Mendata mountain crossing was held the first time 10 years ago to join culture and sport. 5 years later, Mendata also held its mountain marathon, differentiating then 2 different kinds of competition for 2 different kinds of public.
The crossing is 39 kilometres, in which around 500 mountaineers usually take part to cover the crossing in under 9 hours.
The mountain marathon is 42 kilometres, which approximately 100 runners must cover in under 8 hours.
