Maratona dles Dolomites

Friday 02 July to Monday 05 July 2010

The Italian Dolomites, famous for their difficult and high mountain passes that cut through the jagged peaks. Italian Cycling tours is offering a limited number of places on the Maratona dles Dolomites (Marathon of the Dolomites), one of the biggest fondo events in Italy. What makes the ride so special is the location, high up in the Dolomite mountains surrounded by breath taking scenery.
The long weekend will be based in Badia, a small town up in the Domoites, famous for its sking and its unique local dialect. On the Saturday you will have a day to yourselves to go out and ride some of the course and see the area. Then, on the Sunday, it is the Maratona, a 138km ride that takes in 7 passes with over 4000m of climbing, a course that is challenging and unforgeable with stunning alpine views.

Tour Programme

Friday 02 July 2010 - Arrival in Badia and Preparation Collection of participants from Venice Airport and transfer to your hotel in Badia. Time to unpack; prepare bicycles and equipment for the next two days' group cycling and the 2009 Maratona dles Domomites. If you cannot wait to check out the immediate locality then you can take a short cycle ride on your own or take a stroll through the town.
Evening - Group dinner at hotel

Saturday 03 July 2010 - Exploration day. Today will be a day for everyone to ride out and check out the course, try a few climbs and generally take it easy before tomorrows Maratona.
Evening - Group dinner at hotel.

Sunday 04 July 2010 - Maratona dles Dolomites A early start for the 06:30 hrs departure of the Maratona for you and the other 8,499 participants. The ride will take in the Passo Campolongo (twice), Passo Pordoi, Passo Sella, Passo Gardena, Passo Giau, Passo Falzarego before finishing in Corvara. Its a challenging ride, should you not wish ride the full route there is 2 shorter routes, at 55km and 106km routes.
Evening - Celebration Dinner

Monday 05 July 2010 - Departure from Badia Morning transfer of participants to Venice airport for the return flights home.

Tour Details

For this years event we have included 3 nights in a 3/4* hotel in Badia, all evening meals, all transfers between Badia and Venice Airport on the Friday and the Monday. Race entry for the Maratona. Plus an exclusive Italian Cycling Tours cycling jersey. For a precise break down see below.

Tour start date:Friday 02 July 2010

Highlights: Ride the Maratona in the high Dolomite mountains.

Included: 3 Nights in 3/4* Hotel in the centre of Badia.
Private transfers between Hotel and Venice Airport.
3 Dinners at hotel.
Race Entry.
Italian Cycling Tours Jersey.
Secure bike storage.
Full mechanical assistance.
Fluent Italian speaking guide.

Not included: Airline Flights
Lunches.
Wine & Beer etc at Dinner.
Anything not listed in the 'Included' section above.

Max/Min Number of guests: 7 to 10

Deadline for booking: Wednesday 02 June 2010

Price Per Person: £700.00 Single Room (including £210.00 deposit) - £600.00 Twin Room (including £180.00 deposit)