Hermon Challenge
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The Hermon – More Than You Thought!
Just as the snow gives way to the spring sun, we set out to conquer the highest peak in Israel.
The Hermon Challenge combines a demanding physical challenge, spectacular scenery, and technical mountain running. As the only Israeli race recognized by the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA), it offers a unique opportunity to experience mountain running at its finest.
Whether you choose the 2.7 km, 6 km, or the legendary 10 km course with 1,000 meters of elevation gain, one thing is certain:
Mount Hermon is waiting.
10 KM
Collective ascent:
1000 meters
Start Time:
06:00
Cut-off:
3 hours
Starting Point:
lower cable car
Finish:
Upper cable car
Heat Cost:
170-200 NIS10 KM - Map & Water Stations
Jump from the lower cable car with a climb to the upper cable car, after reaching the upper cable car and refreshing, continue to the quince path (marking green paths) which later becomes a technical single and tired in a downward trend.
6 KM
Collective ascent:
520 metersStart Time:
06:15Cut-off:
2.5 hoursStarting Point:
lower cable carFinish:
Upper cable carHeat Cost:
140-170 NIS6 KM - Map & Water Stations
Start from the lower cable car station, a slight descent towards the extreme sleds area and the reservoir, then join Route 999 towards Sion (3km).
Start a tough climb to the top cable car station, with the last 100 meters a 25% gradient.
2.7 KM
Collective ascent:
400 metersStart Time:
06:20Cut-off:
2.5 hoursStarting Point:
lower cable carFinish:
Upper cable carHeat Cost:
110-140 NIS2.7 KM - Map & Water Stations
The route is a little less than 3km with almost 400m cumulative climb (or in our jargon – short but thick!), based largely on the Wadi Hatul ski path.
Start from the lower cable car station, and climb up a steep 25% gradient for a few hundred meters. The climb eases up a bit when you reach the water station after 1km with a spectacular view to the starting point.
Continue a more moderate climb to the finish line, where the last hundred meters await you with a steep slope. Finish at the upper cable car station with a spectacular view of all the ski slopes and Mount Hermon.
2.7 km (walk)
Collective ascent:
400 metersStart Time:
06:20Cut-off:
2.5 hoursStarting Point:
lower cable carFinish:
Upper cable carHeat Cost:
100-120NIS2.7 km (walk) - Map & Water Stations
The route is a little less than 3km with almost 400m cumulative climb (or in our jargon – short but thick!), based largely on the Wadi Hatul ski path.
Start from the lower cable car station, and climb up a steep 25% gradient for a few hundred meters. The climb eases up a bit when you reach the water station after 1km with a spectacular view to the starting point.
Continue a more moderate climb to the finish line, where the last hundred meters await you with a steep slope. Finish at the upper cable car station with a spectacular view of all the ski slopes and Mount Hermon.
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