Ortler Sky Trails 2022?
ALS and a sad goodbye
Ortler Sky Trails is partly a fundraiser for research on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Several of our team’s relatives have been afflicted by it and we have gathered to make a difference on an international scale, not only as an amazing skyrunning event, but also as an inspiring fundraiser.
In 2019 the Race Director's mother was with us in Sulden as a volunteer. Sadly this past October she passed away after a hard fought battle against ALS. We have been grieving and it has been quiet for some time, but we have not been idle. We feel ready to organize the next edition of Ortler Sky Trails and continue the fight against ALS together with you.
more information on ALSNext Edition
We believe there’s a great future ahead for us and we can give you a once in a lifetime experience around the Ortler. Unfortunately after last year’s cancellation we haven’t been able to get the support of the local authorities. We had a lot of bills to pay and we had zero income, so we cannot organize the event without them, though we’re not giving up! The region has been hit hard and lost a lot of tourism because of covid, so we ask you not to contact them with bad intentions, but if we can all show them how much we’re looking forward to run and relax at the Ortler, we can hope to change their mind.
Let’s show them our support and love for the mountains by filling in the following questionnaire! It will be closed at 10 in the morning of 8 december.
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86km6491m+Stelvio Ultra Trail
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43km3558m+Ortler Sky Marathon
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32km1917m+Ortler Glacier Trail
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22km1326m+Ortler Ronda Classic
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3km850m+Ortler Vertical
Stelvio Ultra Trail
A double marathon in the mountains. Start your journey on the slopes of King Ortler, cross the glacier at sunrise and climb the exposed Tabarettascharte at 2900m. After that, you descend to Trafoi valley at 1600m to climb the world-famous Passo dello Stelvio to almost 3000m. Then you run down the historical Goldseeweg with the most magnificent views and continue through the historical Stelvio Village before a gruesome last climb through the magical forest of Stelvio National Park.
Mountain experience required. Trail at high altitude. Close to no asphalt, mostly single track. Glacier with ice and rocks. Snow patches present. Not very technical, but significant exposed moutainsides and almost no cover from weather throughout the day. Several locations to drop out in case of emergency.
- Starting date:
Saturday 10 July 2021 - Departure time: 03:30
- ITRA-UTMB: 4 points
- Meeting place: Tennis Center, Sulden am Ortler
- Maximum time: 24h
- Refreshment posts: 7
- Medical certificate required
- GPS live tracking
Ortler Sky Marathon
Start your journey on the slopes of King Ortler, cross the glacier at sunrise and climb the exposed Tabarettascharte at 2900m. After that, you descend to Trafoi valley at 1600m before crossing the Ortler at the old mines of Zumpanell and turning back home through the forests of Stelvio National Park to the finish line in the warm heart of Sulden.
Mountain experience strongly recommended. Trail at high altitude. Close to no asphalt, mostly single track. Glacier with ice and rocks. Snow patches present. Not very technical, but significant exposed moutainsides and almost no cover from weather throughout the day. Several locations to drop out in case of emergency.
- Starting date:
Saturday 10 July 2021 - Departure time: 07:00
- ITRA-UTMB: 3 points
- Meeting place: Tennis Center, Sulden am Ortler
- Maximum time: 14h
- Refreshment posts: 5
- Medical certificate required
- GPS live tracking
Ortler Glacier Trail
Run on the slopes of the Ortler at both sides of Sulden valley, cross the glacier at 2700m , climb to Tabarettahütte and take a final breath with a spectacular view before running down through the magical forest of Stelvio National Park to the warm heart of Sulden where you can get your hard earned reward and rest.
Mountain experience recommended. Trail at high altitude. Close to no asphalt, mostly single track. Glacier with ice and rocks. Snow patches present. Not very technical, but significant exposed moutainsides and almost no cover from weather throughout the day. Several locations to drop out in case of emergency.
