The Mezzalama Trophy ski mountaineering competition at high altitude has three necklines over 4000 meters and will run next April 26.
The historic two-piece team race is part of the prestigious La Grande Course circuit. The Mezzalama Trophy that is about to celebrate 90 years of history was born in 1933 and is the only race in the world to take place on the perennial glaciers of Monte Rosa crossing three four thousand, the summit of Castore (4.126 m), the Nose of Lyskamm and the Roccia della scoperta (4.177 m). The kilometers of this incredible crossing, from Breuil-Cervinia to Gressoney-La-Trinité, are 45, while the total climb is 3.272 meters.
On the occasion of the Mezzalama Trophy, the lifts from Staffal to Punta Indren will be open to the public from 6.30am.
The closing time will be as follows:
Gondola Staffal-Gabiet -> hours 4.45pm;
Gondola Gabiet-Passo dei Salati -> 4.15pm;
Funifor Passo dei Salati-Punta-Indren -> 3.45pm.
The cost of the return ticket from Staffal to Punta Indren will be € 10,00.
Finally, the lifts on the Alagna side will not be operational.
