Stairways to Heaven and Firefighter Challenge

Akce Ambří-Piotta

Overview

  • Datum

    09 - 10. května 2026

    Sun, Sat 7:00 - 15:00

Intro

The toughest Vertical in Europe! The race takes place on the historic staircases of the Piotta-Ritom Funicular.

For runners – 09.05.2026

For firefighters – 10.05.2026 (trial reserved exclusively for firefighters)

Course description

1.3 km in length with 790m of elevation gain, covering 4,261 steps. The 4,261 steps follow the tracks of the funicular and the water pipes leading to a hydroelectric power plant. The average gradient is 71%, with a maximum gradient of 89%. The course is marked and monitored by mountain rescue personnel.

A refreshment point is located at the upper station of the funicular. Participants return to the starting area individually via marked trails or by funicular at the end of the race.

Spectators are invited to watch the race from the starting point, along the road at one of the various crossings, or at the funicular’s upper station area.

PROGRAM

- 7:00 - 9:00: Bib distribution

- 9:00: Bag transport

- 9:30: Race briefing

- 10:00: Race start

- 14:00: End of the race

- 15:00: Awards ceremony

Event information

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Contact address
info@stairways.ch
Location Partenza Funicolare Ritom
Via Funicolare 3
6776 Piotta
Switzerland
Event Homepage https://www.stairways.ch
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Event dates

  • sobota 9. května 2026
  • neděle 10. května 2026

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Datum

09 - 10. května 2026

Sun, Sat 7:00 - 15:00

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