To respect the environment and the adventurous nature of the event, the race route is not marked by strips. To orient themselves, the Teams have at their disposal maps, road books, elevation profiles and GPS tracks. Only those that will be able to find and manage the right pace, making sense of the stages one by one, will stay on top of it.
the course
Aveto Park: woodlands hundreds of years old, green pastures and pure streams awaits riders at Stage 2
Riders will travel the length of the Alta Via - the spine - of the Ligurian mountains, starting from the Province of La Spezia, along the top of the Apennines and the Ligurian Alps, until the Province of Imperia, on the border with France.
The longest stage and the hardest challenge of the Alta Via Stage race, the 96.2 km long route with amazing views if weather permits
There are many ways Alta Via Stage Race 2015 can be ridden and anybody can choose from four different ways: two competitive formulas, with overnight stay in tent (Hero and Weekend) and two non-competitive formulas (Fun and One Day), with overnight stay in accommodation facilities.
Stage 5 has the biggest elevation gain but you will forget the pain soon after as an exhilarating toboggan-style descent awaits all those who make it here; well maintained, amazing fun!
The last stage offers amazing panoramic views as it runs along the beautiful ridge of the Ligurian Alps. The riders will also reach Saccarello mountain, the maximum elevation (2.200m) in the Italian region of Liguria.
With respect to the last edition, a few aspects have been improved, keeping the focus on the balance between elevation gain and loss. The hard portage sections have been reduced and the riding has now been brought to its maximum potential. With the help of Guido Pighi, a participant of previous editions of the AVSR and real expert of the region, the event looks like a lot of fun. More information can be found on the official website.
Photos: © AVS
Source: http://www.altaviastagerace.com
