Trail du Grand Ballon - La Printanière
The TGB 80 is the Ultra challenge of this anniversary edition. After Schnepfenried, runners have the Grand Ballon in their sights for over 20 km. Passing through Vue des Alpes precedes the main difficulty of the route: the long climb back up from Saint-Amarin. A moment of respite on the heights, then the route plunges back down into the valley to reach the Oderen aid station. All that remains is one final climb to Markstein, before tackling the famous stairs of the Hôtel Wolf and crossing the finish line.
1340 m
Max Altitude
800
Max participants
95%
off road
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START
05:00/05:15
Saturday, April 24
AIDSTATIONS
7
on course
TIME LIMIT
17:00
finish before 22:15
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INFORMATION
About the TGB 80
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DISCOVER HOTEL WOLF
In the heart of Le Markstein, on the Route des Crêtes, Hôtel Wolf has been part of the resort's history since 1933, and of the Trails du Grand Ballon since the very beginning. This hotel-restaurant carries on a tradition of hospitality in the heart of the Vosges Mountains. Beside it, La Bulle, recognizable by its transparent igloo shape and large terrace, offers a friendly setting to share a meal or a drink and extend moments spent in the mountains.
EQUIPMENT
What to bring
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
This gear is mandatory. Time penalties or DSQ for violations possible
Bib worn visibly
Bib worn visibly
Phone charged
Phone charged
Emergency blanket
Emergency blanket
Collapsible cup with a minimum capacity of 15 cl
Collapsible cup with a minimum capacity of 15 cl
Water supply of at least 1 liter
Water supply of at least 1 liter
Waterproof jacket with hood
Waterproof jacket with hood
Trail running shoes with good grip
Trail running shoes with good grip
ID with photo
ID with photo
Whistle
Whistle
Running backpack
Running backpack
Headlamp
Headlamp
Recommended gear
This gear is highly recommended for your safety and comfort.
Livio Live App
Livio Live App
GPS watch with the route (GPX)
GPS watch with the route (GPX)
Long-legged trousers
Long-legged trousers
Warm gloves
Warm gloves
Additional warm second layer
Additional warm second layer
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TGB 80 PROGRAM
Key times
THURSDAY, APRIL 22
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Bib collection
Hotel Wolf
FRIDAY, APRIL 23
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Bib collection
Hotel Wolf
SATURDAY, APRIL 24
04:00 AM - 05:15 AM
Bib pickup
Hotel Wolf
SATURDAY, APRIL 24
05:00 AM
Start of the TGB 80 - Wave 1
Hotel Wolf
SATURDAY, APRIL 24
05:15 AM
Start of the TGB 80 - Wave 2
Hotel Wolf
SATURDAY, APRIL 24
01:00 PM
First finisher
Hotel Wolf
SATURDAY, APRIL 24
10:15 PM
Last finisher
Hotel Wolf
COURSE SPECIFICS
What awaits you on the trails around the Markstein
TECHNICAL
Moderately technical. Demanding climbs.
TERRAIN
Forest trails, ridge paths and rocky sections
Varied terrain, alternating dirt, roots and stones, with potentially muddy sections in April
VERTICAL INDEX
43,8
SPEED FACTOR
1.6
DRY CONDITIONS
SPEED FACTOR
1.8
WET CONDITIONS
OFFROAD RATIO
95%
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