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The Monterosa Est Himalayan Trail is staged from Staffa, a hamlet of Macugnaga in the Verbano Cusio Ossola province of Piedmont, on paths that run beneath the east face of Monte Rosa, the highest mountain wall in Europe. Runners head up through larch woods, alpine pastures and glacial moraine on mountain trails that give the event its Himalayan name. The next edition is listed for 31 July 2027 and is marked as provisional, so distances, start times and entry details should be confirmed on the official event website. On ENDU the event holds a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 69 reviews.
East face of Monte Rosa, the highest wall in Europe
High mountain trails through larch woods and alpine pastures
Start in Staffa, a hamlet of Macugnaga
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Staffa, hamlet of Macugnaga (VB)
Staffa, hamlet of Macugnaga (VB)
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The listing shows 31 July 2027, marked as provisional. The confirmed date is published on the official event website.
The route follows alpine paths through larch woods, alpine pastures and moraine terrain at the foot of Monte Rosa's east face, with steep climbs and some technically demanding sections.
The route crosses mountain terrain with limited access, and recommended viewing points are published by the organiser ahead of the event.
In dangerous conditions the organiser may change or shorten the route or cancel the race, following the safety procedures in the regulations.
Macugnaga, Italy
Saturday, July 31, 2027
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