Vuelta al Molino de Cerler. 12,5 km / 460 m+ 3.9 km of paved roads / 1.9 km of tracks / 6.7 km of footpaths

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1 ROUTE BOOK 2018

2 Gran Trail Aneto-Posets.105 km / m km of the course at an altitude above 2000 m / 10.1 km of paved roads 20.8 km of tracks / 57.9 km of footpaths / 16.2 km off-trail The Gran Trail Aneto-Posets covers all manner of terrain, from tracks and footpaths to snowfields and blockfields that surround the highest peaks in the Pyrenees: Aneto (3404 m) and Posets (3375 m). It is a spectacular race which takes place under conditions of semi self-sufficiency, joining these two mountainous massifs together to comprise a boundless route. The Gran Trail starts off from the village of Benasque with a lap around Aneto heading towards La Renclusa refuge to then head off up the Barrancs valley, climb to the Salenques mountain pass (2797 m) and from there towards the Vallibierna valley. After passing through Benasque once again, the climb up to Cerler begins, from where the route drops down to the picturesque village of Anciles and on to Eriste before starting the lap around the Posets massif. This section includes the highest point of the race, Forqueta mountain pass at 2900 m. From this point, the course takes runners down to the Biadós refuge following the GR11 leading to the Estós refuge before returning to Benasque to end the race. Vuelta al Aneto. 55 km / m km of the course at an altitude above 2000 m / 6.1 km of paved roads 8.8 km of tracks / 24.2 km of footpaths / 15.9 km off-trail The Vuelta al Aneto takes place over all manner of terrain, from tracks and footpaths to snowfields and blockfields surrounding the Maladeta massif, crowning off at the peak of Aneto (3404 m). This amazing course starts in the village of Benasque to head off towards La Renclusa refuge. After visiting the impressive Forau d Aigualluts, it then follows the Barrancs valley and crosses high mountain passes such as Salenques (2797 m) before returning to Benasque through the Vallbierna valley, having circled an endless number of mountain lakes and other high-mountain landscapes of the Pyrenees. Maratón de las Tucas. 42 km / m+ 8.5 km of the course at an altitude above 2000 m / 3.4 km of paved roads 13.3 km of tracks / 25.4 km of footpaths The Maratón de las Tucas joins the Estós and Ángel Orús refuges over a number of tracks and footpaths surrounding the famous Tucas de Ixeia (2840 m), in the heart of the beautiful Pyrenees. Starting off in the village of Benasque, the course follows the GR11 upwards to the Estós refuge, from where it continues around the spectacular Batisielles mountain lakes before peaking out over the Plana mountain pass (2708 m) and reaching the next checkpoint located in the Ángel Orús refuge. From there the route takes us down into the Eriste/Grist valley in view of the imposing Espigantosa waterfall and then heads off towards Benasque again passing through the villages of Eriste, Anciles and Cerler. 2

3 Vuelta al Pico Cerler. 25,5 km / m+ 3.3 km of the course at an altitude above 2000 m / 3.9 km of paved roads 12 km of tracks / 6.7 km of footpaths / 2.8 km off-trail This half marathon Vuelta al Pico Cerler takes place on tracks and footpaths joining Benasque and other villages and nearby areas, taking Cerler peak as the reference point as one of the best places to go Alpine skiing in the Pyrenees. From the start line in the village of Benasque, the race sets off towards the Linsoles residential complex on the banks of the River Ésera to arrive at the picturesque village of Anciles, before heading off up the footpath waymarked with PR-HU 33, towards Cerler. From there, the course takes you around the Cerler peak towards Ampriu where you then cross the Aramón-Cerler facilities, passing over Colladeta and Cota 2000 of the ski resort. Once the base of the ski resort is reached in El Molino, there is a steep descent along the PR-HU 27 and 28 before crossing the finish line once again in Benasque Vuelta al Molino de Cerler. 12,5 km / 460 m+ 3.9 km of paved roads / 1.9 km of tracks / 6.7 km of footpaths The Vuelta al Molino de Cerler takes place on tracks and footpaths joining Benasque with the villages of Anciles and Cerler. The course is designed for runners under 18 years old, although there is no age limit for this race, in fact it is ideal as a first mountain race in the heart of the Pyrenees. From the start line in the village of Benasque, the race sets off towards the Linsoles residential complex on the banks of the River Ésera to arrive at the picturesque village of Anciles, before heading off up the PR-HU 33 footpath, towards Cerler. Once the base of the ski resort is reached in El Molino, there is a steep descent along the PR-HU 27 and 28 before crossing the finish line once again in Benasque. 3

