Selva Val Gardena - Italy / 14 June 2025
HERO Südtirol Dolomites
Date
14 June 2025
Location
Selva Val Gardena - Italy
Distance
60 | 86 km
Elevation
3,200 | 4,500 HM
Dolomites
Home of HEROes
In 2025, we will celebrate the 15th edition of the HERO Südtirol Dolomites, the toughest mountain bike marathon in the world. This milestone event will also serve as the third stage of the HERO UCI Cross-Country Marathon World Cup. Aspiring World Cup champions will face the challenging trails surrounding the iconic Sella massif:
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Men: 86 km with 4,500 m of elevation gain
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Women: 60 km with 3,200 m of elevation gain
Riders will take on steep climbs, technical descents, and a variety of terrains as they race through the four Ladin valleys of the Sellaronda and the Seiser Alm. It’s a true test of endurance — both physical and mental — for amateurs and professionals alike. A challenge worthy of true HEROES.
*Registration for the HERO UCI Marathon World Cup CLOSES on Friday, 6 June at 12:00 pm.
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Location
SELVA VAL GARDENA, DOLOMITES, ITALY
The HERO Südtirol Dolomites takes place in Selva Val Gardena (1,564 m), in South Tyrol, Italy’s northernmost province. The Val Gardena valley is an internationally renowned ski, bike and trekking area surrounded by the spectacular Dolomites rock towers, a UNESCO World Heritage since 2009. The famous alpinist Reinhold Messner once said: “The Dolomites are not the highest mountains in the world, but definitely the most beautiful ones."
TEMPERATURES
The temperature in June in the Dolomites is between 6° - 20° C; the climate is cooler at an altitude above 2,000 metres.
Routes
86KM AND 4,500 HM | 60 KM AND 3,200 HM
The 2025 edition will again feature the two classic UCI Tracks of 86 and 60 kilometres with, respectively, 4,500 and 3,200 metres of elevation gain, stretching across the magnificence of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage.
Insight
Programme
FROM JUNE 12 TO 15, 2025
THURDAY 12TH JUNE 2025
| 10.00 am - 06.00 pm | HERO/ZERO Village | Selva Val Gardena |
| 10.00 am - 08.00 pm | Collection of Race Numbers | Selva Val Gardena, Pranives Ice Stadium, Str. Nives 17 |
| 02.00 pm - 06.00 pm | Sustainability Lounge | ZERO Village, Selva Val Gardena |
| 09.00 pm - 10.30 pm | HERO Charity Night | Selva Val Gardena, Municipality Square |
FRIDAY 13TH JUNE 2025
| 10.00 am - 08.00 pm | HERO/ZERO Village | Selva Val Gardena |
| 10.00 am - 08.00 pm | Collection of Race Numbers | Selva Val Gardena, Pranives Ice Stadium, Str. Nives 17 |
| 10.00 am - 06.00 pm | Sustainability Lounge | ZERO Village, Selva Val Gardena |
| 05.00 pm - 06.00 pm | HWC Press meeting | Selva Val Gardena, „Tublà da Nives” |
SATURDAY 14TH JUNE 2025
| 07.10 am – 08.50 am | START 2025 HERO Südtirol Dolomites | Selva Val Gardena |
| 10.00 am - 06.00 pm | Sustainability Lounge | ZERO Village, Selva Val Gardena |
| 10.00 am - 08.00 pm | HERO/ZERO Village | Selva Val Gardena |
| 10.45 am | ARRIVAL 60 km | Selva Val Gardena, Nives Square |
| 11.45 am | ARRIVAL 86 km | Selva Val Gardena, Nives Square |
| 12.00 am | Flower Ceremony | Selva Val Gardena, Nives Square |
| 12.30 pm - 07.30 pm | Pasta Party | Selva Val Gardena, Municipality Square |
| 09.00 pm - 10.00 pm | HERO Great Finale! | Selva Val Gardena, Municipality Square |
| 10.00 pm - 01.00 am | HERO Race Party | Selva Val Gardena, Municipality Square |
SUNDAY 15TH JUNE 2025
| 09.30 am - 04.00 pm | HEROE Gourmet | Selva Val Gardena |
HERO & ZERO VILLAGE
STANDS OF ALL THE EVENT PARTNERS
In June 2025, the HERO/ZERO VILLAGE will be crowded with stands of all the event partners. It is a space dedicated to the mountain bike and its ongoing evolution. Here you have the chance to test all the new products and accessories of the bike world.
€ 25.000,00 jackpot
2025 HERO Südtirol Dolomites: PRIZE MONEY
Cash prizes will be granted to licensed participants who achieve rankings in the positions listed in their respective overall standings. The first three positions in all other categories, including the HOBBY category, will be rewarded with prizes in kind.
All cash prizes are subject to tax withholdings. As per Law 91/1981 (Article 3, Paragraph 2, Letter a) and DPR 600/1973, the withholding tax for Italian residents is 20%, while for non-residents, it is 30%.
THE HERO WELCOME PACK
Let's celebrate this HERO milestone together.
Everyone who will take part in the 2025 HERO Südtirol Dolomites will get a Welcome Pack. The pack includes a technical jersey celebrating the 15th edition signed by Alè as well as HERO-branded cycling sleeves.
THE 2025 RACES
09 - 11 May 2025
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