Chiavenna | Campodolcino | MADESIMO | Montespluga
Chiavenna | Campodolcino | MADESIMO | Montespluga
- 4 routes
- 3 refreshment points, gourmet tastings
- Final Pizzoccheri Party
- 2/3 time-trial sections
- Departure and arrival from Chiavenna
- Prize-giving for all categories
- Race pack with local proucts
- Official Jersey
The routes
- 118,8 km
- 3.040 m total elevation gain
The most ambitious challenge of the day, riding across the most fascinating places in the three valleys. For real athletes and cyclists.
Start at 7:30 a.m. from Chiavenna
3 time-trial sections
- 99,2 km
- 2.210 m total elevation gain
The gravel route par excellence which climbs up to high altitudes to admire the majesty of the valley. On the route you will also find gourmet stops. A must for those with good legs.
Acsi Gravel Marathon National Championship
Start at 8:00 a.m. from Chiavenna
2 time-trial sections
- 80,1 km
- 1.780 m total elevation gain
If you think that short is easy, then test yourself on these 80 kilometres in nature enveloped by the spectacular Valchiavenna.
Start at 8:30 a.m. from Chiavenna
1 time-trial sections
- 31,2 km
- 140 m total elevation gain
The family route, also accessible by e-bike.
A completely asphalted, charming and scenic route, surrounded by greenery, to cycle amidst villages and cultivated fields in the lower valley.
You start in Chiavenna, home of the crotti, and follow the River Mera up to the picturesque Lake Mezzola.
Start at 10:00 a.m. from Chiavenna
Medium route
Family route
GRADIENTS OVER 20%
tips
All routes (except for the Family one) have short uphill sections with gradients of over 20%. To climb them with your bike, we recommend appropriate gear ratios…
There are also some very technical and testing downhill sections along the Extreme route.
Caution and if necessary… extra caution is recommended.
All routes are open to mountain bikes
REGISTER NOW!
Gravel Marathon Valle Spluga
FROM 01.01.23 TO 31.03.23
FROM 01.04.23 TO 31.05.23
FROM 01.06.23 TO 14.09.23
LAST MINUTE REGISTRATION FROM 15 TO 17 SEPTEMBER
Family route
FROM 01.03.23 TO 31.08.23
LAST MINUTE REGISTRATION FROM 1 TO 17 SEPTEMBER
KIDS REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AGED FROM 6 TO 13
OR PICK ONE OF OUR EXTRA PACKAGES
crotto package
250 €
250 €
2 B&B nights at Hotel Piuro
1 traditional dinner
1 gastronomic tasting
1 picnic at Acquafraggia waterfalls
spa treatment 10% discount
Race registration + jersey
ACCOMPANYING PERSON CROTTO PACKAGE
210 €
2 B&B nights at Hotel Piuro
1 traditional dinner
1 gastronomic tasting
1 picnic at Acquafraggia waterfalls
10% spa treatment discount
HIGH LEVELS OF PASSION, MODERATE PEAKS OF COMPETITION
The most comprehensive Gravel cycling event of the year.
Open to those who feel like gravel riders, those who challenge Montespluga, those who pedal in company, those who want to enjoy the area.
A Territory to be Discovered
A food and wine tour
what pro cyclists think about the route?
Are you unable to come but still want our Official jersey?
No problem, fill out this form and we will let you know if it’s still available!
The Jersey
+ 5€ shipping in Italy.
F.A.Q.
The Gravel Marathon Valle Spluga is open to all cyclists and cycle tourists.
Adults of both sexes in possession of a certificate of fitness to practice competitive sports can participate.
The RACE PACKS and the TECHNICAL ENVELOPES with the RACE NUMBERS will be handed out at the Town Hall in Chiavenna, Piazza Giovanni Bertacchi, 2 – 23022 Chiavenna (SO)
Saturday 16 September 2023 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.;
Sunday 17 September 2023 from 6:00 to 9:30 a.m.;
Short Route Secretariat – from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.
Medium Route Secretariat– from 6.30 to 7:30 a.m.
Extreme Route Secretariat – from 6:00 to 7:00 a.m.
Family Route Secretariat – from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Race pack collection will be possible until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The Gravel Marathon Valle Spluga will have two types of participation: competitive (with 2/3 timed sections) and non-competitive.
The Event is a cycle race for gravel bikes, MTBs and only in the “Family” format e-bikes (MTB and Gravel) are also allowed.
- Recommended agile gear ratios (20% short climbs)
- Off-road tire with grip recommended
- It will be possible to do some short stretches of the route pushing the bike on foot.
We recommend MTB shoes with soft all mountain soles.
We recommend at least 40t studded bike tires.
Single chainring: at least 40t rear.
Double chainrings: at least 31t rear.
MADESIMO: for the Medium and Extreme route 1:45 p.m.
ISOLA: for the Extreme route 3:00 p.m.
It is MANDATORY for every competitor on the EXTREME route to have a k-way at the controls before the start. Penalty: disqualification. Winter gloves are also recommended.
Because it will be possible to do some short sections of the route pushing the bike on foot.
Yes, at the sports field in Via Falcone e Borsellino.
If you do not have a chip, you can collect it from the secretariat with your race pack.
Is it necessary to be a member?
Upon registration, you must be a member of the F.C.I. or affiliated organisations (ACSI, US ACLI, CSI, CSAIN, AICS, LIBERTAS, CSEN, and UISP). For the Family Route it is not necessary to be a member; you can have a one-day membership for insurance coverage.
For the Family Route you can get a one-day membership at the secretariat.
For the other routes, the “A.C.S.I. Supporting Memberbership Card” can be used, provided that an appropriate medical certificate is presented.
For all participants – except the Family Route participants – a valid medical certificate must be presented to the organisation, i.e. a certificate of fitness for competitive cycling.
For foreigners: certificate of fitness to participate in competitive cycling events also issued by a doctor in their country of residence.
For participants in the non-competitive route: certificate of fitness for non-competitive sports (ex D.M. of 24.04.2013)
In the event of bad weather, the organisation reserves the right to change the routes.
WITH THE CONTRIBUTION OF
AND THE SUPPORT OF
gravel marathon supports
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