The Trail of the Little Saint-Bernard returns on October 4, 2020

An authentic trail in the heart of the mountain

Do you practice trail running and love to push your limits? The TPSB is made for you!

Alpinstore is a partner of the Trail of the Little Saint-Bernard, for this new edition, the trail/mountain race takes place on Sunday, October 4, 2020. This sporting event is one of the wildest and most authentic in Europe. In 2019, the TPSB gathered more than 1100 participants. To best prepare for your race, do not hesitate to discover our trail equipment at the best price to tackle the different courses safely.

A race with multiple courses

For the 2020 edition, TPSB offers you a race either solo or in duo:

• Solo two possibilities: 60 km (3500mD+/2800mD) or 40 km (2250mD+).
• In relay a course of 40 km (25km / 1050mD+ and 1300mD- and 16km / 1300mD+ and 1000mD-)

The 40 km solo course

This course takes place at altitude with 4 passes over 2500 m to cross. A trail in autumn colors far from civilization that closes the "mountain" trail season. The last event before the snow inevitably covers the area until June of the following year! This course, in the heart of the mountain, offers you a complete change of scenery! Remember to get trail poles to ensure stability and performance in technical parts and to choose a suitable trail bag to carry all the necessary equipment during a long effort.

Departure at 8:00 from the hospice of the Little Saint-Bernard, a historically rich place at 2150 m altitude. The first part to the col de Chavannes (2603m) is rather rolling and presents no difficulty. For the knowledgeable, it takes a small part of the TDS course in reverse which has the advantage of being facing the Mont-Blanc massif. From the pass, the view is magnificent. The 2nd part is more technical with, after crossing the col de la Seigne (2516m) towards the refuge of Mottets, the ascent by a little-used path of the col de l'ouillon (2612m) which overlooks the glacier city. From the pass follows a long descent, gently sloping in the preserved valley of Versoyen, before climbing to the col de la Forclaz (2525m). From there, 400mD- to reach the finish line at the hospice of the little Saint Bernard. To succeed in this type of course, it may be wise to wear high-performance trail shoes offering grip and support.

The duo course, the relay is split into 2 courses:

• The relay 1 starting from the hospice of the little saint Bernard pass at 8:00. The course represents 25km / 1050mD+ and 1300mD-

• The relay 2 a more technical start at the refuge of Mottets. The course represents about 16km / 1300mD+ and 1000mD-.

For the more "experienced", the 60 km solo course

TPSB offers you to discover the famous "colle di bassa serra" peaking at 2738m altitude, a true wall in the heart of a glacial paradise, which dominates the col de chavannes in the distance and offers a breathtaking view of the Mont-Blanc massif nearby. Located in an extremely little-frequented area, it is a true gem. You will also discover the ridge of Mont-Fortin which offers grand panoramas not to mention the 2 passes of the 40 km namely the col de l'Ouillon and Forclaz. To go even further in your preparation, equip yourself with running gear at the best price and discover our high-performance trail shoes capable of accompanying you on all types of terrain. Do not hesitate to choose your trail equipment to meet all the demands of this type of event.

Discover in pictures the 60 km course of the Trail of the Little Saint-Bernard

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For registrations, go to this link.