Two Months to BUT Formazza!
13 May 2025
BUT Formazza is near!
3 July 2025The countdown has begun for the 2025 edition of BUT Formazza, the trail race scheduled for July 12, 2025, set against the majestic alpine backdrop of Alta Val Formazza in northern Piedmont, Italy.
Athletes from 9 countries so far
Registrations, which opened on February 7, are progressing well: there are currently nearly 500 participants signed up, representing 9 countries: Ecuador, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, and Ukraine.
Ten Italian regions are also represented: Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardy, Piedmont, Puglia, Sardinia, Tuscany, Umbria, and Veneto.
Courses: return to the classic route
Due to lower snow levels compared to 2024, the “classic” route will return for the two longer distances, including the passage by Rifugio Claudio e Bruno before climbing to the highest point of the course, the nearly 3,000 meters of Rifugio 3A; the descent will be via the Siedel Glacier. All races will start from Valdo – Formazza, at 1,200 meters above sea level.
The race routes will be as follows:
• Bettelmatt Ultra Trail: 57 km and 3,150 m of elevation gain/loss, passing spectacular spots such as Rifugio 3A (nearly 3,000 m), and lakes Vannino, Morasco, Sabbione, Toggia, and Castel. BUT awards 3 ITRA points (International Trail Running Association) and is a UTMB Index 50K qualifying race.
• Bettelmatt Super Race: 40 km with 2,520 m of elevation gain/loss, covering the first part of the longer route up to Rifugio 3A. BSR awards 2 ITRA points and is also a UTMB Index 50K qualifying race.
• Bettelmatt Race: 22 km with 1,320 m of elevation gain/loss, crossing Nefelgiù Pass and the Toce Waterfall. BR is a UTMB Index 20K qualifying race.
• Bettelmatt Mini Trail: 6 km with around 200 m of elevation gain, designed for children and less experienced runners.
No matter which distance you choose, you’ll experience the unique thrill of the “High Altitude Emotions” that only BUT can deliver!
Online registration
Registration is available at www.butformazza.it until July 9 (except for the BMT, which allows race-day registration).
More information can be found on the event’s website and social media channels.
