STELVIO MARATHON

  • Date: Saturday 17 June 2017
  • Place: Stelvio
  • Starting from: 150,00 €

STELVIO MARATHON - Saturday 17th June 2017

An unforgettable running race adventure on the second highest mountain pass of Europe. Feel the primitiveness of the Venosta Valley and let you accompany through each km by the breathtaking natural and cultural landscapes until the arrival on 2757 m altitude. Fulfill every runner’s dream. The Stelvio marathon that starts at Prato allo Stelvio (915 m) passes by the medieval small town of Glorenza (907 m), leads you through the easy recognizable localities on the hillsides of the National Park of Passo dello Stelvio and gives you an open view to the marked mountain landscapes around the King Ortles. The legendary bends of the  Passo dello Stelvio road are expecting runners for a wonderful final experience.

USEFUL INFO

Beginning of registration:
The registration for the 1st edition of the Marathon of Stelvio begins on the 10. September 2016.
70 €   from 10.09.2016 to 30.11.2016
90 €   from 01.12.2016 to 30.04.2017
110 € from 01.05.2017 to 31.05.2017
130 € from 01.06.2017 to 17.06.2017
Without participation limits!*
*The organizer reserves the right to close registrations in advance, in case of too much flow in order to maintain security  and a suitable assistance for runners.

STELVIO

Stelvio National Park is the largest not only among the historical Italian parks, but also in the whole alpine chain. It stretches in the heart of the Central Alps and includes characteristic valleys shaped by the action of ice and water flowing down from the imposing massif of the Ortles-Cevedale group. Majestic ridges, luxuriant forests, high mountain green grasslands crossed by foaming streams springing from perennial glaciers form the Park landscape. Many rare animal and plant species live in wide ecosystems present in territory thanks to its remarkable differences in height and to its morphological variety. The landscape is scattered with villages and "masi" at the bottom of the valleys and on the mountain slopes: they are charming evidences of rural and religious architecture in harmony with the surrounding environment. A good choice to pass holidays in Italy. The first thing to do in a cold winter night is to go to chalets and take a cup of chocolate. Then try to eat Stelvio’s Cheese. It has a reddish colored rind, and ivory colored pate with an uneven scattering of holes. Its flavor is rich and buttery with an assertive aroma. Lower Valtellina is home to a number of vineyards that produce several high quality and delicious wines, particularly reds. Due to the altitude and cooler climate, Valtellina wines tend to be less sweet and slightly more acidic than wines from other regions of Italy, but still full-bodied and flavorful. Nino Negri is a local vineyard that produces some of the best wines of Valtellina. Most Valtellina wines are made with Nebbiolo grapes. Protected Geographical Indication: the recognition of a guaranteed quality. All guests and visitors agree: Apples Alto Adige IGP have a unique flavor. The European Union also the particular characteristics of these apples have received the highest award. They are marketed with Marlene and Vinschgau brands and have been awarded the prestigious European quality label "LGP".  Italy waits for you!