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ISMF World Cup Bormio – MiCo 2026 TEST EVENT

Thursday, February 20, 2025 – Bormio (Italy) – The Italian Alps are hosting a new ISMF World Cup this weekend, with a very special Olympic Touch! đź”Ą

This Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 of February 2025, athletes will compete on the venues of the SkiMo competitions of Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Don’t miss the date!

Bormio: a key venue for Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Nestled in the heart of the Italian Alps, Bormio is set to play a central role in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. This picturesque mountain town, home to 4,000 residents, will host the Olympic debut of Ski Mountaineering’s Sprint and Mixed Relay events, alongside the Alpine Skiing competitions.

Bormio MiCo 2026 Test Event will bring together nearly 200 athletes from 27 nations, offering a first glimpse of the official Olympic courses. The races will kick off at 1,215m altitude in Bormio, where the world’s best athletes are ready to take on this thrilling challenge.

Bormio have hosted the Youth World Cups in 2024. Now, it takes another step toward Olympic history!

A great opportunity for the Italians athletes to show up on home soil

Midway through the season and just a week before the World Championships in Morgins, Switzerland (March 3-8), this ISMF World Cup offers athletes the perfect opportunity to assess their form and showcase their ambitions.

All eyes will be on the home favorites, including Giulia Murada, Alba De Silvestro, Nicolo Ernesto Canclini, and Michele Boscacci, as they take on the official Olympic courses in front of enthusiastic local supporters.

Provisional ISMF World Cup rankings

Sprint women

HARROP Emily (300 pts) – FRA
FATTON Marianne (253 pts) – SUI
PERILLAT-PESSEY Celia (207 pts) – FRA
BONNEL Lena (206 pts) – FRA
PALLER Tatjana (161 pts) – GER

Sprint men

LIETHA Arno (271 pts) – SUI
CARDONA COLL Oriol (251 pts) – ESP
BUSSARD Robin (231 pts) – SUI
FERRER MARTINEZ Ot (207 pts) – ESP
ANSELMET Thibault (202 pts) – FRA

Mixed relay (per nation)

Spain (190 pts)
Switzerland (181 pts)
France (163 pts)
Austria (154 pts)
Germany (126 pts)

Check here for more rankings

Sprint race, Saturday February 22, 2025

Everything is set in Bormio for this historic Sprint race, taking place on the venue hosting the first-ever Olympic Sprint at Milano-Cortina 2026. The track features 70m of elevation gain, starting with a 50m uphill section, followed by a 10m foot part segment, and a final 10m ascent on the skis.

A total of 186 athletes, 83 women and 103 men, representing 27 nations will line up at the start.

Mixed Relay race, Sunday February 23, 2025

The Mixed Relay track will also be identical to the one set for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games, offering athletes a perfect test under Olympic conditions. The track features 135m of elevation gain spread across two climbs, with the second one with a foot part segment.

A total of 129 athletes, representing 64 teams and 24 nations are expected on the start line.

How to watch?
Of course, the best place to watch a race is onsite, but if you are not able to be there, the International Ski Mountaineering Federation has signed agreements with several broadcasting channels so everyone can follow the competitions.
Follow the ISMF events live on the following channels:

Bormio MiCo 2026 Test Event Program

Friday, February 21
– 18:00 CET: Opening Ceremony

Saturday, February 22
– 9:00 CET: Sprint Qualifications
– 14:55 CET: Start of the Live Streaming
– 15:05 CET: Sprint Semifinals
– 15:45 CET: Finals

Sunday, February 23
– 9:00 CET : Mixed Relay Qualifications
– 10:20 CET : Start of the Live Streaming
– 10:30 CET : Mixed Relay Final B
– 11:20 CET : Mixed Relay Final A

Ideal weather conditions for this intense weekend of racing

Athletes can look forward to excellent conditions in Bormio, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures hovering around 0°C throughout the two days of competition.

Local Organizing Committe

  • Event General Manager: Gioele Caravello
  • Sport Manager / Race Director: Davide Canclini
  • Sport Coordinator, accreditation & race office: Michela Martinelli
  • Venue Press Manager: Giuditta Campoccia
  • Photographer Manager: Federica Rosa