If you’re looking for a triathlon unlike anything you’ve done before, GT3 Lavaredo is exactly that:
A unique cross triathlon, the first in the Dolomites, taking you all the way to Rifugio Auronzo in the heart of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
An official FITRI event, yes, but with a course structure and terrain profile unlike any other Italian cross triathlon.
Swim – Lake of Auronzo (Santa Caterina)
The race starts in Auronzo di Cadore, at Lago di Santa Caterina.
The water is flat, cool, and calm: the perfect environment for a smooth, efficient swim, typical of cross triathlon distances.
At 824 m above sea level, the alpine lake conditions mean lower temperatures and more controlled breathing.
A perfect start for a Dolomites triathlon that requires precision and management.
Bike – From Auronzo to Lake Misurina (Gravel or MTB)
Here comes the choice that makes this triathlon unique: you can ride either a gravel bike or an MTB, following the best gravel triathlon formats.
The course is designed for both, with differences in riding style rather than feasibility:
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Gravel gives smoothness on regular stretches, ideal for riders from the gravel bike world.
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MTB gives control on more technical passages, typical of traditional cross triathlons.
There’s no “better choice”—only the bike that feels most natural for this terrain.
The surface alternates compact dirt, rougher sections, and parts where power management makes the difference.
A leg that demands focus: climb, shift pace, adapt.
A true cross triathlon in the Dolomites.
Run – From Lake Misurina to Rifugio Auronzo (Tre Cime di Lavaredo)
The run starts at Lake Misurina (1,749 m) and climbs to Rifugio Auronzo at 2,260 m, the official finish.
Not “at the foot of the Tre Cime”: you reach them, their refuge, their natural terrace.
The run is at altitude, with constantly changing gradients and terrain alternating between dirt, technical sections, and runnable stretches—perfect for experienced cross triathletes managing altitude.
Altitude management is key: breathing shortens, pace slows, but progression is steady.
When you reach Rifugio Auronzo, the Tre Cime di Lavaredo are not a distant image—they are right there, vertical and imposing.
A finish no other cross triathlon can offer.
An official FITRI triathlon, but unlike any other
GT3 Lavaredo is an official FITRI event, with all regulations, safety, and technical standards guaranteed.
But its identity is completely different from a traditional cross triathlon:
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Three legs in three completely different environments
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Two alpine lakes
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A finish at 2,260 m
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Bike course open to both gravel and MTB
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Total elevation requiring careful race management
It’s an inclusive triathlon, yet it demands preparation, focus, and adaptability.
