GoVertical

Rough, Tough, Rewarding

The «GoVertical» is the kick-off to the spectacular Bernina Ultraks weekend on Friday. After the start in the Ultraks Zone (parking lot Bellavita) you run directly into the ibex paradise Pontresina. There are about 1,800 ibexes in this area east of the mountain village. With a bit of luck you will meet one of the heraldic animals of Bünden on the next kilometers. The vertical leads past the Alp Languard mountain station into the mountain massif of the Livigno Alps to Piz Languard at over 3,200 meters. You will cover a total of 6.5 km and 1,400 hm to the summit, earning you the incredible view of the Bernina Group. At Georgy’s Hütte, the highest mountain hut in Graubünden, well-deserved refreshments await all finishers.

The Facts

1.400hm / 6,5km

• Friday, 5th July 2024, 05:00 pm
• Start: Pontresina: Ultraks Zone
• Finish: Piz Languard
• Distance: 6,5 Kilometer
• Altitude meters: 1.400m

Service for runners

• Luggage Transport: at the cultural center Rondo until 2 p.m. we offer the possibility to drop off luggage of the participants, which will be transported to Georgy’s hut. The material transport is connected with an extra charge of 10 CHF. However, due to weather conditions, the transport flight cannot be guaranteed without doubt. Booking of the luggage transport by mail to: bernina@ultraks.com.
• Chairlift Service: from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (from 8:30 p.m. in groups) a descent with the chairlift from Alp Languard will be offered to all athletes.a will be offered to all athletes.

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