LEG 5 – SATURDAY 17 JUNE
Treviglio, Stezzano, Bergamo, Provaglio d’Iseo, Ospitaletto, Gussago
On the fifth day, before greeting Bergamo, that together with Brescia, are the Italian Capital of Culture 2023, the competing cars crossed the Bergamo territory passing through Treviglio, Stezzano, the Kilometro Rosso and then headed to the finish line in Brescia through Provaglio D’Iseo, Ospitaletto and Gussago.
Treviglio
Treviglio welcomed the Red Arrow for the second time
Probably founded between the 5th and 6th centuries from the union of three Roman villas, hence the name Tre villae and therefore Treviglio, the town’s wealth and autonomy grew in the Middle Ages.
Surrounded at the time by a triple defensive moat, its purpose was purely agricultural and it developed greatly from the 14th century onwards.
The 16th and 17th centuries, on the other hand, represented the most difficult period for the town: initially a land disputed between France and the Republic of Venice, then between France and Spain, it was raided in 1509 by the Venetians and risked a second and terrible raid by the French army commanded by General Lautrec in 1522, which was only avoided thanks to a miraculous intervention: the fresco of the Madonna and Child preserved in the Augustinian Monastery began to cry and convinced the general to lay down his arms. A great development occurred in the 19th century due to the arrival of the railway. The excellent connections, which still today make Treviglio easily reachable from Milan, Cremona, Bergamo, Verona and Venice, gave a boost to the industrial development of the town, as well as to social development: public schools were founded, which still today attract many students from all over the Lombardy region, as well as philanthropic associations, excellent services and, between the 19th and 20th centuries, the Public Library and the Civic Museums.
Stezzano
The 1000 Miglia in Stezzano, cradle of technological innovation and Bergamo’s green lung
Stezzano is located in the southern plains of Bergamo, the city it borders on, and its roots date back to Roman times: in fact, it has always played an important role thanks to its position along the military road that connected Milan to Bergamo. The historical centre is an interesting example of a fortified agricultural village of medieval origin, still intact in its structure. It is mainly characterized by historic period buildings, agricultural courtyards and many large noble villas: Villa Moroni, Villa Moscheni, Villa Maffeis/Grumelli-Pedrocca (currently the town hall), Villa Morlani and Villa Caroli-Zanchi. Also worth mentioning in the Stezzano area are the parish church dedicated to St John the Baptist, the Shrine dedicated to the Madonna dei Campi, the small 16th century church on the border with Bergamo and the characteristic fountain, known as ol Surbù, built on the occasion of the passage of Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria in 1838. Considering the ratio between the surface area of the municipality and the number of parks, currently 13, Stezzano constitutes one of the largest green lungs in the Bergamo hinterland and is also home to numerous national and international companies in the fields of logistics, technological innovation, braking systems production, energy and automation.
Bergamo
Second consecutive passage of the 1000 Miglia through Bergamo in the year of the Capital of Culture
Bergamo is one of the richest and most characteristic capital cities of northern Italy: set in a system of hills that has been a Regional Park since the 1970s, the city is characterised by its different souls (linked by historical villages of considerable interest): the historical centre of Città Alta, surrounded by the mighty Venetian Walls built at the end of the 17th century and a UNESCO Heritage Site, and Città Bassa, the modern part of the city. A city of art and culture (this year’s Italian Capital of Culture with Brescia), Bergamo is at the centre of one of the most innovative and productive areas on the European continent, and is the second largest manufacturing district by added value in the old continent.
Provaglio D’Iseo
The 1000 Miglia among the treasures of Lake Iseo
A link between the lake and the hills, Provaglio d’Iseo encompasses precious art and natural treasures such as the Torbiere del Sebino and the Cluniac Monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa, making it a truly unique place. The Monastery, founded in the 11th century and still one of the most interesting Romanesque complexes in the province of Brescia, dominates the Torbiere del Sebino, a Nature Reserve of international importance. The area is also rich in interesting historical buildings: Palazzo Francesconi, once a noble residence and today the prestigious seat of the Town Hall; the 16th-century Sanctuary of the Madonna del Corno, externally decorated with frescoes of which some parts still remain, built around the beginning of the 16th century and dedicated to the Annunciation of the Madonna. The Castle, an ancient building complex, bears witness to the importance this place has had since the Middle Ages: the ancient medieval fortress, which archaeological excavations and restoration work are bringing to light and enhancing. Worthy of note is also the small Church of San Bernardo, dating back to the second half of the 15th century.
