Sella Ronda Hero MTB Marathon: South Tyrols Ultimate Mountain Bike Challenge

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GIUGNO 2025 VAL GARDENA – SÜDTIROL

Maintain a steady cadence and conserve energy for technical descents where focus sharpens.
Children aged between four and 12 years are the stars in this non-competitive race.
Walks along the irrigation channels, family hikes to alpine pastures, fixed rope routes for adventurous people, flowing trails for bikers and the best ways to enjoy the winter.
The Sella Ronda Hero MTB Marathon commands respect as one of the toughest single-day mountain bike races in the Alps.
As the ride ascends, the landscape opens to breathtaking views of the plateau beneath, with mountain streams whispering encouragement alongside remote huts offering brief respites.
More than 4000 ambitious mountain bikers register for the MTB race every year, which is divided into dozens of categories.

4,000 registrants and prior registration via the race website is mandatory. When registering for the HERO Dolomites, you can choose between a 60 km and an 86 km route. The 60-kilometre route also has a lot to offer with an altitude difference of 3,200 metres. Once you have registered, it is no longer possible to change the route.

Sellaronda HERO Dolomites Tour

Carry energy gels or bars to maintain stamina through the long climbs and technical sections. Tackle steep climbs, technical descents, and shifting weather while immersing yourself in the demanding terrain of South Tyrol’s Dolomites. Things here run fast and this event has become a benchmark at world level for MTB races. Children aged between four and 12 years are the stars in this non-competitive race. HERO Kids, which takes place the day before the big brother event, also promises much in the way of suspense and enjoyment. The great number of visitors and fans will once again get to share all the thrills when professionals and amateurs alike take part in South Tyrol’s famous MTB race.

Hero Dolomites

The spectacular race Südtirol Dolomites Hero leads the participants on two different routes over 4 mountain passes around the Sella and the Sassolungo mountain massif. Usually in late June or early July, optimizing weather conditions with generally dry trails and stable mountain temperatures. Amateur and professional cyclists can choose between two routes to face the challenges of the toughest MTB marathon in the world.

Explore the Dolomites by mountain bike and combine your participation in the HERO Dolomites with an unforgettable MTB holiday in Val Gardena.
The spectacular race Südtirol Dolomites Hero leads the participants on two different routes over 4 mountain passes around the Sella and the Sassolungo mountain massif.
Yes, strategically located every 20 to 25 kilometers offering water, electrolytes, and basic nutrition to support racers during the long day.
They will lead you safely on the trails, choosing easier or harder ones depending on your biking skills
Amateur and professional cyclists can choose between two routes to face the challenges of the toughest MTB marathon in the world.
The 60-kilometre route also has a lot to offer with an altitude difference of 3,200 metres.

Adventures near Sëlva, South Tyrol

More than 4000 ambitious mountain bikers register for the MTB race every year, which is divided into dozens of categories. Only the winner of the long distance route with incredible 86 km and 4,500 meters of altitude difference deserves the title Südtirol Dolomites Hero – a true mountain bike adventure.The Südtirol Dolomites Hero in Selva is extremely challenging for ambitious mountain bikers with excellent physical fitness, endurance and power. The tours are accompanied by the experienced mountain bike guides of the Linder Cycling Hotel.The descents take place mainly on technical single trails and only sectional on streets. A unique experience, but only for well-trained mountain bikers. The Sella Ronda Hero MTB Marathon commands respect as one of the toughest single-day mountain bike races in the Alps.