Mezzalama Trophy

The Trofeo Mezzalama (English translation: " Mezzalama Trophy " ) is an Italian racing competition ski mountaineering in Cervinia. 1975 Trofeo Mezzalama was discharged as a so-called World Cup ski mountaineering, back in the classes "Civilians ", " soldiers " and "guide ".

The Mezzalama Trophy is the highest alpine ski mountaineering race in the world and ranks alongside the Patrouille des Glaciers and the Pierra Menta 's three most famous classical music events in this sport ( les trois grandes de ski de montagne ). Named the competition in the Monte Rosa massif is named after the famous ski tourers Ottorino Mezzalama ( 1888-1931 ). Also in the region, the Mezzalama Skyrace is discharged.

Participation in the race is done in teams of three.

Route

At the Tour total 2,862 meter climb and 3,145 meters of altitude on the descent to be conquered. The 45 km route runs several times over the 4,000 m limit and begins in Cervina, via the Ventina ski run Breithornpass up to the first checkpoint at 3,826 meters, the interim target in the allotted time of the male participants in 2h 30 ' and women must be reached in 2h 45 '. From there it goes on via the Zwillingsjoch ( Italian: Passo di Verra ) to the second checkpoint at 3,848 m, then the Castor summit for the third checkpoint on the 3,719 m high Felik Glacier, the total time in a given male participants in 5h 30 'and the women in 5h 45' must be achieved. The next stage takes takes place ( 1,637 m) over the Passo del Naso ( 4,150 m) to the fourth checkpoint on the Lyskamm from where the descent to Gressoney -La- Trinité. The course record stands at 4h 18 '.