The Gravel Cross Triathlon on July 12 offers a different way to experience the Dolomites: through three disciplines that allow you to traverse very different natural environments. The race begins at Lake Santa Caterina in Auronzo di Cadore, a place where the water reflects the peaks and the morning calm creates the ideal conditions for the swimming segment.
The cycling portion unfolds on a gravel route that alternates between forest paths and bright cycleways. It is a stretch that allows you to closely observe the relationship between humanity and the mountains, transitioning in just a few kilometers from shaded areas to viewpoints that open up towards the Tre Cime. Biking thus becomes a means to read the territory, not just to compete.
The running segment leads athletes to the Auronzo Refuge, where the Tre Cime di Lavaredo dominate with their unmistakable vertical presence, along paths that follow the natural contour of the terrain. It is a section that restores the authentic rhythm of the mountains: scents of resin, sudden silences, and views that change at every turn.
The Gravel Cross Triathlon is designed for those who see sports as an opportunity for discovery. Not just a race, but a way to immerse oneself in a landscape that preserves its identity intact. The Dolomites become part of the experience, offering participants and visitors a day that combines nature, movement, and well-being.
