Dog Trail Etroubles

Dog Trail Lands in Etroubles

For the first time, Valle d'Aosta is hosting a Dog Trail race, a sporting discipline that combines mountain running and the bond with one's dog. The event takes place in Etroubles, a small village in the Province of Aosta along the Via Francigena, in the heart of the upper Gran San Bernardo valley, and is born from the collaboration between the Municipality and the VdA Trailers association.

A Man-Dog Pair Race

The Dog Trail is a variant of trail running in which the runner tackles the course together with their dog. The discipline is designed to be inclusive: all dogs, with or without pedigree, can participate, provided they have a microchip. It is the handler who must adapt to the animal's speed and rhythm, in an experience that enhances the understanding and bond between human and dog.

Regulations and Animal Welfare

The race takes place according to the regulations of Fidasc (Italian Federation of Sports Shooting and Sports Cynology), under the aegis of Csen. The protection of animal welfare is a priority: dogs will be monitored by veterinarians, with checks during and at the end of the race.

A Cross-Border Project

The initiative is part of the Interreg project Destination Barry, which involves Aosta as the lead partner along with Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses, Saint-Oyen, Etroubles, and the Fondation Barry in Martigny, custodian of the famous Gran San Bernardo rescue dog breed.