Karpos is the main sponsor of the Pierra Menta, the legendary ski mountaineering race of the Grande Course circuit that takes place every year in the Arêches-Beaufort mountains in Savoy, France. The Pierra Menta, also known as “La Pierra,” is an annual gathering of the best ski mountaineers in the world. Its format, unchanged since 1985, continues to inspire the participating athletes who challenge each other every year on a unique and incomparable route that requires great endurance on the climbs and impeccable technique on the descents. More than 600 participants in the “youth” and “adult” categories climb more than 10,000 meters in elevation in just four days, contending with sharp ridges and steep slopes. La Pierra is not just effort and sweat: its typical festive atmosphere and the extraordinary enthusiasm of the public make it a can’t-miss event for all winter sports enthusiasts.

Four days of competition, with about 10,000 meters of elevation gain to cover at full speed, with your heart pounding, in the cold, with icy gusts of wind, storms that slow you down, and the crisp air of the high mountains. These are the conditions that ski mountaineers experience during the Pierra Menta, the “Tour de France of ski mountaineering,” which also marks the arrival of spring, peak season for skimo.

To have the best experience, you need lightweight, comfortable, breathable, and protective garments, such as the Lyskamm kit, the Lot Evo Jacket, and the Lot Rain Jacket. High-performance gear that will also accompany our athletes to the Pierra Menta, allowing them to concentrate fully on the race, whatever the weather conditions.