Alpsman by The Stone Xtrem Triathlon is not a triathlon like all the others. Xtrem Triathlon is, by its very nature, an extreme race. Extreme for the difficulty of the course, extreme for the psychological challenges involved, extreme because the preparation it demands is tougher than the race itself.

Those who choose to take on the Xtrem distance will experience a physical and mental JOURNEY throughout the many hours of racing. All of this unfolds within a territory that stretches like a ribbon of raw silk from Lake Iseo to Passo Paradiso. At center stage is Val Camonica, rich in ancient history and sporting heritage, with legendary cycling passes that have entered myth: the Mortirolo and the Gavia.

The pre-race base is Iseo, a charming town nestled on the Brescia side of the lake. From the day before the race, this is where the registration office and the first Transition Area will be located.

The start is at 4:00 a.m., in the darkness of the night, from the opposite shore of Lake Iseo. The swim covers 3.8 km and is a true open-water crossing, from shore to shore.

On the bike, over 180 km, athletes ride the entire Val Camonica, climbing the Aprica Pass, the Mortirolo Pass (from the less demanding side), and the infamous Gavia Pass.
The second Transition Area is in Ponte di Legno, a renowned tourist resort in the upper valley. The transition area is located in the historic town center.

The RUN is a 38.5 km trail, almost entirely on dirt roads, that winds along the paths of the upper Camonica Valley. The route starts at 1,200 meters above sea level at T2 and gradually climbs to 2,600 meters at the finish line at Passo Paradiso, passing through the Ponte di Legno checkpoint.

The checkpoint in the center of Ponte di Legno at km 23 marks the turning point of the race: those who pass it by the scheduled time can begin the attack at Passo del Tonale and then Passo Paradiso; those who fail to pass the cut-off can continue along the alternative route towards the lower finish line in Ponte di Legno (Wood Finish Line).

High finish line – THE STONE finisher - at Passo Paradiso, at 2,600 m, by 12:00 a.m.

Low finish line – WOOD finisher - in Ponte di Legno, at 1,200 m, by 12:00 a.m.

Remember: for those who manage to complete it, regardless of result or time… ALPSMAN BY THE STONE IS FOREVER.