Competitions for endurance URBAN TRAIL will take place in Andorra (Pyrenees) (Escaldes-Engordany) on 27th May. The race will pass both around the city and mountains, from one can enjoy a breathtaking view of the valley of Madriu-Perafita-Claror (nature monument protected by UNESCO). Participants will be offered three routes of varying degrees of difficulty. The starting zone is Prat del Roure.
The first route is green (5 km) for urban areas. Waypoints: Prat del Roure, Engordany Bridge, St. Jaume, Coll de Jou (the highest point of the route, 1266m), then descent through St. Jaume, Romà dels Vilars, bridge Escalls. End of the route Prat del Roure. The participation fee is 5 euros.
The second route is blue (10 km). Waypoints: Prat del Roure, Vall del Madriu, Sassanat (the highest point of the route, 1356m), then descent through Pont de la Tosca, where the blue route will connect with the green one. End of the route Prat del Roure. The participation fee is 10 euros.
The third route is red (21 km). The route is designed for experienced athletes. Waypoints: Prat del Roure, Vall del Madriu, Entremesaigües, Font Vert (highest point of the route, 1886m), further descent through Coll Jovell, Lake Engolasters, St.Jaume, Miquel d’Engolasters, Pont de la Tosca, where the route connects with the other two. The cost of participation is 15 euros.
See also Andorra travel guide
See also Pyrenees travel guide
See also France travel guide
See also Spain travel guide
