Les Sommets du Parc Val-David Val-Morin

Submitted by Marc Desaulniers on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 12:08pm
Description

Nested in the Laurentians mountains in the Laurentides region in Québec, this park has numerous summits in its boundaries.

Runners will enjoy a mix of forest crossing boardwalks, short and long climbs, magnificent views and most likely see some wildlife.

This loop is great for trail runners who wants a good challenge, or  who are training for an ultra.

The names of the summits ranked by first ascent to the last respecting the direction of the course are: 

Sarn Helen - Brecon to Neath (UK)

Submitted by lloydwatkin on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 09:44am
Description

Start at Roman Road, Brecon (The Promenade Car Park) and head over to Gaer Roman Fort, Cradoc (Brecon) and follow the line of Sarn Helen southwest toward Neath. This hedged footpath runs alongside a streambed—very wet and muddy in winter, generally good in summer but overgrown late season—with limited views at either end before opening to farmland and low hills.

Mt Bailey

Submitted by Chelsey Magness on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 09:02am
Description

This route starts at the Mt Baiily trailhead near Diamond Lake. It starts off with a great warm up of gentle switch backs and a one mile flatish section before hitting the steeper part of the trail. The steep part can get loose, but it is beautiful and weaves in and out of a old forest that gives way to beautiful views of Thielsen and Diamond Lake. As you climb the ridge, the trail stays good and the wild flowers start to pop out. Once you are almost to the top, an amazing view through a hole in the rock gives you beautiful views.

Balaïtous (Spain)

Submitted by paul_14 on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 07:00am
Description

El Balaïtous, o Balaitús, con 3144m es el tresmil más occidental del Pirineo. Se trata de una ruta técnica por lo que se recomienda cierta experiencia en este tipo de terrenos de alta montaña.

La ruta propuesta parte desde el puente sobre el Aguas Limpias al final del aparcamiento de La Sarra.

The Stroud WAS Way (UK)

Submitted by Suki Nightsward on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 06:02am
Description

The Stroud WAS Way was created by Debbie Hewitt and first walked in the 2007 Stroud Walking Festival.

It follows the town parish border, crossing all five of the Valleys: Frome (or Golden or Chalford), Nailsworth, Ruscombe, Painswick and Slad.

Its ten-mile looped route uses public footpaths, pavements and roads, during which you will accumulate 1,500ft of ascent.

The hills to the north can be steep and muddy; the canal towpath to the south is flat and generally good underfoot.