Trail races in Italy
Italy brings together Alpine trail (Monte Bianco, the Dolomites), the Apennines and the southern volcanoes, with world classics such as the Tor des Géants and the Lavaredo Ultra Trail.
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Photo: Rainerhaufe / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)(opens in a new tab) / Unsplash(opens in a new tab)“From Monte Bianco's 4,000 m peaks to Etna's crater”
4.808 m
Monte Bianco, roof of the Alps
330 km
Tor des Géants, one of the world's biggest ultras
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Terrain
Italy is a mountain country from north to south: the Alpine arc, from Monte Bianco to the Dolomites, holds the big-vert trail; the Pre-Alpine lakes of Lombardy and Piedmont offer technical paths beside the water; and Etna brings the only active volcanic terrain in mainland Europe's reach.
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Climate & best season
In the Alps and the Dolomites the season runs from June to September; around the lakes and in Sicily autumn (October and November) is the best window, with mild temperatures.
Trail culture
Italy has a deep mountain culture: refuges, Alpine tradition and mythical races such as the Tor des Géants (330 km) and the Lavaredo Ultra Trail, part of the UTMB World Series. The post-race meal is part of the plan.
Iconic races
Regions
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Aosta Valley
Italy's smallest region is its highest: Monte Bianco, Cervino, Monte Rosa and Gran Paradiso, and home of the Tor des Géants.
1 race
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Veneto
From Cadore to Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto holds the UNESCO Dolomites and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the stage of the Lavaredo Ultra Trail.
1 race
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Lombardy
Between the Rhaetian and Orobic Alps, Lombardy hides Val Masino, Alpine granite and the Sentiero Roma, stage of the Trofeo Kima.
1 race
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Piedmont
Piedmont wraps Italy in Alps: Monviso, Monte Rosa and Pre-Alpine lakes such as Lake Orta, with top-level autumn trail.
1 race
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Sicily
In Sicily trail runs on lava: Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, offers unique terrain of forests and craters.
1 race
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Photo: Luca Casartelli / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Trofeo Kima
Val Masino
52 km, 4.200 m D+ y siete collados sobre 2.500 m en Val Masino: edición prevista el 21 de agosto de 2027.
Photo: Hagai Agmon-Snir / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Ultra Trail Lago d'Orta
Omegna
58 km y 3.653 m D+ junto al lago: UTLO el 17 de octubre de 2026 en Omegna.
Photo: kuhnmi / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)Gran Trail dell'Etna
Ragalna
42 km y 1.960 m D+ sobre lava y bosque en el Etna: edición del 22 de noviembre de 2026.
FeaturedPhoto: F.cadioli / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Tor des Géants
Courmayeur
330 km y ~24.000 m D+ en 150 horas: la vuelta a Valle d'Aosta, del 12 al 18 de septiembre de 2027.
FeaturedPhoto: Robert J Heath / Flickr vía Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)Lavaredo Ultra Trail
Cortina d'Ampezzo
120 km y 5.800 m D+ bajo las Tre Cime di Lavaredo: semana de carrera del 23 al 27 de junio de 2027 en Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Top trail running gear for this country
Best-selling gear among mountain runners
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
Ultralight carbon Z-pole foldable trekking poles. 137 g per pole in 110 cm length, 33 cm folded. EVA grip and adjustable strap. The trail running reference.
Hoka
Hoka Speedgoat 7
The best-selling trail shoe in the US and an absolute ultra-trail classic. Max Hoka cushioning, a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs for grip in mud and technical terrain, and a snug Matryx upper. Built to eat up kilometres without punishing your legs in long races.
Icebreaker
Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe
Long-sleeve thermal top in 100% merino wool (200g). Natural temperature regulation, genuine multi-day odor resistance and a soft, non-itch handfeel from the fine merino yarn.
Altra
Altra Lone Peak 9
Trail running shoe with zero drop and wide FootShape toe box that allows natural toe splay. 25 mm stack with EGO foam for balanced cushioning without losing ground contact. MaxTrac outsole with 3.5 mm lugs, ideal for non-technical trails, forest tracks and long-distance paths.
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