Grande Cache is located 142km North of Hinton, and 184km South of Grande Prairie on the Bighorn Highway 40. Grande Cache is nestled on top of a 4,200ft plateau and is surrounded by 6,000ft to 7,000ft mountains on all sides. The scenery is as impressive as the challenge that lies ahead.

From Edmonton: Take Highway 16 west toward Jasper. After Hinton turn North up Highway 40 to Grande Cache. This takes about 5 hours by car.

From Calgary: (The Scenic Route) Highly recommended, especially if this is your first time to the region. From Calgary drive up the Jasper/Banff Ice Fields Parkway, an absolutely breathtaking trip through the Rockies with spectacular glaciers, waterfalls and rocky mountain towns (including Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper). Trip time about 7 hours. For a shorter trip, go via Highway 22 or 2.

By Air

The nearest commercial airport (Domestic): Grande Prairie (YQU) + 2 hours drive. International Airports: Edmonton (YEG) + 5 hours drive, Calgary (YCG) + 8 hours drive. These airports offer daily flights to regional destinations on WestJet and Air Canada. Carpooling is encouraged. Check out our Facebook page for Racers coming to train in the weekends leading up to the race.