Vertical
Date
The race is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Both runners and hikers of all ages can take part in this event. The hikers course stops at Pianalunga.
In the event of a postponement due to bad weather, athletes will be advised via email and on site.
Entries
The maximum number of entrants is capped at 150 athletes, including both hikers and runners. The number may vary depending on the conditions on the mountain and the final decision of the race director.
Runners must present a medical certificate.
Excess entry requests will be placed on a waiting list and included in case of cancellations.
Entry fees
From January 9 to March 31: €30 per person including entry and race bag
From April 1 to June 13: €40 per person including entry and race bag
Course
Monte Rosa Vertical & hiking
Distance 5 km. Vertical climb 1,150m+
The course starts in Alagna Valsesia, 1,192m, passing via the Grande Halte to Bocchetta delle Pisse, 2,396m, along the new ski slope.
The race ascends on mountain trails with demanding uphill sections but without technical difficulties. A high level of physical preparation is required, both for runners and hikers.
External aid is allowed. Accompanying the runners is forbidden.
The course will be marked with flags and tape. It is possible to return to Alagna with the cable car.
Athletes
The race is capped at 150 entries. Runners must be in possession of a medical certificate attesting to their racing ability. Hikers are not required to provide a medical certificate.
No cut-off times are set, but athletes must reach the finish line within 3 hours of the start.
Assistance and rescue service is provided in collaboration with the National Mountain Rescue Service and the Guardia di Finanza.
Equipment
Ogni atleta è direttamente responsabile della gestione materiale durante la gara.
Alla partenza ad Alagna è obbligatorio di indossare:
- scarpe da trail running
- abbigliamento adatto alla camminata e alla corsa
Al seguito è obbligatorio avere:
- giacca antivento con cappuccio
L’organizzazione non effettua il trasporto di zaini all’arrivo.
È facoltà dell’atleta avere al seguito borraccia o zainetto per idratazione da 1lt.
È consigliato l’uso dei bastoncini da sci.
Programme
Friday June 12, 2026
10:00 – Palazzetto dello Sport
Race office opening
Registration, bib and race bag pick up
19:00 – Palazzetto dello Sport
Race office closure
Saturday June 13, 2026
6:45-7:15 – Palazzetto dello Sport
Race office opening for bib collection
8:00 – Piazza Grober
Monte Rosa Vertical start
8:45 – Bocchetta delle Pisse
Arrival of first athletes Monte Rosa Vertical
15:00 – Piazza Grober
Prize giving ceremony
Race results
Overall MALE and overall FEMALE categories exist.
If the cut-off times are not met, the bib must be removed.
The time at the highest point reached will be registered in the final race results.
In case of deteriorating weather conditions during the race, the race director may decide to turn the race around. All competitors must immediately return to the finish line in Alagna. Also in this case, the results will be based on the highest point reached.
Prizes
Prizes will be published as soon as possible.
Prizes are awarded to the top three men and women ranked.