4 SCHEDULE Friday, 20 July h to h Accreditation and collection of race numbers for all races (Benasque Sports Hall) h to h Technical briefing for the Gran Trail Aneto-Posets runners (Benasque Sports Hall) to h Technical briefing for the Vuelta al Aneto runners (Benasque Sports Hall) h to h Technical briefing for the Maratón de las Tucas runners (Benasque Sports Hall) h to h Race start check for the Gran Trail Aneto-Posets (Avenida de los Tilos) h Start of the Gran Trail Aneto-Posets (Avenida de los Tilos) Saturday, 21 July h to h Accreditation and collection of race numbers for all races (Benasque Sports Hall) h to h Race start check for the Vuelta al Aneto (Avenida de los Tilos) h Start of the Vuelta al Aneto (Avenida de los Tilos) h to h Race start check for the Maratón de las Tucas (Avenida de los Tilos) h Start of the Maratón de las Tucas (Avenida de los Tilos) h Expected arrival time of the first runners of the Gran Trail Aneto-Posets passing through Benasque (km 55) h Expected arrival time at the finish line of the first runners of the Maratón de las Tucas h Estimated arrival time at the finish line of the first runners of the Vuelta al Aneto h Estimated arrival time at the finish line of the first runners of the Gran Trail Aneto-Posets h Closing of the finish line for the Maratón de las Tucas Sunday, 22 July h Closing of the finish line for the Vuelta al Aneto h to h Accreditation and collection of race numbers for the Vuelta al Pico Cerler and the Vuelta al Molino de Cerler (Benasque Sports Hall) h to h Race start check for the Vuelta al Pico Cerler (Avenida de los Tilos) h Start of the Vuelta al Pico Cerler (Avenida de los Tilos) h to h Race start check for the Vuelta al Molino de Cerler (Avenida de los Tilos) h Start of the Vuelta al Molino de Cerler (Avenida de los Tilos) h Closing of the finish line for the Gran Trail Aneto-Posets, Vuelta al Pico Cerler and Vuelta al Molino de Cerler h Trophy awards for all races (Avenida de los Tilos) 4

5 Kit for Gran Trail Aneto-Posets and Vuelta al Aneto Mandatory Race number, identity bracelet and course map (provided by the Organiser). Safety pins or fasteners for the race number. Thermal survival blanket (measuring at least 140 x 200 mm). Suitable footwear and clothing. Waterproof and breathable hooded long sleeve jacket (recommendation: minimum Schmerber and RET lower than 13). Long trousers or leggings, below the knee (mandatory to carry them but not to run with them if you don t wish to do so). (NO leg gaiters.) Long sleeve thermal T-shirt (NO oversleeves). Long fingered gloves. (NO mittens nor latex gloves) Cap or buff (for protection from the sun). Hat (for protection from the cold). Food with race number marked on the packaging. Reusable cup (minimum 15 cl) for the feed stations. Hydration system (minimum of 1 L). Whistle. Head torch and a set of spare batteries. (2 units for the Gran Trail and 1 unit for the Vuelta al Aneto) (minimum of 35 lumens) Red rear light (similar to rear bicycle lights). Elastic adhesive bandage/taping. Mobile phone with the Organiser s telephone number saved and the battery charged. SPOT Satellite Messenger (provided by the Organiser and only for Gran Trail Aneto-Posets runners. (RUNNERS WHO LOSE THIS PERSONAL TRACKER MUST REIMBURSE THE ORGANISER FOR ITS COST.) Waterproof over-trousers (the Organiser will decide on this depending on the weather forecast and will notify runners accordingly). Crampons (the Organiser will decide on this based on the weather forecast and will notify runners accordingly). 5

