| Run | 27 km |
| Name | Ascension de la Bonette |
| City | Saint Etienne de Tinée |
| State | |
| Country | France |
| Registration | Online |
| Transportation | Mind Your Own |
| Lodging | At Olga “B&B” |
| Comments |
• Online Registration :
Made through the official Site LeSportif.com
but you also can register on spot as long as they don’t reach the quota . Don’t forget to bring a Medical Certificate which can be downloaded through this English version of the Marathon de Paris
• Lodging :
Stay at Olga “B&B” at Saint Dalmas le Selvage
10 mn drive to starting line
• Expo :
Near the Church at center of the village where you get your bib and a nice Tech Shirt.
Open on Saturday afternoon as well as on Early Sunday morning before race allowing runners to come from close-by villages and towns. • Race day : Start at 7 am. Lot of parking places available. arriving at 6 ~ 6 : 15 is enough Drop bag truck provided • Route : Amazing 27 km of uphill paved road with an average 6 % grade to a 8.5 % max Well contained open traffic race due to excellent support and assistances . Fluid and Medical Stations along the climb positioned every 2.5 km with water, isotonic drinks and Coca Cola. Solid Food can also be found. • Finish line : Located at the top of the Col de la Bonette ( Pass ) with an unbelievable Mercantour View known to be very windy and cold. All Finishers will be provided Emergency blankets , Food and Drinks … but No Medal ! Couple of shuttle buses will take runners back to the village • Bottom Line A impressive event specially under a sunny day . Note : 5 out of 5 toes. |