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Evaluated Track - ITRA
Grand Trail Gigondas 2018 - 95 km Relais X2 - Stage 2
We propose to you to discover through this Ultra Trail the most beautiful landscapes of Vaucluse. You will cross the Gorges de la Nesque, climb the mythical Mont Ventoux, and return to Gigondas passing by the lace of Montmirail. To get to the start of the race which is located in the town of Venasque, a shuttle bus will be available to you in Gigondas (included in the registration). The village of Venasque is located on a rocky spur with steep sides, which leads to the gorges of the Nesque. You will cross these very impressive gorges formed of limestones of the secondary era. The bottom of the gorges remains as unexpected, you will find on the edge of the torrent a troglodyte chapel of the twelfth century. You will pass by the village of Monieux and its lake before undertaking the ascent of GR9 + 4 in direction of Chalet Reynard. You will be able to admire a sublime sunrise at 'Pas de la Frache', then cross in the downhill the wonderful combes of the north face of the Mont Ventoux of which the most famous 'Fonfiole' You will then take the laces of GR4 which go up to the mythical summit of Mount Ventoux which culminates in 1912 meters and will descend on magnificent paths in direction of Malaucène. A few kilometers to go in direction of the arrival in Gigondas, after passing the Col de la Chaine.
A magical finale where you will spend in the heart of the sumptuous Dentelles de Montmirail. This route is simply
magnificent !!! a paradise for lovers of nature and Trail !!
Running equipments:
Several Lots runners. At the end of the event, receive your chrono (real time, official time) and your results on www.grandtrailgigondas.fr
Benefits during the race:
Several liquid and solid refreshments on the course and at the finish as well as a warm meal on arrival.
Setting up a clean zone on the refueling.
Points of Interest table
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Competition organized on 04/28/2018
Trace n°48712
Ascent threshold : 0 m Distance threshold : 30 m Smoothing : Yes Origin of altitudes : MNT IGN
Ascent threshold : 0 m Distance threshold : 30 m Smoothing : Yes Origin of altitudes : MNT IGN
Crossing
Dominant terrain : Footpath
Max alti. : 1895 m
Avg alti. : 914 m
Min alti. : 232 m
Longest ascent : 470 m
Longest descent : 1290 m
Dominant terrain : Footpath
Max alti. : 1895 m
Avg alti. : 914 m
Min alti. : 232 m
Longest ascent : 470 m
Longest descent : 1290 m
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