Trail du Grand Ballon - La Printanière
The TGB 35 takes you towards the Grand Ballon before plunging down into the valley to Saint-Amarin. This is where the main difficulty of the route begins: a long 8 km climb to the aid station at the Amis des Vosges de Wittelsheim chalet. A pause to regain your strength, then the course heads to Le Treh before returning to Le Markstein. The famous stairs in front of Hôtel Wolf punctuate this Vosges challenge, with the finish line at the summit.
1232 m
Max Altitude
600
Max participants
94%
off road
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START
11:00/11:15
Saturday, April 24
AIDSTATIONS
3
on course
TIME LIMIT
7:00
finish before 18:15
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INFORMATION
About the TGB 35
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DISCOVER THE AUBERGE DU STEINLEBACH
At an altitude of 1,150 meters, slightly below the Markstein, the Auberge du Steinlebach, a long-standing partner of the Trails du Grand Ballon, welcomes you amidst the Vosges pastures. A stopover to savor the mountains as much as the local produce, through cuisine prioritizing fresh, seasonal ingredients. Whether for a meal after hitting the trails or a stay in a private room or dormitory, the inn invites you to take the time to enjoy the Vosges.
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 1/2 liter
Water supply of at least 1/2 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
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 35 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
09:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Bib pickup
Hotel Wolf
SATURDAY, APRIL 24
11:00 AM
Start of the TGB 35 - Wave 1
Hotel Wolf
SATURDAY, APRIL 24
11:15 AM
Start of the TGB 35 - Wave 2
Hotel Wolf
SATURDAY, APRIL 24
02:00 PM
First finisher
Hotel Wolf
SATURDAY, APRIL 24
06:15 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
41,8
SPEED FACTOR
1.6
DRY CONDITIONS
SPEED FACTOR
1.8
WET CONDITIONS
OFFROAD RATIO
94%
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