Ready to Conquer the LUFT?
Join this guided walk to be one of the FIRST to complete the new and longer LUFT routes.
It’s a classic – 11 sessions at approx 10km per session.
What Do I Get When I Join?
Join the FIRST group to complete the longer LUFT routes.
Walk with the creator of the Launceston Urban Fringe Trail around 110km of Australia’s longest urban walking circuit!
Complete Australia's longest urban walking circuit
See parts of Launceston you never knew existed
Get fit in the great outdoors with great company
Guided walking program with a qualified Personal Trainer and creator of the LUFT
Up to 30 guided hours of walking exercise
Allows you to build up fitness steadily over 11 weeks
No special equipment required
Add your name to the list of nearly 200 LUFT completers
Learn interesting facts about the area as you go
Meet new people to share your LUFT experience with
Starts 4th October 2024
Do you enjoy walking and being out in nature?
Are you keen to improve your walking fitness?
Want to increase your fitness this Autumn?
Would you like to improve your knowledge and skills to help you be more confident in the outdoors?
Personal trainer, Dr John Ralph, from Ascent Fitness created the 110km LUFT course and has completed the entire course more than 20 times, including three times non-stop!
Who better to guide you on your LUFT adventure?
The LUFT is Australia’s largest urban walking circuit, yet at the same time, you are never more than 14km from Launceston’s town clock. Even born and bred locals are really surprised at the variety of walking environments we go through on this circuit around Greater Launceston.
Starting at the flat sections of the course and finishing with the hardest sections, you will walk yourself into fitness as you go along each week. You will be walking through areas of Launceston that you didn’t even know existed. What is there not to like?!
This program includes up to 30 hours of guided walking and logistics management.
Each session of the LUFT and covers approximately 10 km each taking around 2.5 hours to complete.
Who is leading this program?
John Ralph is the owner of Ascent Fitness and leads walking fitness programs in urban, trail and mountain environments. Whether getting ready for distance walking events, pacing out some trail running routes, or just enjoying walking outdoors more, John has had great success in encouraging walkers to become fitter for life, more skilled for staying safe in the outdoors and more confident in the next adventure of their own.
More LUFT Info
The participants are asked to assist with transportation during the LUFT. Prior to the session, vehicles are left at the end point. The group completes the session and are driven back to the start point. Each session commences where the previous session ended.
Did you know that there is also a 95km fully wheelchair accessible version of the LUFT? John also offers private wheelchair LUFT sessions. Contact him for more info!
It’ time to commit! Registration is easy – see below, or contact John with any questions.
Key Dates
Each Friday evening from 4th October 2024 for 11 sessions with a break on 1st November.
Your last Friday evening LUFT adventure is 20th December 2024.
Sessions are from 6pm – till approximately 8.30pm
Please allow time to travel back to the start point.
Please note: The LUFT training program includes extended periods of exercise and on uneven ground. Please consult your GP if you are unsure as to your suitability for this exercise.
I’m in! What does it cost?
The full program fee covering all 11 sessions is $440 payable with registration. If you can only come to a couple casual participation is $60 per session.
Complete the registration form with your payment below to commit to fitness and secure your spot in the next LUFT training program.
What happens after I’ve registered?
You’ll receive a welcome email and we’ll get in touch with you closer to the start time to confirm start point details and let you know what you’ll need.
Register for the next LUFT adventure Here:
We can’t wait to help get you achieve greater fitness over the next few months.
Register below to secure your spot and make payment.
Please call John on 0409 412 590 if you have any questions.
