DATE
The race is scheduled for Sunday, June 15, 2024.
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 200 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 lunch
From April 1 to June 13: €40 per person including entry and lunch
THE 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.
PARTICIPANTS
The race is capped at 200 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
A windproof jacket is compulsory.
Athletes must wear trail running shoes and the necessary equipment for running and/or hiking.
A water bottle or hydration pack with 1l capacity may be carried. Trail running poles are suggested.
PROGRAMME
FRIDAY JUNE 13, 2025, PALAZZETTO DELLO SPORT, ALAGNA
10.00 Race office opening
Registration, bib and race bag pick up
18.00 Compulsory Briefing for Monte Rosa SkyMarathon and Monte Rosa SkySummit
19.00 Race office closure
SATURDAY JUNE 14, 2025, PIAZZA GROBER
5.30 Monte Rosa SkyMarathon and Monte Rosa SkySummit start
In case of bad weather, the race might be limited to Colle del Lys or moved to Sunday, June 15
9.30 Arrival of first athletes
Podium ceremony after top three men and women
15.00 Prize giving ceremony – Piazza Grober
16.00 Race office opening
Registration, bib and race bag collection AMA VK2 and Monte Rosa Vertical
18.00 Briefing AMA VK2 and Monte Rosa Vertical
19.00 Race office closure
SATURDAY JUNE 14, 2025, PIAZZA GROBER
7.30 AMA VK2 start
8.00 Monte Rosa Vertical start
8.45 Arrival of first athletes Monte Rosa Vertical
9.00 Arrival of first athletes AMA VK2
12.00 Prize giving ceremony – Piazza Grober
NB: In case of changes in the programme no refund is available.
CUT-OFF TIMES
Maximum time: 3h00
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
The total cash prize for the Monte Rosa Vertical is €1.000.
The first three men and women will be awarded: €250, €150, €100 each.