Memorial Orazio Bruna
The cross-country skiing race on the trails of Val Varaita, in memory of the founder of Nordic skiing in Casteldelfino
About Memorial Orazio Bruna
A race in memory of the man who brought cross-country skiing to Casteldelfino
The Memorial Orazio Bruna is the winter highlight for cross-country skiing enthusiasts in Casteldelfino, a small village in the upper Val Varaita, in the Province of Cuneo (Piedmont). The race is dedicated to the memory of Orazio Bruna, the historic president of the Sci Club Busca who passed away in 2015. He was the visionary behind Casteldelfino's cross-country trails and the founder of popular local events such as the Caminada Bianca of Val Varaita and the 6 and 4-hour races of Casteldelfino.
Organizers
The event is organized by the Sci Club Busca in collaboration with the Casteldelfino Viva tourist-sports association and with the patronage of the Municipality of Casteldelfino. It is a day designed primarily for young cross-country skiers from the Western Alps committee, but it is also open to more experienced athletes: the tracks host categories ranging from Super Baby to Senior, often featuring prominent athletes from the national circuit.
The tracks
The Memorial takes place on the Casteldelfino cross-country trails, known as La Trasà or the Escartoun tracks—the very same routes designed by Orazio Bruna. The cross-country center offers loops of varying lengths (2, 3, 5, and 12 km) that wind through the town's scenic pine forest up to the Torrette area. One of the tracks is officially homologated by the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) for competitions. Race distances vary by category, ranging from short loops for the youngest skiers to longer, more challenging courses for the Youth and Senior categories.
A valley-wide event
Beyond the competitive aspect, the Memorial Orazio Bruna is a festive occasion for the entire upper Val Varaita: families, Piedmontese ski clubs, and fans gather trackside to cheer on the young athletes. Over the years, the race has seen various ski clubs from the Cuneo area triumph in the team rankings, a testament to a vibrant sports network deeply rooted in the mountains. The Casteldelfino cross-country track, which recently benefited from significant regional investment, confirms the Nordic skiing vocation of this corner of Piedmont.
Memorial Orazio Bruna — edition 2026
La 5ª edizione del Memorial Orazio Bruna si è svolta domenica 8 febbraio 2026 sulle piste di fondo di Casteldelfino, organizzata dallo Sci Club Busca con Casteldelfino Viva e il patrocinio del Comune. Sui tracciati ideati da Orazio Bruna si sono sfidati tanti giovani fondisti, dai più piccoli alle categorie superiori, con la partecipazione anche dell'atleta delle Fiamme Gialle Elisa Gallo.
Nella classifica a squadre il Trofeo è stato conquistato dallo Sci Club Entracque Alpi Marittime, protagonista in molte categorie.
Programme Memorial Orazio Bruna 2026
Domenica 8 febbraio 2026
Gara di sci di fondo con partenze suddivise per categoria, dai Super Baby fino ai Senior, sui tracciati di Casteldelfino (l'anello Baby U10 ha previsto un percorso di 2,5 km).
Alcuni vincitori di categoria:
- U8 maschile: Matteo Quaranta (Entracque Alpi Marittime)
- U8 femminile: Emma Bounous (SC Nordico Pragelato)
- Baby U10 maschile: Edoardo Lantermino (SC Busca) - 8'05.6
- Baby U10 femminile: Maria Basso (Entracque Alpi Marittime) - 9'38.4
- Cuccioli U12 maschile: Nicolò Lai (Entracque Alpi Marittime) - 11'58.3
- Cuccioli U12 femminile: Maddalena Palumbo (SC Valle Maira) - 12'33.8
- U14 maschile: Gioele Pellegrino (Entracque Alpi Marittime) - 18'37.6
- U14 femminile: Lucia Macario (Entracque Alpi Marittime) - 15'17.4
- U16 maschile: Lorenzo Crimaldi (Entracque Alpi Marittime) - 27'09.2
- U16 femminile: Ludovica Giordanengo (Entracque Alpi Marittime) - 21'04.3
- Giovani maschile: Gabriele Norbiato (Entracque Alpi Marittime) - 37'11.6
Trofeo a squadre: Sci Club Entracque Alpi Marittime.
Highlights Memorial Orazio Bruna 2026
- Trofeo a squadre allo Sci Club Entracque Alpi Marittime
- Presenza dell'atleta delle Fiamme Gialle Elisa Gallo
- Numerose categorie giovanili, dai Super Baby ai Senior
Prices Memorial Orazio Bruna 2026
Practical information — Memorial Orazio Bruna
Location
La Trasà cross-country trails, Casteldelfino (CN), upper Val Varaita, Piedmont.
How to get there
By car from Cuneo or Saluzzo, follow the Val Varaita road (SP8) up to Casteldelfino. The cross-country track is located near the village, nestled in the pine forest toward Torrette.
Registration and categories
The race is primarily reserved for youth categories (from Super Baby to Senior) registered with FISI. Registrations are handled through the Sci Club Busca and the relevant committees; for information, please contact the organizers or the Municipality of Casteldelfino (tel. +39 0175 95126).
Tips
Check snow conditions before traveling and bring technical clothing suitable for cold mountain temperatures.
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Where does it take place — Memorial Orazio Bruna
Piste di fondo La Trasà - Casteldelfino
Piazza Dao Bernardo 2, 12020 Casteldelfino