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29th Ski Mountaineering Gathering at the Foot of Vioz – 6 February 2026

As tradition dictates, on the first Friday of February, the famous night ski mountaineering gathering will take place. The route starts from Pejo Fonti, Mezzoli area (1,350 m) and reaches the Doss dei Gembri refuge (2,300 m).

1,000 m of elevation gain over approximately 6 km of trail.
Meeting at 5:00 PM, with departure at 7:00 PM.

Registrations are open from Wednesday, 10 December at the following link or at the Val di Pejo Tourist Offices in Cogolo or Peio Fonti:

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Program

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06.02.2026

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Route:
The event includes the ascent to the Doss dei Gembri Refuge, with a mass start from Peio Fonti at 7:00 PM (approximately 6 km – 1,000 m elevation gain). The ascent route will be determined based on snow conditions. The return will, as usual, follow the Gembri and Tarlenta slopes.

Participants:
The event is open to male and female competitors equipped with ski mountaineering skis with climbing skins, a headlamp or torch. It is recommended to carry a backpack with essential spare clothing and technical equipment, and the use of a helmet. Cross-country skis or trekking skis are not allowed. Minors must have parental authorization.

Registration:

  • Entry fee: €36.00.

  • Registrations can be made for organizational reasons:

    • At the Pejo Fonti Tourist Information Office or at the Pejo 3000 Consortium office in Cogolo (hours 09:00–12:00 / 16:00–18:00) with simultaneous payment of €36.00;

    • Via the online registration form with simultaneous payment of €36.00. Multiple registrations and payments are possible. Name, surname, year of birth, group affiliation, email, and phone number will be requested.

  • Registrations will be closed upon reaching the maximum of 1,100 competitors.

  • In case of non-participation, the entry fee will not be refunded, but registrants will still have the right to collect the race kit, even after the event.

Bib and race kit collection:
On the day of the event, starting from 5:00 PM at the cable car garage.

Dinner:
At the end of the event, dinner will be served at mountain huts, restaurants, and pizzerias.

Ranking and awards:
The awards ceremony will take place at the Peio Fonti Thermal Center Theater around 11:00 PM. Competitors will be divided by gender. The top 10 male and top 10 female finishers will be awarded.

  • Special ranking: Under 18 (born from 1 January 2006 onwards), with the Carletto Canella Trophy.

  • Groups: The 10 largest groups will be awarded the “10° Memorial Roberto Casanova” Trophy to the largest group.

  • Age awards: The youngest and oldest participants (male and female) will also be recognized.
    All participants will receive a race kit (sweatshirt) as a souvenir of the event.

Prize draw:
During the awards ceremony, numerous prizes will be drawn among competitors. All prizes (except the last one) can be collected immediately, even by someone other than the winner. The last prize will only be awarded if the winner is present.

List of participants and results:
Will be published on www.visitvaldipejo.it and www.satpeio.it.

Cancellation:
If the event is canceled, the entry fee will not be refunded, but registrants will still have the right to collect the race kit.

Liability:
By registering, participants release the organizers from all civil and criminal liability for any damage to people or property that may occur before, during, or after the event. The Organizing Committee declares that it has taken out civil liability insurance for risks arising from the event.

 

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Bibs:
Bibs can be collected on Friday morning at the Peio Fonti Tourist Information Office (08:30–12:30) or starting from 16:30 at the cable car garage.
Inside the envelope you will find: the bib to be worn on the right thigh, meal voucher, gadget collection voucher, and link for RacePhoto images.

Gadget collection:
The gadget can be collected before or after the event at the Residence Pejo 3000 garage, which we thank for their availability. For those who have not yet collected the gadget, it is available at the Peio Fonti Tourist Information Office.

Recommendations:
During the event, both ascent and descent, it is mandatory to keep the headlamp on. We recommend descending with caution and limiting speed.

Dinners:
Participants are requested to go to the assigned restaurant. Dinners can be booked online during registration. Changes or substitutions are not allowed.
Non-athletes and family members may dine at the following establishments: Hotel Pejo, Cantuccio del Gusto, Lo Scoiattolo, Hotel Centrale, Hotel Rosa degli Angeli.

Parking:
Thanks to the collaboration with the Pejo Thermal Baths and the Municipality of Peio, parking at the cable car departure area will be available free of charge from 16:00. Additional parking spaces are available at Hotel Rosa degli Angeli (Via per Monte Boai) and Stelviobus Parking (Via del Fontanino). We strongly recommend optimizing car usage to ensure better parking management.

Rankings and awards:
The awards ceremony will take place at the Peio Fonti Thermal Center Theater at approximately 23:00. Competitors will be divided by gender.

  • The top 10 male and top 10 female finishers will be awarded.

  • Special ranking: Under 18 (born from 1 January 2006 onwards), with the Carletto Canella Trophy.

  • Groups: The 10 largest groups will receive the “10° Memorial Roberto Casanova” Trophy for the largest group.

  • Age awards: The youngest and oldest competitors (male and female) will also be recognized.

Prize Draw:
During the awards ceremony, numerous prizes will be drawn among the competitors. All prizes (except the last one) can be collected immediately, even by someone other than the drawn athlete. The last prize will only be awarded if the competitor is present.

News 2026

  • New timing system:
    This year, each competitor will receive a chip attached to the bib, which will automatically activate at the start line and record the finish time.

  • New registration platform:
    To reduce commission costs, the registration system has been completely renewed.
    Important news: During registration, it will be possible to choose the restaurant for dinner, subject to availability. No changes will be allowed afterward.

  • Name changes:
    For organizational reasons, any name changes will be allowed only from Monday, 26 January, at a cost of €10.

  • Entry fee:
    The registration fee for 2026 is €36, an increase of €1 compared to last year due to the implementation of the new timing system.

  • New sponsors:
    CMP becomes the official technical sponsor of Val di Pejo and will be the main partner for this edition of the gathering.

Event Photos

Event Photos – 29th Ski Mountaineering Gathering at the Foot of Vioz

Starting from 11:00 AM, at the end of the race, it will be possible to download your personal event photos at the following link: https://racephoto.it/i-nostri-eventi/.

The Race Photo system uses artificial intelligence to allow participants to preview and download their own photos securely, without access to the images of other participants.

rider party

Rider Party – The After-Race You Can’t Miss!

After the gathering, the party continues!
Starting at around 11:00 PM, once the awards ceremony at the Pejo Thermal Center Auditorium has concluded, join us at the Bocher Apres Ski for the Rider Party: an evening of music and fun with DJ Alex Salvadori.

A perfect moment to celebrate the day together, relax, and enjoy yourself late into the night!

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Event dates

 

24 January 2026
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