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The XTERRA World Championship loop
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XTERRA 2022Photo: ph. Carel Du Plessis, APT Dolomiti di Brenta e Paganella
The XTERRA World Championship loop... 100% emotion!
The XTERRA World Championship loop... 100% emotion between Lake Molveno and shadowy forests.
Author’s recommendation
- Napoleon's fortifications
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Before leaving, prepare your itinerary well
Take note of the correct trails to take near crossroads and any refreshment points along the way, where you can stop for a break. If you can, download the track to consult it even offline.
Respect the environment and choose a trail suitable for your physical preparation
When hiking in the mountains, remember to leave the sites you visit clean. In addition, take into account length, height variance and any technical difficulties of the trail you have chosen.
Choose suitable equipment and gear
If you go trekking, you must have technical boots, water bottle, rain jacket, food, a headlight battery, any spare parts and a first-aid kit. If you hike over via ferratas or practice climbing, don’t forget the appropriate technical equipment.
Consult the weather reports, …
… especially local ones, that give more specific information. This advice is especially important if you are tackling a via ferrata: before setting off, make sure the weather is stable.
It is always better to complete your adventure in company
This way, you can always count on mutual help in case of difficulty. In the mountains, even a simple sprain can become a problem if you are alone.
Share information about your itinerary with somebody
Tell friends, family or mountain hut managers which itinerary you intend to take and the estimated time of your return. This information can be essential in case of emergency.
Rely on a mountain professional
Alpine guides, mountain hut managers or mid-mountain guides are excellent sources for obtaining useful information on the environmental conditions of mountain routes.
Pay attention to the signage along the way
Follow the signage bearing information on trails (number and destination), and the indications you find along the path, namely the white and red trail signs. Always remember to bring a map of the route (paper or digital) with you.
Don’t hesitate to go back on your steps
If tiredness arises, if you have doubts about the route or if the weather turns bad, it is better to go back along the trail you already completed rather than risk continuing.
In the event of an accident, call 112
When you call, remember to provide information on the exact location of the accident, the activity you were conducting, the number of people involved and their conditions, the weather conditions and the telephone number from which you are calling.
Tips and hints
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Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
We'll run along the beach to the camping site and here we'll continue along the track on the lake shore: we'll run through a wonderful birch and fir forest. After a quite difficult ascent, we'll reach the Napoleon's fortification and continue along the fire road in direction Molveno. A short and steep descent leads back to the fire road and to the camping site.
At the XTERRA race the loop has to be run twice.
Note
Public transport
Trentino Trasporti - line 611, stop at the lake.
Getting there
Motorway exit Trento nord, then direction Val di Non and Altopiano della Paganella. At the exit of the long tunnel, near the village of Mezzolombardo, we turn right on the SP 64, direction Fai della Paganella - Andalo - Molveno.
Parking
In the area around Molveno Lake.
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Equipment
Running shoes, mobile phone.
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