GT 42 - A technical maratrail on Belgium's most beautiful trails!
Running a marathon is already a particularly difficult ordeal.
The Grand Trail des Lacs et Châteaux was selected to host the 2023 Belgian short and long trail championships.
The GT42, with its innovative UTMB index 50K, was selected to represent the most hotly contested short trail race.
But what about the GT 42, to which we add over 1592m of ascent? A maratrail on technical terrain, through the Warche valley. Pure madness. It's a delight, as are the other places you'll cross, such as Robertville lake, the old oak tree, and other enchanting places like Reinhdardstein castle, the route des crêtes, Napoleon's nose...
Alternating technical sections, single tracks, rolling sections, climbs and descents.
Practical information
- Departure : Saturday 05/17/2025 - 11:00
- Number of participants : 600
- Location: Ovifat ski slope
- Distance : 44.2 km
- Elevation gain : 1497
- Supplies : 3
- Time limit : 08h00
All registrations and the management of all participant data are handled by the Ultratiming timing service. By registering for the GTLC, competitors automatically accept the GTLC regulations.
3 progressive price categories :
- 01/12/2024 to 31/01/2025
- 01/02/2025 to 20/04/2025
- 04/21/2025 to 05/14/2025
- No registration of the day
Time barriers
Height difference
Equipment
| Bag for carrying compulsory equipment during the race | Mandatory |
|---|---|
| Phone | Mandatory |
| Minimum 15 cl cup | Mandatory |
| 1 liter minimum water supplement | Recommended |
| Headlamp | - |
| Additional battery for headlamp | - |
| Survival blanket 1.40 x 2.0 m minimum | Mandatory |
| Sufficient food reserve for autonomy adapted to the course | Recommended |
| Rain jacket | Recommended |
| Clothing adapted to weather conditions (sun, rain, cold, snow) | Recommended |
| Identity card or passport | Mandatory |
The race route
- Viewpoint
- Ravito
- Fanzone
- Departure/Arrival
