Briefing 2025
The final briefing will be published a few days before the race
with all information regarding track conditions and weather forecasts
Attention, 35km start change
PARKING AND SHUTTLE BUS INFO 90KM, 35KM and 13KM
90km
On Friday, July 25th, the Caspoggio - Chiesa shuttle will be available from 6:30pm to 9:00pm on a rolling basis.
35km
The start of the 35km this year will be in Piazza del Magnan in Lanzada.
Those registered for the 35km must park at the swimming pool parking in Vassalini (map) and reach the start on foot.
From 2:30pm to 7:00pm on Saturday, July 26th, a free shuttle bus from Caspoggio to Vassalini will be available for participants, running continuously.
13km
Those registered for the 13km may park at the swimming pool parking in Vassalini (map).
To reach the start, from 11:00am to 1:30pm on Saturday, July 26th, a shuttle bus from Vassalini to Torre S. Maria will be available every 30 minutes.
From 2:30pm to 7:00pm on Saturday, July 26th, a free shuttle bus from Caspoggio to Vassalini will be available for participants, running continuously.
Bib collection
Each athlete must collect their own bib. Delegating teammates or third parties is not allowed.
Sports membership subscription
Anyone without a sports membership who needs to subscribe to a CSEN card can do so at bib collection.
Overnight stay in gym and shower areas
The gym/dormitory will not be available. Showers will be available at the finish area.
Microspikes VUT 90K
Depending on snow conditions in the period prior to the race, the organization may require participants to carry microspikes, and participants must follow the instructions of staff on the course, who may require them to be worn if snow conditions necessitate it.
Shuttles VUT 90K
For interested athletes, on Friday 25th from 6:30pm to 9:00pm, shuttle buses will run from the race village parking in Caspoggio to the start in Chiesa in Valmalenco.
Return shuttles are not provided, so athletes staying in Chiesa in Valmalenco may leave their car in Caspoggio and use the shuttle.
No reservation needed.
Road access to Chiareggio
The road to Chiareggio is open to free traffic.
Drop bags
Bags can be handed in from 8:00pm at the start in Chiesa in Valmalenco; the bag destined for the finish may be deposited directly inside the finish hall.
Two bag transports are planned: one for Chiareggio (km 33), and one for the finish in Caspoggio.
Withdrawals VUT 90K
Athletes who withdraw must inform a checkpoint or the sweep, and must hand in their bib. The GPS device must instead be returned at the finish in Caspoggio.
Shuttles are available for withdrawals at Chiareggio (km 33) and at Campo Moro, Zoia hut parking (km 73). Shuttles will leave when full.
The Campo Moro shuttle can be reached with a 30-minute walk from Musella (km 53).
If a withdrawn athlete wishes to request transport back from a location other than the designated points, if deemed possible, the organization may offer the service at the athlete's expense, if the specific recovery represents an extra burden for the organization—using available vehicles (shuttles or helicopter).
The organization will, in any case, evaluate the best solution to assist the athlete on a case-by-case basis, in coordination with local volunteers.
In case of injury requiring medical assistance, transport cannot be carried out by the organization’s vehicles (not authorized for rescue), but the official rescue service will be called.
GPS VUT 90K
Each individual competitor and each relay team will be provided with a GPS device that will transmit real-time position.
Athletes’ positions will be visible on the race website, as well as on the screen at the race village.
The GPS must be switched on when entering the starting corral (the VUT staff will help you turn them on).
Relay athletes reaching the handover must pass the GPS device to their teammate.
Athletes must return the GPS at the end of the race, otherwise a €150 penalty will be applied.
The real-time tracking link will be published on the website in the “Course and tracking” section.
Mandatory equipment VUT 90K
All items listed in the regulations are mandatory for both individual and relay athletes.
Mandatory equipment must be shown at the start.
The organization will make random checks before the start, during the race, and at the finish.
Batteries VUT 90K
For athlete safety, headlamps must have enough charge to illuminate for all the hours of darkness (12 hours). For rechargeable headlamps, spare batteries are not necessary, but the charge must last all night.
Course assistants are authorized to stop athletes with their headlamp switched off.
For safety, athletes must carry their phone and keep the ringtone on. The phone must remain operational from start to finish (bring a power bank if needed).
As well as being needed to call for help in case of injury, the organization may also use it to contact the athlete in case of imminent danger.
Aid stations VUT 90K
The VUT is a semi-self-sufficient race. Therefore, aid stations will only provide salts, fruit, plain pasta, and cookies. Mountain huts will be exceptionally open at night, and it will be possible to purchase additional supplies.
If necessary, huts will provide beds, and athletes must follow all instructions given by the hut staff.
Any companions may only assist athletes outside the life bases and aid stations.
There will be no cups at the aid stations. Everyone must use their own bottle or cup for liquid refills.
Course VUT 90K
The course can be found on the website https://ultravalmalenco.com/percorso
(the elevation profile opens by clicking the “Profile” button).
In case of bad weather, the organization may decide to modify the course along pre-identified variants. This decision will be made by the course directors in agreement with the safety personnel. The start time may also be postponed.
If weather conditions are so bad as to endanger athletes’ safety even on the alternative routes, the organization may decide not to hold the race.
The sections requiring particular attention are:
- 90k Pradaccio - Alpe Ventina
Remote area with poor phone coverage. Rocky path with large boulders. - 90k Descent from Passo Ventina
Steep, slippery in places. Proceed carefully, especially at night.
