Susanna Rohr and Stefano Ginesi emerged as the winners of the Grand Alpine Journey of the Coppa delle Alpi by 1000 Miglia 2024, showcasing their skills in a 1934 Fiat 508 S Balilla. This thrilling adventure spanned 1600 kilometers across the Alpine region, traversing seven countries and featuring 30 competing teams. With 90 timed trials and 18 average speed tests, this journey was an ultimate test of endurance and precision.
The morning of the final day started with the prize-giving ceremony, where Stefano Ginesi and Susanna Rohr were hailed as the champions. Following closely behind were the Belgian team of Decremer-Mertens in their 1951 Aston Martin Db2, securing the second place. Carrara and Consoli claimed third place with their 1953 Jaguar XK 120 Ots. It was an exhilarating finish to a challenging competition.
The subsequent final conference shed light on the thematic stages of the journey, as expert teams selected by 1000 Miglia traveled in eight historic cars, engaging with local institutions and representatives to discuss sustainable practices and regional values. Alberto Piantoni, CEO of 1000 Miglia Srl, expressed the project’s vision, stating, “Bringing classic cars to the Alps to discuss sustainability may have seemed far-fetched at first. But the audacity of today’s 1000 Miglia is no longer a question of speed; it is the audacity of thought. With this project, we aimed to create a network among Alpine communities, which hold significant values that we wanted to showcase with the help of these automotive masterpieces.”
The conference delved into two main themes: “Traces of awareness of the region and best practices on the Alpine platform” and “Scenarios and the major challenges of the Alpine platform.” These topics sparked engaging discussions among the diverse group of attendees.
While this edition of the Coppa delle Alpi came to a close, plans are already underway for the 2025 winter edition of the race. The event will be followed by a Think Tank, reflecting on the legacy of this remarkable journey. The landscapes, voices, and values experienced during the race have left an indelible mark on the participants, particularly the image of the vanishing Mer de Glace at the Montenvers refuge.
This Grand Alpine Journey has not only celebrated the beauty and heritage of the Alps but also highlighted the importance of sustainable practices and the urgent need for change. It is a testament to the enduring power of human ingenuity and the breathtaking wonders of nature.
The Grand Alpine Journey: Uncovering the Beauty and Sustainability of the Alps showcases the skills of the winners, Susanna Rohr and Stefano Ginesi, who triumphed in a 1934 Fiat 508 S Balilla. This adventure covered a distance of 1600 kilometers across the Alpine region, crossing seven countries and involving 30 teams. The journey consisted of 90 timed trials and 18 average speed tests, putting the participants’ endurance and precision to the ultimate test.
The final day of the event concluded with a prize-giving ceremony, where Ginesi and Rohr were celebrated as the champions. Coming in second place was the Belgian team of Decremer-Mertens in their 1951 Aston Martin Db2, while Carrara and Consoli took third place with their 1953 Jaguar XK 120 Ots. The thrilling finish added to the excitement of the competition.
Following the race, a final conference took place, focusing on the thematic stages of the journey. Expert teams selected by 1000 Miglia traveled in eight historic cars, engaging with local institutions and representatives to discuss sustainable practices and regional values. Alberto Piantoni, CEO of 1000 Miglia Srl, emphasized the project’s vision of creating a network among Alpine communities and showcasing their significant values with the help of these automotive masterpieces.
The conference explored two main themes: “Traces of awareness of the region and best practices on the Alpine platform” and “Scenarios and the major challenges of the Alpine platform.” These topics sparked engaging discussions among the diverse group of attendees, highlighting the importance of sustainability in the region.
Looking ahead, plans are already underway for the 2025 winter edition of the Coppa delle Alpi. The event will be followed by a Think Tank, which will reflect on the legacy of the journey and the impact it had on the participants. The participants were deeply affected by the landscapes, voices, and values encountered during the race, particularly by the sight of the vanishing Mer de Glace at the Montenvers refuge.
The Grand Alpine Journey not only celebrated the beauty and heritage of the Alps but also emphasized the significance of sustainable practices and the urgent need for change in the region. It serves as a reminder of the power of human ingenuity when combined with the wonders of nature.