Ötztaler Cycle Marathon
Your base camp for the toughest day of the cycling year
Once a year, Sölden becomes the centre of road cycling: the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon is regarded as one of the toughest one-day classics in the Alps. 227 kilometres, 5,500 metres of elevation gain and four major Alpine passes – from here, right in the heart of the race’s setting, you’ll get ready for your big day. If you want to reach the finish line at the Ötztaler, it’s best to prepare where the race is at home: in the Sölden mountain region.
Dates:
- Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Next year: Sunday, 29 August 2027
NEW ERA BERGLAND Team
In 2026, our very own athletes will be competing in the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon for the first time as part of the NEW ERA BERGLAND team. They are living the dream that others can only imagine, and demonstrating what is possible with the right preparation.
The line-up is as follows:
- Armin Holzknecht
- Emanuel Zangerle
- Fabian Costa
- Lukas Pöstlberger
- Mario Gamper
- Rob Vanden Haesevelde
Bergland Sölden
- right next to the route
- ideal preparation
- cyclist-friendly
- recovery included
Secure your starting place now
Train where the Ötztaler is at home
From the very first step to the finish line
Preparation that makes all the difference
A good Ötztaler begins long before the starting gun is fired – with the right plan, the right training and the knowledge of true experts.
Here’s how we’ll prepare you:
- A get-together to discuss the route, set goals and identify your personal challenges
- Guided training rides with professional guides and multiple Ötztaler finishers who have completed the race in under 8 hours
- Transfers to the training sessions – you can focus solely on cycling
- Expert talk and personal discussions on tactics, pacing and nutrition
- Targeted mountain training in small groups
Relaxation at its very best
Refreshed legs thanks to the 2,200 m² Sky SPA
Recovery is key after every training session, and the Bergland region is the perfect place for that.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Indoor and outdoor pools for relaxing recovery sessions
- Outdoor hot tub with mountain views
- Sauna area & relaxation rooms to unwind
- Sports recovery massage (included in the package)
- Sky Bag with bathrobe and towel for your spa visit
Right in the heart of Sölden
The Bergland is centrally located in the heart of Sölden – right where the Ötztaler race starts and finishes.
Your benefits on site:
- Central location right in the heart of the race venue
- On-site underground car park for bikes and cars
- Storage for your sports equipment right in the hotel
- Sports shop and hire service in the hotel to help you fine-tune your preparations before the start
Services included
Everything you need for your big day
A welcome drink, a generous breakfast buffet, an afternoon snack and a four-course gourmet dinner – plus refreshing extras such as apples, juices and nuts to keep your energy levels up.
A 2,200 m² wellness area with indoor and outdoor pools, an outdoor hot tub, saunas and relaxation rooms – including a Sky Bag with a bathrobe and towel.
A daily programme of activities, fitness and gymnastics, as well as suggestions for day trips in the region – such as to 007 Elements on the Gaislachkogl.
Storage for your sports kit, a luggage service, an underground car park right in the building, and the on-site sports shop – everything a sports enthusiast could wish for.
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Your Ötztal adventure begins in the Sölden mountain region!
Everything you need to know for race weekend
Frequently asked questions about your race day
Yes, on race day breakfast is ready for you from 4:00 a.m.
Yes. Over this weekend we specifically adjust portions and macronutrients to the demands of the race.
You can choose from gluten-free, wholegrain and classic pasta.
We make our own homemade energy bars. Conventional bars, gels and sports drinks are also available in our sports shop.
Yes, sports massages are available.
We recommend booking your massage in advance to secure your preferred time slot.
Yes, a cold-water pool is available.
Our entire wellness offering in the Sky SPA is there for optimal recovery – from the pools and sauna to the cold-water pool and sports massages.
Yes. With a 7-night stay in summer you secure a guaranteed start place – and the nights can also be split across two stays.
No, they can be split across two separate stays.
No, the nights are not transferable.
Yes, registering yourself is essential.
You can book up to 1 year in advance.
Yes, your bike is very welcome in your room.
Yes, a laundry service for your cycling clothing is available.
Yes, everything you need is on hand – from tools and a pump to minor repairs.
Just 100 metres – you can hardly get closer to the start.
Yes, this is organised through Ötztal Tourismus.
Accompanying guests can go hiking, enjoy the wellness area, or follow the race at the public viewing on our hotel terrace.
Comprehensively: with individual packages, personal support and plenty of know-how – from preparation all the way to recovery.
Thursday/Friday: arrival, settle into your room (bike included), an easy spin and a material check at the bike service.
Saturday: a hearty breakfast, put your legs up in the Sky SPA, a carb-rich dinner and an early night.
Sunday (race day): breakfast from 4:00 a.m., with the start just 100 metres away and accompanying guests cheering at the public viewing on the terrace. After the finish: a sports massage, the cold-water pool and recovery in the Sky SPA.