The Valley Loop

Cross the village for 600 m to rejoin the trail deep in the forest —a helpful warm-up before tackling the first climb starting at km 1.6, which spans 1,200 m with 110 m of elevation gain. Once you reach the highest point of the course, you’ll descend steadily for 800 m, then for another 700 m on much steeper terrain! From km 4.3 to km 6, you’ll be on a nearly flat stretch along the Aa River. Starting at the 6 km mark, you’ll tackle the second climb—which is more gradual and less steep than the previous one—over 1.5 km, then recover on the plateau until the 10 km mark. From there, you’ll begin the descent to the finish line at the 12.8 km mark.