Rodengo Saiano
Grace and simplicity among the hills and the plains in Brescia
Halfway between Brescia and Lake Iseo, Rodengo Saiano overlooks the plains, nestling on the hills (Monte Pianello, Monte Delma, Colle della Rocca) where the Torrente Gandovere and the Seriola Molinaria flow.
Its rural origin has been somewhat altered in recent decades by demographic pressure from the city. Nevertheless, the testimony of the settlements that gave rise to the town remains alive, noticeable in the ancient walls and manor houses that characterise each district.
The historical and architectural elements that most characterise the area are the Franciscan Calvary on Mount Delma, today the seat of the Symposium Academy, the deconsecrated church of San Salvatore, which today hosts cultural events of all kinds, and above all the Olivetana Abbey, a religious complex founded in 1090 inside which it is possible to admire Romanino’s frescoes. The many centuries of the Abbey’s history have given us a building whose richness contributes to an ensemble that as a whole expresses grace and simplicity.
To compensate for the cumbersome presence of the arterial roads and productive and commercial activities, in addition to the paths that cross the woods of the hills, a number of urban oases (the Frantoio park, the Ciclodromo, the Ortoparco, the Ortobosco) allow you to enjoy the greenery and quietness on your doorstep.
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Let’s relive the highlights from Day 2 📹✨
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Apr 30
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We have reached the third country of this trip: Austria✔️
After the Time Control restart in Brunico, the Average Trial in Lasta di Dentro, the Time Trials in Terento and the Average Trial in Pfons, the crews reached Innsbruck, the leading city of the Clean Alpine Region project, active in the development and application of innovative alpine technologies 🌿
The leg ended after the last Time Trials along the Klosterstrasse in Seefeld in Tirol (@visitseefeld), site of the first environmentally neutral power plant.
Topic of the evening: the Connections between mountain agriculture and tourism 🗻
See you tomorrow!
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Raggiunta la terza nazione di questo viaggio: l’Austria ✔️
Dopo il Controllo Orario ripartenza da Brunico, la Prova di Media a Lasta di Dentro, le Prove Cronometrate nei territori di Terento e la Prova di Media di Pfons, gli equipaggi hanno raggiunto Innsbruck, città capofila del progetto Clean Alpine Region, attivo per lo sviluppo e applicazione di tecnologie alpine innovative🌿
La tappa si è conclusa dopo le ultime Prove Cronometrate lungo la Klosterstrasse a Seefeld in Tirol (@visitseefeld), sede del primo impianto elettrico a impatto ambientale zero.
Argomento della serata saranno le Connessioni tra agricoltura di montagna e offerta turistica 🗻
Appuntamento a domani!
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Apr 30
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📍 Ice Stadium, Cortina d`Ampezzo: the day dedicated to the big Passes begins.
⏱️ Uphill Time Trials and downhill Average Trial along the Giau Pass
⏱️ Average Trial along the Pordoi Pass
⏱️ Time Trials along the Sella Pass
⏱️ Average Trial along the Gardena Pass towards Colfosco
The convoy then reached Corvara, a basin at 1568 m above sea level at the foot of the Sassolungo, for the Passage Control at Val Badia, one of the largest natural laboratories of sustainability.
After the Furcia Pass, the crews reached the Castello di Ripa in Brunico, (@bruneck_brunico), in the heart of the Val Pusteria: waiting for them was a lunch with Reinhold Messner (@reinholdmessner_official), who talked about experiences and projects 🏰
The #CoppadelleAlpi2024 continues 🤩
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📍Stadio del Ghiaccio, Cortina d’Ampezzo: inizia la giornata dedicata ai grandi Passi.
