A five day Dolomites trip built around one of cycling's most iconic sportives. Across the week riders cover 307 km and 8960 m of climbing, with race day still demanding real legs even with route options.
The numbers
- Arrival airport
- Venice, Italy
- Departure airport
- Venice, Italy
- Start
- Covara
- Finish
- Covara
- Total distance
- 307 km
- Total elevation
- 8,960 m
- Longest day
- Day 4 - 138 km
- Biggest climbing day
- Day 4 - 4230 m
About this trip
Experience the Magic of the Dolomites with the Rouleur Team.
This five-day adventure drops you straight into the heart of the Dolomites to ride the prestigious Maratona dles Dolomites Gran Fondo with the Rouleur team.
The trip is built around the race, but it’s more than just one big Sunday.
You’ll ride iconic climbs, recce sections of the course, and get a feel for the unique culture of the region, with traditional Ladin food and time to explore the mountains between rides.
In partnership with Assos of Switzerland, every rider receives a full Assos kit and joins a relaxed ride-out with the Assos team and ambassadors before race day.
Your Gran Fondo entry includes a choice of three routes: the Sellaronda short course at 55 km with 1780 m of climbing, the middle course at 106 km with 3130 m of climbing, or the full Maratona at 138 km and 4230 m of climbing.
Difficulty: 4/5 - Very hard
Despite route options, the ride remains challenging and requires confidence on steep mountain roads. Riders must be comfortable with altitude and repeated climbing, as this is a key buildup to a major event.
Dining: Breakfast, on the road lunch stops and hearty local dinners are included to keep riders moving and recovering.
Who this is for: Best for cyclists who enjoy event atmosphere and mountain riding, and who can arrive with enough fitness to enjoy the weekend rather than merely survive it. Not for riders who assume a Gran Fondo product means a softened experience.
Day by day
A look at how the trip unfolds.
You land in Venice and transfer to Hotel Arkadia in the Dolomites, where you settle in for the days ahead.
There’s an optional 20–30 km shakeout ride to loosen the legs, before a traditional Ladin welcome dinner.
Over the meal you meet the rest of the group and get a clear briefing on the weekend and what to expect from the Maratona.
What's included
Sports nutrition throughout the event
Gels, drinks and on-the-bike fuel provided to keep you turning smooth all day.
Route planning and safety managent
The lines are drawn, the logistics handled, the risks managed so you can just ride.
Ride leaders (1 to 5 ratio)
Experienced leaders in the bunch, setting tempo, reading the group and keeping things together.
Mechanical support and sweep vehicle throughout the event
A van and mechanic on the road with you, keeping bikes running and riders looked after.
Entry to the Maratona Gran Fondo
Guaranteed place on the start line of one of the world’s most iconic mountain events.
Hotel accommodation and full ride fuel
Stays in well-chosen hotels each night, so every stage ends with a hot shower, a real bed and some quiet. Early breakfasts, practical lunches, local dinners and on bike nutrition through the event.
Included
- Lodging
- Meals
- Selected beverages (non‑alcoholic unless stated)
- Hydration & nutrition on‑road
- Pro guides
- Mechanic & support vehicle
- Partner kit on arrival (where specified)
Not included
- Flights
- Travel/bike insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcohol unless specified
- Optional upgrades (transfers, daily laundry, e‑bike, single‑room supplement)
From the road
A glimpse of the riding, the landscape, and the lunches.
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Where you'll stay
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Ride the right bike
Curated bikes available for hire on this trip.
Pinarello DOGMA F
Engineered for pure speed and sculpted with obsessive detail, this is the kind of race bike that turns every climb, corner and descent into a masterclass in performance.
Pinarello DOGMA X
Built for the long days that demand both pace and poise, this endurance thoroughbred delivers race-ready performance with a level of comfort that keeps the joy in every kilometre.
Pinarello X7
Crafted for riders who want comfort without compromise, this endurance machine blends smooth compliance with lively speed, keeping every kilometre controlled and genuinely enjoyable.
From the riders
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