6 Kit for Maratón de las Tucas Mandatory Race number, identity bracelet and course map (provided by the Organiser). Safety pins or fasteners for the race number. Thermal survival blanket (measuring at least 140 x 200 mm). Suitable footwear and clothing. Waterproof and breathable hooded long sleeve jacket (recommendation: minimum Schmerber and RET lower than 13). Long trousers or leggings, below the knee (mandatory to carry them but not to run with them if you don t wish to do so). (NO leg gaiters.) Long sleeve thermal T-shirt (NO oversleeves). Long fingered gloves. (NO mittens nor latex gloves) Cap or buff (for protection from the sun). Food with race number marked on the packaging. Hydration system (minimum of 1 L). Reusable cup (minimum 15 cl) for the feed stations. Whistle. Head torch. Elastic adhesive bandage/taping. Mobile phone with the Organiser s telephone number saved and the battery charged. Waterproof over-trousers (the Organiser will decide on this depending on the weather forecast and will notify runners accordingly). Kit for Vuelta al Pico Cerler and Vuelta al Molino de Cerler No mandatory kit has been stipulated for these two races, although a waterproof jacket may be required if any rain is forecasted. Should this occur, it will be notified several days prior to the race. This kit must be checked by the Organiser s staff, which will be done prior to handing over the race number. They will check that runners have everything they need in their rucksacks and that everything is in good working condition. All runners will sign a document taking responsibility for the contents of their rucksacks during the entire race. Additionally, all runners are obliged to show the Organiser their rucksacks if so required by them at any time during the race. All of this is for the purpose of laying down a safety framework for both runners and organisers. 6

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8 Gran Trail Aneto-Posets. 105,7 km / m+ sector 10 sector 2 sector 11 sector 3 sector 9 sector 1 sector 6 sector 4 sector 8 sector 5 sector km 2 Baños de Benasque Llanos del Hospital Refugio de La Renclusa Collado de Salenques Collado (2 706 m) Refugio Cap de Lauset Collado de Ballibierna Refugio de Coronas Tuca d Estiba Freda BENASQUE (pabellón) El Molino Eriste Refugio Ángel Orús Collado de la Forqueta Refugio de Biadós Collado de Estós Refugio de Estós km BENASQUE BENASQUE 105,7 km 8

9 Checkpoins Altitude (m) Partial km. Fastest time Cut-of times Services Benasque Baños de Benasque , Llanos del Hospital , La Renclusa refuge Salenques mountain pass , Cota mountain pass , Cap Llauset refuge , Ballibierna mountain pass , Coronas refuge , Estiba Freda peak , Benasque-Sports Hall , Cerler-Molino , Eriste Ángel Orús refuge , (D) Forqueta mountain pass , Biadós refuge , (D) Chistau pass or Estós mountain pass , Estós refuge , Benasque , (D) For the points of return marked as difficult, runners must understand that these points are found in valleys far from Benasque, where travel is more complicated, which means that the return may be more complex and may take longer. 9

10 Vuelta al Aneto. 55 km / m+ sector 2 sector 3 sector km 2 sector 6 sector 4 sector 5 Baños de Benasque Llanos del Hospital Refugio de La Renclusa Collado de Salenques Collado (2706 m) Refugio Cap de Llauset Collado de Ballibierna Refugio de Coronas Tuca d Estiba Freda km BENASQUE BENASQUE 55 km 10

11 Checkpoins Altitude (m) Partial km. Fastest time Cut-of times Services Benasque Baños de Benasque , Llanos del Hospital , La Renclusa refuge Salenques mountain pass , Cota mountain pass , Cap de Llauset refuge , Ballibierna mountain pass , Coronas refuge , Estiba Freda peak , Benasque For the points of return marked as difficult, runners must understand that these points are found in valleys far from Benasque, where travel is more complicated, which means that the return may be more complex and may take longer. 11

12 Maratón de las Tucas. 42 km / m+ sector 2 sector 1 sector km 2 sector 4 Cabaña del Turmo Refugio de Estós Ibonet de Batisielles Collado de la Plana Refugio Ángel Orús Eriste El Molino km BENASQUE BENASQUE 42 km 12

13 Checkpoins Altitude (m) Partial km. Fastest time Cut-of times Services Benasque Estós refuge , Plana mountain lake and mountain pass , Ángel Orús refuge Eriste , Cerler-Molino , Benasque For the points of return marked as difficult, runners must understand that these points are found in valleys far from Benasque, where travel is more complicated, which means that the return may be more complex and may take longer. 13

14 Vuelta al Pico de Cerler. 25,5 km / m+ A Castejón de Sos A Eresué km Anciles El Molino Ampriú Colladeta El Molino km BENASQUE BENASQUE 25,5 km 14

15 Checkpoins Altitude (m) Partial km. Fastest time Cut-of times Services Benasque Cerler-Molino , Ampriu , Colladeta , Cerler-Molino , Benasque , For the points of return marked as difficult, runners must understand that these points are found in valleys far from Benasque, where travel is more complicated, which means that the return may be more complex and may take longer. 15

