‘Rampa con i Campioni,’ which in free translation means ‘Climb with the Champions,’ is a side event to the famous Tour de Ski final stage, the thrilling Final Climb up to Alpe Cermis.

The event took place on Sunday before the official end of Tour de Ski, starting at Lago di Tesero cross-country ski stadium and finishing in Alpe Cermis, Cavalese, Italy. The winners were Dario Cologna (SUI) and Emilie Bulle (FRA).

While professional traditional cross-country skiers competed at the 10 kilometers mass start skate race, recreational skiers had the chance to compete and test themselves against former professional skiers at the demanding Final Climb, over 10 kilometers.

This year’s edition was won by Dario Cologna, from Switzerland, who finished the course in 31:29.9.

In a statement to Newspower.it, Cologna said, “It was really fun, even better than I expected. It was my first race in a long time, but I felt good. The Rampa is demanding, but it’s fun to race here on this occasion.”

Paolo Fanton, from Italy – Team Futura, finished in 2^nd place, 15.8 seconds back, with a time of 31:45.7. Toni Escher, from Germany – Terrex XCS Team, finished 3^rd, 24.4 seconds behind the winner.

Top 10 – Rampa con i Campioni’ – 10km F – Men

1. Dario Cologna (SUI), 31:29.9
2. Paolo Fanton (ITA), Team Futura, +15.8
3. Toni Escher (GER), Terrex XCS Team, +24.4
4. Petter Northug Jr. (NOR), +43.6
5. Niklas Dyrhaug (NOR), Team Dyrhaug, +1:13.5

Complete results can be found HERE

The French Emilie Bulle, US Autrans, won the women’s race with a total time of 36:52.9 and was thrilled with the win:

“How nice! I’m really happy, it was great to run this race. The organization is great, and I had fun!”

Second place went to Sigrid Mutscheller, from Germany – RUHEPULS40/WSV Isny, 28.9 seconds back, followed by Laura Stichling, from Germany – eD system Vltava Fund Team, 2:32.3 behind the winner.

Top 5 – Rampa con i Campioni’ – 10km F – Women

1. Emilie Bulle (FRA), US Autrans, 36:52.9
2. Sigrid Mutscheller (GER), RUHEPULS40/WSV Isny, +28.9
3. Laura Stichling (GER), eD system Vltava Fund Team, +2:32.3
4. Irati Cuadrado Noain (ESP), Irrintzi Ski, +3:01.7
5. Aurelia-Maxima Janzen (SUI), +3:19.7

Complete results can be found HERE

Alpe Cermis was also the place for the final stage of the Tour de Ski 2024/2025. See the race reports below.

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