Coppa delle Alpi - International Eventing Competition of Morghengo

A major international eventing competition in the heart of the Novara region

The Coppa delle Alpi (also known as the Alps Cup) is one of the most anticipated events on the Piedmontese equestrian calendar. It takes place in Morghengo, a hamlet in the municipality of Caltignaga in the province of Novara, at the Sporting Club Monterosa, one of Northern Italy's premier equestrian centers for the eventing discipline.

Eventing is the most spectacular and comprehensive equestrian discipline: it tests the horse-and-rider partnership across three distinct and complementary phases held throughout the event. The Province of Novara and the Piedmont region host this truly international event, attracting participants from numerous European and non-European nations.

The three phases of eventing

The competition follows the classic structure of an international FEI eventing competition:

• Dressage: the training phase, which evaluates the elegance, precision, and harmony of the horse and rider in the arena.
• Cross-country: the endurance phase, the most spectacular, held on a countryside course with fixed natural obstacles, testing courage, stamina, and skill.
• Show jumping: the final phase, which concludes the competition and precedes the awards ceremony.

The courses are designed by world-class experts: the cross-country track was entrusted to the Frenchman Pierre Le Goupil, course designer for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, while the show jumping course bears the signature of the Italian Andrea Fusi.

An event valid for Olympic qualifications

The Morghengo event is not just a prestigious competition: it is a qualifying event for major international eventing milestones, including Olympic selections. The flat terrain of the Novara countryside ensures excellent visibility for the public, who can follow all phases of the competition up close.

The Sporting Club Monterosa

Organized by the Sporting Club Monterosa Novara ASD, presided over by Claudio Limontini, the Morghengo equestrian center is a recognized facility that hosts numerous national and international events throughout the year. The competition is accompanied by various side initiatives, ranging from social inclusion—with a project involving local children as special judges—to environmental awareness through plastic-free management.

Horses and... engines

The equestrian competition is traditionally accompanied by Cavalli e... motori, a vintage car rally that travels through the roads of the province, visiting wineries and showcasing local products, combining a passion for horses with a love for historic engines in a day of celebration open to everyone.