Sotto il Vulcano Trail

Trail Running covering 11 km to 26 km with up to 1,300 m D+ in Francavilla di Sicilia (Sicily, Italy)

Location

Francavilla di Sicilia, Sicily, ItalyShow on map(37.9015° N, 15.1359° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +1,300 m

Sotto il Vulcano Trail is an endurance sporting event in Francavilla di Sicilia, Sicily, IT focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Forest.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Sotto il Vulcano Trail (26 km, +1,300 m D+), and Trail 11 km (11 km, +418 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (trailsiciliachallenge.it).

Official website

Sotto il Vulcano Trail in Francavilla di Sicilia (Work: "Volcano Etna-Sicily-Italy - Creative Commons by gnuckx", Photo: gnuckx, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Volcano Etna-Sicily-Italy - Creative Commons by gnuckx" · Photo: **gnuckx** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Mountain Forest

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Sotto il Vulcano Trail	Trail Running	26 km	+1,300 m	620 m - 1,166 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 11 km	Trail Running	11 km	+418 m	623 m - 799 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

26 km

Elevation gain

+1,300 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,300 m D-

Altitude range

620 m - 1,166 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

10 % / 18 %

Course format

Loop course

26 km+1,300 m D+Peak 1,166 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 1,166 m above sea level (+1,300 m D+, -1,300 m D-)

Peak: 1,166 m·at 14.9 km·Ø 10 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Sotto il Vulcano Trail take place?

Sotto il Vulcano Trail takes place in Francavilla di Sicilia, Sicily, IT (start area at coordinates 37.9015° N, 15.1359° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Sotto il Vulcano Trail?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Sotto il Vulcano Trail (26 km, +1,300 m D+), and Trail 11 km (11 km, +418 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Sotto il Vulcano Trail?

The main competition (Sotto il Vulcano Trail over 26 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,300 m of elevation gain and -1,300 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 1,166 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Sotto il Vulcano Trail?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (trailsiciliachallenge.it).