPORTANT INFO

How to Book

Click on the Book Now at the top of the page. At time of booking we require a non-refundable deposit per person plus any applicable entry fee. The balance of your travel package must be paid, at the latest, 12 weeks before departure to avoid the cancellation of your trip. Please look here for our full booking conditions

Race entries – Italian Residents

For this event we are unable to offer event entry to those guests that are resident in Italy (either Italian nationals or overseas nationals living in Italy). If you are resident in Italy, you will need to obtain your entry through the Maratona does Dolomites organisation. If you already have an event entry through the Maratona organisation and would like to book our hotel services, you are welcome to do this.

Medical certificate

To take part in the 2019 Maratona dles Dolomites you have to get a medical certificate signed by your doctor within the last year from the event date. For an example copy of the kind of form have a look here, Medical certificate example cycling. Alternatively our partners offer online medical certification.
PLEASE NOTE, AT REGISTRATION, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRESENT A DOCTOR’S NOTE STATING THERE ARE NO KNOWN MEDICAL REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT COMPETE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL MEAN YOU NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT

Sports Travel – Keeping safe

For some tips on how to stay safe whilst you travel, please have a look here

Single travellers and twin to share

We welcome single travellers on our tours and holidays as it is a great way to join a like-minded group of people and you will make lots of new friends. If you would like to join our group as a single traveller we can offer you two options. A single room or if you want to avoid the single supplement then you can make use of our ‘twin to share’ option. We will pair you up with another traveller (of the same sex) and you can enjoy the event without having to pay extra.

General, visa, passport and health information

For passport and visa information, please check the relevant section on this page.General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.

Travel Insurance

For details of specialist sports travel insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in running events. There is additional information about our other Concierge Services on our special web page.
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Maratona dles Dolomites

2019 Maratona dles Dolomites

4 nights

Double rooms Standard – 20m2 – single use

Standard Double and Twin rooms consist of 1 double bed or 2 separate beds, and are between 23 – 30m2 in size.

Hotel Ciasa Soleil

Short itinerary for your stay at this hotel

Hotel details

Your stay at this hotel will be for 4 nights with breakfasts and evening meals included

Classic single room 16m2

Classic rooms 20m2

Superior Garden rooms are 27 – 32m2 and have a garden and shower

Superior Panorama rooms are 27 – 32m2 and have a front facing balcony and shower or bath

Hotel La Majun La Villa in Badia

Short itinerary for your stay at this hotel

Hotel details

Your stay at this hotel will be for 4 nights with breakfasts and evening meals included

Standard room for sole use (25 m²) – £659 per person, based on one person in the room

Standard A rooms (25 m²) – Double bed only – £649 per person, based on 2 people sharing a room with double bed

STANDARD B (29 m²) – These are available as Twin – £789 per person, based on two people sharing a twin room

Junior Suite (36m²) – £849 per person based on two people sharing a twin room

Hotel Lech da Sompunt

Short itinerary

Hotel details

4 nights

Maratona dles Dolomites Hotels

Chalet Susi Apartments

OTHER EVENTS & TRAINING

Standard Double and Twin rooms consist of 1 double bed or 2 separate beds, and are between 23 – 30m² in size.

Classic rooms 20m²

Superior Garden rooms are 27 – 32m² and have a garden and shower

Superior Panorama rooms are 27 – 32m² and have a front facing balcony and shower or bath