Trofeo Giovanissimi

A snow festival in the heart of the Giudicarie

The Trofeo Giovanissimi is the annual event held at the end of February that concludes the ski courses of the Sci Club Bolbeno. It takes place at the Centro Sci Bolbeno-Borgo Lares, in the municipality of Borgo Lares (Province of Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige), on the slopes of the ski resort considered the lowest in Italy: the lifts start at just under 600 meters above sea level and rise to nearly 800 meters along the Chiese Valley, at the gateway to the Giudicarie Valleys.

The end-of-course race

More than a competitive race, the Trofeo Giovanissimi is the fitting conclusion to the winter courses: a day designed to reward the efforts of all the young students who learned to take their first steps on skis during the season. The race is held simultaneously on two specially prepared slopes, the red and the blue, divided by age category. Registration is automatic for those who attended the Sci Club courses: no formalities, just picking up the bib in the morning.

Record-breaking numbers

In recent years, the event has reached impressive figures for a local town: nearly 800 young skiers registered, a national record for an end-of-course race. This success is also due to the recent renovation of the center, with the doubling of the skiable area and the commissioning of a new quad chairlift, which has eliminated queues and allowed for an increasing number of families to be welcomed.

A moment of community

The Trofeo Giovanissimi is not just a sporting event, but a great moment of gathering for the community of the Giudicarie Valleys and beyond. Parents, friends, and supporters of the young athletes line the slopes, cheering and encouraging the competitors. As the president of the Sci Club emphasizes, the goal is to pass on to the children not only skiing technique but also values such as commitment and respect for others.

Sport, celebration, and prizes for all

The day includes a complimentary lunch trackside, entertainment for children in the early afternoon, and the collective awards ceremony: every participant present receives a trophy as recognition for the effort put in during the season. It is an opportunity to celebrate all the children, not just the winners, and to honor the spirit of a small resort that, season after season, nurtures hundreds of young skiers.