Pay special attention on the moraine section below the snowfield where part of the route has collapsed. - 90k Descent from Rifugio Longoni
Slippery if wet. - 90k Valle di Scerscen
Remote location, no phone coverage, limited assistance. Watch out when crossing streams, bridges may be slippery. - 90k Marinelli - Bignami
Climb to Fellaria on large boulders and slippery descent. - 90k / 35k Rif. Cristina - Alpe Cavaglia
Slippery ground if it rains.
Map and GPX VUT 90K
The bibs for the 90 km have elevation profiles with aid stations printed on them.
Below is the course:
It has been reported to us that on some devices the distances or total elevation gains calculated from the GPX tracks differ from those we indicate.
This is because every device or software uses its own system to calculate distances with averages, filters and rounding, which can cause significant discrepancies (either more or less) over long distances.
Time gates and race suspension VUT 90K
Time gates are also indicated on the map and on the bibs.
These gates are a requirement we have set also to guarantee everyone’s safety; volunteers on the course must stop anyone arriving after the time gate has closed.
90 km
- Chiareggio (33 km) by 7:00am Saturday (9 hours of race)
- Alpe Musella (53 km) by 11:30am Saturday (13.30 hours of race)
- Rifugio Zoia (75 km) by 6:00pm Saturday (20 hours of race)
Medical staff on the course may at any time stop an athlete considered unfit to continue the race due to physical conditions.
These decisions will only be made in exceptional cases and are intended to guarantee athlete safety.
Shuttles VUT 35K
No shuttles are provided between Caspoggio and Lanzada. The start can be reached on foot and is about 1.5km from the finish, via the pedestrian path starting in Caspoggio on Via Pizzo Scalino (behind Hotel Fior di Monte).
Withdrawals VUT 35K
Athletes who withdraw must inform a checkpoint or the sweep, handing over their bib.
Shuttles are available at Campo Moro, Zoia hut parking. Shuttles will leave when full.
If a withdrawn athlete wishes to request transport back from a location other than the designated points, if deemed possible, the organization may offer the service at the athlete's expense, if the specific recovery represents an extra burden for the organization—using available vehicles (shuttles or helicopter).
The organization will, in any case, evaluate the best solution to assist the athlete on a case-by-case basis, in coordination with local volunteers.
In case of injury requiring medical assistance, transport cannot be carried out by the organization’s vehicles (not authorized for rescue), but the official rescue service will be called.
Mandatory equipment VUT 35K
All items listed in the regulations are mandatory.
Mandatory equipment must be shown at the start.
The organization will make random checks before the start, during the race, and at the finish.
Aid stations VUT 35K
The VUT is a semi-self-sufficient race. Therefore, aid stations will only provide salts, fruit, plain pasta, and cookies.
Any companions may only assist athletes outside the aid stations.
There will be no cups at the aid stations. Everyone must use their own bottle or cup for liquid refills.
Map and GPX VUT 35K
Below is the course:
It has been reported to us that on some devices the distances or total elevation gains calculated from the GPX tracks differ from those we indicate.
This is because every device or software uses its own system to calculate distances with averages, filters and rounding, which can cause significant discrepancies (either more or less) over long distances.
Time gates and race suspension VUT 35K
Time gates are also indicated on the map and on the bibs.
These gates are a requirement we have set also to guarantee everyone’s safety; volunteers on the course must stop anyone arriving after the time gate has closed.
35 km
- Rifugio Zoia by 2:00pm Saturday (5 hours of race)
Medical staff on the course may at any time stop an athlete considered unfit to continue the race due to physical conditions.
These decisions will only be made in exceptional cases and are intended to guarantee athlete safety.
Shuttles VUT 13K
Free shuttle buses every half hour from Caspoggio on Saturday 26th for 13K athletes to the start in Torre Santa Maria.
No reservation needed.
Mandatory equipment VUT 13K
All items listed in the regulations are mandatory.
Mandatory equipment must be shown at the start.
The organization will make random checks before the start, during the race, and at the finish.
Withdrawals VUT 13K
Athletes who withdraw must inform a checkpoint or the sweep, handing over their bib.
If a withdrawn athlete wishes to request transport back from a location other than the designated points, if deemed possible, the organization may offer the service at the athlete's expense, if the specific recovery represents an extra burden for the organization—using available vehicles (shuttles or helicopter).
The organization will, in any case, evaluate the best solution to assist the athlete on a case-by-case basis, in coordination with local volunteers.
In case of injury requiring medical assistance, transport cannot be carried out by the organization’s vehicles (not authorized for rescue), but the official rescue service will be called.
Course marking
The course is fully marked with orange balises, flags, and yellow reflectors for the night sections.
Markings are frequent; if you do not see balises for about 5 minutes, we advise you to check your position, as you may have gone off course.
If an athlete is off course for a certain period of time, the organization may notify them by phone.
Map and GPX 13K
Below is the course:
Time gates and race suspension
These gates are a requirement we have set also to guarantee everyone’s safety; volunteers on the course must stop anyone arriving after the time gate has closed.
13 km
- Torre Santa Maria (5.5 km) by 4:30pm Saturday (2.30 hours of race)
Medical staff on the course may at any time stop an athlete considered unfit to continue the race due to physical conditions.
These decisions will only be made in exceptional cases and are intended to guarantee athlete safety.
Bibs
Bib colors are still being defined
90 km individual
90 km relay
35 km
13 km
Safety
Please remember that the competition takes place
