Trail Valle Intrasca

Headed to the stunning Piedmont, departing from the town of Verbania perched on the shores of the Lake Maggiore 🇮🇹. The program offers two nerve-wracking formats dedicated to running to get the engine warm. The peak sprinters line up for the short distance while the slope behemoths devour the historic, demanding route of more than 30 km. Your body will have to withstand some serious walls to deserve crossing the arch 🏅.

The dirt path throws you right into the wild slopes surrounding the famous Val Grande National Park 🌲. Your effort forces you to climb hard up to the Pian Cavallone refuge, perched on a vertigo-inducing ridge. Crossing the Marona Pass will put your quadriceps to the test before dropping into the valley. The immersion becomes sensational as you run with a plunging view over the Borromean Islands floating on the blue waters below 🌊. Running on these trails undeniably gives you wings to pick up pace on the very technical descents.

The event is historically run as a duo, favoring solidarity in difficulty. Local fervor lights up the forest trails where enthusiasts clap to support you. Forget silent trials; the Italian voices ring loudly against the rocky walls! 📣 Relieving tension is essential after such a battle. Bring your tribe to explore the incredible botanical gardens of Villa Taranto, just a stone's throw from Verbania, for a flower-filled stroll 🌺.

Then escape onto a boat from Stresa harbor, a thirty-minute drive away, to discover the splendid Isola Bella Palace in love 🏰. The enormous decorated halls will transport you to the era of Italian nobility. A ride up the Monte Mottarone cable car also offers a panoramic view of the entire Alpine range and the lakes to enchant the kids 🚠. Tasting local biscuits will recharge the whole family before the journey home. Lace up your shoes, challenge the crests, and come etch your name into the Piedmontese granite! 💥