Trail running in the kingdom of the Walser
The route of this trail running competition, little known elsewhere in Italy but highly appreciated by trail runners in Valsesia, touches on several fractions of Val d'Otro with typical Walser houses and buildings, and is also very enjoyable as a slower-paced excursion.
Trail Running
May - September
16km
1500 m
Alagna Valsesia (1191 m)
Alpe Zube (2515 m)
From the square of the Municipality of Alagna Valsesia, the race route takes the path no. 203, which runs mostly flat. Continuing along it, the climb begins leading to Alpe Dsender, where path no. 201 is taken to reach the hamlet of Weng. From there, one continues on the old path that leads to Pianmisura Grande and then to Alpe Zube (2515 m) where the highest point is reached. Then, one descends towards Passo Forric and the hamlet of Scarpia to take the old path to the Belvedere and return towards the hamlet of Dorf and then to Follu, the finish point.
Safety in the mountains
Experiencing and living in the mountains requires caution, preparation, and experience. No activity, even the easiest, should be taken for granted or improvised.