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Millet Tour du Rutor Extrême - Ski-touring race
Resorts: Arvier, La Thuile, Valgrisenche
Loc. Planaval
Friday, March 27, 2026
- From 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM: registration confirmation, race kit collection, bib and timing chip at Arvier schools
- 6:00 PM: briefing at the multipurpose hall of Arvier schools (mandatory for one athlete per team)
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Main race – Start from La Thuile and finish in Valgrisenche
- From 5:30 AM: mandatory parking at Camping Arvier
- 6:00 AM: bus departure from Arvier roundabout to La Thuile (organized service – exclusive for registered athletes)
- 7:00 AM: bus arrival at La Thuile ski lifts
- 7:30 AM: numbered bag drop near the start (transport to finish provided by the organization) – bib and ARTVA check
- 8:00 AM: estimated race start from La Thuile
- 11:30 AM: expected arrival of the first pair in Valgrisenche
- 12:00 PM: flower ceremony
- From 12:30 PM: lunch at the marquee in Planaval
- 6:00 PM: briefing at the multipurpose hall of Arvier schools (mandatory for one athlete per team)
At the end of the race, the organization will provide shuttle buses to Arvier; details will be shared during the briefing.
Youth categories (U20 – U18 – U16 – U14 – U12)
- From 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM: registration confirmation, race kit collection, bib and timing chip at Arvier schools
- 1:30 PM: on-field briefing
- 1:45 PM: bib and ARTVA check
- 2:00 PM: estimated race start – Valgrisenche
- 3:30 PM: flower ceremony
- 6:30 PM: briefing at the multipurpose hall of Arvier schools
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Main race
- 7:30 AM: bib and ARTVA check – Planaval
- 8:30 AM: estimated race start
- 11:00 AM: expected arrival of the first pair
- 11:30 AM: flower ceremony
- 12:30 PM: official award ceremony near the finish area – Planaval
- From 12:30 PM: closing lunch at the marquee in Planaval
Youth categories (U20 – U18 – U16)
- Start from La Thuile and finish in Valgrisenche
- 7:30 AM: bib and ARTVA check
- 8:00 AM: estimated race start for youth categories
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The thrill of ski mountaineering on the Rutor Glacier
The Aosta Valley boasts a long-standing ski mountaineering tradition.
For years, the names Arvier and Valgrisenche have been linked to the international competition Millet Tour du Rutor Extrême, a unique biennial team race renowned for its challenge and spectacular setting, attracting top athletes from around the world. The heart of the event? The majestic Rutor Glacier, the centerpiece of an unparalleled adventure.
The 22nd edition takes place on the last weekend of March (Saturday 28 and Sunday 29), featuring the main race and youth category courses.
A weekend of adrenaline and excitement
On the last weekend of March, Arvier, Valgrisenche, and La Thuile become the stage for two unforgettable days:
- Saturday: the opening race starts in the centre of La Thuile and finishes in Valgrisenche, with over 2,400 m of ascent and a historic glacier crossing.
- Sunday: the decisive stage unfolds in Planaval, in the municipality of Arvier, with a spectacular loop around Château-Blanc and a climb to 3,422 m. Positive elevation gain: about 2,300 m.
An experience to share
The Tour du Rutor is a celebration for the entire community: an opportunity to experience the mountains, discover authentic places, and savor Aosta Valley’s finest traditions. For spectators, it’s the perfect chance to immerse themselves in a unique environment and feel the atmosphere of a great challenge.
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