La Plagne

Presentation

Saturday 28 July 2012

Starting and finishing in Plagne Bellecôte, this 22km trail race incorporates 1100 m of height gain and is less committing than the 6000D. It leads to the Roche de Mio at an altitude of 2700m taking in the lakes of les Blanchets and le Carroley.

INFORMATION: the age limit for 2 Lakes Trail only, was returned to 18 years old (born before 1994)

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  • 22 kms on a marked course with checkpoints
  • 1100 m height gain
  • Altitude at the start and finish: 1940 m
  • Highest point of the race: 2700 m
  • Race time limit 4.30 hours

Start at Plagne Bellecôte, climb to le Dou du Praz by the footpath leading to la fruitière before rejoining the 6000D course (missing out the Glacier) which climbs to the Lac des Blanchets, Roche de Mio, Col de la Chiaupe, le Dérochoir, Lac du Carroley, l'Arpette and Belle Plagne and finishes in Plagne Bellecôte.

To keep as close as possible to the Trail Running Spirit, there is only 1 feeding point at the Col de la Chiaupe (food and drinks) and 1 watering point at the Chalet du Carroley (drinks only) over the 22 kms. A camel bag or a water bottle is strongly recommended. Running self-sufficiently is recommended.

Supporters may go and watch the runners from the points shown in the Road book