SWISS CANYON TRAIL 81K

The 81K, now in its 25th edition, remains one of the most varied and demanding courses in Europe. A constant physical and mental challenge. The birth of a new long-distance race in no way takes away from the allure and prestige of the 81K.

DATE

June 8, 2024

OFFICIAL DISTANCE

82.7km
(it is not possible to deviate to another race distance)

CLIMAX

1606m (Chasseron)

LOWER POINT

715m (Noiraigue)

LEVEL DIFFERENCE

3,491 m

ITRA POINTS

DEPARTURE

6:00 am

DEADLINE

27 hours

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Regulations 2024

SUPPLIES

8 official stations with isotonic liquid, still water, sparkling water, coke, rivella, syrup (mint and lemon), chocolate, farmer, apricots, bananas, oranges, apples, broth, cheese, dried meat, sausage, Tuc, chips, mixtures nuts.
Last 3 posts, hot pasta.
NB: Personal refreshments possible at each official post up to 100m after them. Wild refueling = disqualification.

LIFE BASE

Possibility of dropping off a bag transported to the Noirvaux life base (km 45). The bags can then be collected from the racing office in EspaceVal at any time until Sunday 8 a.m. Return of runner bags Saturday at 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

RUNNERS’ HOME

The racing office, changing rooms, showers and massages are located at EspaceVal in Couvet.

RACING OFFICE HOURS

Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 4:00 a.m. – 7:15
a.m. 1:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

EQUIPMENT CONTROL

Before collecting bibs and individual presence with mandatory identity card.
Friday from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 4:00 a.m. – 5:45 a.m.

FREE PASTA PARTY

Each runner receives a voucher for the pasta party on Friday evening at EspaceVal.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

ID card
Eco cup
Minimum water reserve one liter
Headlamp
Cellphone
Blanket
Safety whistle
Waterproof and waterproof jacket with a minimum water column of 10,000mm. Gore-Tex, Dry Q and other patented membranes. A simple windbreaker is insufficient.
A long-sleeved garment
Trail backpack, capacity unimportant.
1 x adhesive elastic band for making a bandage or strapping
Food reserve
Sticks allowed. The runner, who will equip himself with poles, will start and must finish the race with them.

DIP TIME 81K

Download the 81K sheet

Download the sheet in PDF

Download the “gpx” file

Intended for training purposes

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