31st Sportful Dolomiti Race 2026

The Gran Fondo is an extreme alpine road route of about 204 km with roughly 5,000 m of climbing, repeated passes, steep gradients up to 18%, and a long final return to Feltre. Preparation should emphasize durable climbing, descending under fatigue, and fueling over a very long day.

Use the 24-week preparation window to build long aerobic rides that gradually approach the demands of a 200 km mountain day.

Prioritize repeated sustained climbs because the route lists six major passes and the GPX analysis identifies 11 notable climbs with more than 5,000 m of total gain.

Keep early climbs controlled so the later Passo Cereda and Passo Croce d'Aune sections can be ridden without sharp power spikes.

Practice eating and drinking during long climbs and descents because the GPX demand profile includes long endurance, repeated climbing, steep gradients, and fueling.

Include descent practice late in long rides because the route combines high altitude passes with descending fatigue over more than 55 km of descending terrain.