Cronoscalata Introd - Les Combes
The timed uphill race from Introd to Les Combes, 2.8 km and 450 meters of elevation gain
About Cronoscalata Introd - Les Combes
An uphill time trial
The Cronoscalata Introd - Les Combes is a classic of Valle d'Aosta mountain running: a time trial race of 2.8 km with 450 meters of positive elevation gain that takes athletes from the village of Introd (Province of Aosta) to the hamlet of Les Combes. The format is individual time trial, with competitors starting at staggered intervals of ten seconds: a direct challenge against the clock, measured in seconds.
An event on the regional calendar
The race is part of the regional AVMAP 'martze a pià' circuit and is valid as a round of the FIDAL regional mountain running championship. Every year it attracts a large group of specialists from Valle d'Aosta and beyond, on a late May evening that has become a tradition for the village.
More than just competition
Alongside the competitive race, the event also offers races for youth categories and the Baby Run 'Around the Castle', dedicated to children, around the historic castle of Introd. A way to involve the entire community and let families experience the festival, in a charming alpine setting, at the gateway to Valsavarenche and the Gran Paradiso National Park.
Cronoscalata Introd - Les Combes — edition 2026
The 18th edition of the Cronoscalata Introd - Les Combes took place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with a record 317 participants. The evening began with the new Vertical Team Challenge, a race for teams of three athletes, followed by the individual time trial. Among men, Jacques Lino Chanoine (Atletica Sandro Calvesi) triumphed in 17'53", ahead of Marco Magistro (18'45") and Didier Abram (18'59"). Among women, Olympian Charlotte Bonin (Atletica Sandro Calvesi) won in 22'42", 25th overall, ahead of Federica Barailler and Lisa Borzani. There was also space for youth categories and the Baby Run 'Around the Castle', with 33 children at the start.
Programme Cronoscalata Introd - Les Combes 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- 6:30 PM — start of the Vertical Team Challenge (teams of 3 athletes, with at least one woman) — new for 2026
- Following — individual time trial starts for the main race (2.8 km, +450 m, from Introd to Les Combes)
- Races for the Esordienti and Ragazzi categories
- Baby Run 'Around the Castle' — children's race around the castle of Introd (33 participants)
Winners
- Men: Jacques Lino Chanoine (Atletica Sandro Calvesi) — 17'53"
- Women: Charlotte Bonin (Atletica Sandro Calvesi) — 22'42"
- Team Challenge: team 'Smadonniamo ma non Molliamo' — 25'09"
Highlights Cronoscalata Introd - Les Combes 2026
Record of 317 participants. Victories by Jacques Lino Chanoine and Charlotte Bonin. Debut of the Vertical Team Challenge for teams of three.
Practical information — Cronoscalata Introd - Les Combes
How to get there
Introd is located along the road that goes from Aosta towards Valsavarenche and Rhêmes, at the entrance to the Gran Paradiso National Park. It can be reached by car from the SS26 state road and the regional road to the Rhêmes and Valsavarenche valleys.
Registration
Registration opens in the weeks preceding the race; the format includes both the individual time trial and, from 2026, the Vertical Team Challenge for teams.
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Where does it take place — Cronoscalata Introd - Les Combes
Da Introd a Les Combes
Località Introd, 11010 Introd