Fight against mountains and wind: 2 South Tyroleans start at the X-Alps

At the Red Bull X-Alps, the athletes have to cross the Alps on foot and by paraglider. The start is traditionally in the city of Mozart, the destination is the principality on the Mediterranean. The race is held every 2 years, this year's edition starts on June 16th.

Check point at Kronplatz A look at the turning points reveals it: The X-Alps 2019 will be the most difficult route in the 16-year history of the competition. “The 5 extreme athletes have to cross the Alps a total of 32 times. The race will take place earlier this time than in other years, so we expect more snow on the mountains. That makes things more difficult for the 32 participants,” explained race director Christoph Weber when the route was presented in March. The route of the 2019 edition.

The route covers 1138 kilometers (as the crow flies) from Salzburg to Monaco; the 13 women and 6 men have to pass 2 turning points in 30 countries. The route leads via Gaisberg, Wagrain-Kleinarl and Aschau-Chiemsee to the 4th turning point at Kronplatz; the check point is at the Messner Mountain Museum at the summit. From there we continue via Lermoos-Zugspitze to Davos and Titlis (highest check point at 3200 meters). The timekeeping ends in Peille via the Eiger, Mont Blanc, St. Hilaire, Monte Viso and Cheval Blanc. From there, the participants fly the 2 kilometers by paraglider to the floating landing point off the coast of Monaco. Durogati and Grossrubatscher start again Red Bull X-Alps 2019 starts on June 16th. Two South Tyroleans are also there: Aaron Durogati (Merano) and Tobias Grossrubatscher (Castelrotto). While the 2-year-old Durogati is one of the most experienced athletes in the field with his three X-Alps participations, Grossrubatscher, who is eight years younger, is still a true youngster. However, he already made a name for himself when he took part in his premiere two years ago. The undisputed champion is the Swiss Christian Maurer with 33 wins.

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Fight against mountains and wind: 2 South Tyroleans start at the X-Alps

From Salzburg to Monaco only with the help of your own muscle power and the favor of the wind. Red Bull X-Alps, the toughest adventure race in the world, is entering the next round in 2019 - and two South Tyroleans are taking part.

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