Runners Guide HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB® 2023 - EN by UTMB® Iberia

RUNNERS AND COMPANIONS GUIDE

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VAL D’ARAN, PURE NATURE

SUMMARY

EDITORIAL

P.10

UTMB® WORLD SERIES

P.12

SCHEDULE

P.17

THE VAL D’ARAN P.20

HOW TO ARRIVE TO THE VAL D’ ARAN

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HOW TO MOVE AROUND THE VAL D’ ARAN

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RUNNER

P.24

COMPANIONS

P.25

SPECTATOR P.26

AROUND VIELHA P.27

REMINDERS P.28

SKY P.104

COMPANIONS P.120

ONLINE MONITORING P.121

EVENT APPS

P.122

ASSISTANCE P.123

TRACK POINTS P.124

ULTRA-TRAIL® VILLAGE P.128

TRAIL FESTIVAL BAQUEIRA-BERET

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EDITORIAL

Dear friends:

It is an honour and a pleasure to meet you again in this exciting fourth edition of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® which we hope you enjoy as much as we do.

Every year we love to return to this magical valley, where we feel at home, surrounded by a magnificent environment, a great cultural richness, and a gastronomy that always surprises us.

Since its beginnings, HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® has stood out for being an event perfectly aligned with the UTMB® World Series values of fair play, solidarity, integration and respect for the environment, where, year after year, we strive to implement the lines of action of our sustainability strategy UTMB® for the Planet, through which we want to contribute to the wellbeing of people and the regeneration of the planet.

It is our desire to promote inclusivity and to make the UTMB® World Series races accessible to any athlete who wishes to participate in the wonderful world of trail running. This is why we have put in place different policies to facilitate access to our start lines.

In addition, HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® is a clear example of an event which tries to minimise environmental impact by promoting sport and sustainable tourism and the regeneration of paths, with initiatives such as the No teeOne Tree campaign, its mobility plan, or its support for local projects related to solidarity, health, inclusion and environment.

At the UTMB® Group we are aware of the importance of our role in shaping a sustainable future and we want to contribute, with events of this magnitude, to leave a positive legacy in our territories, guaranteeing the well-being of all the people who join us in this marvellous adventure.

We hope that the excitement will be with you every step of the way!

Catherine y Michel Poletti Cofounders, UTMB® Group

EDITORIAL

And finally... we meet again!

It’s been a long wait, but... HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® is back with more enthusiasm and more strength than ever! With the excitement and nerves that come with trying to meet expectations, the same ones that have made us hang the full sign on all our distances months ago. Not even in our best dreams did we think it would be like this! That is why our level of demand increases year after year, and that is why our greatest wish is to occupy a “small space” in your memory.

Trail running is like life. Going out there without knowing what you are going to face, and giving the best of yourself. Overcome, fall, get up, get frustrated, and try to smile in the face of adversity. Because that’s what this adventure is all about. Having an idyllic scenario that, in a matter of seconds, can change. Nature is like that. And we know it. That’s why we are passionate about it. Every day is different.

Months of training and sacrifice so that, in your race, the one you have been preparing for months, an anticyclone turns into a squall. A cramp prevents you from continuing. So that, for no matter what reason, it won’t be the day. But... it’s OK! We’ll still be there. HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® will be there. Whenever there is an illusion, whenever you need an environment like the magical Val d’Aran, whenever you want to come and visit us, whenever you want to run along these wonderful trails... HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® will be there!

Because life is made of dreams, even if we always encounter obstacles to achieve them. But what makes us great is understanding them, overcoming them and, of course, jumping over them!

HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® is not just a trail running competition. It is a meeting place, a place for sharing, enjoying, friendship and family! The one we have been creating over the last 4 years, and we are already more than 6,000!

Thank you for trusting us. We hope with all our heart that you enjoy this great week for which we do our best to make it happen!

Welcome to HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®!

Xavier Pocino Moga CEO of UTMB® Iberia

MEET YOUR EXTRAORDINARY

Uniting trail runners, both elite and amateur alike, through the leading international events in the most stunning locations, the UTMB ® World Series gives all trail runners the chance to experience UTMB ® adventure across the world, discovering cultures and sharing trails as they start their quest towards the UTMB® World Series Finals at the pinnacle Hoka UTMB ® Mont-Blanc.

