600 Steps

Difference in height
150 m

Grade
28% - 75%

THE EVENT

GARDA LIFT ON FIRE is a unique firefighting competition. Pointed towards all Firefighters, the race will take place for the first time on 1 October 2023 in Riva del Garda, on the shores of the lake. Starting from the main III November Square, the course will pass through the streets of the inner city and then climb up the staircase neighboring the panoramic lift that leads to the ancient Torrione del Bastione, where the run will end. Overall the route will develop over 500 linear meters and an average gradient of 28%, touching a total height difference of 150 meters, with peaks of 91%. The target of the competition is to reach the top in the shortest possible time, without running out of air in the tank.

THE EVENT

Once again this year after the great success of 2023, which started with sold out participants, the long-awaited Garda Lift On Fire is back! The event will see competitors from all over Europe compete along a unique course: starting from the very central Piazza III Novembre in Riva del Garda, it will pass through the streets of the historic center and then climb along the route of the panoramic lift leading to the ancient Torrione del Bastione. It is a track that will cover 500 linear meters, with a total elevation gain of 150 meters, an average gradient of 28 percent with peaks of 91 percent. The goal is for competitors to reach the top in the shortest possible time, without running out of air in the cylinder.

FIRE VILLAGE

The entire event will be surrounded by the Fire Village. This exhibition area will offer our best sponsors opportunities to make themselves known and display their products. For our competitors, their companions and tourists or simply curious, we will offer the possibility of following the competition live thanks to the big screen. All accompanied by the necessary to cultivate moments of comparisons with music and party soul until late in the evening!

FIRE VILLAGE

The whole event will be surrounded by the Fire Village, which will include and exhibition area dedicated to the sponsor in the field and to their products. There will also be a party area, where competitors, tourists and curious can meet each other, exchanging ideas and making friends. All that will be possible by staying connected to the develop of the competition, broadcast on the large-screen television. Taking part in Garda Lift on Fire doesn’t just means experiencing a competition, but contributing to set off and valorize the passion of the Firefighter. To partecipate, all you need is your uniform, a little courage and the power of will to defeat the finish. We are waiting for YOU !