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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.

Swiss Canyon Trail 81K trail logo
Swiss Canyon Trail 81K trail logo

DATE – June 8, 2024

OFFICIAL DISTANCE

83.5km – (it is not possible to deviate to another race distance)

HIGH POINT – 1606m (Chasseron)

LOWER POINT – 715m (Noiraigue)

ELEVATION – 3600m

ITRA POINTS – 4

DEPARTURE – 06:00

DEADLINE – 27 hours

RULES AND REGULATIONS

REFUELING

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 of nuts last 3 positions, hot pasta.

NB: Personal supplies possible at each official post up to 100m after these. Wild refueling = disqualification.

CATEGORIES -Elite Men – Senior Men 1 – Senior Men
2 – Veteran Men – Elite Ladies – Senior Ladies 1 – Senior Ladies 2 – Veteran Ladies

LIFE BASE

Possibility of dropping off a bag transported to the Noirvaux life base (km 75). 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.

RUNNER’S HOME 

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

RACING OFFICE SCHEDULE 

Friday 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday 4 a.m. – 4:45 a.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 these.

DIP TIME 81K

Download the 81K sheet

Download the sheet in PDF

Download the “gpx” file

Intended for training purposes

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The distance of the Swiss Canyon Ultra Trail 81K is a little… long?

You will find all the information for the 51K, 31K and 16K courses by following these links.