Valgrosina Trail 70k

It is mandatory to have with you, for the entire duration of the race, the following equipment:

minimum 1 liter water reserve race bib clearly visible throughout the race survival blanket whistle mobile phone switched on with ringtone activated and the organization emergency number stored waterproof wind jacket with hood (minimum 15,000 mm water column/Schmerber) long-sleeve or short-sleeve shirt with arm warmers hat or bandana working headlamp plus spare battery cup, glass: as the event adheres to the PLASTIC FREE project, plastic cups will not be distributed at refreshment points; each competitor must have their own cup/container which can be filled at the supply points   appropriate clothing/footwear the use of poles is allowed provided they are carried throughout the route It is recommended to have with you, for the entire duration of the race, the following equipment: fleece or equivalent long sleeves long pants or at least covering the knee gloves

On race day, aid stations will be positioned along the route and all will be connected by radio or telephone to the race coordination center.

The aid stations will provide assistance to anyone in danger, with available means and equipment on site. A competitor in difficulty or seriously injured can call for help:

By presenting themselves directly to an aid station By calling the number you will also find on the bib By asking another competitor to call for help on their behalf

All competitors are obliged to help anyone in danger and must immediately notify the rescue teams. The competitor cannot directly contact external rescuers.

Do not forget that unforeseen events of any kind, related to the environment and the race, can cause longer waiting times for rescue. Your safety therefore also depends on what you have put in your backpack!

Rescuers and official doctors, as well as all personnel appointed by the Race Direction, are empowered to:

exclude from the race competitors deemed unfit to continue require competitors to have all the mandatory equipment evacuate, by all means, competitors deemed to be in danger hospitalize competitors if their health condition requires it

A competitor who requests the intervention of a rescuer or a doctor effectively submits to their authority and agrees to accept their decisions.

To reach Grosio by car, from Milan you can follow the SS 36 towards Lecco, then continue on SS 38 towards Sondrio, Tirano, and Bormio, exiting at Grosio.

From Brescia, you can take the SS 42 towards Iseo, then the SS 39 towards Edolo, Aprica, Tresenda, Tirano, and Bormio, always exiting at Grosio.

BY CAR

S.S. 36/38 Milan: Milan – Lecco – Colico - Morbegno – Sondrio – Tirano - GrosioS.S. 340 Regina: Como - Menaggio – Colico – Morbegno – Sondrio – Tirano - GrosioS.S. 39 Aprica Pass: Brescia - Edolo – Aprica – Tresenda – Tirano – GrosioMortirolo Pass: Monno – Mortirolo Pass - GrosioS.S. 38 Stelvio: Bolzano - Merano – Stelvio Pass – Bormio – Sondalo - GrosioN. 28 Zernez (CH): Zernez – Livigno – Valdidentro – Bormio – Sondalo – GrosioN.27 Zernez (CH): Zernez – Samedan - Bernina Pass – Poschiavo - Tirano – GrosioS.S. 36 Spluga: Spluga Pass – Chiavenna – Colico – Morbegno – Sondrio – Tirano - GrosioS.S. 37 Maloja: Maloja Pass - St. Moritz – Bernina Pass - Poschiavo - Tirano - GrosioS.S. 29 Bernina (CH):  St. Moritz – Bernina Pass – Poschiavo - Tirano - Grosio

BY TRAIN

TRENORD line from Milan (Central Station):

Milan – Sondrio/Tirano Main stops: Lecco - Colico - Morbegno -  Sondrio - TiranoLines offer connections almost hourly. Trenord line from Milan to or from Chiavenna to Sondrio / Tirano: www.trenord.it

Rhaetian Railway line from Chur (Switzerland) with the famous "Bernina Red Train"

Chur –  St. Moritz – Tirano Main stops:  Chur -  Zernez -  St. Moritz - Poschiavo - TiranoRhaetian Railway "Bernina Red Train"  line Chur –  St. Moritz – Tirano: www.rhb.ch/

BY BUS

Network of internal connections among the main localities of Valtellina.Timetables: Lombardy Region Infrastructure and Mobility: www.muoversi.regione.lombardia.it

Main locations served by public buses: Chiavenna - Madesimo - Morbegno - Valgerola - Valmasino -Tartano - Sondrio - Valmalenco - Teglio - Aprica - Tirano - Grosio - Sondalo - Bormio - Valfurva - Valdidentro - Livigno

BY PLANE

It is possible to reach Valtellina from the main airports in Lombardy connected by bus service to Milan Central Station:

Milan - Malpensa (195 km from Grosio)Milan - Linate (190 km from Grosio)Bergamo - Orio al Serio (140 km from Grosio)

Or from the international airport of:

Zurich (270 km from Grosio)

- EX ENEL Area Parking

- Valtellina Trail Parking

- Ghisalba Area Parking

- Public parking at sports field

It is essential to respect the principle of an individual semi self-sufficient race. The Valgrosina Trail races take place in a single stage, at free speed, within a time limit imposed by time gates specific to each race. Semi self-sufficiency is defined as the ability to be autonomous between two refreshment points, both in terms of food and equipment and safety, and to be able to adapt in case of any encountered or foreseeable problems (bad weather, physical disorders, injuries…)

This principle implies the following rules:

The competitor must have all mandatory equipment with them for the entire duration of the race (see EQUIPMENT paragraph). This material must be carried in the backpack. At any time, the organization may check the backpack and its contents. The competitor is obliged to undergo these checks, politely, under penalty of expulsion from the race.

At the start from each refreshment point, the competitor must have enough water and food to reach the next refreshment autonomously.

It is forbidden to be accompanied or accept being accompanied by anyone not registered in the race, on a stretch or the entire race, outside the tolerance zones.

The race adheres to the campaign “I do not drop my waste”: those caught abandoning material and/or waste on the route and outside the designated points may be disqualified. 

The event adheres to the PLASTIC FREE project: plastic cups will not be distributed at refreshment points; every competitor must have their own cup/container which can be filled at the supply points.  

The best advice we want to give you is to start and enjoy the route with a breathtaking view. 

Bring the right supplies with you, wear appropriate mountain clothing, and start letting yourself be enchanted by the wonderful valley.