PRESENTATION

The Ardennes Mega Trail is an 80 Kilometre ultramarathon, with 4000m.
Total uphill track (D+4000).

The very first AMT will take you through the heart of the Ardennes forest massif, along paths and tracks chosen for their beauty and their difficulty. The trail winds between the valleys of the Meuse and the Semoy, taking in dazzling viewpoints, through the land of myths and legends, and spectacular sites such as the Roc la Tour, 4 Fils Aymon, the Col du Loup, the Hazelles gorge, the Croix de l'Enfer and others.

From a technical point of view, the trail is composed of alternating climbs and descents, challenging even trailers used to the difficulties of Alpine terrain.
Technical monotraces are followed by paths through underwood and crests, rolling trails and stony ground.

The AMT is situated just on the Belgian border, 250km from Holland and Paris, and has one of the most jagged terrains in the north of France. The two valleys are well-known for the quality of their welcome and conviviality. Ramblers are also welcome to take part in walks of varying lengths: 9, 14 and 25 kilometres, with different activities along the trails and at the arrival point. The place of departure and arrival is the same. Breakfast is available before the start of the race, and a meal of local produce after the race.

Departure
Saturday 3 July 2010 at 5 am from the sports base at Newet, 08800 Les Hautes Rivières (France).

Food
Important: Runners must carry their own food, and only water will be available at various points along the trail. (A food safety pack will be given by the organisers just before the start of the race. 30 minutes' penalty will be imposed for any pack not presented or opened before the end of the race.)

Highlight of the race
Half-way through, after running 800 metres on flat ground along the river Meuse, you will encounter the Madagascar slope, a 400 metre ascent to a total elevation of 200 metres. This is one of the 18 peaks which form the jagged profile of the trail.

Enrolment fee
40 Euros before 1st May 2010, and 47 Euros after that date. It is not possible to register on the day of the race. Breakfast before the race and the meal after the race are included in this price.

Particular points
This is the first edition of the AMT. Runners will carry their own food and each participant will be given a food safety pack.

Each participant will receive a gift in a prize draw (sports material, local produce etc).

Various events will be organized all along the trail and at the point of departure/arrival.

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