5 Comuni

A race connecting five villages in Valchiusella

The "5 Comuni" is one of the most well-established road races in the Canavese area, organized in the municipality of Val di Chy, in the province of Turin, in the heart of the Piedmontese Valchiusella valley. As the name suggests, the route connects five local villages: Lugnacco (the start and finish point), Issiglio, Pecco, Alice Superiore, and Vistrorio. The event traditionally takes place on April 25th and has become a staple for road running enthusiasts in the Turin area.

The route

The course measures just under 13 kilometers and features a typically hilly profile, winding through the streets and residential areas of the Valchiusella villages. The start is set in Lugnacco, in front of the multi-purpose hall, at 9:30 AM; after completing the loop that touches the other municipalities, athletes return to the starting area for the finish line.

• Distance: approx. 13 km
• Start and finish: Lugnacco (Val di Chy)
• Municipalities crossed: Lugnacco, Issiglio, Pecco, Alice Superiore, Vistrorio
• Start time: 9:30 AM

Organization and circuit

The race is organized by the ASD Podistica Dora Baltea under the aegis of UISP and is part of the Canavese running circuit calendar. It is a competitive race open to registered athletes, featuring individual men's and women's rankings and team awards, typically attracting over two hundred participants from Piedmont and the nearby Aosta Valley.

Sport and territory in the heart of Piedmont

The "5 Comuni" goes beyond just the competitive aspect: it is an opportunity to discover Valchiusella, an alpine valley in the Canavese area rich in nature, trails, and small historic villages. Running between Lugnacco, Pecco, Issiglio, Alice Superiore, and Vistrorio means traversing an authentic mountain territory, far from the main tourist routes, where the race also serves as a way to promote the local communities of the Piedmont Region.