Schnalstal Alpine Trail
Epic trails, wild mountain air, and an enthusiastic trail community to explore the South Tyrolean Alps together
Lace up. The Alps are calling.
This summer, Run Far heads to South Tyrol, Italy, for the Schnalstal Alpine Trail — a point-to-point alpine race from Schnalstal down to Unser Frau, surrounded by serious peaks and real mountain terrain. This trip is built together with SALTY, a small team that creates events the right way: raw, honest, and for people who actually run. This is not a casual weekend — expect technical trails, beautiful waterfalls, glacier views, and long days in the mountains. But also: more than a race.
Morning yoga with mountain views. Easy runs and hikes. Hanging out at reservoirs. Spikeball between glaciers. Shared meals. And on Saturday night, after the races, a proper mountain afterparty with DJs, live bands, and a final night together the way it should be.
- The date: July 29 – August 2, 2026
- The partner: SALTY
- The race: schnalstalalpinetrail.com — Schnalstal → Unser Frau, South Tyrol
Photos: SALTY GmbH, Community
Schedule
Meeting point: Schnalstal, South Tyrol, Italy
- 29 July — Arrival (optional: travel Tuesday 28 or Wednesday 29 by night train/bus)
- 30 July — Optional Vertical K (Thursday)
- 31 July – 1 August — Group activities, easy runs, hikes, yoga
- 2 August — Race day + mountain afterparty
- 2 August — End / departure
Distances & GPX
- 10 km / ~288 m D+ — a short scenic loop around the Vernagt reservoir, perfect as a first mountain race
- 29.5 km / ~2,119 m D+ — a proper alpine challenge with steep climbs and technical trails
- 58 km / ~3,626 m D+ — a full day in the mountains, long, demanding, and rewarding
- Vertical K (optional, Thursday): 8 km / ~1,300 m D+ — straight up. No compromise.
Point-to-point from Schnalstal down to Unser Frau. No pace groups, no pressure — most of the group will go for the 10 km or 29.5 km. Run your own race, at your own pace.
Food & Drinks
Bib, accommodation, and activities are included in the trip price. Choose half-board (breakfast & dinner) or accommodation only — lunch is on you. Transport and lunch are excluded.
Two accommodation options:
- Option 1 — Residence Remi: Breakfast included, self-catered dinners in a fully equipped kitchen. Rooms of 4–6 people. Cozy cook-along evenings.
- Option 2 — Hotel Firn: Breakfast & dinner included. Rooms for 2, large queen-size bed.
Gear
This is an alpine event with technical trails and mountain terrain. Need gear or nutrition advice? Check out our recommended Gear Lists
Costs (excluding transport & lunch)
- 4 nights (29 July – 2 Aug): €565–€610 (with half-board) / €380–€425 (without)
- 3 nights (30 July – 2 Aug): €475–€520 (with half-board) / €335–€380 (without)
- Flex option (optional): €20
- 10% discount on bib, accommodation & gear included
- Transport from Amsterdam: coordinated via the Run Far Trail community (WhatsApp community)
Community chat
Join our community for exact travel details, preparation runs, and to meet your trail crew before July. Over the months leading up to July, we train together. Trail sessions, long runs, building confidence on elevation and terrain. If you join this trip, the preparation is part of the experience.