The Bognanco Valley boasts splendid mountain landscapes where innumerable excursions entice you to discover paths, crests, peaks and Alpine lakes - a magic setting that stirs the imagination and fires the heart.

It was here, in 2011, right on these spectacular trails, that the idea of organising a non-competitive race was born with an inspiring name, “La Veia Di Cuntrabbandiè” (“The Smugglers’ Trail”), by a group of friends passionate about mountain sports.

Over the years, this group of friends grew to become a solid team, who, with determination and sacrifice, dedicated time and energy to the growth of the event, setting more and more ambitious objectives.