The amateur night ski mountaineering race Vertical Open will take place on Sunday, January 4, in Macugnaga. This day serves as a prologue to the major 2026 ski mountaineering event in Valle Anzasca, the Italian Individual Championship scheduled for Sunday, March 1.
The event on January 4 features an easy course suitable for all ski mountaineering practitioners. The departure is from Pecetto di Macugnaga near the chairlift and the arrival is at the Belvedere, ascending the ski slope for a vertical gain of approximately 680 meters.
The meeting time is at 5:00 PM for registration and bib collection. The registration fee is 15 euros and includes a voucher for a sausage sandwich and a beer. Participants must be equipped with a headlamp. The mass start is scheduled for 6:00 PM, followed by the award ceremony.
The sporting event will be accompanied by an après-ski from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, organized by the Sci Club Valle Anzasca together with the Macugnaga Youth Group.