Italy · Piedmont / Liguria (Val Borbera)
Le Porte di Pietra
Distance
72 km
Date
May 16, 2026
Entry fee
75 EUR
€ / km
€1.04
Italian cult classic: night running, steep Apennine climbs, and a tight-knit, hardcore vibe.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
4200m
D+/KM
58.33m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
17.4%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-18.2%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
1.4 km · 397 m gain
starts km 5 · avg 27.6% · max 67.9%
3.4 km · 302 m gain
starts km 31 · avg 9.0% · max 86.9%
3.2 km · 273 m gain
starts km 27 · avg 8.6% · max 66.9%
Top descents
10.5 km · 1088 m drop
starts km 61 · avg -10.4% · max -59.1%
2.1 km · 330 m drop
starts km 54 · avg -15.5% · max -82.5%
1.2 km · 200 m drop
starts km 4 · avg -16.0% · max -75.3%
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Genoa (GOA) / Milan Malpensa (MXP)
Notes
Start: ~1.25–2.5 hrs to Cantalupo Ligure / Public transport: train to Tortona/Novi Ligure + taxi / Accommodation: limited in small towns; better in Novi/Tortona