- Starting date:
Saturday 10 July 2021 - Departure time: 10:00
- ITRA-UTMB: 2 points
- Meeting place: Tennis Center, Sulden am Ortler
- Maximum time: 10h
- Refreshment posts: 3
- Medical certificate required
- GPS live tracking
Ortler Ronda Classic
Run on the slopes of the Ortler, cross the glacier at 2700m , climb to Tabarettahütte and take a final breath with a final spectacular view before running down through the magical forest of Stelvio National Park to the warm heart of Sulden where you can get your hard earned reward and rest. Or try to beat Marco de Gasperi's 2019 track record of 02:18:02!
Beginner trail at high altitude. Glacier with ice and rocks. Close to no asphalt, mostly single track. Snow patches present. Not very technical, some exposed moutainsides and almost no cover from weather. Several locations to drop out in case of emergency.
- Starting date:
Saturday 10 July 2021 - Departure time: 10:30
- Meeting place: Tennis Center, Sulden am Ortler
- Maximum time: 6h
- Refreshment posts: 3
- Medical certificate required
Ortler Vertical
Climb the feet of King Ortler beneath the Langenstein Lift while your friends and loved ones are cheering right above you in the lift towards the top station where they can drink and laugh with your misery. Show them how strong you are and continue on the slopes of the mountain to the Marlt Madonna statue for the most spectacular finish view of a lifetime! Legend has it that the statue improves your fertility, so run with protection!
Very steep ascent until Langenstein top station. Not very technical. Some parts exposed.
- Starting date:
Friday 09 July 2021 - Departure time: 13:00
- Meeting place: Langenstein Sulden, Sulden am Ortler
- Refreshment posts: 1
Fight against ALS
The global Ice Bucket Challenge, in which people from all over the world were pouring a bucket of ice-cold water over themselves, has put ALS on the map and triggered a tsunami of research projects. With the help of our participants, volunteers and sympathizers the Ortler Sky Trails support the funding of research on ALS. And you can be a part of this!
More informationPrepare
Together with a multi-disciplinary team (ultrarunning, sports dietitetics, calisthenics, physiotherapy) and assistants we will guide you from your registration to the event. In addition you will get unique access to detailed track knowledge and spectacular discounts for all Ortler Sky Trails related events so you get the most out of your Ortler Sky Trails experience!
Support
Pick up your binoculars and track your loved ones live by GPS on their journey! As a fully fledged ski resort Sulden and Trafoi have a host of chairlifts, the biggest cable railway in the Alps and a gondola to bring you to your loved ones on the track and give them your support. Watch them descend down the slopes of Mount Ortler or climb up the gruesome Passo dello Stelvio while having a drink at one of the many mountain huts along the track.
Enjoy & Relax
Explore the rich history of the region and the natural beauty of the Stelvio National Park! The Ortler Sky Trails are part of the perfect summer vacation with your friends and family in the heart of Europe.
Stay
Experience your perfect summer vacation in a range of carefully selected accomodations. Whether you want to be pampered and taken care of in a luxurious hotel in Sulden or whether you prefer the simplicity of camping outdoors or sleeping in a hostel, we have arranged for the best facilities so you can fully concentrate on your goals and relax. Through our website you will be able to make reservations at a special discount. This feature will become available in closer to the event.
Volunteer
Sign up to be part of the team to make this event even greater and help participants make an incredible journey. You’ll have a unique behind-the-scene experience and you’ll be able to enjoy the views without having to run an ultra trail.
More informationAbout Us
To better accomodate the trail running audience, Ortler Sky Trails grew as a separate independant event out of the Ortler Mountain Challenge for ALS, an event organized to create awareness about ALS and gather funds for ALS research. We love the mountains and we want to share the experiences they gave us with everyone wo can run! Sulden am Ortler is the perfect place to host this spectacular event and the Ortler is the perfect mountain range for the multifaceted trail tracks to put your strength and perseverance to the test.
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