SportRoccia returns to Bardonecchia: three days of climbing, outdoor culture and history, in the very places where sport climbing was born. In 1985, at the Parete dei Militi in Valle Stretta, a visionary idea by Emanuele Cassarà and Andrea Mellano gave rise to SportRoccia.It was not just a competition: it was the beginning of a new way of experiencing climbing. Before that, it was about adventure, exploration and a personal challenge against the rock face; then, in 1985, thanks to the dream of two visionaries, climbing entered a new dimension, becoming a contest, a spectacle and a discipline.From that rock face in Valle Stretta, sport climbing was born, destined to reach the Olympic Games less than forty years later. Programme: Friday 3 July 20266.00 pm | Via Medail Talk & Beers with a presentation of Ugetti’s “SportRoccia” dessert9.00 pm | Cinema Sabrinascreening of the film *The Future of Climbing* Saturday 4 July 2026 from 9.00 am | Palazzetto dello SportBardo Boulder ContestA day of bouldering, challenges and community, open to the CiapaTüT and CiapaRat categories (Top and Amateurs).Cash prizes for the CiapaTüT category.Official T-shirt and a gift from LaSportiva for the first 80 entrants.Registration: www.sportroccia.com Saturday 4 July 202611.00 am | Palazzetto dello SportSportRoccia Kids: first steps into the world of climbingSportRoccia isn’t just an event for athletes and enthusiasts: it’s also an opportunity designed to introduce children to the world of climbing in a safe, fun and engaging way.Over the weekend, children and young people can experience the thrill of climbing under the supervision of certified Alpine Guides, choosing from a range of activities: the Bardo Boulder Contest on Saturday, with boulders specially designed for them and the chance to try indoor climbing at Il Cubo, or Sunday’s session at the Parete dei Militi, where they can get their hands on real rock, right where the history of SportRoccia began.Families can enrol their children for just one day or for both, creating a well-rounded experience combining play, sport, nature and discovery.A way for young children to experience climbing not just as a sporting activity, but as an adventure, a source of confidence, physical activity and a connection with the mountains.Registration: www.sportroccia.com Sunday 5 July 20269.30 am | Parete dei LimitiWorkshop – The Fear of FallingA workshop dedicated to managing the fear of falling whilst climbing. Marta Carminati will lead the theoretical session, whilst the practical session will be supervised by certified Alpine Guides. Open to all levels.9.30 am breakfast at the crag10.00 am ‘The Fear of Falling’ workshop, Slackline Experience, demonstration and free taster sessions for children and adults2.30 pm SportRoccia Kids: introduction to climbing and zip line – Tao sector ALL-DAY – B.Y.O.R: BRING YOUR OWN ROPE. Climb independently or with Alpine Guides throughout the day, soaking up the SportRoccia atmosphereA day dedicated to the outdoors and climbing in our mountains together with the foundation.Register at www.sportroccia.com 3 – 5 July 2026Palazzetto dello Sport – Valle Stretta, Parete dei Militi – Cinema Sabrina
