Ferriere Trail Festival.
The Carevolo Trail Race is the shortest loop at the Ferriere Trail Festival, yet hardly a gentle introduction: one long climb in the first third carries more than half of its vertical. Get up it at an even effort, keep something for the rolling middle and the long run home, and you have understood the race.
Ferriere Trail Festival 2027: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
The loop stays within the municipality of Ferriere in the upper Valnure valley, on footpaths, farm tracks, old mule tracks and pasture. The organiser calls it moderately demanding, but it is a mountain race all the same: almost nothing is truly flat, and nearly every stretch either climbs or drops noticeably.
Two short ramps right after the start lead into the climb that shapes the day, which begins at km 3. For a little over seven kilometres the trail rises from about 730 m to just under 1,460 m, close to twelve percent on average with some very steep pitches. A descent to around 1,070 m follows.
The second half undulates between 1,100 and 1,300 m, broken by several short climbs, none of them longer than a kilometre and a half. From km 25 the route drops almost without pause for about six kilometres, back down more than 600 m to where it started.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 0.1 | 0.9 km | 10.2 % | 20.3 % | +95 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 1.5 | 0.6 km | 9.4 % | 14.5 % | +56 m | — |
| km 3 | 7.1 km | 11.7 % | 44.1 % | +824 m | HC |
| km 15.3 | 0.5 km | 9.3 % | 18.5 % | +49 m | — |
| km 16.6 | 1.4 km | 8.6 % | 27.6 % | +123 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 20.6 | 0.9 km | 11.1 % | 19 % | +103 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 21.8 | 0.7 km | 10.3 % | 18.8 % | +74 m | — |
| km 24.4 | 0.5 km | 11.5 % | 17.4 % | +57 m | — |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace Ferriere Trail Festival.
Start under control
The first three kilometres are a warm-up that can feel like a race: two ramps straight after the start tempt you to stay with the crowd. Take them easily, because the long climb from km 3 is the real test, and how you handle it sets up the whole second half.
Hold your rhythm
Choose an effort you could hold for an hour of ascent and hike the steepest pitches on purpose. The trap comes afterwards. The descent from the high point and the rolling middle invite you to win back time, and each short climb then costs more than it should.
Spend what is left
Running the undulations evenly saves your quads for the final six kilometres, which are almost all downhill and still demand attention on pasture and mule track.
Training plan for Ferriere Trail Festival: 12-week build
Build the base
Most recreational runners will be out for roughly four and a half to seven hours. The effort is mostly aerobic but far from steady: a long climb at a hiking stride, then frequent short switches between up and down, with hardly a section where you can simply cruise.
Train race pace
The climb from km 3 sets the training priority. Build in sessions with an hour or more of continuous ascent, with poles if you plan to race with them, and practise brisk hiking on steep ground. Alternating hiking and running on gradients around ten percent is worth more here than fast intervals on the flat.
Rehearse the course
The closing kilometres ask for downhill running on tired legs. Arrange long runs so that the longest descent comes at the end, teaching your quads to absorb several hundred metres of drop while fatigued.
Arrive fresh
Because the route crosses farm tracks, mule tracks and pastures, varied footing belongs in training: grassy slopes, stony tracks and narrow paths where you have to adjust your stride.
Courses
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Everything about Ferriere Trail Festival.
How long is Ferriere Trail Festival?
Ferriere Trail Festival is 31 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
How much elevation gain does Ferriere Trail Festival have?
Ferriere Trail Festival has around 1,515 m of elevation gain over 31 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of Ferriere Trail Festival?
Ferriere Trail Festival is classified as Mountainous, averaging 48.3 vertical metres per kilometre. 5% of the route is flat, 22% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 26% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does Ferriere Trail Festival have?
The hardest climb of Ferriere Trail Festival starts at kilometre 3, runs for 7.1 km at an average of 11.7% and gains 824 metres. Cycling-convention rating: HC. 8 climbs are mapped in total.
Is Ferriere Trail Festival a loop course?
Yes, Ferriere Trail Festival is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the Ferriere Trail Festival course?
Yes. The Ferriere Trail Festival course is on this page as a free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for Ferriere Trail Festival?
Preparation for Ferriere Trail Festival should account for 31 km, 1,515 m of elevation gain, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for Ferriere Trail Festival?
The pacing strategy for Ferriere Trail Festival should reflect 31 km, 1,515 m of elevation gain, and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does Ferriere Trail Festival take place?
Ferriere Trail Festival takes place on May 14, 2027.
Where does Ferriere Trail Festival take place?
Ferriere Trail Festival takes place in Ferriere, Italy.
Which distances does Ferriere Trail Festival offer?
Ferriere Trail Festival offers 3 distances — Carevolo Trail Race (CTR): 31 km; Ferriere Classic Ring (FCR): 57 km; Three Valleys Grand Tour (TVGT): 102 km.
How do I register for Ferriere Trail Festival?
Registration runs through the organiser: ferrieretrailfestival.it. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