⏱️ Prove Cronometrate in salita e Prova di Media in discesa lungo il Passo Giau
⏱️Prova di Media lungo il Passo Pordoi
⏱️Prove Cronometrate lungo il Passo Sella
⏱️Prova di Media lungo il Passo Gardena in direzione Colfosco
Il convoglio ha poi raggiunto Corvara, una conca a 1.568 m sul livello del mare ai piedi del Sassolungo, per il Controllo Timbro dedicato alla Val Badia, uno dei più grandi laboratori naturali di sostenibilità.
Dopo il Passo Furcia, gli equipaggi hanno raggiunto il Castello di Ripa a Brunico, (@bruneck_brunico), nel cuore della Val Pusteria: ad attenderli un pranzo con Reinhold Messner (@reinholdmessner_official) che ha raccontato esperienze e progetti 🏰
La #CoppadelleAlpi2024 prosegue🤩
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Apr 30
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Let’s enjoy the highlights from Day 1 📹✨
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Apr 30
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After the lunch stop, the cars resumed their journey through the Valico di Fusine customs point, returning to Italy with the evocative scenery of the Cave del Predil, a monument to the memory of working-class people.
Sports activities carried out:
✅ Average trial along the Sella Nevea, a majestic mountain set in the Julian Alps.
✅ Passage control in Comeglians, a small village that is a mouthpiece for projects against depopulation.
✅ Time trials at the Carnia Arena, International Biathlon Centre for cross-country skiing and biathlon.
✅ Average trial at Passo Tre Croci
🏁⏱ The crews concluded the first day of competition of #CoppadelleAlpi2024 with the time control in Corso Italia in Cortina d`Ampezzo @cortinadolomiti.
This evening, at an altitude of over 2100 metres at the Rifugio Faloria, we will talk about accessible and sustainable Olympics.
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See you tomorrow for Leg 2!
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Terminata la sosta pranzo, le vetture hanno ripreso il percorso attraverso la dogana del Valico di Fusine facendo ritorno in Italia con il suggestivo scenario delle Cave del Predil, monumento alla memoria del lavoro operaio.
Attività sportive svolte:
✅Prova di Media lungo la Sella Nevea, maestosa montagna incastonata nella Alpi Giulie.
✅ Controllo timbro a Comeglians, piccolo borgo portavoce di progetti contro lo spopolamento.
✅Prove Cronometrate al Carnia Arena, Centro Federale di allenamento per sci di fondo e biathlon.
✅Prova di Media al Passo Tre Croci
🏁⏱ Gli equipaggi hanno concluso la prima giornata di gara di #CoppadelleAlpi2024 con il controllo orario in Corso Italia a Cortina d’Ampezzo @cortinadolomiti.
Questa sera, agli oltre 2.100 metri di altitudine del Rifugio Faloria, si parlerà di Olimpiadi accessibili e sostenibili.
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A domani per la Tappa 2!
Apr 29
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Waking up with the first light of dawn in Trieste @discover_trieste, and start of the race with the Time Control from the beautiful Piazza overlooking the sea 🇮🇹⏱
Having crossed the Slovenian border, after the Average Trial on the Bainsizza Plateau, the Passage Control in Tolmino and the Average Trial on the banks of the Isonzo river, across the Maistrocca Pass, an Alpine pass in the Julian Alps, the convoy reached @kranjskagora for lunch and, as part of the reflection path parallel to the race, for the in-depth discussion dedicated to Sustainable Tourism Projects.
And it continues! 💪😍
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Sveglia con le prime luci dell’alba a Trieste @discover_trieste, e via alla gara con il Controllo Orario di partenza dalla bellissima Piazza affacciata sul mare 🇮🇹⏱
Varcato il confine sloveno, dopo la Prova di Media nell’Altopiano di Bainsizza, il Controllo Timbro a Tolmino e la Prova di Media sulle sponde del fiume Isonzo, attraverso il Passo della Maistrocca, valico alpino delle Alpi Giulie, il convoglio ha raggiunto @kranjskagora per il pranzo e, nell’ambito del percorso di riflessione parallelo alla gara, per l’approfondimento dedicato ai Progetti di Turismo Sostenibile.
