Chiavenna Sports Centre and Athletics Track in Valchiavenna

Located in Chiavenna, the sports centre features a modern athletics track used every day for training sessions, sporting activities and athletics events. The facility plays an important role within the local area, providing a dedicated space both for everyday sports practice and for athletes preparing across the different disciplines of track and field.

The track is used throughout the year by sprinters, middle-distance runners, long-distance runners and athletes from a wide range of athletics disciplines. Thanks to its facilities and the quality of the venue, it offers an ideal setting for technical training sessions and athletic preparation, complementing the sporting opportunities available in Valchiavenna.

One of the aspects that makes the Chiavenna Sports Centre particularly well known is its strategic location close to St. Moritz. Every year, numerous international athletes choose the track to train according to the “sleep high, train low” method, combining high-altitude accommodation in the Engadin with training sessions in Chiavenna. Over the years, the facility has welcomed world and Olympic champions from various countries, becoming a recognised destination for high-performance athletic preparation.

Alongside elite sport, the track also maintains a strong educational and community role, hosting daily training sessions, courses and activities for young people, adults and athletics enthusiasts. The facility therefore promotes sport and an active lifestyle while serving as a meeting place for both the local community and those wishing to train in a specialised athletics venue.

Today, the Chiavenna Sports Centre and Athletics Track is one of the most important sports facilities in Valchiavenna, combining sport, athletic preparation and an international outlook. A venue that enhances the local area while continuing to attract athletes, sports clubs and enthusiasts, reinforcing the valley’s reputation as a destination for sport and training.