Trail Camp Monte Rosa

A weekend exploring every side of ultra trail running, at the foot of the iconic East Face of Monte Rosa, 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 the entire valley at the foot of the magnificent Monte Rosa amphitheatre. The memories made there will stay with you forever.

The team

What's included

• The deposit (payable by 15/05/23) 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 Macugnaga
• Any cable car or chairlift tickets
• Extra personal expenses
• Extra meals and drinks

Accommodation and meals

We stayed at the Dream Hotel in Macugnaga, a 3-star superior hotel with half board and a wellness area, 360° views of Monte Rosa and Monte Moro, private parking and a central location (everything within walking distance). Accommodation in double rooms, with a single-room upgrade at €30 per day.

Camp programme

1. Day 1 · Welcome
   • Meet at the hotel from 18:00, a short welcome and check-in
   • 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 technical coaching and running analysis (approx. 20 km and 1,000 m D+)
   • Light lunch at Rifugio Zamboni
   • From 16:00 to 18:30, relaxation in the wellness area
   • Aperitivo and sharing impressions of the day
   • Dinner at 19:30
   • Workshop at the Kongresshaus with athletes' stories and running videos
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 a mountain hut
   • End of camp and farewells (17:00)

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 (6 people) was not reached one month before the start (15/05/2023); 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 15/05/2023; from 15/05/2023 onwards, a refund minus the deposit.