Trail d'Aqui - Lassouts
21 km - D+ 750m - *** - 33 % route - 39 % Chemin large - 28 % Monotrace - 100 % happiness! Run when you feel like it? Run with whoever you want? Let yourself be guided? Run in total freedom!
A gentle, slightly downhill start to get into the rhythm. The next stretch of road takes you to the first tricky monotrace? A small bump to reach Duc. An opportunity to get back into the swing of things on this stretch of road that takes you to Sarreméjane. And off you go for a sublime descent through the woods, with a succession of technical sections and more rolling ones - enjoy!
At the bottom, you follow the pretty Lauras stream before crossing it, the starting signal for the 3km, 200 D+ bump that takes you back to Lassouts.
Watch out for the ass-kicking at La Planquette and the presence of a dog that's more noisy than naughty?
Lassouts, end of loop 1 and water refill at the cemetery.
You pass through the magnificent village of Lassouts and its sublime 15th-century church!
On to part 2 with a brilliant descent, often off-piste, through meadows!
A short respite on the road before turning right for a long, sublime forest section! a fairly easy 2km where you'll appreciate the views over the Puech de Barry and the village of Mandailles!
At Le Cros d?Olt, you switch to a large, rolling carriageway, and it's time to pick up the pace: 1.5km easy!
And here comes "the" bump in the road: 3km and 310 D+! The higher you go, the more sublime the panorama! But it's tough! A little respite halfway up the slope in the wonderful Frau forest.
At the summit, head west! The route takes you through forest and meadows, but beware of cows. Don't hesitate to take short detours and walk if necessary. The Pouget haut cross has been reached!
The last few kilometers will be on the road: the most hardened will finish very strong, while the others will enjoy this downhill section to digest this 21km and 750 D+ course!
One last pass through the village and you're back at the final parking lot. Well done!
