Houffa Trail
The HOUFFA 70 is the long-distance route of the weekend. Starting from Houffalize, its 68 km and 2079 m of elevation gain will take you through the Ourthe valleys, passing through Nadrin, Maboge, and La Roche-en-Ardenne, before returning to Houffalize. A demanding, wild, and deeply Ardennes course.
90
Off-Road Percentage
300
Max participants
Houffalize
Hotel Vayamondo
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START
08:00
Saturday, Jan 23
AIDSTATIONS
5
on course
TIME LIMIT
12:20
finish before 20:20
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INFORMATION
About the HOUFFA 70
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DISCOVER HOUFFALIZE AND THE ARDENNES
Between the Ourthe valleys, its deep forests, and its villages full of character, Houffalize deserves much more than just a stop at the starting line. Take advantage of the Houffa Trail to discover the region, extend your stay, and share the weekend with your loved ones.
EQUIPMENT
What to bring
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
This gear is mandatory. Time penalties or DSQ for violations possible
Bib worn visibly.
Bib worn visibly.
Phone charged, turned on, and reachable
Phone charged, turned on, and reachable
Emergency blanket.
Emergency blanket.
Cup with a minimum capacity of 15 cl
Cup with a minimum capacity of 15 cl
Water supply of at least 1 liter
Water supply of at least 1 liter
Waterproof jacket with hood
Waterproof jacket with hood
Headlamp in working order
Headlamp in working order
Recommended gear
This gear is highly recommended for your safety and comfort.
Trail running shoes with good grip.
Trail running shoes with good grip.
Clothing suitable for cold and wet conditions.
Clothing suitable for cold and wet conditions.
Livio Live App
Livio Live App
GPX track downloaded to a watch or phone
GPX track downloaded to a watch or phone
112 BE app installed
112 BE app installed
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HOUFFA 70 PROGRAM
Key times
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bib collection
Vayamondo Hotel
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
Last bib pick-up
Vayamondo Hotel
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
08:00
Start of the HOUFFA 70
Vayamondo Hotel
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
13:40
First finisher
Vayamondo Hotel
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
20:20
Last finisher
Vayamondo Hotel
COURSE SPECIFICS
What awaits you on the HOUFFA 70 trails
TECHNICAL
Moderately technical
TERRAIN
Trails and forest paths, singletracks and forest roads
Muddy in wet weather
VERTICAL INDEX
31
SPEED FACTOR
1.10
DRY CONDITIONS
SPEED FACTOR
1.21
WET CONDITIONS
OFFROAD RATIO
90%
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