Coppa Italia Downhill — Sestriere Stage
The Coppa Italia Downhill stage in the Sestriere Alps, Piedmont
About Coppa Italia Downhill Sestriere
The Coppa Italia Downhill in Sestriere
Sestriere, the pearl of the Via Lattea in the upper Susa Valley, is one of the most iconic alpine destinations in the Province of Turin and all of Piedmont. A kingdom of skiing in winter, the town transforms into a massive mountain bike park in summer, hosting one of the most anticipated stages of the Coppa Italia Downhill, the national gravity mountain bike circuit organized by Sport Inside A.S.D.
The race brings the best Italian downhill specialists to Sestriere: athletes who tackle a demanding course, launching themselves at full speed down the mountain in a test of technique, courage, and control. It is a sporting spectacle that draws enthusiasts, families, and curious onlookers, all ready to cheer on the riders along the course and at the finish line.
The Downtower track and Monte Fraiteve
The heart of the event is the Downtower track, Sestriere's downhill course that starts in the Monte Fraiteve area and descends toward the village. It is a descent designed to deliver thrills and adrenaline, reserved for the most experienced riders: it alternates fast alpine flow sections with technical, rocky sectors, with speeds that put the discipline's champions to the test. The high altitude, over 2,000 meters, and the panoramic views of the Cottian Alps make the setting even more evocative.
For bike transport, the Vialattea summer lifts are used: the Sestriere-Fraiteve gondola and the Nube d'Argento chairlift, equipped for mountain bikes and e-bikes, which allow athletes and spectators to comfortably reach the start during the race weekend.
A gravity weekend in the Piedmontese Alps
The Sestriere stage is part of a circuit that touches some of the most renowned gravity destinations in the Alps. For Sestriere and the entire Via Lattea area, it is also an opportunity to showcase its summer vocation, consisting of trails, bike parks, and tracks of all difficulty levels connected as far as Sauze d'Oulx.
- Where: Sestriere (TO), Piedmont — Downtower track, starting from Monte Fraiteve
- What: Stage of the national Coppa Italia Downhill mountain bike circuit
- When: In the heart of summer, in August
- For whom: MTB enthusiasts, families, and tourists looking for high-altitude sports
Watching the race is free: simply reach the course or the finish area to experience the thrill of downhill racing in the mountains of Sestriere up close.
Coppa Italia Downhill Sestriere — edition 2026
Coppa Italia Downhill 2026 — Tappa di Sestriere
La tappa piemontese della Coppa Italia Downhill 2026 si svolge a Sestriere (TO) nel fine settimana del 22-23 agosto 2026. Organizzata da Sport Inside A.S.D., la gara fa parte del circuito nazionale di downhill che nel corso della stagione tocca alcune delle località gravity più rinomate dell'arco alpino italiano.
Il tracciato è la pista Downtower, con partenza nella zona del Monte Fraiteve e arrivo verso il centro di Sestriere: una discesa veloce e tecnica, ricca di settori rocciosi e tratti di flow alpino, perfetta per chiudere in bellezza la stagione. La risalita delle bici è garantita dagli impianti estivi della Vialattea.
Programme Coppa Italia Downhill Sestriere 2026
Format del weekend di gara
Il programma definitivo con gli orari di prove, qualifiche e finale sarà pubblicato dall'organizzazione nei giorni precedenti l'evento. Come da tradizione del circuito, il fine settimana prevede le prove cronometrate e le manche di gara con classifiche per categoria, assolute e monopiastra.
- Sabato 22 agosto 2026 — apertura impianti, ricognizioni e prove sul tracciato Downtower.
- Domenica 23 agosto 2026 — manche di gara e premiazioni.
Le iscrizioni si effettuano tramite il portale del circuito e si chiudono di norma alle ore 24:00 del martedì precedente la gara; è richiesta la tessera FCI o di ente riconosciuto.
Highlights Coppa Italia Downhill Sestriere 2026
La discesa dalla pista Downtower con partenza dal Monte Fraiteve, a oltre 2000 metri di quota, e la sfida tra i migliori rider italiani della specialità in una delle tappe più spettacolari del circuito.
Prices Coppa Italia Downhill Sestriere 2026
Practical information — Coppa Italia Downhill Sestriere
How to get there
By car: Sestriere can be reached from Turin along the SS23 road (about 1 hour and 40 minutes), via Pinerolo and Val Chisone, or from the upper Susa Valley via Cesana Torinese. By train: Oulx-Cesana-Claviere-Sestriere station on the Turin-Bardonecchia line, with connecting buses to Sestriere.
Lifts and bike park
To reach the altitude with your bike, use the Sestriere-Fraiteve gondola and the Nube d'Argento chairlift, active during the summer months (continuous hours 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM) and equipped for MTB and e-bike transport.
Registration and information
Race registration takes place via the circuit portal and typically closes at midnight on the Tuesday before the race; an FCI license or a recognized equivalent is required. For information: [email protected], tel. +39 335 7832368.
Tip
Public access to the course is free; it is advisable to arrive early, wear suitable mountain footwear, and bring a windbreaker: weather at high altitude can change rapidly.
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