SKY - Baqueira Beret
An ideal race to enjoy views of the entire valley. More SKY than ever!
Race Category
Running Stones
New SKY Course
18K | +900 m | More SKY than ever!
Get ready to experience the essence of high-mountain trail running with the brand-new SKY course — an explosive route that packs all the thrill of the Pyrenees into 18 km and 900 m of elevation gain.
The adventure starts at Pla de Beret, where runners will tackle an initial climb leading them to some of the most spectacular scenery in the Val d’Aran. The route winds past lakes of incomparable beauty, such as Estanh de Baciver and Estanhs deth Clòt der Os, home to the second aid station and a perfect spot for spectators, who can reach it by chairlift to cheer on participants live.
Before reaching the summit, the route climbs through the Portilhon de Marimanha, an iconic pass that leads runners into the final stretch up to Tuc deth Dossau (2,522 m) — one of the most breathtaking balconies in the Pyrenees, with panoramic views of the Baqueira Beret ski resort, Pallars Sobirà, the Aneto massif, and the range’s most imposing peaks.
With the sky as their companion, all that’s left is to dive into the descent back to Pla de Beret, where the finish line — and an explosion of emotions — await every runner.
The course will feature 2 aid stations, strategically placed to ensure the best possible support during the race.
A spectacular challenge. A route to feel the true SKY spirit.
- Closed shoes suitable for trail running. Barefoot running is not allowed.
- Pack or similar to carry the mandatory equipment during the race.
- Mobile phone (smartphone MANDATORY): the runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race:
- Mobile phone with international roaming allowing for its use in Spain and France (load into its memory the organisation's security numbers, don't mask your number and don't forget to start the race with the battery fully charged).
- Keep the phone on, airplane mode is prohibited and could give rise to penalties.
- Livetrail application installed and activated.
- Personal beaker 15 cl minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted).
- Supply of water of 1 litre minimum.
- Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum.
- Whistle.
- Jacket with hood which will withstand bad weather in the mountains and made of a waterproof and breathable membrane with a minimum 10 000 mm water column (recommended RET less than 13). The jacket must have an integrated hood attached by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer. The seams must be heat-sealed. The jacket must not have any parts made of non-waterproof fabric, only the vents provided by the manufacturer (under the arms, on the back) and as long as they do not obviously alter the waterproofing, are accepted. It is the responsibility of the runner to judge, according to these criteria, whether his jacket is adapted to the regulations and therefore to bad weather in the mountains. At the checkpoints, the judgement of the person in charge of the checkpoint or the commissaire shall prevail.
All clothing items must fit the runner - in terms of size - and they must not be altered in any way after leaving the factory. The mandatory equipment must be carried in a running pack for the duration of the whole race and is not interchangeable during the race.
Other recommended equipment (list non exhaustive):
- Spare warm clothing, indispensable in the case of cold or wet weather or in the case of injury.
- Poles in the case of rain or snow for your security on slippery ground.
- Vaseline or anti-heat cream.
- GPS watch.
If you choose to take poles, it is for the duration of the race. It is forbidden to start without poles and recuperate them during the course of the race. The use of poles may be prohibited in certain areas of the route for safety or environmental reasons. In such cases it will be indicated by specific signs along the route. No poles are authorized in the drop bags. Music: Listening to music using earphones only, is tolerated, so long as it is safe to do so. Any earphones MUST be removed when crossing any roads, as well as on approach to, and whist at, any checkpoints and when approaching and passing any Safety Team members.
Assistance is NOT allowed in the race, at any point of the course.
Pacers are not allowed to set the pace in the race.