The mythic Hoka UTMB ® Mont-Blanc is the world’s most well-known and revered trail running event on the globe. In the heart of the Alps, the prestigious UTMB ® World Series Finals is held in 3 categories: the OCC (50K), CCC ® (100K) and UTMB ® (100M) every year at the end of August in Chamonix, France.

Three UTMB ® World Series Majors, are held each year across the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Collect double the amount of Running Stones compared to other UTMB ® World Series Events for the UTMB ® World Series Finals lottery. In total 210 runners are also granted automatic qualification for the UTMB ® World Series Finals through each Major. This includes age-group category winners and the top 10 male and female runners in the 100M, 100K and 50K categories.

EVENTS

Get the UTMB ® experience closer to home. Built on a passion for the mountains, with sustainability at its heart, UTMB ® World Series Events, gives all trail runners the chance to experience the UTMB ® adventure while showcasing the unique aspects that each race destination offers at 42 Events around the world. Begin your quest to Hoka UTMB ® Mont-Blanc and the UTMB ® World Series Finals.

RUNNING STONES

You can only collect Running Stones by finishing races in the 20K, 50K, 100K or 100M category at a UTMB® World Series Event or UTMB® World Series Major.

Only 1 Running Stone acquired in the past two years is mandatory to enter the lottery. Running Stones are cumulative, have no expiration date, and each Running Stone gives you an additional chance to be drawn in the UTMB® World Series Finals lottery.

UTMB® INDEX

The UTMB® Index is calculated for each of the 4 UTMB® World Series race categories : 20K, 50K, 100K and 100M.

Trail runners are also give a general UTMB® Index calculated by combining results from all race categories. A valid UTMB® Index is mandatory to enter the UTMB® World Series Finals lottery, along with a minimum of 1 Running Stone. Your UTMB® Index is also used to define your start wave. There are over 5500 UTMB® Index races around the world where you can validate or help to improve your UTMB® Index.

- See your Running Stones count

- Check your UTMB® Index

- View your race results

- Get detailed performance statistics

- See your upcoming race registrations

- Share your results with your friends

THE MOUNTAINS OF THE VAL D'ARAN , A DREAM FOR TRAIL RUNNING

An idyllic natural environment for running and climbing its beautiful peaks. Preserving its biodiversity is everyone’s responsibility.

SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY 3 JULY

10:00 - 21:00

10:00 - 22:00

17:00

19:00

THURSDAY 4 JULY

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Carrèr Major Tredos TR2 CREW departure

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

10.00 - 21:00

10:00 - 22:00

12:30

19:30

22:00

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival last runner PDA THE DELIVERY OF BIBS FOR THE VDA, CDH, PDA, EXP AND SKY REQUIRES PREVIOUS APPOINTMENT

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha VDA and CDH bibs delivery

Scheduled arrival first runner PDA

Awards Ceremony

FRIDAY 5 JULY

SATURDAY 6 JULY Time

6:00

10.00 - 14:00

10:00 - 21:00

16:00

16:30 - 21:00

16:30 - 22:00

18:00

09:30 - 11:30

09:30

10:00

10:00 - 15:00

10.00 - 21:00

10:00 - 21:00

10:30

11:15

13:00

14:00

15:00

Carrèr Ressèc Les CDH departure

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

VDA bibs delivery

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha VDA departure

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Corsa des Sanglièrs and Corses Infantiles bibs delivery

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha SKY and EXP bibs delivery

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival first runner CDH

Pla de Beret

Corsa des Sanglièrs and Corses Infantiles bibs delivery

Pla de Beret SKY PROMESAS departure

Pla de Beret SKY MASTER departure

Pla de Beret

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Pla de Beret

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Trail Festival Baqueira Beret

EXP bibs delivery

Scheduled arrival last runner CDH

Scheduled arrival first runner SKY

SKY Awards Ceremony

Scheduled arrival last runner SKY

Scheduled arrival first runner VDA

SUNDAY

Time Location

8:00

10.00 - 14:00

10:30

12:30

15:40

16:00

Passeig dera Llibertat Vielha EXP departure

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Scheduled arrival first runner EXP

