This year's edition of the Ortler Bike Marathon will see some changes: On 4 June 2022, the start and finish location will be moved to the landmark of the Venosta Valley, the church tower in Lake Reschen near Graun. The sixth edition offers participants a total of Four new routes:
- Short: 29 km, 850 m elevation gain
- Classic: 46 km, 1650 metres altitude
- Long: 69 km, 2400 metres altitude
- Marathon: 111 km, 3905 metres altitude
The race team has paid particular attention to incorporating cultural treasures of the region into the route. Nearby Nauders on the Austrian border will also be part of the Ortler Bike Marathon.
All routes around the landmark of the Venosta Valley: the church tower in Lake Reschen
Not only is the highest Benedictine monastery in Europe located on the race route, but also the Churburg in Schluderns, the medieval town of Glurns (the smallest town in Italy) and some of the picturesque mountain villages in South Tyrol. The start and finish of the Ortler Bike Marathon is in Graun (Italian: Curon), directly in front of the famous church tower of the village of Alt-Graun, which is submerged in the Reschen reservoir.
All participants receive a starter pack before the race and optimum catering and support during the race. Registration and further information about the Ortler Bike Marathon under ortler-bikemarathon.it.
Marc Strucken
Editor
