La Slipegada – Nordic Skiing Race in Vermiglio

La Slipegada: Forty-three years of cooperative sport

La Slipegada is one of the longest-running and most cherished sporting traditions of the Trentino cooperative movement. Born spontaneously in March 1981 during the awards ceremony of the Trofeo Enti Trentini in Trento, the event brings together colleagues from the Trentino Cooperative Banks every year for a friendly ski competition. The first edition was held at Passo di Lavazè with just 150 participants, basic technical equipment, and a great spirit of conviviality. Since then, La Slipegada has grown into an appointment with over a thousand competitors, alternating its host locations each year between the valleys of Trentino and, more recently, South Tyrol.

The 2026 edition returns to Val di Sole

The 43rd edition, scheduled for March 20–21, 2026, marks the event's return to Val di Sole after a nine-year absence, also involving the Val di Non. The competitive events are spread across several locations: the Cassa Rurale Val di Sole and the Cassa Rurale Val di Non Rotaliana e Giovo serve as the reference points for both the sporting side and hospitality. Approximately 1,400 participants are expected, confirming that La Slipegada remains an event capable of uniting competition with a sense of community.

The Nordic skiing stage in Vermiglio

The Municipality of Vermiglio, in the province of Trento (Trentino-Alto Adige), hosts the Nordic skiing competition. On Saturday, March 21, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM, the loops of the Vermiglio Cross-Country Centre will welcome the competing cross-country skiers, set in the high Val di Sole at the foot of the Tonale Pass. Vermiglio is a premier destination for Trentino cross-country skiing, featuring well-groomed tracks and a high-altitude environment ideal for this discipline.

A program blending sport and celebration

La Slipegada is about more than just competition. The weekend alternates races with social moments that are an integral part of the event's identity:

• Friday, March 20 in Folgarida: ski mountaineering and snowshoeing races, followed by the Pasta Party at the Mezzana Sports Hall.
• Saturday, March 21 in Marilleva: alpine skiing race from 9:30 AM.
• Saturday, March 21 in Vermiglio: Nordic skiing race from 3:00 PM at the Cross-Country Centre.
• Saturday evening in Cles: Final awards ceremony during the Slipe Fest, the social gathering that closes the event at the Sports Centre Hall.

The spirit of cooperation

With its various disciplines—snowshoeing, ski mountaineering, alpine skiing, and Nordic skiing—and its festive moments, La Slipegada embodies the values of Trentino cooperative credit: togetherness, solidarity among the Cooperative Banks, and a passion for the mountains. A gathering that, edition after edition, renews a deep bond with the Trentino territory and its communities.