Overview

  • Date

    11 - 12. May 2024

Intro

The toughest vertical race in Europe. 1.2 km, 89% maximum slope, 790 m difference in height, 4261 steps. The race takes place on the historic stairs of the Piotta-Ritom funicular.

The toughest vertical race in Europe. 1.2 km, 89% maximum slope, 790 m difference in height, 4261 steps.

The race takes place on the historic stairs of the Piotta-Ritom funicular.

HOW TO REACH US

By train: stop at Piotta and then about 1.5 km on foot

By car: highway A2 (E35), coming from the North, exit AIROLO (Exit 41); coming from the South, exit QUINTO (Exit 42). Then continue towards the village of Piotta and look for the signs "Piotta-Ritom funicular station".

PROGRAM:

07:00-09:00 Chest distribution

09:15 Runners sack transport in arrival area

10:00 Departure first athlete followed 45'' away from the next one

14:00 End of the race

15:00 Award ceremony

Event information

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Contact address
info@stairways.ch
Location 6776 Piotta
Schweiz
Event Homepage www.stairways.ch
Opening hours
Monday-Sunday
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Event dates

  • 11 May 2024
  • 12 May 2024

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Date

11 - 12. May 2024

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