The Louis Vuitton Dolomite Classic Run 2026 brings together history, Italian craftsmanship, and precision driving in a four-day rally from September 1st to 4th, 2026. The journey spans 600 kilometres from Venice to Monza; the event continues the house’s long-standing tradition that first began in 1993. The event celebrates the automotive world alongside Louis Vuitton’s signature “Art of Travel”.
Venice and Unveiling of the Trophy
The event was inaugurated on September 1st at Villa Pisani in Stra, the historic “Queen of Venetian Villas”. The fleet of 22 exceptional vintage cars from the world’s most prestigious collections was presented in this remarkable setting, a unique encounter between architectural heritage and automotive excellence. Reinforcing its dedication to cultural heritage, Louis Vuitton partnered with the Venetian Heritage Foundation to support the restoration of the 18th-century Sala di Bacco.
As dusk fell over Venice, the House marked the official unveiling of the Louis Vuitton Dolomites Classic Run 2026 Trophy and its bespoke Louis Vuitton Trophy Trunk at the majestic Palazzo Ducale. Conceived as a sensory glimpse into the journey ahead, the performance created a dialogue between the golden age of travel and contemporary artistic expression.
Through the Dolomites landscapes
On Day 2, the fleet sparked to life and embarked on its very first official miles along the cinematic scenery of the Dolomites. The convoy made its first stop in Possagno at the Museo Gypsotheca Antonio Canova to honour the famous neoclassical sculptor.
The route then wound deep into the heart of the Dolomites, where an outdoor picnic “à la Louis Vuitton” celebrated the House’s Art of Living and timeless elegance of travel, reflecting a tradition of nomadic dining the House has cultivated since 1897. As the afternoon ended, drivers navigated the legendary curves of the Cortina Valley, witnessing Enrosadira, the breathtaking optical phenomenon where the sheer rock faces blush into vibrant shades of warm pink, flaming orange, and smouldering purple.
From Dolomites to Monza
On Day 3, the journey will continue from the Dolomites mountains toward Monza, where the world of classic motoring, Italian craftsmanship and motorsport heritage will converge. t. An engaging day on the road will lead the race to Monza, home to the legendary Temple of Speed and one of the oldest Formula One circuits in the world, where the cars will reach the finish line.
September 4th will mark the last day of the run, where cars will parade on the iconic Autodromo Nazionale di Monza circuit. mance. The Louis Vuitton Dolomites Classic Run 2026 will then culminate at Milan’s Castello Sforzesco, which will host the award ceremony where the trophies will be presented to the winner.