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha VDA, CDH, and EXP Awards Ceremony

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival last runner EXP

Scheduled arrival last runner VDA

Bausen

Les

Canejan

Sant Joan de Toran

Maladeta

Pico Aneto

Era Bordeta

Eth Pònt d’Arròs

Bossòst Arties

Vielha

Beret

Salardù

Tredós

Baqueira

Escunhau

Er Espitao de Vielha

VAL D’ARAN

Àrreu

Alós d’Isi

Map of the Val d’ Aran

to Lleida to Barcelona

HOW TO ARRIVE TO THE VAL D’ ARAN

DUE TO THE PARTICULAR MOUNTAINOUS OROGRAPHY OF THE VAL D’ARAN , ALL ACCESS TO THE VALLEY ARE BY ROAD.

IF YOU TRAVEL BY PLANE

The nearest airport is Toulouse, in France, 166kms away.

There are 3 ways to get from Toulouse to the Val d’Aran:

By bus (3h40):

TOULOUSE–ST. GAUDENS–VAL D’ARAN

- Regular line. Frequency: two per day.

By car (2h00):

TOULOUSE – VAL D’ARAN

-Hire or Taxi.

On-demand service:

TOULOUSE – VAL D’ARAN

-OLPERER : Reservation required.

The closest airport in Spain is Barcelona, 350kms away (recommended for international flights)

There are two ways to get from Barcelona to the Val d’Aran:

By bus (5h00):

BARCELONA-VIELHA

*From 1 July until 10 July there will be a special bus line:

- Departure at 15:15 from Barcelona airport.

- Departure at 5:00 a.m. from Vielha, destination Barcelona Nord (bus station) and Airport T1.

- Departure at 9:15 a.m. from Vielha, destination Barcelona Nord (bus station) and Airport T1 (from monday to friday).

Regular ALSA line. Check rates and schedules at www.alsa.es

By car (3h30): BARCELONA – VAL D’ARAN

-Car rental or Taxi.

IF YOU TRAVEL BY TRAIN

The closest towns to the Val d’Aran with train stations are: Lleida (AVE) at 165kms, Montrejeau (SNCF) at 60kms, and Tou-louse (TGV) at 165kms. Communications from these locations to the Val d’Aran are by road.

You can check rates and shedules at: www.renfe.es and www.sncf.com .

There are other secondary airports nearby: Pau (Fr), Lourdes-Tarbes (Fr), Lleida (Es), and Zaragoza (Es).

HOW TO MOVE AROUND THE VAL D’ARAN

UTMB-PASS

At HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® we are committed to preserving our environment and reducing our carbon footprint as much as possible. For this reason, each year we set up a mobility plan which provides a collective solution to facilitate getting around the whole of the Val d’Aran.

The UTMB-Pass is the transport ticket valid for access to the bus lines which will be at your disposal during the event:

• The Val d’Aran public transport service (Intervalle service). Check timetables and stops HERE

• The organisation’s buses: UTMB-Bus.

• The Mountain Shuttles (the shuttles that connect with Artiga de Lin, Banhs de Tredòs, and Beret).

Those who purchase the UTMB-Pass will be able to use any of these transports from Wednesday 3 to Sunday 7 July.

Reserve and purchase your UTMB-Pass on the registration platform. You will be able to collect it at the Information Stand located in the UltraTrail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro).

There will be UTMB-Passes on sale at the Information Stand, but they will be very limited. Purchase it prior to the event to ensure your place on the bus.

UTMB-Pass number limited while stocks last.

CHILDREN:

Children under 4 years of age do not need to book a place as they can be seated with a parent or guardian. Children over 4 years of age must purchase their UTMB-Pass.

UTMB-BUS

The UTMB-Bus are the organisation’s exclusive buses which will allow you to move around the Val d’Aran. This transport will connect practically all the villages in the area, from Les to Beret, with frequencies every 1 hour or 30 minutes (depending on the time), except at peak times when the frequency can be up to 15 minutes.

This bus service will operate on the following dates and times:

• Wednesday 3, from10:00h to 22:00h.

• Thursday 4, from 07:00h to 23:00h.

• Friday 5 at 07:00h until Sunday 7 at 20:00h. UNINTERRUPTED .

