Those who know their marathon history will know that marathon running in Italy goes way back before the days of Dorando Pietri, hero of the 1908 London Olympics - in fact it was this history that inspired Pietri to his great performances.
Turin is part of that history, with the first Turin Marathon being held in 1897 - now we offer the opportunity to take part in the modern incarnation of the race.
As the first capital city and birth place of the modern Italy, Turin is intriguing. The city centre is the Piazza Castello, which has a unique atmosphere with remarkable baroque architecture, which forms the backdrop for the start and finish line of the marathon.
From Piazza Castello the route follows the River Po through the outlying villages of Moncalieri, Nichelino, Beinasco, Orbassano, Rivalta, Rivoli and Collegno, finally returning to the city centre on a gentle down hill. Further info from the race website.
Fine food, drink, easy access from low cost airlines and a very underrated marathon - what more reason do you need for a short break to discover Turin.
BOOK THIS HOLIDAY
Friday 16th November: Arrival in Turin - we do not include flights as there is a wide choice of regional low cost airlines flying into Turin. Make your way to your hotel for 3-nights, the 4-star Hotel Fortino in Turin Centre on B&B basis.
Saturday 17th November: Race number collection at the Marathon Expo.
Sunday 18th November: Marathon Race Day - the start is a short walk from your hotel.
Monday 19th November: Make your way to Turin Airport for your flight home.
BOOK THIS HOLIDAY
HOTEL FORTINO****
STRADA DEL FORTINO 36
10152 TORINO
ITALY
4 Star, First Class Modern Hotel
Hotel Facilities
Information Exterior
This is a traditional brick-work building with wrought iron entrance doors. This hotel has also a wide private terrace (approximately 800 square meters) with gardens and summer bar area. Extensive public outdoor parking area and undergroung garage are also available.
LobbyThe lobby is medium in size.. The seating area is on the left side of the reception desk, welcoming and comfortably equipped with sofas and easy-chairs. It directly leads to the hotel bar, very elegant with a mixture of modern and traditional decor. The upper level of the hall offers also wireless area and a small library at guests disposal.
Facilities
Total Number of Rooms: 92
Earliest check-in at 14:00
Porterage
5 floors
Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
| Large sized lobby
2 lifts
Room Service from 7:00 to 22:30
Coach parking
Disabled facilities
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Room Types
- Single rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- Suites
- Non-smoking rooms |
Area Location: Central
2 kms to city centre
15 kms to the nearest airport (turin)
15 minute walk to the nearest metro station (p.ta susa)
1 km to the nearest station (p.ta susa)
5 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
General The hotel is located walking distance from Turin city centre, only 2 kms from Porta Susa railway station and from the terminal linking Turin International Airport.
