2026 Montefortiana

📍 Monteforte d’Alpone, Italy

🏃 Road

📏 6 km, 9 km, 14 km, 20 km

The 2026 Montefortiana – officially titled The Montefortiana March – 49th Sant’Antonio Abate Trophy – takes place on Sunday, 18 January 2026 in Monteforte d’Alpone, Verona, Italy. The day is expected to be cool and partly cloudy, with temperatures ranging from 4 °C to 10 °C and a light breeze from the south‑west. Participants can anticipate a festive walk through vineyards and hills, guided by local volunteers, with a series of refreshment stops that showcase regional produce and conclude at the Gini winery with a tasting and a traditional Montefortiana atmosphere.

What is the format of the Montefortiana March?

The event is a playful‑motor walk that combines sport, conviviality, and tradition. Participants follow a panoramic path between the capitals of the Val d’Alpone, ending at the Gini winery. The walk is marked and manned by staff from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM, and includes a set of nine refreshment points along the routes.

Which routes are available and what distances do they cover?

→6 km – Flat
→9 km – Light hill
→14 km – Hilly
→20 km – Panoramic hill

All tracks are available within the 7:30 AM‑9:30 AM departure window.

What are the departure times and departure window?

All routes depart between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM, depending on the chosen distance. The start times are staggered to accommodate the different distances while keeping the staff and refreshment points ready from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

How many refreshment points are there and what can be found at each?

There are nine refreshment points distributed along the routes. Each point offers drinks, toasted slices, and sweets, with additional local specialties such as polenta, sausage, minestrone, and hot chocolate depending on the route and kilometer marker.

Refreshment points by route

Route 6 km

→Km 3 – Drinks, toasted slices, sweets (Alpini of Costalunga)

Route 9 km

→Km 3 – Drinks, toasted slices, sweets, polenta & sausage (Alpini of Brognoligo)
→Km 8 – Drinks, toasted slices, sweets, polenta & sausage, hot chocolate (Monteforte Volunteers)

Route 14 km

→Km 3 – Drinks, toasted slices, sweets, polenta & sausage (Alpini of Brognoligo)
→Km 8 – Drinks, toasted slices, sweets, minestrone (Alpini of Monteforte)
→Km 10 – Drinks, toasted slices, sweets, polenta (Alpini of Soave)
→Km 13 – Drinks, toasted slices, sweets, polenta & sausage, hot chocolate (Monteforte Volunteers)

Route 20 km

→Km 3 – Drinks, toasted slices, sweets (Alpini of Costalunga)
→Km 9 – Drinks, toasted slices, sweets, polenta & sausage, hot chocolate (Monteforte Volunteers)
→Km 12 – Drinks, toasted slices, sweets (Mirandolo Group)
→Km 15 – Drinks, toasted slices, sweets, minestrone (Alpini di Monteforte)
→Km 20 – Drinks, sweets, hot chocolate (Monteforte Volunteers)

What is included in the finish line refreshment?

At the finish line, participants receive a serving of Tortellini Avesani, a traditional dish that celebrates local culinary heritage.

What awards are presented at the event?

The main award is the 49th Sant’Antonio Abate Trophy, presented to the overall winner of the march. Additional recognitions may be given for best participation in the different distance categories, although specific categories are not listed.

What are the registration fees and what do they include?

→Reduced Fee – €5.00 (includes a bottle of wine). Available until departure time.
→Promotional Gift Fee – €12.00 (includes a custom stain‑resistant tablecloth, a bottle of Collis sparkling wine, 3 Hawaiiki fruit juices, and a package of Merlini products). Available until bibs are exhausted.
→Non‑FIASP members – an additional €1.00 on top of the chosen fee.
→Home Bib Shipment – €3.00 for up to 10 bibs; €6.00 for 11 bibs or more.

Are there any discounts for certain participants?

The reduced fee of €5.00 is available to all participants until the departure time on the event day. The promotional gift fee is a fixed price that includes additional items and is available until bibs are exhausted. No other discount categories are specified.

How are bibs delivered?

Bibs can be shipped to participants' homes. Shipping costs are €3.00 for up to 10 bibs and €6.00 for 11 or more bibs. Participants who register online can request home shipment during the registration process.

What facilities and amenities are available for participants?

→Marked routes with staff support from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
→Nine refreshment points offering drinks, local snacks, and hot beverages.
→Finish line refreshment of Tortellini Avesani.
→Staff from the Alpini groups and Monteforte volunteers provide assistance and guidance.
→The event culminates at the Gini winery, where a guided tour and tasting are offered.

What are the weather expectations for the day?

The forecast for 18 January 2026 in Monteforte d’Alpone predicts cool temperatures between 4 °C and 10 °C, partly cloudy skies, and a light south‑west breeze. Participants should dress in layers and be prepared for mild cold conditions.

What are the rules and regulations for participants?

Participants must adhere to the following:

→Follow the marked route and stay within the designated path.
→Respect the local environment and volunteers.
→Maintain a pace that ensures safety for all walkers.
→Collect refreshments only at the designated points.
→Participate in the final tasting and tour at the Gini winery as part of the event’s cultural experience.

How many participants are expected?

The event anticipates over 10,000 participants, with a large number of walkers across all four routes.

Where does the walk start and finish?

The walk begins in Monteforte d’Alpone, follows a panoramic path between the capitals of the Val d’Alpone, and finishes at the Gini winery, where participants enjoy a guided tour and tasting of local wines and

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