Ossola Trail
The mountain race starting from Lake Mergozzo, winding through the trails of the Ossola Valley
About Ossola Trail
A trail running experience between lake and mountains in Mergozzo
The Ossola Trail is one of the most beloved mountain running races in northern Piedmont. It takes place in Mergozzo, a charming village in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province, overlooking the lake of the same name just a few kilometers from Lake Maggiore. The start and finish are located in Piazza Vittorio Veneto (Piazza Lago), in the heart of the village: a stunning sight as runners dash onto the trails, leaving the water and the lakeside promenade behind them.
Three courses for every ability
The event, organized by ASD Ossola Trail Events, offers three distances designed to welcome both seasoned athletes and those new to trail running:
- Ossola Sky — 28 km with 1,900 meters of elevation gain, the premier challenge for expert trail runners.
- Ossola Trail — 20 km with 1,300 meters of elevation gain, the classic distance that gives the race its name.
- Ossola Speed — 10 km with 700 meters of elevation gain, a shorter and faster course.
The tracks climb the trails overlooking Lake Mergozzo and the entrance to the Ossola Valley, offering glimpses of the mountains and the water that make this race much more than just a timed competition.
A race with a soul
The Ossola Trail is about more than just sport: every edition is accompanied by an educational evening on the eve of the race and a charity fundraiser. It is an event that combines a passion for the mountains, sporting culture, and solidarity, set in a natural landscape of great beauty in northern Piedmont.
Why participate
For trail enthusiasts, the Ossola Trail is an unmissable date on the spring calendar: varied distances, professional organization, lake views, and a warm, authentic village atmosphere. Mergozzo, with its lakeside promenade and ancient village center, provides the ideal backdrop for a day entirely dedicated to running in nature.
Ossola Trail — edition 2026
La 18ª edizione dell'Ossola Trail si è corsa domenica 19 aprile 2026 a Mergozzo, con partenza e arrivo in Piazza Vittorio Veneto. L'edizione 2026 ha segnato due importanti novità: l'ingresso nel circuito UTMB Index (20 punti) per le distanze più lunghe e il debutto della prova breve da 10 km. La gara ha mantenuto la sua identità di evento sportivo con una forte componente solidale, con raccolta fondi a favore di Manima Odv.
Programme Ossola Trail 2026
Sabato 18 aprile — Serata divulgativa
- Ore 19:00 — Serata "Resilienza, nella vita, nello sport e nell'ambiente" presso il Chiostro della Chiesa Madre di Santa Maria Assunta a Mergozzo. Ospiti: Giovanni Storti (del trio Aldo, Giovanni e Giacomo), Franco Collè (vincitore del Tor des Géants), Patrick De Lorenzi (atleta endurance e videomaker) e Luca Vismara (PhD in Medicina). Raccolta fondi a favore di Manima Odv.
Domenica 19 aprile — Le gare
- Ore 09:00 — Partenza Ossola Sky (28 km, 1.900 m D+) — tempo massimo 8 ore, cancello al km 17 a 4 ore.
- Ore 09:00 — Partenza Ossola Trail (20 km, 1.300 m D+) — tempo massimo 8 ore.
- Ore 09:15 — Partenza Ossola Speed (10 km, 700 m D+, novità 2026) — tempo massimo 4 ore.
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Prices Ossola Trail 2026
Practical information — Ossola Trail
How to get there
Mergozzo can be reached by car via the A26 motorway (Verbania/Gravellona Toce exit), just a few minutes from the junction. By train, the nearest station is Mergozzo on the Domodossola–Novara line, or Verbania-Pallanza. Start and finish are in Piazza Vittorio Veneto (Piazza Lago), in the town center.
Registration
Registration is done online and is limited to a fixed number of participants: it is advisable to sign up early. All information and forms are available on the official website www.ossolatrail.com.
Contacts
For information: Ivo Casorati, tel. +39 339 6076523, email [email protected].
Tips
Bring appropriate mountain trail gear (trail shoes, mandatory kit as per regulations). Check the start times and time limits for each distance before the race.
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Where does it take place — Ossola Trail
Piazza Lago (Piazza Vittorio Veneto)
Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 28802 Mergozzo