RunThrough Trails Pila-Aosta
High-altitude trail running between Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, and the Matterhorn, starting from Pila above Aosta
About RunThrough Trails Pila
Trail running in the heart of the Aosta Valley Alps
RunThrough Trails Pila-Aosta is the trail running event held in Pila, the well-known mountain resort at 1,800 meters altitude, a hamlet of the municipality of Gressan, above the city of Aosta. Organized by RunThrough Trails, a company that offers running races in Europe, the event attracts Italian and international runners to one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Aosta Valley.
Courses for Every Level
The races take place on loop courses starting and finishing in Pila, with distances designed for athletes of different ambitions:
- 50 km — approximately 3,510 meters of positive elevation gain, the most challenging test
- 21 km — approximately 1,384 meters of elevation gain, for those seeking a technical half-distance
- Up & Down Race — approximately 14.5 km and 941 meters of elevation gain, more accessible and suitable for those new to trail running
Grand Mountain Panoramas
The charm of this race lies in its scenery: the trails wind at high altitude with views of Europe's highest peaks — Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, and the Matterhorn. An experience that combines the effort of mountain running with the beauty of the Aosta Valley alpine environment, reachable from Aosta also by cable car.
An International Event in Pila
RunThrough Trails Pila-Aosta brings an international trail running format to the Aosta Valley, contributing to making Pila and the municipality of Gressan a destination for outdoor sports enthusiasts, in a region where mountain running is one of its great vocations.
RunThrough Trails Pila — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of RunThrough Trails Pila-Aosta takes place on Saturday, August 1st, in the Pila resort area, at 1,800 meters altitude, above Aosta. The three loop races with start and finish in Pila are confirmed: the 50 km with approximately 3,510 meters of positive elevation gain, the 21 km with 1,384 meters of elevation gain, and the Up & Down Race (approx. 14.5 km, 941 m D+). The courses run at high altitude with views of the great peaks of the Aosta Valley Alps. Staggered start times according to distance.
Programme RunThrough Trails Pila 2026
Saturday, August 1st, 2026 — Pila (Gressan)
- 50 km — approx. 8:00 AM start, 3,510 m positive elevation gain, loop with start/finish in Pila
- 21 km — approx. 10:00 AM start, 1,384 m positive elevation gain
- Up & Down Race — approx. 14.5 km, 941 m positive elevation gain
All routes start and finish in Pila, at 1,800 m, with views of Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, and the Matterhorn. Final times, prices, and rules on the official RunThrough Trails website.
Highlights RunThrough Trails Pila 2026
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Practical information — RunThrough Trails Pila
How to Get There
Pila can be reached from Aosta by the cable car that departs from the city center (or by car to Pila, municipality of Gressan). Aosta is connected by the A5 highway (Aosta exit) and the Aosta-Ivrea-Turin railway line.
When
2026 Edition: Saturday, August 1st. Staggered starts according to distance, with assembly in Pila.
Registration
Online registration through the official RunThrough Trails channels and race registration platforms. Check prices, times, and rules on the official website.
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Where does it take place — RunThrough Trails Pila
Comprensorio di Pila (1.800 m), Gressan
Pila, 11020 Gressan