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3 Nights Valtellina Wine Trail 2022 - Prices from £289.00pp

3 Nights Valtellina Wine Trail 2022

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Take part in one of the most popular events for trail running lovers: the Valtellina Wine Trail, the spectacular running race that passes through vineyards, cellars, ancient villages and palaces of Valtellina before arriving on the final catwalk in the elegant center of Sondrio.

Expect a day of great sport and full of emotions with incredible views from the  trails that wind through vineyard terraces with passages inside the cellars where the fine wines of Valtellina are produced.

 

What’s included with your Valtellina Wine Trail package:

2 or 3 nights at one of the event’s carefully selected hotels

Hotel taxes are included

The services of our local team

Train or bus ticket to start line

Also available:

Option to buy guaranteed entry for the 2022 Valtellina Wine Trail Event

  • 12Km Entry
  • 21Km Entry
  • 42Km Entry

Options to visit local wineries can be arranged locally.

Your Itinerary

Thu 10th & Fri 11th November - ARRIVAL DAYS

Please make your way to Sondrio and your chosen hotel today. Arrive by train or fly into one of the Milan airports. Check out our travel page for all options. From 10:00-22:00 the race office is open and you can collect your bib and race pack. On Friday at 18.00 attend the race briefing in Sondrio.

10:00-22:00 Sondrio opening of the race office possibility of bib collection and race pack.

—ATTENTION BIB COLLECTION AND RACE PACK EXCLUSIVELY ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY—

18:00 Pre-race briefing

Saturday 12th November – RACE DAY

Today is race day. If you are running the marathon or half marathon, you will need to make your way to Sondrio Piazzale Bertacchi. This is the dedicated meeting point. You will pick up your train ticket’s here and take the train to Tirano for the 42km start or Chiuro where the 21km race begins. If you are running in the 12km event, you will meet at Sondrio Piazzale Valgoi to take a bus to the start point at Castione Andevenno. Please consult the timetable below to understand the timings of ticket distribution and departures for the race start.

TRANSFER TO DEPARTURES

7:30 am Sondrio Piazzale Bertacchi - Meeting point for ticket distribution for Tirano (race 42km)

  • 7:30 am Sondrio Piazzale Valgoi transport to the departure to Castione Andevenno (12km) by bus (departure last bus at 8:45 am)
  • 8:21 am Sondrio Piazzale Bertacchi - Regional train departure station for Tirano (arrival in Tirano at 8:51 am)
  • 8:30 am Sondrio Piazzale Bertacchi - Meeting point for ticket distribution for Chiuro (race 21km)
  • 09:21 Sondrio Piazzale Bertacchi - Regional train departure station for Chiuro (arrival in Chiuro at 9:35 am)

There will be a bag drop at the start line where your belongings will be transported to the finish in Sondrio to be collected upon arrival. 

RACE STARTS:

  • 10:00 am Castione Andevenno start race 12km (at IperVerde)
  • 10:00 am Tirano start race 42km (at Piazza Cavour)
  • 11:00 am Chiuro start race 21km (at the municipal stadium)

The award ceremony will take place from 3pm at Piazza Garibaldi Sondrio. The exact times as follows:

3:00 pm Race awards 12km at the arrival area Piazza Garibaldi Sondrio / 5:00 pm Race awards 21km at the arrival area Piazza Garibaldi Sondrio / 5:30 pm Race closing 42km 6:00 pm Race awards 42 km at the arrival area Piazza Garibaldi Sondrio.

The evening if yours to rest and embrace the sweet success of finishing an iconic trail running event in Northern Italy. Take time to recover, hydrate and explore the town. Make sure to reward yourself with at least one sample of the regions exquisite wines before you leave. 

Sunday 13th November – DEPARTURE DAY

Unless you have booked extra nights with us then today is the day you check out of your room and we say thank you for joining us. It’s not goodbye but instead we’ll see you next time as we hope you will join us for another Destination Sport Experience.

Need to Know

Foreign athletes will be able to participate in the competition if you are already registered with an athletics federation. Otherwise, - also for insurance reasons - you will have to sign during registration at an additional cost of 10 euros for a CSEN card, upon producing a copy of your medical certificate.

To participate in one of the three races, it is essential to have the sports medical certificate for the competitive activity valid on the date of the race and recognized by the country of residence, regardless of their membership in sports clubs or federations. A copy of the valid medical certificate, if not delivered at the time of registration (a medical certificate is needed for foreign people) must be delivered upon collection of the bib.

Check out our medical certification page for more information. 

