Distance: 24,2 km Height in ascent: 1,987 m Descent height: 2,130 m The second stage of the GORE-TEX® Transalpine-Run 2017 starts at the ski resort of Lech in the heart of the Lechtaler Alps and leads extremely steeply over winding trails up to the 2,350-metre-high Rüfikopf, the "local mountain" of Lech. The Rauhekopfscharte (2,415 m) and the Erlijoch (2,430 m) in the heart of the Lechtaler Alps lead over beautiful climbs into the Almajurtal and to the Erlachalpe, 1,922 metres high. The second long climb on this stage takes the participants up the 2,543-metre-high Valvagehrjoch below the famous Valluga, before the last downhill leads steeply down to St. Anton. !! Data without guarantee! Track changes subject to approval and track conditions until race day!

Statistics

5 - 6

hrs

2,115

m

2,241

m

22

max°

Description

The GORE-TEX® Transalpine-Run is an extreme team stage run over the Alps, i.e.

from the North to the Central to the South Alps.

The different sections of the daily stages partly contain high alpine passages, which require special previous experience and knowledge from each participant. The following equipment must be carried during the entire competition: *Each participant must be carried:* Trail running shoes with profiled sole suitable for running in alpine terrain Rainwear Overclothing as rain protection (min.

waterproof rain jacket) Warm clothing (top and long trousers or leg warmers) as an insulating intermediate layer under the overgarments (for bad weather, which can start surprisingly in high mountains).

The basic rule here is that no skin must be visible! Gloves and cap Drinking container for the reception of drinks at the refreshment points Water tank with a capacity of at least 1.5 litres Labelling of the food packaging carried with the start number identity card *Per team must be carried:* Emergency equipment (rescue blanket 1x, 1 compress 10×10, 2 dressing packs, 2x gloves, triangular scarf 1x, plaster 4x, emergency whistle, blister plaster) Navigation clock with stored GPS track or alternatively detailed route maps of the respective stage in printed version (output in the registration) barrel backpack Mobile phone with stored medical crew number for making emergency calls (it must be ensured that the mobile phone can also make calls abroad, e.g.

Austria or Italy) We also recommend the following sun cream, sports glasses, grease cream against chafing, additional personal catering Furthermore, a sleeping bag and a sleeping mat are mandatory for participants staying at the Transalpine-Run Camp.