The 29th Memorial Danilo Re in Scuol (CH) was a great success!
The year 2025 began on a high note for the Alpine protected areas community with the 29th Danilo Re Memorial. This edition, perfectly organized by the Swiss National Park (CH) in collaboration with ALPARC, was a great success, marked by enthusiastic participation of the teams and memorable times spent together.
The Opening Day
The event kicked off on Thursday, January 16th, with the traditional and well-attended parade of the teams. This year’s parade featured a special performance by the choir Cor dal Parc, setting a festive tone for the celebrations. Park delegations paraded through the picturesque streets of Scuol, culminating at the municipal house, where official greetings were delivered by local authorities and the ALPARC President Peter Oggier.
A particularly touching moment followed as Cor dal Parc performed Signore delle Cime in memory of Mauro Fissore, a colleague and friend who sadly passed away in 2024.
The evening continued with the popular Alpine Buffet at the municipal house. This annual tradition gave participants the chance to taste regional food from across the Alps while enjoying music, spontaneous dancing, and great friendship.
The General Assembly
Friday was an important day highlighted by the ALPARC General Assembly and a seminar for rangers. The morning session was dedicated to the General Assembly, the most important meeting of the year for the association. Highlights included the presentation of ALPARC's 2024 Activity Report and constructive discussions that confirmed the cohesion of ALPARC members. Key decisions, including the election of a new Board of Directors, were made with unanimous support.
In the afternoon, the Ranger Seminar provided an opportunity for park rangers to share experiences and initiatives from their respective protected areas. With approximately 190 participants, the seminar fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas, showcasing innovative solutions and inspiring collaboration for the management of Alpine protected areas.
The Trophy
Saturday was dedicated to the exciting Danilo Re Trophy competition, in which 48 teams competed in four disciplines: ski mountaineering, giant slalom, cross-country skiing and shooting. Blessed with excellent weather and the warm hospitality of the Swiss National Park, the day was a celebration of sportsmanship and Alpine culture. The evening culminated in a gala dinner in a spectacular high-altitude venue. The festive atmosphere was enhanced by the various award ceremonies for the winning athletes and parks, live music and dancing.
We congratulate the overall winner of the sports competitions: Aree Protette delle Alpi Marittime! To see all the individual and the team rankings, click here.
At the end of the event, the trophy flag was ceremoniously handed over by the Swiss National Park (CH) to the Triglav National Park (SI), host of the 2026 edition. The entire community looks forward to another successful gathering next year, continuing the valuable heritage of the Danilo Re Memorial.
The agenda as well as a photo gallery of the event can be found here.
