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Trail du Grand Ballon - L'Hivernale

TGB3536,2KM - 1522mD+

The TGB 35 is the course that will take you the highest! After Firstacker, head towards the Vue des Alpes, just a few meters from the legendary Grand Ballon. At an altitude of over 1,300 m, it's time for a long 12 km descent towards Soultz, before the final few faster-rolling kilometers to the finish line facing the renowned Hôtel des Violettes.

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Trail du Grand Ballon - L'Hivernale

1340 M

Max Altitude

800

Max participants

95%

off road

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START

09:30

Sunday, January 17

AIDSTATIONS

3

on course

TIME LIMIT

7:00

finish before 16:30

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DISCOVER SOULTZ AND THE GUEBWILLER REGION

Beyond the race

DISCOVER SOULTZ AND THE GUEBWILLER REGION

In the heart of Alsace, between vineyards and mountains, Guebwiller is an ideal destination to discover the riches of the region. At the foot of the Grand Ballon, enjoy magnificent landscapes, charming villages, Alsatian gastronomy, and numerous outdoor activities. An authentic and welcoming territory to explore before or after the Trail du Grand Ballon!

EQUIPMENT

What to bring

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

This gear is mandatory. Time penalties or DSQ for violations possible

Bib worn visibly

Phone charged

Emergency blanket

Collapsible cup with a minimum capacity of 15 cl

Water supply of at least 1 liter

Trail running shoes with good grip

ID with photo

Whistle

Recommended gear

This gear is highly recommended for your safety and comfort.

Livio Live App

GPS watch with the route (GPX)

Running backpack

Long-legged trousers

Warm gloves

Additional warm second layer

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TGB 35 PROGRAM

Key times

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Bib collection
Hotel Les Violettes
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16
16:00 - 18:00
Bib collection
Hotel Les Violettes
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
08:00
Bib pickup
Hotel Les Violettes
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
09:30
Start of the TGB 35
Hotel Les Violettes
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
11:45
First finisher
Hotel Les Violettes
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
16:30
Last finisher
Hotel Les Violettes
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COURSE SPECIFICS

What awaits you on the trails around Jungholtz

TECHNICAL

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Moderately technical

TERRAIN

Trails and forest paths

Muddy in wet weather

VERTICAL INDEX

46

SPEED FACTOR

1.05

DRY CONDITIONS

SPEED FACTOR

1.2

WET CONDITIONS

OFFROAD RATIO

89%

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Our history — From the initial start to the benchmark in the Vosges

Our history — From the initial start to the benchmark in the Vosges

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Weather conditions at Grand Ballon during each season

Weather conditions at Grand Ballon during each season

Tips for staying overnight

Tips for staying overnight

Bib pickup:  mandatory documents

Bib pickup: mandatory documents

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New in 2027: Trail du Grand Ballon gets a winter edition

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