26 February 2026

MILLET TOUR DU RUTOR EXTRÊME - Winning team never changes

The Millet Tour du Rutor Extrême, the most technical and mountaineering-focused ski mountaineering race in Italy, scheduled for the last weekend of March (Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th) across the peaks of La Thuile, Valgrisenche and Arvier in the Aosta Valley, continues its partnership with the prestigious French brand. This decade-long collaboration was recently renewed with the signing of a new sponsorship agreement.

«I am very proud to continue associating our brand with this historic ski mountaineering event - said Romain Millet, CEO of Millet Mountain Group. - The high-mountain routes designed by mountain guides Marco Camandona and Roger Bovard — athletes of Team Millet — are simply majestic. The highlight every competitor dreams of is undoubtedly the crossing of the Rutor Glacier. I look forward to supporting participants this year during the briefing on Friday, March 27th».

Meanwhile, registrations for the 2026 final of La Grande Course are progressing strongly, with over 160 teams already confirmed. The 22nd edition, the most “extreme” among Italian ski mountaineering races, will take place in the traditional team format over two days. Both the crossing of the Rutor Glacier and the classic Sunday stage in Planaval are confirmed: two demanding stages totaling 5,000 meters of positive elevation gain, at least 20 transitions, 50 km of racing (35 km uphill and 15 km downhill/free ride), and 3 km of ridges and couloirs with sections above 3,000 meters in altitude.

While senior elite athletes will compete in pairs, youth categories (U20, U18 and U16) will race individually. For them, the organizing committee has planned a prologue in Valgrisenche on Saturday afternoon and the classic Château Blanc stage the following day. Under 14 and Under 12 athletes will compete only on Saturday afternoon in Valgrisenche. On Sunday, they will be able to cheer alongside seniors and watch their favorites live. In true “TDR Style,” a generous race pack will be provided for all participants.

For those who prefer not to race against the clock, the “Team TDRX85” initiative will return again this year on Sunday (the name, of course, refers to the width of touring skis). Starting from Planaval, amateur participants can set off independently between 6:30 am and 9:30 am and reach the base of the Château Blanc Glacier (2,760 m): 1,250 meters of elevation gain immersed in the unspoiled nature of Valgrisenche, with the chance to follow key race moments and collect the “finisher” token. The first 200 participants will receive a beautiful 22L Millet backpack as a gift. If you haven’t registered yet… sign up now!

Great ski mountaineering, high altitude, competition, and territorial promotion will combine to create what promises to be a memorable two-day event.