ATTENTION!

•On Thursday 4th from 22:00 hours to 23:00 hours buses will stop at the Ultra-Trail® Village.

• From 22:00 on Friday 5th until 08:00 on Saturday 6th, the UTMB-Bus stop in Vielha will be at the Ultra-Trail® Village.

• From 22:00 hours on Saturday 6th until 08:00 hours on Sunday 7th the buses will pass through the Ultra-Trail® Village.

The UTMB-Pass will allow unlimited travel on the UTMB-Bus for its holders every day and will also give access to the shuttles.

The UTMB-Bus will be free for runners in the event of abandonment during the race. It will also be available for transfers to the start points at Les (CDH) and Salardú (PDA), subject to prior reservation. To return to the place where you took it, once you have finished your race, you can use the UTMB-Bus and the Intevalle service without the need to make a reservation.

To get to the start of the VDA in Vielha, runners do not need a reservation. They can use the UTMB-Bus line or the intervalle service by showing their race bib

ANIMALS:

Pets are not allowed on the buses, except assistance dogs, always accompanied and under the responsibility of their owners.

BUS Service

UTMB Bus Stops and transport to DEPARTURES

Mountain Shuttles LES

BOSSÒST

PONT

PDA TICKET AND SKY TICKET

The PDA Ticket is the valid transport ticket for companions to access the PDA departure in Salardú and to follow the race. Runners must purchase it for their companions on the registration platform and it can only be used on Thursday 4 July.

The SKY Ticket is the return ticket for both runners and companions to access the SKY departure in Pla de Beret, and return. This ticket will only allow the return journey to Beret on Saturday 6 July.

Book and purchase your PDA or SKY Ticket on the registration platform.

You can pick it up at the Information Stand located in the Ultra-Trail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro).

PDA and SKY Tickets will

be available for sale at the Information Stand, but will be very limited. Please purchase them prior to the event to secure your place on the bus.

Number of PDA and SKY Tickets limited while stocks last.

MOUNTAIN SHUTTLES

“UTMB Mountain shuttles”. Special shuttle services to aid stations connected to the UTMB-Bus stops:

• Artiga de Lin Aid Station. Friday 18:00 hours Stops: VIELHAES BÒRDES. (Reservation required for campanions).

• Banhs de Tredòs Aid Station . Timetable races: Stop ARTIES.

These special lines will connect the UTMB-Bus with the following aid stations: Artiga de Lin (VDA) and Banhs de Tredòs (VDA, CDH and PDA).

Attention! Those accompanying PDA runners who wish to access the Banhs de Tredòs aid station area must reserve their place beforehand by purchasing their UTMB-Pass or PDA ticket.

We remind you that, once the car parks are full, the local authorities may close or regulate the accesses from time to time for the safety of the traffic of people and vehicles.

The shuttles will have permanent access to the aid stations

And remember! Access to the shuttles is free with the UTMB-Pass. No tickets will be sold per journey.

RUNNER

I AM A RUNNER, WHAT SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS DOES THE ORGANISATION OFFERS ME?

OUTSIDE MY RUNNING HOURS

From 3 July to 7 July you can use the UTMB-Bus and Intervalle service to get around most of the towns in the Valley.

Only accessible with the UTMB-Pass. Unlimited rides.

TO GO TO RACES DEPARTURES

Mountain shuttles. To get to the start of the CDH (Les) and the PDA (Salardú), the organization has arranged free buses for runners from all the UTMB-Bus stops, as these races are not circular.

To reach the departure (and return journey after your participation) of the SKY in Beret, you must buy the special SKY Ticket.

There is no specific service for the VDA and the EXP, but you can use the UTMBBus and the intervalle service to get to Vielha.

Free for CDH and PDA runners. But be careful, you must make your reservation on the registration plataform.

SKY: you must purchase a return ticket and book your seat.

VDA and EXP: you can access to the UTMB-Bus to go to the departures showing your bib.

IN CASE OF WITHDRAW

If you withdraw at an aid station with a stop on the UTMB-Bus line, you can take the buses back to Vielha or to any of the other stops.

If there is no bus stop at the aid station, the organisation will take you to the nearest bus stop or to Vielha.

Free for all runners with the bib number and the identification wristband.

