Fitwalking Sulle Strade dei Campioni

Walking in the footsteps of champions

The Fitwalking Sulle Strade dei Campioni is one of the most beloved fitness walking events in the Saluzzo area, in the province of Cuneo. Every spring, the town of Scarnafigi, in Piedmont, welcomes hundreds of fitwalking enthusiasts along the flat paths that cross the countryside between Scarnafigi and neighboring towns. This event is more than just a walk: it is a tribute to the region's sporting tradition, as these very roads were the training grounds for some of Italy's greatest race walkers.

The legacy of the Damilano brothers

The event's name honors the champions who made Piedmontese race walking famous: Giorgio and Maurizio Damilano, Olympic athletes deeply connected to this land. The perfectly flat, paved paths of the Scarnafigi countryside are the same ones where world-class athletes prepared for competition. Walking here means ideally retracing the steps of champions in an authentic and tranquil rural setting.

Fitwalking: a sport for everyone

Fitwalking is a form of fitness walking accessible to all ages and fitness levels. It is not a timed race, but a participatory walk where everyone chooses their own pace and distance. This is why the Scarnafigi event offers routes of varying lengths, from short walks suitable for families to more challenging loops for those looking to test themselves.

A convivial and healthy event

Beyond the sporting aspect, the Fitwalking Sulle Strade dei Campioni has a strong social and community character. The day is designed to promote an active lifestyle and outdoor well-being—values that the A.s.d. Scuola del Cammino Fitwalking Italia promotes year-round through walking initiatives in local towns. The affordable entry fee and the race pack for every participant complete an offer designed to involve as many people as possible.

Scarnafigi and the Saluzzo area

Located in the Cuneo plains at the foot of the Maritime and Cottian Alps, Scarnafigi is a small town with agricultural roots, immersed in a landscape of fields and farmsteads typical of southern Piedmont. Participating in the Fitwalking event is also a great way to discover this quiet corner of the province of Cuneo, far from the most crowded tourist circuits, while enjoying the genuine hospitality of the Saluzzo area.