Distance=55 km D+ = 4141 m D-=4482 m
The Royal Ultra Sky
Marathon Gran Paradiso is a skyrunning race with altitudes between 1,476 m and
3,002 m and crossing seven passes. The race takes place in the Gran Paradiso
National Park, Italy between Piedmont and the Aosta Valley and in particular,
on the southern side, the upper Orco Valley. The start line is from Lake
Teleccio in the "Vallone di Piantonetto" and finishes on the banks of
Lake Ceresole Reale
The course is mainly on
paths, traversing the ancient Royal Hunting Roads of the Gran Paradiso. There
are stretches over demanding terrain, including stony ground, and exposed
snow-covered sections with steep slopes (during the race the most critical
sections are equipped with ropes or chains). The course is identified with red
flags with the race logo
.
Refreshments and first aid stations and check points are set up along the route (see the following drawings and tables).
The race takes place in the
Gran Paradiso National Park across areas of splendid wild nature demanding the
utmost respect from the participants.
