| Non plus ultra
Giant route around the whole Principality of Andorra, including a visit to its highest point, Comapedrosa at an altitude of 2,942 metres, touching on the border. In the light of the full moon on the longest days.
- 170 k ( 106 mi.) 13,000 meters (8 mi.) of elevation gain and 13,000 meters (8 mi.) of elevation loss.
- Departure from Ordino town centre on Friday on the morning and finish in Ordino town centre
- 15 peaks or passes upon 2,400 meters
- Average altitude: 1,985 meters
- The most spectacular feature: panoramic views, alternate zones of minerals, high mountain meadows, forests, glacial lakes...
- The most technical section: some completely safe rocky ridge sections
- Sticks allowed
- 13 aid stations
Technical difficulty(*):
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A |
Tarmac road or well-signposted track, virtually rock- and root-free terrain |
Trouble-free running. Easy to eat or hydrate without affecting pace |
| B |
Well-signposted track, slightly irregular terrain with some stones or roots |
Relatively trouble-free running, although requires some attention |
| C |
Irregular, slippery and/or narrow track with a lot of stones and/or roots |
Running requires concentration |
| D |
Very irregular, slippery and/or narrow track with a lot of stones and/or roots |
Running requires great concentration |
| E |
Very difficult, slippery and irregular terrain (scree or rocks) |
Requires total concentration. Ankles and quadriceps must be in very good shape |
(*) This criterion is completely independent of height difference. It is intented as a classification of the nature of the terrain.
Time limits:
- Saturday at 8 am (25-hours race): Margineda
- Sunday at 2 am (43-hours race): Refugi de l'Illa
- Sunday at 8 am (49-hours race): Pas de la Casa
- Sunday at 12 am (53-hours race): Inclès
Referencess:
- previously registration in the Ronda dels Cims or
- with proof of having finished, in the last 2 years, a non stop race of
- over 100 km with more than 4,500 m elevation gain, or
- over 165 km with more than 2,500 m elevation gain
Registrations from November onwards.
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