Beetween Viareggio to Monaco, The Crossing is an international platform supported by the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, which combines sports, social engagement, and global outreach. The Crossing event is making a grand return and will take place on June 19 and 20 with a new, exceptional edition, in the heart of the Mediterranean, along a brand-new 225-kilometer water bike route.
Organized by Her Serene Highness Princess of Monaco Foundation since 2020, this sporting and charitable event aims to raise awareness of the Foundation’s initiatives, particularly swimming education, drowning prevention, and the promotion of the educational and human values of sport. Driven by an international dimension, it embodies a multicultural and unifying spirit.
This year, the Crossing has taken on an environmental dimension. The race will pass through the Pelagos Marine Sanctuary, a European marine treasure. Forming a triangle between France, Italy, and Monaco, this sanctuary stands as the largest marine area dedicated to the protection of marine mammals in Europe. Created in 1999, this 87,500-square-kilometer territory remains an essential refuge for many iconic species.
For this new edition, several teams of four elite athletes will set off from the Viareggio Yacht Club (exact time to be confirmed 48 hours in advance) on Friday, June 19.
Over nearly 24 hours of continuous challenge, participants will take turns at sea to reach the Principality of Monaco, with an expected finish at Larvotto Beach on Saturday, June 20 (exact time to be confirmed 48 hours in advance).
Beyond the sporting performance, “The Crossing” stands as a unique human and solidarity- driven adventure, combining endurance, commitment, and self-transcendence in support of a vital cause.
A donation platform will be set up, along with real-time race tracking, allowing the public to follow the event closely and support the Foundation’s actions throughout the journey.
About the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation:
Founded in 2012 by H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco, the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation works to save lives by fighting drowning and promoting education through the values of sport.
The Foundation develops programs focused on learning to swim and raising awareness of water safety and first aid.
Present in 45 countries, the Foundation is committed to supporting younger generations and communities to make access to water safer for all, with more than 2 million beneficiaries worldwide.
