OFFICIAL RELEASE CIMA D’ASTA SKIALP 2023

OFFICIAL RELEASE CIMA D’ASTA SKIALP 2023

Departure for TRANSFER from Camping Val Malene to Malga Tolvà – 6.15 am

The SENIOR AND MASTER route provides for an initial transfer of 2.6 km +200m from the Val Malene campsite to the 1335m of Prà dela Regola by minibus, followed by a 1.5 km +213m walk up to Malga Tolvà where at 8.00 a.m. given the START.

• 1st ascent +1150m: initially on foot (0.5km with skis on the backpack +100m) then uphill with inversions, at 2200m on foot with crampons (+100m) then skis on up to La Banca 2700m.

• 1st descent -270m: towards the Brentari refuge (refreshment area) and shortly after a change of set-up on the lake of Cima d’Asta 2430m where there is a time gate: 2h30′ from the start.
• 2nd ascent +417m: along the track towards Cima d’Asta 2847m, on gully and ridge with RAMPONI (+217m). In the presence of fixed ropes it is MANDATORY to insure yourself with a VIA FERRATA KIT.
• 2nd descent -467m: towards Laste dei Fiori 2380m.
• 3rd ascent +300m: along the last stretch on foot (+50m with RAMPONI) up to Forzeleta 2680m.
• 3rd descent -415m: towards Busa 2265m (attention crossroads signaled by staff).
• 4th ascent +165m: on the trail towards Bocchetta dei Sassi 2430m.
• 4th descent -880m: initial stretch on foot -20m with skis in hand then descent to Malga Tolvà 1550m where the finish line is (last 0.5 km on foot with skis on the backpack -100m).

Total height difference 4064m: D+2032m and D-2032m development 20km max time 5 HOURS.

• In the change of attitude it is mandatory to place the sticks on the ground.
• Dangerous spots are marked with yellow/black flags and tape. Scrupulously follow the green flags uphill, red downhill, yellow on foot. Those who withdraw must notify the organization staff and remove the bibs.
• From the finish area Ponte Tolvà 1550m return independently to the Camping Val Malene 1150m (4km -420m).
• Meal vouchers must be delivered to the sports hall in Pieve Tesino at lunchtime from 12.30 onwards.
• MATERIALS: complete equipment as per FISI regulations with the addition of CRAMPONS, HARNESS and VIA FERRATA KIT.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR TRENTINO SUNDAY 12 MARCH

Probable low clouds in the morning, with gradually clearing up during the day. Falling temperatures.

Moderate north-westerly winds at high altitudes and mostly weak breezes in the valley.