GT160 - Unique in Belgium !
The first 6-point ITRA race in Belgium !
A race representing a huge challenge has its place among the most beautiful trails in the world! To the finisher, 6 ITRA points will be give, and will be qualifay for the next lottery 2023 Western States 100!
160 km of trail paths are to be covered at the gates of the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve, a stunning region and a true land of lakes and castles enhanced by forests and very aptly called the Blue Ardennes. This race is the ultimate test of endurance and physical ability of the runners.
A true delight crossing over the places such as the Bec du Corbeau, the paragliding take-off runway of Coo, the Salmchateau Castle, the lake of Robertville, the Falize Rock, the Farnières Castle, the lake of Coo and many other enchanting places such as Reinhardstein Castle, the Route des Crêtes (the ridge road), Napoleon’s nose etc….
With more than 6000 D+ of vertical drop, it is the most prestigious and most difficult Ultra in Belgium. A real life-size sporting and human adventure!
Practical informations
- Start : Saturday 21/05/2022 - 04:00
- Number of participants : 200
- Place : Piste de ski Ovifat
- Distance : 164 km
- D+ : 6850
- Refreshment : 8
All registrations and the management of all participant data are handled by Ultratiming.be. By registering for GTLC, competitors automatically accept GTLC’s rules.
2 progressive price categories:
- 01/11/2021 to 31/12/2021
- 01/01/2022 to 15/05/2022
- No registration D-Day
Time limit
Vertical Gain
Equipment
| Race pack destined to transport obligatory equipment throughout the race | Obligatory |
|---|---|
| Mobile phone | Obligatory |
| Personal beaker 15 cl minimum | Obligatory |
| Supply of water 1-liter minimum | Obligatory |
| Head torch | Obligatory |
| Spare batteries for the head torch | Obligatory |
| Survival blanket 1,40 x 2,0 m minimum | Obligatory |
| Food reserve for autonomy during the race | Obligatory |
| Waterproof jacket | Obligatory |
| Clothing adapted to weather conditions (sun, rain, cold, snow) | Obligatory |
| ID or passport | Obligatory |
