A midnight lake odyssey through Piedmont's pre-Alps
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A grueling 101-kilometer loop departing at midnight from the shores of Lago d'Orta, climbing toward the summit of Mottarone before winding through alpine meadows and pre-Alpine forests in Piedmont. Runners trace the natural contours of the lake and surrounding mountains, passing through quiet mountain hamlets and returning to Omegna as the second day stretches toward afternoon. With 5,845 meters of vertical gain and four mandatory time gates, this midnight odyssey is one of northern Italy's most demanding trail races.
Experienced ultrarunners
Omegna, Piemonte, ItalyOctober 16, 2026
Must complete an approved qualifier event within the qualification window
Find a qualifying raceMust have completed at least one race equivalent to 3 ITRA points between January 1, 2023 and September 30, 2025. Window expected to shift for 2026 edition — check official website. Non-Italian runners must use the official UTLO medical certificate form.
| Location | km | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 296 m |
Finish Finish | 96.9 | 301 m |
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October nights can be cold above 1,000m elevation; temperatures near or below 0°C possible during the night section
Alpine weather shifts rapidly in October; rain, fog, and strong wind all possible on exposed ridges
Autumn in Piedmont brings increased rainfall; trails can become muddy and slippery, especially in wooded descents
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