Libro de RUTA 2017 Gran Trail Aneto-Posets.105 km / 6 760 m+ 40.7 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 / 3 630 m+ 27.5 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 / 2 500 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 Vuelta al Pico Cerler. 25,5 km / 1 250 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 SCHEDULE Friday, 21 July 11.00 h to 23.00 h Accreditation and collection of race numbers for all races (Benasque Sports Hall) 19.00 h to 19.45 h Technical briefing for the Gran Trail Aneto-Posets runners (Benasque Sports Hall) 20.00 to 20.45 h Technical briefing for the Vuelta al Aneto runners (Benasque Sports Hall) 21.00 h to 21.45 h Technical briefing for the Maratón de las Tucas runners (Benasque Sports Hall) 23.00 h to 23.45 h Race start check for the Gran Trail Aneto-Posets (Avenida de los Tilos) 24.00 h Start of the Gran Trail Aneto-Posets (Avenida de los Tilos) Saturday, 22 July 06.00 h to 08.30 h Accreditation and collection of race numbers for all races (Benasque Sports Hall) 06.00 h to 06.45 h Race start check for the Vuelta al Aneto (Avenida de los Tilos) 07.00 h Start of the Vuelta al Aneto (Avenida de los Tilos) 08.00 h to 08.45 h Race start check for the Maratón de las Tucas (Avenida de los Tilos) 09.00 h Start of the Maratón de las Tucas (Avenida de los Tilos) 09.30 h Expected arrival time of the first runners of the Gran Trail Aneto-Posets passing through Benasque (km 55) 13.40 h Expected arrival time at the finish line of the first runners of the Maratón de las Tucas 15.00 h Estimated arrival time at the finish line of the first runners of the Vuelta al Aneto 17.30 h Estimated arrival time at the finish line of the first runners of the Gran Trail Aneto-Posets 22.00 h Closing of the finish line for the Maratón de las Tucas Sunday, 23 July 03.00 h Closing of the finish line for the Vuelta al Aneto. 07.00 h to 08.30 h Accreditation and collection of race numbers for the Vuelta al Pico Cerler and the Vuelta al Molino de Cerler (Benasque Sports Hall) 08.30 h to 08.45 h Race start check for the Vuelta al Pico Cerler (Avenida de los Tilos) 09.00 h Start of the Vuelta al Pico Cerler (Avenida de los Tilos) 09.00 h to 09.15 h Race start check for the Vuelta al Molino de Cerler (Avenida de los Tilos) 09.30 h Start of the Vuelta al Molino de Cerler (Avenida de los Tilos) 14.00 h Closing of the finish line for the Gran Trail Aneto-Posets, Vuelta al Pico Cerler and Vuelta al Molino de Cerler 14.30 h Trophy awards for all races (Avenida de los Tilos) 4 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 10000 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 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).