Adamello Ultra Trail

Q: How hard is the Adamello Half Trail 60km? A: Technically and physically demanding for its distance. The AHT 60km climbs 4,000 m of gain in 60 km (66.7 m/km) with a distance-weighted average uphill gradient of 15.01%. The biggest single ascent gains 1,410 m — ranked 31st of 390 GPX-analysed European ultras for single-climb rise — placing it in the top 8% alongside multi-day events and 100-milers. Crampons are mandatory equipment. The 18-hour time limit, minimum participant age of 20, and medical certificate requirement underline the serious mountain character. Experienced mountain runners with strong technical navigation and high-altitude comfort are the target participant.

Q: How does the Adamello Half Trail 60km compare to other alpine 60km races? A: The AHT 60km ranks 31st of 390 GPX-analysed European ultras for single-climb rise — top 8% across all distance categories including 100-milers and multi-day events. For elevation density (66.7 m/km) it ranks 70th of 390, and 65th of 390 for the least flat terrain — only 64 courses have fewer flat sections. On nearly every climbing metric, the AHT 60km sits in the top 20% of the entire DTR database regardless of distance category. Comparable courses include the Paznaun Ischgl Ultra Trail 50km (62 m/km) and other high-alpine ultras in the Austrian and Swiss Alps.

Q: Is the 2026 Adamello Half Trail 60km sold out? A: Yes. The 60km is sold out for 2026. A waiting list is active at adamelloultratrail.it — register there and the organisation will contact you if a place opens. The race has grown rapidly: 123 finishers in its 2024 debut and 246 in 2025. Other AUT distances (35km, 100km, 170km) may still have availability — check the registration page. Entry fee was EUR 90 before June 30 and EUR 100 from July 1 to registration close on September 13.

Q: Which airports should I use for the Adamello Ultra Trail and is public transport realistic? A: Milan Bergamo (BGY), Verona (VRN), and Milan Malpensa (MXP) are all approximately 2.5-4 hours from the race start in Vezza d'Oglio. Public transport is possible in theory — train to Brescia followed by bus or taxi through Val Camonica — but slow and impractical with race kit. A rental car is strongly recommended. The race is classified as IS FAR on DTR. Accommodation in the Ponte di Legno and Temu ski resort area is good quality but books out early for late September. Budget extra time for the mountain road approach into the upper Valle Camonica.