The 51st edition of the Valtartano Ski-Alp will be staged on Sunday in the Valtellina area, a race valid as the third round of the Central Alps Cup circuit, a historic challenge that has returned after a few years of hiatus. The very classic of Lower Valtellina, one of the oldest on the national scene, is preparing to be an important testing ground for the athletes of the various categories in view of the Italians scheduled for early February.
After the inspection, the route director, the Alpine Guide Davide Spini, assessed that the departure and arrival in the lower Vallunga was not feasible. The athletes will therefore have to cover a transfer section of approximately 300m d+, from the Arale hamlet until reaching the Casera di Porcile. The start of the first race will be at 9.30 am; the route will wind along the Porcile alp, the Scala alp up to the Tartano pass.
The Under 16, Under 18 and Under 20 youth categories are starting, but there is also a challenge for adults with a course dedicated to Under 23, Senior and Master.
Registrations are open until Saturday at 2pm, exclusively on the FISI portal dedicated to clubs, the race ID code is 50910.
For all registered participants, race pack with technical gadget, lunch at the restaurants in Valtartano, refreshments upon arrival and assistance during the race.
The race program will be as follows:
SATURDAY:
from 5.00pm to 7.00pm: Opening of the secretariat for distribution of bibs at Oratorio Tartano.
6.30 pm: Technical briefing at Oratorio Tartano
SUNDAY:
7.00 am: Opening of the secretariat for distribution of bibs at Oratorio Tartano
9.30 am: Start of the first race in Casera di Porcile
Hours: 12.30: Start of lunch at the Gran Baita and Vallunga restaurant
3.00 pm: Awards ceremony at the Campo Tartano schools