HALF MARATHON
The great succes of Sky Marathon (43 km) induced
us, three years ago, to organize a shorter race
"The Half Marathon" (21,5 km) along part
of the longer race trails. The main purpose of the
Half Marathon is to allow the participation of athletes
with less experience or capacity in order to experiment
a great trial and, as it has already happened, to
be induced to take part into the complete Sky Marathon
the following years. The scenary is the one of the
Grigne chain, simply magnificent.
Short
description of the route, indicating average
times for a medium hiker.
From Pasturo square (650 m.) along the
way to San Calimero, follow the trail n.
33, ignoring the lateral branches, till the
chapel Maria Regina Pacis. Crossing the road
along a short trail (about 50m.), turn right
facing a long stretch in the woods until
you come across a path climbing from Colle
Balisio. Getting to the crossing with the
trail of Traversata Bassa ( area of Cascina
Vecchia) follow towards Pialeral to reach
Alpe Cova and continue on the rough trail
getting to the plateau where stood the old
refuge Pialeral (destroyed by an avalanche
in 1986). From there you have to go on to
Foppa del Ger till you come across the
summer trail that leads to Grignone. (Here
you have reached the max height of your run
- 1900 m.), turning to the right you reconnect
with the route of the Sky Marathon that you
will follow till the final arrival. A check
will be carried out near Baite Comolli. From
there descent towards refuge Pialeral (1320
m.), then straight North on a long stretch
slightly up the hill, till Cappella San
Calimero (1499 m.), splendid panoramic
position.
Finally down the hill to refuge Riva and
Pasturo where ends the beautiful Half -
Marathon of Grigne.
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