Trail della Pizzuta

Trail Running covering 13 km to 23 km with up to 1,400 m D+ in Piana degli Albanesi (Sicily, Italy)

Location

Piana degli Albanesi, Sicily, ItalyShow on map(37.9937° N, 13.2883° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

First edition2016

Elevation gainUp to +1,400 m

Trail della Pizzuta is an endurance sporting event in Piana degli Albanesi, Sicily, IT focused on Trail Running. First held in 2016, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Forest, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Trail della Pizzuta (23 km, +1,400 m D+), and Trail Delle Neviere (13 km, +630 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 (ecotrailsicilia.it).

Official website

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Event characteristics

Forest Mountain Nature & Off-Road

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail della Pizzuta	Trail Running	23 km	+1,400 m	4 m - 592 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail Delle Neviere	Trail Running	13 km	+630 m	7 m - 272 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

23 km

Elevation gain

+1,400 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,400 m D-

Altitude range

4 m - 592 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

12.2 % / 22 %

Course format

Loop course

23 km+1,400 m D+Peak 592 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 4 m to 592 m above sea level (+1,400 m D+, -1,400 m D-)

Peak: 592 m·at 12.5 km·Ø 12.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail della Pizzuta take place?

Trail della Pizzuta takes place in Piana degli Albanesi, Sicily, IT (start area at coordinates 37.9937° N, 13.2883° 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 Trail della Pizzuta?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Trail della Pizzuta (23 km, +1,400 m D+), and Trail Delle Neviere (13 km, +630 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail della Pizzuta?

The main competition (Trail della Pizzuta over 23 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,400 m of elevation gain and -1,400 m of elevation loss, ranging between 4 m and 592 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 Trail della Pizzuta?

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