16 Vuelta al Molino de Cerler. 12,5 km / 460 m+ 0 1 km Anciles El Molino km BENASQUE BENASQUE 12,5 km 16

17 Checkpoins Altitude (m) Partial km Fastest time Services Benasque Cerler-Molino , Benasque ,

18 sector 1 / Gran Trail Aneto-Posets / Vuelta al Aneto Benasque - Baños de Benasque / 10,7 km, +670 m, -120 m Difficulty level: easy/no difficulty. You will go along roads, tracks and a short section of footpath. The entire section has the GR11 waymarkers, aside from the waymarkers used by the Organiser. For sections along the road, pay particular attention to vehicles, making sure that you are clearly visible at night (all Gran Trail runners will travel along this section at night). Setting off from Benasque, continue along the road until the San Jaime bridge. Leave the paved road and continue along the track (GR11) which, on the right, will bring you to the Senarta plains first, and then staying on the track (GR-T 46) which runs parallel to the river to Plan d els Bañs, at the entrance of which you will take a footpath on the right that will bring you to the access road to Baños de Benasque (1674 m - km 10.3), the first race checkpoint. Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through Baños de Benasque: h (Gran Trail) / h (Vuelta). 18

19 Sector 1 Benasque - Baños de Benasque BENASQUE Puente de San Jaime Desvío a Ballibierna Baños de Benasque km 19

20 sector 2 / Gran Trail Aneto-Posets / Vuelta al Aneto Baños de Benasque - Refugio de La Renclusa / 9,3 km, +610 m, -150 m Difficulty level: easy/moderate. You will go along the GR-T 46 footpath during most of the course, although it is a mountain path that makes it possible for you to maintain a good rhythm (even running in some cases). The greatest difficulty of this section lies in the fact that the Gran Trail runners will have to travel along it at night. This will not be the case for Vuelta al Aneto runners. Setting off from Baños de Benasque, continue along the footpath that starts from the road. It will bring you to a little before Llanos del Hospital, where you will arrive after a short section (500 m) of paved road. After leaving the Hospital, continue along the footpath again towards Plan de Están first and then towards La Besurta (along a short section of track). From there, you have to start climbing to the second race checkpoint, first feed station and medical station, located at La Renclusa refuge (2144 m - km 19.7). Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through Llanos del Hospital: h (Gran Trail) / h (Vuelta) Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through La Renclusa: h (Gran Trail) / h (Vuelta) Cut-off time at La Renclusa: h (Gran Trail) / h (Vuelta) 20

21 Sector 2 Baños de Benasque - Refugio de La Renclusa Baños de Benasque Llanos del Hospital La Besurta La Renclusa km 21

22 sector 3 / Gran Trail Aneto-Posets / Vuelta al Aneto Refugio de La Renclusa - Collado Salenques / 6,3 km, m, -330 m Difficulty level: difficult/very difficulty. At the beginning, you will go along a mountain path, and afterwards, through high-mountain terrain, with no trail nor footpath waymarked as such. The terrain is already difficult in itself, and this is further exacerbated by the fact that this will be done at nighttime for the Gran Trail and the highly probable incidents as a result of the altitude, such as the presence of snowfields in shady areas, as well as the last part of the climb to the Salenques mountain pass (2797 m). To reach the Salenques mountain pass, it will be necessary to do some short climbs. Setting off from La Renclusa refuge, climb up to Cuello l Anclusa on a footpath and descend to Plan Alto d Aiguallut, which you will cross using the walkways over the river. From there, take a footpath on the right that leads you to the Barrancs valley, and then you will begin the continuous climb up to increasingly technical, high-mountain terrain until you reach the top at the Salenques mountain pass (2797 m - km 26.4), a checkpoint. In this case, some of the Gran Trail runners will travel along this section at sunrise. Without a doubt, it will be a good idea to climb sedately and make the most of it by watching the sunrise over Aneto (3404 m), which will always be on your right throughout the climb. Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through the Salenques mountain pass: h (Gran Trail) / h (Vuelta) Cut-off time at the Salenques mountain pass: h (Gran Trail) / h (Vuelta) 22

23 Sector 3 Refugio de La Renclusa - Collado Salenques La Renclusa Plan d Aiguallut Ibón de Barrancs Collado de Salenques km 23

