Valtellina Wine Trail

The Valtellina wine trail

The Valtellina Wine Trail is the race that has made runners and mountain enthusiasts fall in love with a unique landscape: the terraced vineyards of Valtellina, supported by hundreds of kilometres of dry-stone walls carved into the Rhaetian slopes. Starting from the villages of the middle valley and finishing in the heart of Sondrio, the course crosses prestigious wineries, vineyard terraces, and symbolic places such as the Basilica of the Madonna di Tirano and Palazzo Besta in Teglio.

Three routes for every runner

The event offers three distances, all finishing in Sondrio. The Sassella Trail, at 13 km, is the shortest and most accessible route; the Half Trail, at 21 km, raises the bar with more challenging elevation gain; the 42 km Trail is the main event, a true mountain marathon that crowns the day. Alongside these is the Mini Wine Trail, dedicated to children and teenagers, to involve families too.

Sport, wine, and tradition

What makes the Valtellina Wine Trail special is its deep connection with the territory: Valtellina wine, produced from the Nebbiolo grape (known here as Chiavennasca), accompanies the entire experience, from the refreshment points along the route to the celebrations at the finish line, where participants are welcomed with traditional Valtellina dishes. A formula that has made the race one of the most beloved sporting events in the province of Sondrio.

An event that draws all of Italy

Thousands of bibs, runners from all over Italy, and a postcard-perfect landscape have made the Valtellina Wine Trail an unmissable event on the autumn calendar. Organised by Valtellina Wine Trail S.S.D., with the support of Vini di Valtellina, the event celebrates sport, oenology, and the extraordinary terraced identity of this Alpine valley all at once.