Susa-Moncenisio

The world's oldest car race

The Susa-Moncenisio is a true legend in the world of motoring. Its first edition dates back to 1902, when the first historic winner was Vincenzo Lancia. Since then, this hill climb has been considered the oldest car race in the world, a sporting and cultural heritage of Piedmont that brings engines roaring back to life in the Susa Valley, within the Metropolitan City of Turin.

The modern track winds along 4.2 km of the SS25 Moncenisio state road, passing through the town of Giaglione, a small municipality in the province of Turin perched at an altitude of nearly 800 meters. The course features an elevation gain of 305 meters (from 675 to 980 meters above sea level) and an average gradient of 8.3%, with a road width averaging 7.5 meters. Historically, the original track started in Susa and climbed for 22.5 km up to the Moncenisio Lake, now located in French territory.

Two disciplines, one passion

The modern event combines two motorsport specialties. On one hand, the historic car hill climb, which brings the race back to its most authentic roots; on the other, the slalom, valid for the First Zone Italian Slalom Cup, where drivers challenge each other between cones placed along the course. It is this combination that makes the Giaglione weekend a highly anticipated event for enthusiasts from all over Northern Italy.

A local event

Organized by Supergara and Legends Arena with the patronage of the Metropolitan City of Turin, the Susa-Moncenisio involves the entire Susa Valley: technical and sporting checks take place in the heart of Susa, at the Legends Arena on Corso Couvert, while the race ignites the town of Giaglione. For the occasion, the SS25 is closed to traffic, transforming the mountain road into an authentic theater of speed among the hairpin turns of the Cottian Alps.

Attending the Susa-Moncenisio means reliving over a century of Italian motoring history in a charming alpine setting, amidst the roar of engines and the enthusiasm of the crowds lining the roadside.