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Trail Grigne Sud 2019 - Extreme
TRAIL GRIGNE SUD
On the tracks of the chamois
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This Third Edition of the Trail Grigne Sud will take runners to discover the majesty of the southern side of the Grigne mountains.
The race itself is made of two courses, both starting and finishing in the village of Mandello del Lario, spanning from the lakeside to the above peaks in the shade of Sasso Cavallo. An itinerary which is almost as challenging as it is mesmerising, to be dealt with both legs and mind, enjoying the many glimpses of the lake, while running on the tracks where the chamois live.
The longer course, called TGS EXTREME, is 41 kilometers in length, with a total elevation gain of 3.600 meters.
The shorter course, called TGS SPRINT, is 21 kilometers in length, with a total elevation gain of 1.750 meters.
A third course was added, called TGS INTREPID, designed for disabled persons running alongside a guide partner, being 5 kilometers in length, with a 300 meters total elevation gain.
In 2017 an organizing network was created, involving many local institutions such as the Polisportiva of Mandello del Lario, CAI Grigne, Gruppo Amici di Luzzeno and Consorzio Alpe Era, with the support of Protezione Civile, Gruppo Antincendio and ANA, not to mention all the sponsors, and on the 30th of September 2018 the First Edition of the Trail Grigne Sud took place.
At first glance on the map, the 41-kilometers-long TGS EXTREME, the main race, may be underestimated, giving the false impression of being “quite” a short and easy course. But what really makes the difference is the 3.600 meters total elevation gain, putting this race among those characterized by pure alpine trail spirit: many hours on your legs, up and down the mountains. Training is not enough, being essential to be able to manage your energies for the whole length of the race.
The two courses in details
The TGS EXTREME runs almost entirely on mountain tracks, with a length of 41 kilometers and a remarkable 3.600 meters total elevation gain. After leaving the center of Mandello del Lario (200 m) and reaching the village of Somana, the path rapidly starts to climb in the woods for the first important ascent towards Zucco Sileggio (1348 m – 8,4 km). From there, going down a bit and up again, it reaches the summit of Monte Pilastro and the maximum altitude of the course (1794 m), descending then to Bocchetta di Prada. A fast transverse ridge takes the runners to the Rifugio Bietti-Buzzi (1704 m – 16 km). From there, the path descends between the beech trees to Alpe Calivazzo, then to Era Bassa (835 m – 21,5 km), where the first time gate is located, five hours after the start. Thereafter, the second ascent starts and gradually reaches the Rifugio Elisa (1485 m – 26,5 km). Down again to Gardata (1020 m – 29 km), then to Versarico (720 m – 31,8 km), where the second time gate is located, eight hours and a quarter after the start. At this point, the last ascent starts towards the last summit: the Zucco di Manavello (1025 m – 34,6 km). The final descent, steep in the first portion and more suitable for running in the second one, closes the circle in Mandello del Lario.
Maximum time: 11 hours.
The TGS SPRINT runs almost entirely on mountain tracks, but with a shorter length: 21 kilometers, with a 1.750 meters total elevation gain. After leaving the center of Mandello del Lario (200 m) and reaching the village of Somana, the course takes a different direction from that of the long race, turning right and passing by the small Church of Santa Maria in order to ascent to alpe Era Bassa (822 m – 7,3 km). From there, the ascent continues towards Gardata (1020 m – 9,0 km), where the short course rejoins the long one. Then, the path takes the runners to Versarico (730 m – 12,2 km) where the time gate is located, four hours after the start. At this point, the second ascent starts towards the last summit: the Zucco di Manavello (1025 m – 15 km). The final descent, steep in the first portion and more suitable for running in the second one, closes the circle in Mandello del Lario.
Maximum time: 7 hours.
Prizes were awarded to the first 5 runners in two different classifications for men and women.
The Third Edition will take place on Saturday the 28th of September, 2019, starting from Piazza Garibaldi, Mandello del Lario (LC), and arriving at the same place, close to the lake border. The maximum number of participants is set at 150 for TGS Extreme and 250 for TGS Sprint, and at 20 couples for the INTREPID course.
Points of Interest table
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Competition organized on 09/28/2019
Trace n°82015
Ascent threshold : 3 m Distance threshold : 0 m Smoothing : No Origin of altitudes : GPS
Ascent threshold : 3 m Distance threshold : 0 m Smoothing : No Origin of altitudes : GPS
Loop
Dominant terrain : Footpath
Max alti. : 1800 m
Avg alti. : 1012 m
Min alti. : 191 m
Longest ascent : 1200 m
Longest descent : 930 m
Dominant terrain : Footpath
Max alti. : 1800 m
Avg alti. : 1012 m
Min alti. : 191 m
Longest ascent : 1200 m
Longest descent : 930 m
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