WeltcupTouren
WeltcupTouren is an international competition series centered on alpine touring and mountain navigation. It forms part of the global World Cup ecosystem and consists of a circuit of multi-day tours staged in diverse mountain ranges around the world. Athletes compete for season-long World Cup points, aiming for an overall title, with divisions for open and women’s events, and occasional team or junior categories.
Events emphasize endurance, ascent efficiency, route-finding, and practical mountaineering skills. Each tour comprises several stages that
Originating in the late 2000s, WeltcupTouren was developed to showcase alpine touring as a competitive discipline
Participation is open to athletes meeting standard qualification criteria; prize money and sponsorship vary by event.