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Melgaço Alvarinho Trail

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 11 km to 50 km with up to 2,700 m D+ in Melgaço (Viana do Castelo District, Portugal)

LocationMelgaço, Viana do Castelo District, PortugalShow on map(42.1134° N, 8.2602° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,700 m

Melgaço Alvarinho Trail is an endurance sporting event in Melgaço, Viana do Castelo District, PT focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Mountain, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 50 km (50 km, +2,700 m D+), Trail 33 km (33 km, +1,850 m D+), Trail 15 km (15 km, +700 m D+), and Walking 11 km (11 km, +500 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (facebook.com).

Official website
Melgaço Alvarinho Trail in Melgaço (Work: "Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2-Casa de Abrigo (DTM)-07ASD", Photo: Asurnipal, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2-Casa de Abrigo (DTM)-07ASD" · Photo: Asurnipal · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

MountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 50 kmTrail Running50 km+2,700 m1,150 m - 2,284 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 33 kmTrail Running33 km+1,850 m1,153 m - 1,930 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 15 kmTrail Running15 km+700 m1,156 m - 1,450 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 11 kmWalking & Hiking11 km+500 m1,159 m - 1,369 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
50 km
Elevation gain
+2,700 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,700 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,284 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
10.8 % / 19.4 %
Course format
Loop course
50 km+2,700 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS42.1134° N, 8.2602° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,284 m above sea level (+2,700 m D+, -2,700 m D-)

Peak: 2,284 m·at 36.5 km·Ø 10.8 %
1,150 m1,528 m1,906 m2,284 m0 km10 km20 km30 km40 km50 km2,284 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Melgaço Alvarinho Trail take place?

Melgaço Alvarinho Trail takes place in Melgaço, Viana do Castelo District, PT (start area at coordinates 42.1134° N, 8.2602° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Melgaço Alvarinho Trail?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 50 km (50 km, +2,700 m D+), Trail 33 km (33 km, +1,850 m D+), Trail 15 km (15 km, +700 m D+), and Walking 11 km (11 km, +500 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Melgaço Alvarinho Trail?

The main competition (Trail 50 km over 50 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,700 m of elevation gain and -2,700 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,284 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Melgaço Alvarinho Trail?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (facebook.com).