Monterosa Walserwaeg by Utmb: results, participants, appointments

The Aosta Valley from 18 to 20 July has turned into the stage of one of the most anticipated events of the international trail calendar: Monterosa Walserwaeg by Utmb. With the direction of Franco Colléthe icon of the Tor des Géants®, and of Giuditta Turinithe protagonist of many trail running matches. Two athletes, even before organizers. Two lovers of their territory who have decided to return something to them through sport. Four competitions scheduled for the weekend: 122 km, 82 km, 43 km and with the last 15 km that will take place on Sunday morning, with start at 10 am.

An appointment that is much more than a sporting event: it is an immersion in the majestic landscapes of Monte Rosa, between wild valleys, centuries -old traditions and paths that tell stories of fatigue, nature and authentic beauty. Beyond 4,000 athletes engaged in the different tests from 80 nationswith Monterosa Walserwaeg confirmed as an international vocation event, but with a soul deeply linked to the Aosta Valley territory. The tracks cross Walser villages, run glaciers and wind through the feet of two Alpine giants: Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn.

The entry into the UTMB World Series (first edition) circuit represents an important recognition for the organization and for the Region, which has been able to enhance its naturalistic and cultural excellence with professionalism and passion. The founders of Utmb Catherine and Michel Poletti were present for the occasionwith the husband who tested himself on the distance of 82 kilometers.

The winners of the races

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But how did the races go? There 122 kilometers For 8400 meters of positive altitude difference, it was won by Simone Corsini with the time of 16 hours 41 minutes and 13 seconds. The words of the Emilian athlete who lives and trains in the Apennines at the end of the race: “I am very happy with this victory. The route is really varied, there are technical features, steep and other more correspondible features. There is really everything, it is a route that never leaves breath, from the departure from Aosta until the arrival in Gressoney-Saint-Jean. And you cannot be distracted for a moment, you must always be there.”

In the women’s field and fourth athlete absolute has come Fabiola Contiwhich literally flown by closing in 18 hours, 2 minutes and a second. He explained after crossing the finish line: “I did my race, I did not look at the others, as always what matters for me is the final time. And on this occasion I am very satisfied with the result because the race is really hard, Franco Collè had told me. The part that I liked the most? The cervine, my mountain of the heart, I have not yet climbed at the top but I will have to do it and see it with the sun. Never seen such a well -reported path “.

In the 82 km With 6350 meters of positive altitude difference, they shine were Cristian Minoggio which broke everyone by closing in 9 hours 37 minutes and 11 seconds, and Switzerland Mélanie Delasoie12 hours, 11 minutes and 26 seconds. The skyrunning champion who work in the dam is working, explained how it went: “I followed Collè’s advice and it went well. The competition is hard, very muscle and technical; it was a good training and tests in view of the trail runing world championship that they will carry out in Spain at the end of September. The part that I liked most? Above the two thousand meters and then the fact that each country had fountains and could Refresh me, the same where animals were once bound. ” The 43 km (positive difference in altitude 3200 m.) Was won by the Swedish Petter Engdahl In 3 hours 58 minutes and 43 seconds, and from the Polish Martyna Mlynarczyk In 5 hours and 10 seconds.

On Sunday morning the Regina Margherita Trail, the competition of 15 km is expected With about 650 meters of positive altitude difference that passes through the centers of Gressoney-Saint-Jean and Gressoney-La-Trinité and crosses places rich in tradition such as the characteristic Walser villages of Alpezu Piccolo and Alpezu Grande. This is the last race that will close the sports weekend by the first time Utmb.