Si continua! 💪😍
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Apr 29
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The fourth edition of #CoppadelleAlpi has kicked off! 😍
The crews reached the city of Trieste, where in the afternoon the technical and administrative checks took place in Piazza Unità d’Italia, involving the 30 crews in the race.
Tomorrow the #CoppadelleAlpi 2024 starts: are you ready for the race to victory? 🥇🚗
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La quarta edizione di #CoppadelleAlpi ha preso il via! 😍
I partecipanti hanno raggiunto la città di Trieste dove nel pomeriggio si sono svolte, in Piazza Unità d’Italia, le verifiche tecniche e sportive che hanno coinvolto i 30 equipaggi in gara.
Domani inizierà #CoppadelleAlpi2024: pronti per la corsa alla vittoria? 🥇🚗
Apr 28
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With a smiling face towards the fourth edition of #CoppadelleAlpi 😁😍
📸Pictured is last year’s winning crew in a 1927 Bugatti T37 A
Who will be the winner of this edition?
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Con il sorriso verso la quarta edizione di #CoppadelleAlpi 😁😍
📸In foto l’equipaggio vincitore della scorsa edizione su una Bugatti T37 A del 1927
Chi sarà il vincitore di questa edizione?
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Apr 28
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- 1 day to the start of #CoppadelleAlpi2024 🎉
Tomorrow sees the start of the fourth edition of the race, which, exceptionally abandoning its usual winter recurrence, will have a unique format 😍
Starting from Trieste, the crews will cross the entire Alpine arc from East to West in five legs, crossing the borders of Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Germany and France, travelling 1620 kilometres that will take them to Courmayeur 🏞️
The competition will be flanked by the project “The Great Alpine Journey”, a path of reflection parallel to the race itinerary aimed at representing the socio-economic, anthropological and environmental transformations of the Alpine macro-region ⛰️
Stay tuned!
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- 1 giorno all’inizio della #CoppadelleAlpi2024 🎉
Inizia domani la quarta edizione della gara che, abbandonando eccezionalmente la sua usuale ricorrenza invernale, avrà un format unico 😍
Con partenza da Trieste, gli equipaggi attraverseranno in 5 tappe l’intero arco alpino da Est a Ovest, attraversando i confini di Italia, Slovenia, Austria, Liechtenstein, Svizzera, Germania e Francia, per un totale di circa 1620 chilometri che li porteranno fino a Courmayeur 🏞️
Alla competizione si affiancherà il progetto de “Il Grande Viaggio Alpino”, un percorso di riflessione parallelo all’itinerario della gara finalizzato a rappresentare le trasformazioni socioeconomiche, antropologiche e ambientali della macroregione alpina ⛰️
Stay tuned!
Apr 27
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A captivating event: each car in the #1000Miglia has a unique story to share.
Which is your dream car? 😍🚗
📸 In the photo, a 1952 Porsche 356 1500 passing through Macerata at the #1000Miglia2023.
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Un evento che affascina: ogni auto della #1000Miglia ha un racconto unico da condividere.
Qual è l’auto dei tuoi sogni? 😍🚗
📸 In foto, una Porsche 356 1500 del 1952 al passaggio da Macerata alla #1000Miglia2023.
Apr 22
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Taking part in time trials during regularity races demands an extraordinary level of precision ⏱️
📸 In the photo, the crew of a majestic 1955 Jaguar XK 140 DHC engage with determination in one of the time trials at #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA2023, masterfully negotiating every curve and straight.
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La partecipazione alle prove cronometrate durante le gare di regolarità richiede un livello straordinario di precisione ⏱️
📸 In foto, l’equipaggio di una maestosa Jaguar XK 140 DHC del 1955 si impegna con determinazione in una delle prove cronometrate alla #1000MigliaWarmUpUSA2023, affrontando con maestria ogni curva e rettilineo.
Apr 19
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Participating in the #1000Miglia is not just about testing your driving skills, it is also about taking care of your fellow travellers 🚗😍
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Partecipare alla #1000Miglia non è solo mettere alla prova la propria abilità alla guida, è anche prendersi cura dei propri compagni di viaggio 🚗😍
Apr 17