AT THE END OF THE RACE

At the end of the race, in Vielha, runners have access to the UTMB-Bus and the intervalle service to return to the place where they took the bus.

Free for all runners with the bib number and the identification wristband.

The bus will go to the same stops where it picked up the runners to go to the different departures (indicated on the map).

COMPANIONS

I AM A COMPANION, WHAT SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS DOES THE ORGANISATION OFFERS ME?

OUTSIDE RACE SCHEDULES

From the 3th of July until the 7th of July you can use the UTMB-Bus and Intervalle service to get around most of the towns in the Valley.

Only accessible with the UTMB-Pass. Unlimited rides.

TO KEEP TRACK OF MY RUNNERS

In order to be able to follow your runners in a comfortable way, you have the following combination:

• The UTMB-Bus that runs through most of the aid stations. Included in the UTMB-Pass.

• UTMB “Mountain shuttles”, included in the UTMB-Pass, to access the Artiga de Lin and Banhs de Tredòs aid stations.

Only accessible with the UTMB-Pass. Unlimited rides.

The PDA Ticket will only be valid on Thursday 4 July to track the event.

I

WANT

TO

ACCOMPANY

MY RUNNER TO THE DEPARTURE

CDH, PDA and SKY: If you want to accompany your runner to the departure on the same bus, your runner must reserve your seat at the same time that she/he makes her/his reservation.

Included in the UTMB-Pass. You must have the UTMB-Pass to be able to get on the runner buses, and thus you can also return and do an unlimited tracking of the runner.

For the PDA, the runner’s companions can purchase the PDA Ticket (this ticket will only allow travel on Thursday 4 July). To access the shuttle to the Banhs de Tredòs aid station, a reservation must be made in advance.

For the SKY, the runner’s companions can purchase the SKY Ticket (this ticket will only allow the return journey to Beret on Saturday 6 July).

SPECTATOR

I AM A SPECTATOR, WHAT SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS DOES THE ORGANISATION OFFERS ME?

HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® is an important environmental challenge for our territory.

By purchasing the UTMB-Pass, from 3 July, at the Information stand located in the Ultra-Trail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro), in Vielha, the UTMB-Bus, the intervalle service and shuttles are at my disposal every day.

Help us to take care of the territory! Opt for a sustainable mobility model by reducing private vehicle journeys and limiting CO2 emissions in the Valley.

Together we can make HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® an unforgettable experience without “bad fumes”.

The organisers recommend accessing the PDA departure by the UTMB-Bus as parking spaces in Salardú will be very limited.

AROUND VIELHA

REMINDERS

REMEMBER!

You must have an accident insurance that you must upload on the registration platform, or purchase the one offered by the race organisers on the registration platform. The race bib will not be given to those runners who do not have accident insurance uploaded on the registration platform. It is the responsibility of the runner to have the appropriate insurance. The organisation will only verify that the runner has insurance and that it is valid.

REMEMBER!

Book your appointment to pick up your VDA, CDH, PDA, EXP, and SKY bib in your registration page, if you haven’t already.

REMEMBER!

Book your place on the shuttle to go to the PDA and the CDH departures in your registration page, if you haven’t already.

REMEMBER!

So that your companions and assistants can travel comfortably through the Valley and follow you at the various aid stations, book the UTMB-Pass for them on the registration platform.

REMEMBER!

It will not be possible to exchange the runner’s T-shirt that you will receive with your race bib.

REMEMBER!

If you have contracted a mobile phone line when you arrive in Spain, remember to communicate your new phone number to the organisation. You can change it by logging into the registration platform, or request a change at the Information stand or at the bibs delivery in the Ultra-Trail® Village.

REMEMBER!

Download the free apps for tracking and reporting: LIVETRAIL.

MORE MOUNTAIN, MORE LIFE

From HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® we would like to propose a series of good practices so that our dream, your dream, remains a reality.

Thank you for your collaboration!

THE MOUNTAIN HAS ITS OWN LAW

Have fun while practising sport, but always respect the regulations of the area. Try to follow the routes marked in advance, and avoid shortcuts that cause unnecessary soil erosion.

Follow the indications and signs when you enter the peripheral area of Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. Check the Park’s regulations here.

