Race preparation guide
Trail Monte Soglio 2026: complete FR + EN guide
Trail del Monte Soglio - Gir Lung 73 km needs precise planning: 73 km, 4200 m of climbing and logistics centred on Forno Canavese, Cuorgnè, Rivarolo Canavese and Turin. The Gir Lung is the long race of Trail del Monte Soglio: a 73 km loop with about 4,200 m of climbing across trails, mule tracks, alpine pastures and sections between 500 and 2,000 m altitude in Alto Canavese. It is a dense mountain race, more technical than the distance alone suggests.
Race overview
Trail Monte Soglio is part of the Week 25 TrailCompanion guide batch. This page condenses the practical decisions to make before booking: reference format, terrain, access, lodging, gear and official links to check before travel.
The key is not distance alone. On this kind of trail, success depends on pacing the climbing, managing aid stations, adapting to local weather and arriving rested with a simple bib, start and post-race plan.
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Build preparation around hilly long runs, controlled descents and hike-run blocks. For 73 km, you need to hike early without losing rhythm, run the easier sections and eat before intensity shuts down appetite.
TrailCompanion Prep then turns the guide into a checklist: tested kit, lodging, transport, documents and week-by-week nutrition reminders.
Trail Monte Soglio mandatory / recommended gear
The official organiser list always comes first. This baseline covers the realistic needs to prepare your pack before bib control.
- Mountain vest with 1.5 to 2 L water capacity, cup, food and room for jacket, warm layer and safety items.
- Waterproof jacket, thermal layer, gloves, buff or hat for altitude, ridges and unstable Piedmont weather.
- Headlamp with backup battery, charged phone, emergency blanket, whistle and offline GPX track.
- Very grippy protective shoes for mule tracks, rocks, woodland, alpine pastures and long descents.
- Poles are useful if allowed and already mastered: 4,200 m+ rewards muscle economy.
Recheck the official rules during race week: weather, timing and gear requirements can change.
Three coherent gear choices for Trail Monte Soglio
These Decathlon, Salomon and HOKA picks cover the recurring needs: carrying, grip and muscle protection.
ADV Skin 12
A practical volume for water, jacket, phone, food and safety items without overpacking.
Open brand pageSpeedgoat 7
A protective option for trails, rocks, roots and late-race fatigue.
Open brand page3-piece Carbon Folding Trail Running Poles
Useful if rules allow them and if you have already practised with them on long climbs.
Open brand pageThese are direct links to the brands' official product pages for now. Awin Decathlon, Salomon and HOKA links can be activated later once the advertiser programs are approved on the publisher account.
Logistics to solve early
Start logistics from Forno Canavese, Cuorgnè, Rivarolo Canavese and Turin. Confirm bib pickup, parking or shuttles first, then choose lodging. An early start or late return can completely change the best base.
Keep the official links in your Prep: race website, registration page, rules, access map and last-minute instructions. This guide gives the framework, but the organiser remains the final source.
Transport to Forno Canavese, Cuorgnè, Rivarolo Canavese and Turin
Turin airport is the easiest gateway. Then use regional rail toward Rivarolo/Cuorgnè or a rental car to reach Forno Canavese with margin.
The Forno Canavese start creates village-style alpine logistics: arrive the day before, collect the bib early and do not rely on a tight morning connection.
Where to stay for Trail Monte Soglio
Forno Canavese is ideal but limited: target it if you want the simplest race morning.
Cuorgnè, Rivarolo Canavese, Castellamonte or Turin offer more beds. The further away you stay, the more the pre-start transfer and post-73 km return need to be written into your Prep.
Trail Monte Soglio race-week timeline
D-30
Book lodging and transport, then save official links in your Prep.
D-14
Test the full pack, shoes and nutrition on terrain close to race conditions.
D-7
Recheck rules, weather, bib pickup times and any shuttle information.
D-2
Arrive or prepare the final transfer without relying on a tight connection.
Race day
Start controlled, hike early on climbs and eat from the first hour.
After
Plan dry clothes, simple food, the return to lodging and recovery without complex decisions.
Turn the guide into action
Trail Monte Soglio is best prepared as a complete project: terrain, pack, arrival plan and recovery. The earlier those decisions are made, the more race day becomes about pacing, clarity and enjoyment.
Trail Monte Soglio FAQ
What reference distance does this guide use?
This guide uses the 73 km format as the main reference for Trail Monte Soglio.
How much climbing is there?
Use about 4200 m of ascent as the preparation benchmark.
What is the main trap?
Underestimating logistics and starting with an untested pack: the terrain feels harder when details are not solved.
Should I use poles?
They can help on long climbs if rules allow them, but only if you already use them confidently in training.
When should I book accommodation?
As early as possible, especially when the race base is a village, resort or tourist area with limited rooms.
Which official link should I keep?
Keep at least the official website: https://www.trailmontesoglio.it/it.
How should I use TrailCompanion?
Create a Prep from this guide to turn transport, lodging, gear and nutrition points into tracked actions.
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