50KM, 3800m UP
A special North to South Traverse of this classic mountain route. Suitable for ultra-runners.
One of our teams in May 2022
North - South Traverse
This is a challenging itinerary across a stunning route, and perfect training for ultramarathons and mountain challenges.
Fri 13 Jun 2025
Is it for me?
The plan is to fast-hike & occasionally jog. If you are unsure if you will be suited please get in touch.
Along with being a very special challenge in itself, it is also excellent training and preparation for UTS UTMB, 14 Peaks Ultra, Dragon's Back Race, Welsh 1000m Peaks Race and any mountain ultramarathon.
Along with being a very special challenge in itself, it is also excellent training and preparation for UTS UTMB, 14 Peaks Ultra, Dragon's Back Race, Welsh 1000m Peaks Race and any mountain ultramarathon.
Prerequisites
Experience of moving efficiently in the mountains, along with some experience of scrambling.
To give you an idea of fitness we suggest the following targets. Note these are only ball-park targets and don’t account for how you move over difficult terrain on tired legs. You may be an accomplished trail/mountain runner who has never done a half marathon, so don't read too much into this.
Road-runners find these targets useful:
Sub-13hr Target
● Half-marathon: sub 1hr 35 min
● Marathon: sub 3hr 30 min
These targets are only guidelines. They are also no guarantee, the terrain and the ascent/descent is punishing.
To give you an idea of fitness we suggest the following targets. Note these are only ball-park targets and don’t account for how you move over difficult terrain on tired legs. You may be an accomplished trail/mountain runner who has never done a half marathon, so don't read too much into this.
Road-runners find these targets useful:
Sub-13hr Target
● Half-marathon: sub 1hr 35 min
● Marathon: sub 3hr 30 min
These targets are only guidelines. They are also no guarantee, the terrain and the ascent/descent is punishing.
Includes
- Full guiding by qualified & highly experienced guides
- Food & fluid during the challenge at two strategically placed aid stations enabling you to go light
- Valley support vehicle available throughout, with drop bags that meet you in Nant Peris, Ogwen & finish
- Transport to start, and any other transport shuttles
- Comprehensive gear & training advice
- Event photos
- Over 15 years experience of successful guiding on the Welsh 3000s
- Entry processing fee
Private Groups
Group bookings can be arranged subject to availability.
We take care of all logistics, aid stations, vehicle support, advice, and the all important expert navigation by our highly experienced guides. This enables swift movement - all you need to be concerned with is your mountain fitness.
We take care of all logistics, aid stations, vehicle support, advice, and the all important expert navigation by our highly experienced guides. This enables swift movement - all you need to be concerned with is your mountain fitness.
Pricing for private groups with custom dates is as follows:
Larger groups can be accommodated. If you'd like to discuss dates and your group please contact: [email protected]
- Solo: £350
- Group of 2: £290 pp
- Group of 3: £270 pp
- Group of 4: £240 pp
- Group of 5: £225 pp
- Group of 6+: £200 pp
Larger groups can be accommodated. If you'd like to discuss dates and your group please contact: [email protected]
All successful completions within 12 hours are eligible to apply for our Winter Welsh 3000s.
Expect to be swift on the summits
Accommodation
For our North to South itinerary we recommend staying in Llanberis (the pick-up/drop-off point).
For our South to North itinerary we recommend staying in Capel Curig:
For our South to North itinerary we recommend staying in Capel Curig:
- Plas Curig (The Rocks)
- The Tyn Y Coed
- Bron Eryi B & B
Gaz Roberts jumps on the cantilever, May 2022.
UTS/DBR/Skyline Training
We also offer guided reconnaissance & training days for the Dragon's Back Race (Day 1, 2 & 3), all the UTMB UTS routes & the Snowdon Skyline races. Get in touch to discuss [email protected]
CRIB GOCH
A great video from the DBR team showing what to expect on this infamous ridge.
Your support vehicle - there when you need it
The wild ponies of the Carneddau always boost morale
