Marcia Gran Paradiso

31.01.2020 25 km FT 02.02.2020 45 / 25 km CT

Cogne (AO), Italy ITA ITA

Tracks

Friday	Marcia Gran Paradiso FT (25 km)	10.00 am
Saturday	Mini Marcia Gran Paradiso	12.00 am
Sunday	Marcia Gran Paradiso Classic CT (45 km + 25 km)	10.00 am

The mountain village of Cogne is 1500 meters below the large 4000-meter Gran Paradiso, in the Mont Blanc massif, above the Aosta Valley. There, the Marcia Gran Paradiso has been held since 1975.
The start and finish are located in Cogne, with a view to the Gran Paradiso.The tracks have a high demand on the runners.
A very variable route profile demands a lot from the participants. Frequently, the trail changes from open spaces to forest passages, and thus leads through the high valley of Cogne

The Marcia Gran Paradiso takes place in Cogne in Aoastatal. The municipality is located at an altitude of 1534m, has about 1400 inhabitants and is very popular as an idyllic tourist resort under the Gran Paradiso. Coming from Aosta, at the end of the long inlet gorge, the Cogne valley opens into a vast basin. There lies Cogne, which in the summer months accommodates many mountaineers and mountain hikers. In winter, it is perfect for cross-country skiers. Cogne ist part of the Gran Paradiso national park and a member of the tourist network Alpine Pearls, which stands up for green tourism.
The races are embedded right in the middle of the village by the stadium. Everything, such as starting number issue in the town hall, catering and stadium, are within walking distance

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Airport: Turin

- by car from Turin to Cogne 150 km (2 hours)

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