In the event that the registered competitor does not provide the documents mentioned above at the withdrawal of the bib, the bib itself cannot be delivered and the competitor will not be able to take part in the race, without the right to any refund of the registration fee.

Refreshments and checkpoints

The races are in semi-self-sufficiency in water and food. Along the way there will be refreshment points for replenishment with liquids and solids It is forbidden to be accompanied on the route by another person who is not regularly registered.

The race adheres to the campaign "I do not throw my waste": those who will be caught abandoning material and / or waste on the route and outside the pre-established points may be disqualified.

The detection of competitors, either with chips or with manual check is carried out in rescue posts or at refreshment points. Only runners with a clearly visible bib have access to refuelling points. On the site will be published the map of the route that will identify the refreshments and rescue points. "Flying" checkpoints will be placed in other places outside the rescue and refreshment posts. Their location will not be communicated by the organization.

Race kit

Your race kit consists of:

Race 12.4KM:

Race pack with technical gadgets and typical products, personalized bib with microchip detection, transport to departures, transport of clothing from start to finish. Massage service, refreshment along the way and on arrival, meal voucher or in case the conditions imposed by the health authorities do not allow it, packed lunch.

Races 21KM and 42K:

Race pack with typical products, technical gadgets, personalized bib with detection, microchip, train ticket for transport on departure (from Sondrio to Chiuro or Tirano), transport of clothing departure arrival, massage service, refreshments along the way and on arrival and meal voucher or in case the conditions imposed by the health authorities do not allow it, packed lunch.

Mandatory clothing - race rules

  • Start numbers must be visible throughout the entirety of the competition.
  • 42km: trail running shoes – cup/drinking vessel – windproof jacket – headtorch - telephone – emergency blanket
  • 21km: trail running shoes – cup/drinking vessel – windproof jacket 
  • 12km: trail running shoes – cup/drinking vessel – windproof jacket Any athletes found without any of the required kit will be penalised. Kit checks will take place during number collection, at the start line and spot-checks along the course.

Bag drop-off 

There is a bag drop service for those who require it. You can drop your bag off at the start point of your race and your items will be transferred to the finish line for you. The times for delivery are set our as follows:

  • 9:00am-9.50am Castione Andevenno meeting point departure for 12km race
  • 9:00am-9.45am Tirano meeting point (at Piazza Municipio) for 42km race
  • 10:00-10.45am Chiuro meeting point (at the Municipal Stadium) for 21km race 

It is recommended not to put fragile or valuable items in the bag. Bags with externally attached objects will not be transported. While ensuring extreme attention, the organization does not assume responsibility for objects that may be lost or damaged during transport. The bags will be returned to Sondrio in the area adjacent to arrival (follow signs).

COVID

Obligation to wear a mask from the moment of entry into the starting grids and for the first 500 meters of the race

How to book

To make your booking, click on the orange button at the top of the page, ensuring that you select the correct number of rooms and types for all members in your party plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place. 

Payments

When you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.

The cost of the event entry is non-refundable.

Travel advice

Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Italy’s current entry restrictions and requirements.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is an essential part of any holiday you take, and we highly recommend that you purchase suitable insurance for your trip.

Location

Sondrio is in the heart of Valtellina, Northern Italy. This beautiful destination is where the hub of activity takes place for the Valtellina Wine Trail. Runners and locals come together in celebration of trail running, to create a truly special atmosphere throughout the town across the event weekend. Spend between two or three nights in one of our carefully selected hotels, reachable by car or public transport from Milan Bergamo Airport. If you would prefer a private transfer, Destination Sport Experiences will be able to assist in organising this for you. Train travel from Milan to Sondrio is often a popular and affordable way to travel, there is a direct route that takes you straight through to Piazzale Giovanni Bertacchi. 

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  • Hotel Europa - Sondrio

    Lungomallero Luigi Cadorna, 27 Sondrio SO Italy 23100

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    Well positioned near to the Sondrio Piazzale Bertacchi where the event meeting point and activities takes place, Hotel Europa, is Approximately 10 minutes walking distance from the station and 10 minutes from the town centre making it perfectly placed for exploring the whole Valtellina valley. 

    The welcoming family friendly hotel offers basic rooms equipped with a flat screen TV, air conditioning and minibar. Room service and express check-in and check-out is available. Guests can also take advantage of the included breakfast, which is highly rated amongst visitors in Sondrio. 

    Free Wi-Fi and free parking are provided by the hotel.

    Hotel Europa is well connected to Lake Como, and various mountainside villages that are worth exploring if you choose to extend your time here.

     

    Key Features:

    • WiFi
    • Bar
    • Restaurant
    • On-site Parking

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