Coppa delle Alpi 2026: The Spirit of the Mille Miglia and the Pleasure of the Roarington Simulators

That the Coppa delle Alpi — a historic race built in the spirit of the old rallies — is organised by the Mille Miglia is, in itself, a guarantee. Mountain races in winter know how to offer something rare: the snow absorbs all sound, the biting cold sends a shiver across the skin moments before you climb in and point the car toward the mountain passes and the snow-covered roads. Then the silence is broken by the roar of engines — the Coppa delle Alpi, ready to unfold across three days of competition, covering just over 600 kilometres with dozens of timed stages: a genuine challenge, built on precision and consistency, just as the Mille Miglia demands.

This year’s edition follows no classic point-to-point route: each day, you depart and return to the same place. St. Moritz becomes the living heart of the Coppa delle Alpi — host to social events and elegant dinners, not merely a waypoint. From this renowned Swiss ski resort, competitors tackle passes and kilometres of magnificent snow-covered roads between Switzerland and Italy, before returning home. It is an approach that recalls the role of Valence in the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, where the surrounding territory becomes the true arena. Less a continuous transfer, more a genuine adventure in the spirit of exploration.