24 sector 4 / Gran Trail Aneto-Posets / Vuelta al Aneto Collado Salenques - Refugio Cap de Llauset / 5,4 km, +200m, -590 m Difficulty level: difficult/very difficulty. You will go through high-mountain terrain, with no trail nor footpath waymarked as such practically throughout the entire sector, and along a mountain path in the final stretch. The terrain is already difficult in itself, and this is further exacerbated by the fact that this will be done at nighttime (only for the first runners of the Gran Trail) and the highly probable incidents as a result of the altitude, such as the presence of snowfields in shady areas, as well as the descent from the Salenques mountain pass (2797 m) or the mountain pass above Estany Negre (2706 m). Practically the entire sector is at an altitude of above 2300 m. To descend from the Salenques mountain pass, it will be necessary to do some short downclimbs. Once you begin the descent from the Salenques mountain pass, you will go down granite blockfields where transit is difficult, making it impossible to run, until a spot elevation of 2550 m approximately. There, you will leave the Salenques valley, going out to the right taking the alternative GR11.5 which borders round and takes you to this new route until Estany Cap de la Vall. Climb the mountain pass at 2706 m (km 29.5) and the checkpoint, and border round the side for the descent to Estanyets mountain pass (2524 m). From there, continue along the GR11.5 to get to the Cap de Llauset refuge (km 31.6) after a few minutes, second feed station, checkpoint, medical station and evacuation point. Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through the mountain pass at m: h (Gran Trail) / h (Vuelta) Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through Cap de Llauset refuge: h (Gran Trail) / h (Vuelta) Cut-off time at thecap de Llauset refuge: h (Gran Trail) / h (Vuelta) 24

25 Sector 4 Collado Salenques - Refugio Cap de Llauset Collado de Salenques Collado m Refugio Cap de Llauset km 25

26 sector 5 / Gran Trail Aneto-Posets / Vuelta al Aneto Refugio Cap de Llauset - Refugio de Coronas / 6,6 km, +340 m, -810 m Difficulty level: difficult. At the beginning, you will go along a mountain path (GR11), and afterwards, through high-mountain terrain (Vallibierna mountain pass). The terrain is already difficult in itself, and this is further exacerbated by the fact that this will be done at nighttime by the last runners of the Vuelta al Aneto and the highly probable incidents as a result of the altitude, such as the presence of snowfields in shady areas, as well as the highest points of the sector corresponding to the Vallibierna mountain pass (2725 m). From the Cap de Llauset refuge start climbing to the Vallibierna mountain pass (2725 m - km 33.1), checkpoint and highest point of the sector, to descend afterwards while always staying on the GR11. Cross a blockfield between the Vallibierna mountain lakes and go along increasingly comfortable ground until it becomes a footpath where you can run as you lose altitude. This eventually opens out onto a track, a few metres from the Puente de Coronas refuge (1953 m - km 38.2), checkpoint and feed station. Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through the Vallibierna mountain pass: h (Gran Trail) / h (Vuelta) Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through Puente de Coronas refuge: h (Gran Trail) / h (Vuelta) Cut-off time at the Puente de Coronas refuge: h (Vuelta) 26

27 Sector 5 Refugio Cap de Llauset - Refugio de Coronas Refugio Cap de Llauset Collado de Vallibierna Refugio de Coronas km 27

28 sector 6 / Gran Trail Aneto-Posets / Vuelta al Aneto (final) Refugio de Coronas - Benasque / 16,8 km, m, m Difficulty level: moderate. In this section, you leave the GR11. This sector begins with a relatively unmarked footpath among meadows, which leads to Sierra Negra. After reaching the summit of Estiba Freda peak, the footpath improves and continues on throughout the range of this massif. To finish the descent, the route winds through a pine forest on a comfortable footpath until leading to the GR11 again, alternating between track and footpath until Benasque. Setting off from the checkpoint at Puente de Coronas, retrace your steps a few metres to go south towards Palanca de la Riberata where a steep climb through the Estiba Freda valley awaits. After reaching the end of this valley, climb to the summit of Estiba Freda peak (2691 m km 42) where you will find the next checkpoint. From this summit, the footpath traverses the entire side of the Sierra Negra, descending continuously until reaching the forest through which you will get back onto the GR11 near Camping Ixeia. From here on, retrace your steps at the start to Central Eléctrica de Ruda where you cross the river to take a footpath for the last few kilometres to Benasque. The Vuelta al Aneto runners race ends on Avenida de los Tilos. For the Gran Trail runners, the Benasque Sports Hall (1130 m - km 55) is the site of the fourth feed station, checkpoint and medical assistance. This is also where they can retrieve their drop bag, which they left with the Organiser, and use toilets, showers, and mats to rest. Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through Estiba Freda peak: 07:15 h (Gran Trail) / h (finish line - Vuelta) Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through Benasque: 08:30 h (Gran Trail) / h (finish line - Vuelta) Cut-off time at Benasque: 18.30h (Gran Trail) / h (Sunday; finish line - Vuelta) 28

