Griffon trail

The race starts in the center of the town of Cres and follows a gently undulating promenade along the sea, leading to the Stara Gavza area. From there, you will follow a rocky path to a 150-meter steep section that will take you to the valuable cultural-historical church of St. Salvator. Here, friendly volunteers will greet you with refreshments, a checkpoint, and a left turn. From Salvator, a divine singletrack will lead you to St. Blaise, where a long but fascinating climb begins, known among trail runners as "the penance." After the "penance," you will reach Sublaška Lokva, and the path continues along narrow trails to the timeless Predošćica, uphill, passing the archaeological site of Velo Gračište, and towards Napoleon’s Path. The path widens here, allowing you to speed through centuries-old olive groves bordered by dry stone walls, leading to the streets of Renaissance-era Cres. Due to the technical terrain, the trail is more suitable for determined runners, though also accessible to less ambitious participants, as the time limit to complete the Grande GTC is a relaxed 7 hours. The course has been registered and verified in the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) system.

The race starts in the center of the town of Cres and follows a gently undulating promenade along the sea, leading to the Stara Gavza area. From there, you will follow a rocky path that brings you to a 150-meter steep section, which will take you to the valuable cultural-historical church of St. Salvator. Here, dedicated volunteers will be waiting with refreshments, a checkpoint, and a right turn. From Salvator, the traditional path will guide you through centuries-old olive groves, intersecting narrow trails and bordered by dry stone walls, leading to the entrance of the town where you will turn left. A short sidewalk will then lead you to a shepherd's path, which emerges onto the main island road. From there, signs will direct you directly to the ancient Liburnian hillfort of St. Bartholomew. After descending from it to the checkpoint, you will enjoy a dynamic descent with a beautiful view of Cres, Valun Bay, and Istria, all the way to the steep turn toward the town and the finish line by the shore. The course is circular and designed for classic trail lovers, as it features short, steep segments with stunning views and logical transitions. It is also suitable for recreational runners who enjoy technical, walkable, and moderately steep trails along the sea, past dry stone walls and olive groves, with breathtaking views that uplift both the body and the spirit. The time limit for completing the race is 5 hours.

The race starts in the center of the town of Cres and follows a gently undulating promenade along the sea, leading to the Stara Gavza area. From there, you will follow a rocky path that leads to a 150-meter steep section, which will take you to the valuable cultural-historical church of St. Salvator. Here, dedicated volunteers will be waiting with refreshments, a checkpoint, and a right turn. From Salvator, the traditional path will guide you through centuries-old olive groves, intersecting narrow trails and bordered by dry stone walls, leading into the streets of Renaissance-era Cres. The course is circular. It is designed for both dynamic runners and casual recreationalists who are eager for a relaxing walk by the sea, along dry stone walls and olive groves, with breathtaking views that uplift the spirit. The time limit for completing the race is 4 hours.