#5MaratonasChallenge Day 1 - Starting in 1987
The first edition of the Maratona dles Dolomites was run in 1987. The planned route was 170 kilometres in length, and featured 5,300 metres of climbing.
On the day of the event, the weather forced the organisers to divert their route over the Pordio pass, rather than the Fedia pass. The distance was slightly increased, and the elevation remained unchanged. The challenge would still be an awesome day in the saddle.
The Gardena Pass Rolling out from the Ustaria Posta Hotel in Badia, the route heads up the valley to Corvara, and then onto the Gardena Pass.
Hazy morning mist rises off the valley, and the Sunday morning roads are beautifully clear.
It is a beautiful start to a second day on the Dolomite passes.
Passo Sella From Gardena, the descent is fast and clear, finishing at the base of the Sella Pass.
Up through the small car parks, full of hikers and climbers. The view from the summit is a stunning reward.
Pordio The climb to the top of the Pordio Pass is a series of hairpins, la…
On the day of the event, the weather forced the organisers to divert their route over the Pordio pass, rather than the Fedia pass. The distance was slightly increased, and the elevation remained unchanged. The challenge would still be an awesome day in the saddle.
The Gardena Pass Rolling out from the Ustaria Posta Hotel in Badia, the route heads up the valley to Corvara, and then onto the Gardena Pass.
Hazy morning mist rises off the valley, and the Sunday morning roads are beautifully clear.
It is a beautiful start to a second day on the Dolomite passes.
Passo Sella From Gardena, the descent is fast and clear, finishing at the base of the Sella Pass.
Up through the small car parks, full of hikers and climbers. The view from the summit is a stunning reward.
Pordio The climb to the top of the Pordio Pass is a series of hairpins, la…
