Dolomiti Extreme Trail - Karpos Outdoor

Five distances to run, through woods and Dolomite crags, taking in that pale vertical rock, overhanging at times, that rises up to touch the sky. This is the setting for the Dolomiti Extreme Trail, a journey through the southern massifs of the Monti Pallidi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Spiz di Mezzodì, Pramper, Civetta, Pelmo, and Bosconero), listening to the crunch of scree under your shoes and the gentle flow of the streams along the route around the Val di Zoldo (province of Belluno). An extreme journey to rediscover the mountains that have shaped our outdoor nature and a land where time seems to stand still.

EVENT HISTORY

The Dolomiti Extreme Trail, or DXT for short, was first held in 2013 and immediately won over the public. It has now reached the important milestone of the 10th edition. It’s a competition that, year after year, has built its reputation on the solid foundations of hospitality and incomparable landscapes, like those of the Dolomites. Amazing places where you can run while breathing in the crisp air of the high mountains and feasting your eyes on vertical panoramas, towers, and limestone peaks that emerge with their pale rock from the green of the woods.

An outgrowth of the passion of a group of friends, DXT has now reached an international scale … it’s impossible to resist the call of the Dolomites. This is confirmed by the record numbers achieved in 2022, with the participation of 1,600 athletes from more than 50 countries. A profile that allowed the Dolomiti Extreme Trail in 2022 to be added to the Alpe Adria Trail Cup race circuit, which features some of the most extreme events in international trail running.

Although its fame has grown over time, the spirit of DXT has remained unchanged, preserving the authenticity of the dream of a group of friends with a passion for mountain running and for the Dolomites, where it all started. Today, two of these individuals, Paolo Franchi and Corrado De Rocco, carry on that dream that combines challenge with discovery of the province of Belluno — thanks also to the efforts of more than 300 volunteers who support the athletes along the route and in the rifugios, as well as performing important maintenance work on the trails throughout the year."

THE ROUTES

DXT 103K
103 km
7,150 m elevation gain

29 hours maximum time
Start and finish at Forno di Zoldo

The queen race of the Dolomiti Extreme. In many sections the route follows the Alta Via delle Dolomiti No. 1, touching the most iconic formations that surround the Val di Zoldo: Pramper Valley, Duran Pass, the Civetta Group, and the Monte Pelmo massif. It’s an extreme immersion in the most authentic part of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

DXT 72K
72 km
5,500 m elevation gain

29 hours maximum time
Start and finish at Forno di Zoldo

A combination of extreme challenge and the dynamic rediscovery of the beauty of the southeastern Dolomites. You have less than 24 hours to complete this Dolomiti Extreme route — the one with the most elevation gain per kilometer — while experiencing uncontaminated nature and the history of the Val di Zoldo.

DXT 55K
55 km
3,800 m elevation gain

13:30 hours maximum time
Start and finish at Forno di Zoldo

Present since the first edition of the event, the 55-kilometer race is the DXT classic. A continuous succession of ups and downs through wild woods, streams, and meadows, it’s the best way to immerse yourself in the elements of this spectacular land, experiencing its essence and touching unexplored places.

DXT 22K
22 km
1,300 m elevation gain

4 hours maximum time
Start and finish at Forno di Zoldo

Travel the boundaries of the municipality of Forno di Zoldo, admiring the reflections of the summer light striking the sedimentary rock. You can do this with the DTX 22K, which is designed for those who want to challenge themselves and who find in the beauty of the Dolomites extra motivation to do so.

DXT 11K
11 km
700 m elevation gain

4 hours maximum time
Start and finish at Forno di Zoldo

The Dolomites are a heritage that we can all enjoy. To tackle the shortest route of the DXT you don’t need the drive to win but the desire to find yourself through the culture and peoples who have inhabited these fantastic places.

DOLOMITES FOR EVERYONE

The Dolomiti Extreme Trail is an event designed to allow everyone to experience the beauty of the Dolomites. For this reason, in recent editions the organizing committee has launched two initiatives to promote inclusiveness. The first is the Mini DXT, a shortened course designed to introduce children to mountain sports and allow them to discover the beauty of the area around them. Second, in 2021, in collaboration with paraclimber and trail runner Moreno Pesce, two routes (a 55 km relay and an “inclusive route”) designed for athletes with physical disabilities were introduced. Athletes with amputations can thus immerse themselves in the panoramas of the Dolomiti Extreme Trail with the support of guides and companions, thus allowing for “inclusive tourism.”