Grigne Skymarathon

Parco Regionale della Grigna Settentrionale, Lombardia, Italia

20.5 miles (33.1 km) · 10,648 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Race

Grigne Skymarathon is a 20.5-mile loop race in Parco Regionale della Grigna Settentrionale, Lombardia, Italia, gaining 10,648 feet of elevation. The race follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.8 miles gaining 5,802 feet at an average 15.4% grade. Only 27% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The race opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.5 mi (33.1 km)
Elevation gain	10,648 ft (3,246 m)
Average gain	518 ft per mile (98 m per km)
Longest climb	8.8 mi, 4,879 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	72%
Runnable	27% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	15%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	35%

Questions about Grigne Skymarathon

How much elevation gain does Grigne Skymarathon have?

Grigne Skymarathon has 10,648 ft (3,246 m) of elevation gain over 20.5 miles (33.1 km). That averages 518 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Grigne Skymarathon?

The difficulty score for Grigne Skymarathon is 19.1 of 100. That is harder than 89.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 27% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Grigne Skymarathon?

The longest climb on Grigne Skymarathon runs 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and gains 4,879 ft (1,487 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 72%.