Event Information
Cape Town, South Africa
Skyrunning Series SA 2022
The Skyrunning Series is based on European-style mountain running, where technical trails, big mountains and fast descents into villages below are the order of the day. First in the Series is Langeberg SkyRace® followed by Mont Rochelle SkyRace®. With both events taking place in winter, there is the possibility of snowy peaks on bluebird days or
The Skyrunning Series is based on European-style mountain running, where technical trails, big mountains and fast descents into villages below are the order of the day. First in the Series is Langeberg SkyRace® followed by Mont Rochelle SkyRace®. With both events taking place in winter, there is the possibility of snowy peaks on bluebird days or
Mont Rochelle 25km SkyRace®
ITRA Points
Mountain Level
Finisher Level
National League
Course details
About the Race
Mont Rochelle SkyRace® starts in the famous Cape wine-growing town of Franschhoek. The race is a Cape Classic and a firm favourite of many trail runners. We've kept the route direction the same as last year. We hope that Perdekop (1575m), the highest peak on the route, will be covered in snow on race day. The 25km race starts with a relentless climb from the Dutch Reformed Church in Main Road, Franschhoek up to Du Toits Peak (1419m). The trails offer a fast-flowing descent into the valley to the Uitkyk Aid Station before another climb up to Perdekop. From here, it's a long and technical descent into the finish in Franschhoek.