EVERY DROP COUNTS

Don’t waste water. Buy only what you need and avoid singleuse plastics and disposable materials.

REUSE YOUR DROP BAG

If you have already taken part in an edition of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® and you still have your life bag, give it a second chance and reuse it in your race. Be sustainable.

SEPARATING GIVES LIFE

Deposit the waste in the selective collection containers provided. Outside the aid stations, take them with you in your backpack to the nearest bin.

HYGIENE IN NATURE

Do not litter fountains and streams with your biological waste. Make sure your stools are well covered and away from trails and water areas. Use the least amount of toilet paper possible to reduce waste, and remember to take it with you and deposit it in the containers provided. In the envelope with your race bib you will find a small bag for this purpose, but it is a good idea to bring another one with you.

YOU CAN LOOK, BUT PLEASE, DON’T TOUCH

While running or walking, do not disturb wildlife, especially in the mountains.

THE BEST SOUND IS THE SOUND OF NATURE

Noise pollution can disturb both people and native species. Avoid unnecessary noise and don’t disturb, especially in mountain areas.

PURE MOUNTAIN AIR

Avoid unnecessary CO2 emissions. Use public transport when travelling within the Valley, if possible. If you need to use your vehicle, park it in the car parks set up for this purpose.

THE MOUNTAIN OFF

When you are not driving, always turn off the engines.

WE TAKE CARE OF PEOPLE

Help boost rural economies by using local services and consuming local products.

BE AWARE OF WHERE YOU ARE GOING

When passing through a barrier or gate, always leave it closed. And remember, if you pass through private land, do not pick fruit from trees without the owner’s permission.

MY HOME IS YOUR HOME

Take care of the natural environment and leave it as it would be if you had not been there.

Torn dera Val d’Aran means Tour around the Val d’Aran in Aranese, the local language. We like to dream big, so why not go all the way around the valley?

Air, fire, earth and water are the elements that you will find along the route. The geometric shapes of the race logo and its colour represent fire, so present in Aranese culture because of the Fire Festivities.

DISTANCE 163 KM

D+ 10.000M D10.000M

DEPARTURE DATE FRIDAY5 JULY DEPARTURE TIME 16:00 HOURS

DEPARTURE VIELHA

ARRIVAL VIELHA

MAXIMUM RACE TIME 48 HOURS

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST 23 HOURS

TIME CHARTS

RELEVANT INFORMATION

ACCEPTANCE OF THE REGULATION

Participation in the HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® implies the express and unreserved acceptance of the Regulations published on the website valdaran.utmb.world and of any instructions given by the organiser and his team to the participants.

APPOINTMENT FOR BIBS DELIVERY

To avoid crowds and unnecessary waiting times, the organisers have set up a PREAPPOINTMENT system for the bib collection. Runners can book through their registration page the time slot that best suits their needs to collect their bib number. No race bibs will be handed out without a PRIOR APPOINTMENT.

BIBS

For bib collection, which will take place at the Ultra-Trail® Village, in Vielha, it will be compulsory to present an ID card, supporting document or PASSPORT.

In addition, runners must have uploaded their accident insurance on the registration platform prior to the event, or have purchased the insurance proposed by the organisation.

NO RACE BIB WILL BE GIVEN TO A RUNNER WITHOUT ACCIDENT INSURANCE.

The collection of bib numbers will be personal. No bib number may be collected by a third person for security reasons. We must check in person the veracity of the data and each of you will be given a runner’s wristband that gives access to the race services.

The bib must be worn on the chest or belly and must be visible permanently and in its entirety throughout the race It must always be positioned on top of any clothing and under no circumstances may it be attached to the backpack or a leg.

The bib is the necessary pass to access the buses, aid stations, infirmaries, bag deposit areas, bag retrieval, etc.

Except in the case of refusal to obey the decision of a race official, the bib is never removed, but in the case of withdraw it is deactivated and marked.

CONTROL

Each runner will be given 2 electronic chips (front bib and backpack bib) and an identification bracelet. Some checkpoints will be automatic and others manual. There will be other surprise checkpoints carried out by the organisation.

Runners who are not in possession of their chips and wristband will be penalised.

The use of the chip is very important to be able to control your times.

