Right from the start line the route goes to the left and down onto a dirt road. After 3,5 km of smooth descend you run over a suspension bridge and past Azau Check point. On 4,5 km from the start, the climb to the cable car station begins. There is a spring waiting for you near Ai cafe where you can replenish water supplies. From this point starts the traverse route leading towards the Dongur-Orun-Kel lake. Cheget Check Point marks the 11th km of the distance. After the 12th km go out to the Ecotrope and start a smooth ascend. At the 16 km you will come across Azau Check point. The time barrier for this check point is 11:30. There is a road crossing after this check point. After crossing the road you start a 2,5 km climb up the Garabashi gorge. The total elevation gain is 750 meters. Near the 17th km there is another check point. From here, there is a 2 km traverse along a good dirt road with short ascends and descends that leads to the ski lifts. Go out to the ski slope and down 3,5 km to the finish line.