Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail.
The Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail sends you out of Piazza Marconi straight into the Treviso Prealps: nearly half of the day's climbing sits in the first four kilometres, and late on the loop drops more than 1,000 metres almost without a break. Getting round it well takes strong steep hiking and, above all, quads that still work going downhill.
Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
The loop starts and finishes on Piazza Marconi in Valdobbiadene and in between takes paths, woods and ridges through the Treviso Prealps. There is no warm-up: right behind the start comes the longest climb of the day, which gathers 675 metres of ascent in about 3.5 kilometres. It only eases above 900 metres, leaving you nearly two quiet kilometres before a short swell reaches about 1,000 metres.
Just after kilometre 7 the second serious climb begins, and at Lavei you stand at almost 1,400 metres. That is about eleven kilometres done. After a short dip, the third ramp arrives at kilometre 13, only a kilometre long but as steep as the opener, and carries you to the high point at just over 1,500 metres. To kilometre 18 the route rolls gently downwards, then it sheds more than 1,000 metres in about five kilometres. One small rise remains, and you are back on the piazza.
Valdobbiadene sits in a UNESCO heritage area below Monte Cesen, and the event sees itself firmly as a mountain race. It has been held since 1996, with the 24 km added in 2019. The 12 km and the Cronoscalata, a purely uphill race, run on the same day. Across all distances the organiser counted more than 700 entrants in 2026.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 0.1 | 3.6 km | 19 % | 48.8 % | +675 m | Cat. 1 |
| km 5.6 | 0.8 km | 8.9 % | 31.2 % | +69 m | — |
| km 7.2 | 3.5 km | 12 % | 41.4 % | +413 m | Cat. 2 |
| km 11 | 0.6 km | 4 % | 7 % | +22 m | — |
| km 12.1 | 0.6 km | 6.4 % | 15.2 % | +35 m | — |
| km 13.2 | 1 km | 18.9 % | 44.6 % | +194 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 14.7 | 0.5 km | 3.5 % | 9.6 % | +19 m | — |
| km 22.9 | 0.6 km | 3.6 % | 8 % | +21 m | — |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027.
Start under control
More than half of this loop is steep, up or down, so a per-kilometre average tells you very little. Race it on effort. The start on the piazza tempts you to run the first ramp, but at nearly 19 percent on average that buys seconds and costs minutes later. The quiet stretch between kilometres 4 and 5.5 is your first window to eat and bring your heart rate down.
Hold your rhythm
The race is decided in the second half. The ramp at kilometre 13 arrives with almost 1,200 metres of ascent already in your legs. If you can still climb it steadily, you can properly run the rolling kilometres to 18, and that is where time can be made up.
Spend what is left
The biggest trap is the final descent, which looks like free time. Let it go from the top and your quads are finished long before the valley floor, with the last kilometres turning into a grind. Start it under control, on short steps. Food and drink are available at places including Pra' de Vanin and Agriturismo Balcon. Pianezze is the last station, so take what you need there to reach the finish.
Training plan for Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027: 12-week build
Build the base
Age-group runners are out for roughly 3:15 to 4:45 hours here, and much of that is climbing on foot, not running. The effort stays mostly aerobic but never settles: long, hard spells on the hills, recovery on the quieter stretches, and heavy braking work for the legs at the end.
Train race pace
Two phases shape your day. The first is the way up to Lavei, where most of the climbing falls and you have to go steep with no easy running beforehand. The second is the long descent to the valley, which asks for eccentric strength after your legs have already worked for several hours.
Rehearse the course
The key session is therefore the long mountain outing with at least 1,000 metres of ascent, deliberately ended on a long, steep downhill. Add weekly intervals on truly steep ground, hiked briskly instead of run, so that this movement feels like race pace. Lunges and slow squats prepare your quads, so that the downhill work does not begin on race day.
Arrive fresh
The race falls at the end of May, which puts your decisive weeks in spring. Train on paths and in woods then, since that is where the course runs, and practise eating and drinking on the climbs during long sessions. If you live somewhere flat, a treadmill incline or long stairways can cover the ascent. Nothing there replaces the descent, so plan a few weekends in the mountains.
Courses
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Everything about Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail.
How long is Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027?
Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 is 24 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
How much elevation gain does Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 have?
Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 has around 1,502 m of elevation gain over 24 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027?
Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 is classified as Mountainous, averaging 62.4 vertical metres per kilometre. 18% of the route is flat, 19% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 28% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 have?
The hardest climb of Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 starts at kilometre 0.1, runs for 3.6 km at an average of 19% and gains 675 metres. Cycling-convention rating: Cat. 1. 8 climbs are mapped in total.
Is Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 a loop course?
Yes, Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 course?
Yes. The Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 course is on this page as a free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027?
Preparation for Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 should account for 24 km, 1,502 m of elevation gain, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027?
The pacing strategy for Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 should reflect 24 km, 1,502 m of elevation gain, and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 take place?
Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 takes place on May 30, 2027.
Where does Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 take place?
Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 takes place in Valdobbiadene, Italy.
Which distances does Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 offer?
Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027 offers 3 distances — Trail 24K: 24 km; Trail 12K: 12 km; La Storica Cronoscalata: 4.3 km.
How do I register for Valdobbiadene Pianezze Trail 2027?
Registration runs through the organiser: valdobbiadenepianezze.it. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
