La 6000D - Trail de légende

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Aime
73210 Aime-la-Plagne
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A legendary race and the first of its kind, the 6000D is still a challenge for most trail runners. It is no mean feat to climb from the apple orchards to the glacier! The 6000D edition 2024, 34 years of pleasure...Thursday 25 July to Saturday 27 July.
The different races on the programme of this latest edition of the 6000D:

- The 6000D: 69km for 3400m elev. gain:
A legendary race that was the first of its kind, the 6000D remains a challenge for most trail runners. It is no mean feat to climb from the apple orchards to the glacier! Elevation gain of 3400m over a course of 69km. The route takes the runners from the village of Aime in the valley to the top of Bellecôte glacier at 3047m, going through La Plagne's high altitude resorts then down through the forest at Montchavin Les Coches and finishing along the Isère river. A high-quality marked course, 95% on paths and tracks.. A high-quality marked course, 95% on paths and tracks.

- The 6000D 3 person relay:
So in the 2023 edition, you can run it in a 3-person relay team with a handover at Plagne Centre and Plagne Bellecôte.
4th edition of this 2 person challenge that is open to all
A 69km route to be run in teams of 3.
The route takes the runners from the village of Aime in the valley to the top of Bellecôte glacier at 3047m, going through La Plagne's high altitude resorts then down through the forest at Montchavin Les Coches and finishing along the Isère river. A high-quality marked course, 95% on paths and tracks.

- The 6D Marathon: 43km with 2100m of elev. gain:
Individual challenge, open to all
You know about marathons on the flat and on tarmac, now come and discover a marathon run on mountain trails. On the programme, 43km and elevation gain of 2100m. The route takes runners from the village of Aime la Plagne in the valley to Les Blanchets lake at 2363m altitude, passing through La Plagne's high altitude resorts then going down through the forest at Montchavin les Côches and finishing along the Isère river. This new course is an update of the original route of the 6000D with the first climb following the initial route from 1990. A high-quality marked course, 95% on paths and tracks.

- The 6D Lacs: 30km for 1500m elev. gain:
Starting and finishing in Plagne Bellecôte, this 30km trail race with 1500m elevation gain is somewhat less demanding than the 6000D.
The route, which follows the 6000D, branches off at the Dérochoir to go towards Plan Bois (without going up to the glacier). It then climbs up on the Arpette to join the 6000D route and goes down to Plagne Bellecôte.

- The 6 Découverte: 11km for 600m elev. gain:
The 6 Découverte is a race where the general public (beginners, novices, experienced runners and juniors) can participate in the big weekend of the 6000D.
This course takes you through La Plagne's high altitude resorts on footpaths.
Starting and finishing in Plagne Centre, the 11km route includes 600m of elevation gain. You set off in the direction of Plagne Villages and join Plagne Bellecôte.
Then you climb to the Dou du Praz on a footpath and go down towards the Lac Vert before climbing to Plagne Aime 2000 and coming back down to the finish in Plagne Centre.

- The 6D Bob: an original climb:
Based on the concept of a "straight climb", the competitors climb La Plagne's legendary Olympic bobsleigh track from bottom to top, on an average gradient of 8.2% with a maximum of 14%!

- The 6D Kids: 500 to 3000 m:
The 6D Kids is an event where children can participate in the big 6000D weekend.
At the bottom of the slopes in Plagne Centre, the 500m circuits are completed once or several times depending on age category.

- The 6D Aventure: Treasure Hunt:
Discover the 6D Aventure, an activity for children and teenagers (aged 6 to 16 years) to do as a family or with an accompanying adult.
The principle is simple, you just have to solve the riddles hidden along the way.
This race with a treasure hunt theme is open to all and offers a fun way of discovering the heritage of the town of Aime.
So don't hesitate any longer, young adventurers, be the first to discover these coveted treasures!
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From Thursday 25 to Saturday 27 July 2024.
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La 6000D - Trail de légende

Aime
73210 Aime-la-Plagne

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