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OFFICIAL DISTANCE – 82.2km

HIGHEST POINT – 1606m (Chasseron)

LOWEST POINT – 715m (Noiraigue)

CLIMBING – 3870m

DESCENDING – 3870m

ITRA points – 4

TERRAIN – 2% on paved surfaces ; 58% through forest tracks ; 40% on pedestrian footpaths

START TIMES –  06h00

CUT-OFF TIMES

• 27 hours (final)
• Gorges de la Poeta Raisse Bifu – 34km – 6h30 after race departure (non-disqualification). Runners can finish the 51K course with ranking.
• La Chasseron – 40.8km –7h30 after race departure (disqualification).
• Gorges de Noirveaux – 45km – 15h30 after race departure (disqualification).
• Chapeau de Napoléon – 65km – 20h45 hours after race departure (disqualification)

REFRESHMENTS – Eight official stops offering isotonic liquid, still water, sparkling water, coca, rivella, syrup (mint and lemon), chocolate, farmer, apricots, bananas, oranges, apples, broth, cheese, dried meat, sausage, Tuc, chips, nut mixtures. 3 last posts, hot pasta

Runners have the possibilty of leaving a bag at 45km at the Gorges de Noirveaux. Runners can leave bags clearly marked with their bib number to be taken to this stop.

CATEGORIES – Elite Men – Senior Men 1 – Senior Men 2 – Veteran Men – Elite Women – Senior Women 1 – Senior Women 2 – Veteran Women

RACE PACK COLLECTION – Race bibs can be collected from the race office on Friday 16h00-22h00 and on Saturday from 04h00 until 30 minutes before race start. Proof of payment is required.

BIB COLLECTION – Race bibs can only be collected after the obligatory equipment check (race offices open the 7 June from 16h00 to 22h00 and Saturday 8 June from 04h00 to 04h30).

MANDATORY GEAR – Checks will be carried out during the race.

• ID card • Personal tumbler/cup • Minimum water reserve 7.5 dl • Headlamp • Cellphone • Blanket • Safety whistle • Waterproof jacket with a water column (hydrostatic head) rating of at least 10’000mm. Using Gore-Tex, Dry Q or other patented membranes. A simple windbreaker is insufficient. • A long-sleeved shirt • Trail backpack, capacity not important. • 1 x adhesive elastic band to make a bandage or strapping • Food reserves • Sticks are allowed. Any runner who starts with sticks must finish the course with sticks.

Strongly recommended:

• Warm clothing in the event of bad weather • Hats • Gloves • Trousers or running tights • Cap or bandana

ECO goblets will be made available for purchase by race organisers at the event.

PRIZES – Each finisher will receive a small bottle of absinthe and a 81K race prize.