LInfernal Trail Des Vosges - IT50

Race completed

54 km Distance

1,945 m Climbing

5.6 Grit · Challenging

48.0517° N, 6.5825° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 36 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 12 hours 13:20 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. More forgiving than 67% of 50K races. Measured against 1076 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 50 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 496 m. Not a forecast.

Course notes

terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 54 km of trail with 1,945 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 36 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 54 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,945 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 4.5

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Maurten