29 Sector 6 Refugio de Coronas - Benasque Refugio de Coronas Tuca d Estiba Freda Benasque km 29

30 sector 7 / Gran Trail Aneto-Posets Benasque - Eriste / 8,3 km, +410 m, -480 m Difficulty level: easy. Most of it goes along footpaths and a short section of paved track. The section of footpath is waymarked with PR-HU 28 and 27 on the ascent to Cerler and with PR-HU 33 on the descent to Anciles, aside from the waymarkers used by the Organiser. The last 2 km from Anciles to Eriste are along a paved track. Pay particular attention to vehicles, making sure that you are clearly visible at night. Generally speaking, you can run along this stretch, as all footpaths are in good condition. Setting off from the Benasque Sports Hall, take the PR-HU 28 on your right. After a climb of 1 km, take a diversion on the right which descends slightly. At about 500 m, take another diversion which turns left, and climb towards Cerler-Molino on the PR-HU 27; this is where the most difficult part of the climb begins. After ascending 1 km, you will see a crossing. Pass a footpath on the left and continue straight ahead until Cerler-Molino (1510 m - km 59.3), where there is a checkpoint. A quick descent to Anciles on the PR-HU 33 begins, a shady footpath of about 3 km to be enjoyed. Upon arriving at the main street of Anciles, turn left and cross the entire village. At about 500 m, pass 2 consecutive diversions on your right and continue along the paved track until the Eriste bridge. Cross it to get to the next checkpoint and evacuation point located in the village of Eriste (1080 m - km 64), where a small feed station will be found. Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through Cerler-Molino: h Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through Eriste: h 30

31 Sector 7 Benasque - Eriste Benasque Molino Anciles Eriste km 31

32 sector 8 / Gran Trail Aneto-Posets Eriste - Collado de la Forqueta / 11,7 km, m, -40 m Difficulty level: moderate. Most of it goes along well-marked, high-mountain footpaths and a short section of track. Very physically demanding section due to the large elevation gain (almost 1800 m+). The entire section is waymarked with PR-HU 36 and GR11.2. The footpath to the Ángel Orús refuge is in very good condition. Afterwards, the GR becomes a high-mountain footpath, and it is possible to find snow at the highest points. Take special precautions if you have to go along this section at night, as its difficulty increases and you have to keep a careful eye out for the waymarkers. Setting off from Eriste, an easy climb on the PR-HU 36 brings you to the Tramarrius bridge, where you will take a track on the left to climb approximately 2 km on a track to the parking area in Espigantosa (1528 m - km 68.3). From here, the footpath gradually rises until it reaches the Ángel Orús refuge (2139 m - km 71.7) after 3 km, where you will find a checkpoint, feed station and medical station. Here, the footpath becomes the GR11.2 and after ascending 1 km, take a diversion on the left, diverging from the course of the Maratón. After approximately 1.2 km, pass several diversions that lead to the summit of Posets on your right, and follow the waymarkers until reaching the Llardaneta mountain lake (2675 m). There is some flat ground around it for you to rest your legs a little after so much climbing. From the end of the mountain lake, follow the GR waymarkers and those of the Organiser, as there are many different paths. The last 200 m+ son are the hardest and most technical, in order to finally reach the checkpoint at the Forqueta mountain pass (2868 m - km 75.5). This is because it is possible to find snow, aside from it being a steep ascent on a scree slope. Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through the Ángel Orús refuge: h Cut-off time at the Ángel Orús refuge: h (Sunday) Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through the Forqueta mountain pass: h 32

