A RECORD-BREAKING 10TH GRANFONDO DORELAN
Over 1500 participants from 25 nations
Today, Sunday, October 12th, the splendid Garda Lake hosted a memorable 10th edition of the Granfondo Dorelan ReActive, which this year broke all records with over 1500 participants from 25 nations, confirming itself as the largest cycling event on the Veneto side of Lake Garda.
This morning at 6:30 a.m., Piazza Betteloni saw the first cyclists ready to collect their race packs and bibs, while entry to the starting grid took place at 7:45 a.m. along Viale Cordigero.
After the institutional greetings, the start of this 10th dream edition took place: the athletes faced the 97.8 km of the route and 1170 meters of altitude difference, crossing breathtaking landscapes between the coast and the hinterland of the Venetian Lake Garda. Highlight: the passage over the legendary Garda Wall, with its 20% gradient over 500 metres, which this year too put the athletes' endurance to the test.
Meanwhile, Piazza Betteloni has transformed into a veritable sports village, enlivened by the stands of the sector's main sponsors and brands. Dorelan, as title sponsor, brought to the stage the latest innovations in rest and performance, consolidating the link between sport and well-being.
To the 10:30 the first arrival took place, followed by a lively food party who accompanied the athletes up to the awards at 2:00 pm, hosted on the official stage of the Dorelan Lake Garda Outdoor Festival.
The live broadcast was broadcast from 1.00 pm onwards TeleArena, during which the main guests of the event took part: the Mayor of Peschiera del Garda Maria Orietta Gaiulli, the two-time champion of the Giro d'Italia Paul Savoldelli, the President of Acsi Cycling Emiliano Borgna, the Commander of the Verona Highway Police Mirella Pontiggia, Dorelan Communications Manager Valentina Balzani and the CEO PM Sport Tazio Palvarini.
The Dorelan Lake Garda Outdoor Festival was a success.
The 2025 edition also marked the debut of the new formula Dorelan Lake Garda Outdoor Festival, which transformed the event into a 360° experience for everyone. Sport, wellness, and fun blended for two days in the splendid setting of Peschiera del Garda.
As we come to the end of this wonderful weekend, we thank everyone who helped make the festival possible. Special thanks go to the Verona Prefecture, the Police Headquarters, and the Municipal Administration for their trust in the organizing team; to the law enforcement agencies, the local police forces in the area, and the incredible workforce of over 700 volunteers from Italian associations who supervised the route and ensured the highest level of safety for our participants.
Thanks to the synergy between institutions, sponsors and the territory, The Dorelan Lake Garda Outdoor Festival confirms itself as one of the largest outdoor events on the Veneto side of Lake Garda.
