Trail Camp Lago d'Orta

A weekend exploring every side of ultra trail running, on the beautiful shores of Lago d'Orta, with a team of coaches and elite athletes.

⚪ Completed

Camp overview

Nature, fun, sharing and learning are the key words of our camp: a micro-adventure in stunning places, where you'll learn a huge amount about the sport you love.

Our "playground" was Lago d'Orta, a hidden gem of Northern Italy. The memories made there will stay with you forever.

The team

What's included

• The deposit (payable by 30/09/23) was 20% of the total cost and was non-refundable.
• A medical certificate of fitness for competitive sport was compulsory: FISKY membership, which includes insurance cover, is only available with a valid certificate.

Not included in the price

• Travel to and from Omegna
• Any paid parking
• Extra personal expenses
• Extra meals and drinks

Accommodation and meals

We stayed at the Hotel Croce Bianca in Omegna, a 3-star hotel with half board, lake views and a central location, ideal for getting around on foot. Accommodation in double rooms, with a single-room upgrade at €20 per day.

Camp programme

1. Day 1 · Welcome
   • Meet at the hotel from 14:00, a short welcome and check-in
   • A short introductory trail run, with tips on night running and using a head torch
   • Dinner at 19:30
   • Talk on how the camp will run and the experiences we'll share
   • Run-through of the compulsory kit list and Q&A
2. Day 2 · Trail and workshop
   • Breakfast at 7:00
   • Trail outing with coaching and analysis of running technique (approx. 20 km and 1,000 m D+)
   • Light lunch outdoors or at a mountain hut
   • From 15:30 to 18:30, free time, with the option of visiting Orta San Giulio
   • Aperitivo and sharing impressions of the day
   • Dinner at 19:30
   • Interactive workshop with running video analysis and the athletes' tales of ultra adventures
3. Day 3 · The long run
   • Breakfast at 7:00
   • Long trail outing (approx. 25–30 km and 2,000 m D+)
   • Light lunch at Alpe Sacchi
   • End of camp and farewells (around 16:30)

Routes could be changed at the organisers' discretion (unforeseen events or weather) to ensure safety and the best possible experience.

Refund policy

Failure to attend the camp did not entitle participants to a refund of the deposit (20% of the total cost).

The camp could be cancelled if the minimum number of participants (8 people) was not reached one month before the start (30/09/2023); in that case, payments were refunded in full, including the deposit.

In the event of cancellation due to circumstances beyond our control (pandemics, natural disasters): a full refund if cancelled before 30/09/2023; from 30/09/2023 onwards, a refund minus the deposit.