The Dark Peak is a 27-mile (45km) long-distance route taking in the classic start of the Pennine Way from Edale to Marsden. The also forms the start of the infamous Spine race, a 268-mile race along the entire length of the Peninne Way.

The route takes in some of the finest walking in the Dark Peak including Kinder Scout, Kinder Downfall and Bleaklow Summit. There are wild moors, huge skies and moorland birds for company.

There are sections of bog, but the terrain is mostly made up of non-technical dirt paths and paved slabs.

GPX track that takes up the Ultra Tour du Lac du Bourget.

Start at the top of the Col de la Chambotte, then descend through the forest to Aix-les-Bains, in order to continue on the shores of the lake, with a tarmac road. Try to reload in water in public toilet.

Gentle climb to the Belvédère du Chat, before restarting to the Grand Villard, then on rolling terrain to Ontex where you will find a water point in a drinking fountain.

Then complete restart to the start of the Col de la Chambotte road with a part of the road uphill (watch out for cars).