Trail Grigne Sud 2025

Close your eyes and picture this: a trail race in Italy 🇮🇹, along the stunning shores of Lake Como, located just north of the bustling city of Milan 😍, in the region of Lombardy.

Welcome to the Trail Grigne Sud, a sporting event held in Mandello del Lario 🗺, a charming town perched 200 meters above sea level on the lake's edge. This race is set amidst majestic mountains with postcard-worthy views 🖼️ and offers a challenging and technical course 🧐. No wonder it's part of the UTMB World Series... Expect a high level of competition at the starting line! 💪 You have the option to choose between a 42 km "TGS Extreme" trail and a 22 km "TGS Sprint" trail 👟. For those brave enough to tackle the "TGS Extreme", be prepared for 3,700 meters of elevation gain 🥵, quite an adventurous endeavor! 🫢 It's a reminder that vertical races were born in Italy, and it's not just the French 🇫🇷 who enjoy the exceptional Alpine mountains ⛰️. Additionally, there's a 6 km option (TGS Intrepid).

The race takes place at the very start of autumn, in the month of September, when the Indian summer often casts its warm glow over nature 🌸. This brief trip to northern Italy will prolong that summer feeling and feast your eyes! 👀 If you're keen on making the most of your Italian journey and exploring a bit, Milan, just an hour's drive away, is a must-see major city with its stunning cathedral ⛪️! The enchanting city of Verona, home to Romeo and Juliet 🫶, is a bit further but definitely worth the effort! If you decide to linger around and explore Lake Como's wonders, you'll find several gems nearby, starting with renowned villas, some of which you can visit. Not to be missed is the Villa Carlotta, a magnificent mansion from 1690 home to a vast art collection 🎨 and an exceptional botanical garden 🪴, it stands among Italy's great gardens.

So, are you in? 👢 Head to northern Italy for an unforgettable trail experience 🤩.