33 Sector 8 Eriste - Collado Forqueta Eriste Cascada de Espigantosa Ángel Orús Collado Forqueta km 33

34 sector 9 / Gran Trail Aneto-Posets Collado de la Forqueta - Refugio de Biadós / 6,8 km, +50 m, m Difficulty level: moderate. High-mountain footpath and a short section of track. The entire section of footpath is waymarked with the GR11.2 red and white stripes. The first part from the Forqueta mountain pass is the most technical, as it is possible to find snow and sections of scree slopes. From a spot elevation of 2300 m, the footpath becomes less difficult, less technical and easier to run on. Take special precautions if you have to go along this section at night, as its difficulty increases and you have to keep a careful eye out for the waymarkers. The descent from the Forqueta mountain pass begins by following the GR11.2 waymarkers. The first sections are quite steep and in case you find any snow, bear in mind that you must be extremely careful. After approximately 1.3 km, turn right and begin the steepest descent of this section, about 200 m, which brings you to a spot elevation of 2300 m. Turn right onto a more comfortable stretch. The footpath is easy to follow, and it descends 4 km through the valley until a spot elevation of 1750 m. Here, take a diversion on the right and after 100 m, another diversion on the left, until the bridge that crosses the River Zinqueta d Añes Cruces. After crossing the bridge, a short climb brings you to a new waymarker where you should turn left to continue about 1 km more until you get to the Biadós cabins. Once you ve passed them, cross a ravine and turn right to go to the Biadós refuge (1714 m - km 82.3), checkpoint, feed station and medical station, as well as the last evacuation point. Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through the Biadós refuge: h Cut-off time at the Biadós refuge: h (Sunday) 34

35 Sector 9 Refugio de Coronas - Benasque Collado Forqueta Desvío a Millars Cinqueta d Agnes Refugio de Biadós km 35

36 sector 10 / Gran Trail Aneto-Posets Refugio de Biadós - Refugio de Estós / 11,1 km, +920 m, -740 m Difficulty level: moderate. Well-marked, high-mountain footpath. The entire section is waymarked with the GR11 red and white stripes. The most technical part is probably the last uphill slopes and the first downhill slopes from the Estós mountain pass (2572 m) should there be any snow. Take special precautions if you have to go along this section at night, as its difficulty increases and you have to keep a careful eye out for the waymarkers. Begin retracing your steps, until you pass the diversion for the footpath where the descent from the Forqueta mountain pass is made on your right. The first section of the footpath goes halfway up about 4 km until reaching the Añes Cruces cabin (spot elevation of 2070 m), where you have to cross the ravine. The terrain is easy up to this point and it is possible to jog along at a good pace. Head east to begin the last steep climb of the course, of about 2.5 km and 500 m+, to the Estós mountain pass (2572 m - km 88.7), where a checkpoint and medical assistance can be found. From the mountain pass, take special precautions with the first downhill slopes should there be any snow. A long 5.7-km descent starts here. Follow the GR11 until you get to the Estós refuge (1866 m - km 93.2), where you will find the last checkpoint, feed station and medical assistance. The descent from the mountain pass has some technical sections, but generally speaking, it is possible to run along this stretch, due to its good condition. Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through the Estós mountain pass: h Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through the Estós refuge: 15.20h 36

37 Sector 10 Refugio de Biadós - Refugio de Estos Refugio de Biadós Agnes Collado de Estós Refugio de Estós km 37

38 sector 11 / Gran Trail Aneto-Posets Refugio de Estós - Benasque / 12,5 km, +60 m, -820 m Difficulty level: easy. Footpaths and tracks in good condition all throughout. The section is waymarked with the GR11 red and white stripes. The last 3 km are along the road. Pay particular attention to vehicles, making sure that you are clearly visible at night. You will find it very comfortable to run along this section if you still have the strength for it, as this entire stretch goes downhill. This section begins at the Estós refuge (1866 m). Follow the GR11 which, after 2.3 km in very good condition, takes you to the Tormo cabin. From here, you have a short climb of 100 m upon leaving the plain, and a long descent of about 6.5 km on a track begins. You will pass the diversion to the Batisielles mountain lakes, the Santa Ana cabin and the Estós reservoir on your right. Take a diversion to the right of a narrow footpath; this will save you from going around a circuitous route. Return to the track that brings you now on a paved road to the San Jaime bridge. From this point, retrace your steps at the start for the last 3 km on the road which will bring you to the entrance to Benasque through calle Mayor. The finish line awaits on Avenida de los Tilos. Expected arrival time of the first runner at the finish line: h Closing time of the finish line: h (Sunday) 38

39 Sector 11 Refugio de Estós - Benasque Refugio de Estós Cabaña del Turmo Puente de San Jaime BENASQUE. Meta km 39

40 sector 1 / Maratón de las Tucas Benasque - Cabaña del Turmo / 10,1 km, +680 m, -60 m Difficulty level: easy. You travel along a road (the first 3 km) and a track. The section has the GR11 waymarkers from the San Jaime bridge, aside from the waymarkers used by the Organiser. There is a stretch of road, which will be closed to traffic. Setting off from Benasque, continue along the road until the San Jaime bridge (3 km). There you leave the paved road to continue along a track (GR 11) which, on the left, enters the Estós valley. You then begin the climb, passing the Estós reservoir first, and then the Santa Ana cabin (6.2 km and 1469 m). After an easy climb, continue along the track until you reach the Turmo cabin, km 10 and 1743 m. 40

41 Sector 1 Benasque - Baños de Benasque BENASQUE Puente de San Jaime Cabaña del Turmo km 41

42 sector 2 / Maratón de las Tucas Cabaña del Turmo - Collado de la Plana / 10,3 km, m, -210 m Difficulty level: difficult/very difficult. The entire section has the GR11 waymarkers, aside from the waymarkers used by the Organiser. Most of the route goes through high-mountain terrain. From the Ibonet de Batisielles mountain lake (km 16.2 and 1890 m), a difficult 820- m climb with hardly any opportunity for rest in almost 4 km begins. It is possible to come across snowfields and highly technical terrain. Setting off from the Turmo cabin along the footpath, in 2 km you will reach the Estós refuge (1866 m - km 12.3), first checkpoint, medical station and feed station of the race. Here you cross the River Estós and come through 100 m of significant changes in elevation. Continue on the footpath downriver through the Pino ravine. In 4 km, you will arrive at the Ibonet de Batisielles mountain lake (1890 m), where you will turn right. The difficult climb starts off on a good footpath, but as you near the mountain pass, the terrain will become more technical, with loose rocks that will make progress difficult. You will reach the Plana mountain pass (2708 m - km 20.3), checkpoint and medical station. It is possible that, depending on the weather, you may have to cross a snowfield upon arriving at the mountain pass. Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through the Estós refuge: h Cut-off time at the Estós refuge: h Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through the Plana mountain pass: h 42

43 Sector 2 Cabaña del Turmo - Collado de la Plana Cabaña del Turmo Refugio de Estós Ibonet de Batisielles Collado de la Plana k 43

44 sector 3 / Maratón de las Tucas Collado de la Plana - Eriste / 12,5 km, +140 m, m Difficulty level: difficult/very difficult. Section with GR11.2 waymarkers from the mountain pass until the Ángel Orús refuge and with PR-HU 36 waymarkers from the refuge to Eriste, aside from the waymarkers used by the Organiser. Most of the route goes through highmountain terrain, highly technical terrain where progress is slow due to the loose rocks and continuous descent. From the mountain pass, the relentless descent through highly technical terrain begins, taking you to the Ángel Orús refuge (2139 m - km 24.8), second feed station, checkpoint and medical assistance. From the refuge, already on a better footpath and continuously downhill, you will reach the parking area in Espigantosa (1528 m - km 28.5) in less than 3.5 km. From the parking area, follow the track 2.3 km and turn right to cross the Aigüeta de Eriste on the Tramarrius bridge and, on the old road, get to Eriste (1080 m - km 33), checkpoint, feed station and evacuation point. Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through the Ángel Orús refuge: h Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through Eriste: h Cut-off time at Eriste: h 44

45 Sector 3 Collado de La Plana - Eriste Collado de La Plana Refugio Ángel Orús Cascada de Espigantosa Eriste km 45

46 sector 4 / Maratón de las Tucas Eriste - Benasque / 9,1 km, +490 m, -410 m Difficulty level: easy. Section with PR-HU 33 waymarkers from Eriste to Cerler and PR-HU 27 and 28 waymarkers from Cerler to Benasque, aside from the waymarkers used by the Organiser. Good footpath all throughout. Setting off from Eriste, an easy climb on the PR-HU 33 begins, bringing you to Cerler, after passing through Anciles (1118 m - km 34.8). From Cerler-Molino (1510 m - km 37.8), last checkpoint, an easy descent brings you to Benasque (1130 m - km 42.3), where the coveted finish line awaits on Avenida de los Tilos. Expected arrival time of the first runner passing through Cerler-Molino: h Expected arrival time of the first runner at the finish line: h Closing time of the finish line: h 46

47 Sector 4 Eriste - Benasque Eriste Anciles Molino BENASQUE. Meta km 47

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