You must place the chip in your race backpack, in a visible place, with a clip that you will find in the envelope of your race bib.

SPARE BAGS

Each runner receives three 30-litre bags at the bibs delivery, as well as material for personal identification with their bib. After filling them with the necessities of your choice and closing them, you can leave them from 14:00 to 15:30 on Friday 5 July at the Ultra-Trail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro - Vielha).

Only the bags provided by the organisation will be transported. Poles cannot be carried in the bags. The contents of the bags will not be checked and no complaints about their contents will be dealt with. We recommend not to bring valuables.

The bags will be deposited in Vielha. During the race, the runner will be able to recover the first bag at the Bossòst aid station, the second at the Beret aid station, and the third

at the Arties aid station. Once returned, they will be transported to be collected later in Vielha.

When collecting the bibs, runners will find an identification sticker on their envelope with their bib number to identify the bag that goes to Bossòst, the one that goes to Beret, and the one that goes to Arties.

RECOVERY OF THE BAGS

Runners, or their relatives, will be able to collect their bags on presentation of the bib. They must be collected at the UltraTrail® Village in the following time slots:

Saturday 6 July: 09:00 to 00:00 hours.

Sunday 7 July: 08:00 to18:00 hours.

The organisation ensures the return of the bags of runners who have withdrawn, provided that the abandonment has been registered. The time taken to return the bag will depend on

logistical requirements, and the organisation cannot guarantee the delivery of all the bags before the end of the race.

In case of withdraw at any point of the race other than Bossòst, Beret and Arties, we cannot guarantee that the runner will have the bag when he/she arrives in Vielha. We thank you for being patient and respecting the work of the volunteers.

CUP AND PLATE

In order to avoid wasting disposable plastic cups, plates and cutlery during the race, everyone must bring their own, with a minimum capacity of 15 cl.

Attention!

No canteens or containers with stoppers are accepted instead of cups.

RELEVANT INFORMATION

BYOU “BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS”

The organisation will not distribute any disposable tableware (cutlery, glasses, bowls) at the life bases or aid stations.

You are obliged to bring your own cutlery if you want to eat hot food (soup, pasta...) during the race.

BYOU

ARE YOU SPONSORED?

Fine, but you can only display it on clothing or equipment worn during the race. Any other advertising accessory (flag, banner...) is forbidden at any point along the course, including the finish line.

ENVIRONMENT

Help us to preserve natural spaces, don’t throw your rubbish on the routes! We all share the responsibility of keeping our playground clean. Don’t forget to bring a bag to carry your rubbish between two points equipped with bins.

Check the regulations of the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park here.

RESPECT FOR THE RULES AND RACE MARSHALS

Downtime penalties are applied during the race. Specifically, this penalty leads to a regression in the ranking for those at the head of the race, and the risk of not passing the time barrier for those who are further behind.

The race commissaires are empowered to check the mandatory equipment at the departures and at various points along the route.

The absence of any of the obligatory safety equipment (no water reserve of at least 1.5 litres at an aid station, no jacket with hood, no torch, no emergency blanket, no mobile phone, etc.) will result in immediate disqualification.

To know the penalties applied you can read the complete Set of Rules at valdaran.utmb.world.

The most important cases will be discussed in coordination with the race management.

AID STATIONS (AID)

All races are run on a semiautonomous basis and therefore runners will also have to provide for their own reserves. Runners must be able to organise their own survival between two aid stations.

For this reason, at the departure of the aid station, only liquids may be provided.

The organisation will provide liquid and solid provisioning along the routes. The organisation

provides mineral water or energy drink to refill the obligatory liquid bags and individual cups. It is the responsibility of the runner to have, when leaving the aid station, the necessary amount of drink and food to reach the next aid station.

Only runners wearing a visible race bib on their chest or belly and their wristband will have access to the aid stations. The organisation will only provide water or energy drinks to fill the flasks or hydration bags. Other drinks must only be consumed at the aid stations.

There will be 3 types of aid stations:

• Drinks only.

• Full supply.

• Hot food supply in Bossòst, Beret and Arties.

FINAL AID STATION

Runners will have a final aid station at the Ultra-Trail® Village. In addition, there will also be a food truck area for companions.

TIME BARRIERS AND CONTROLS

These time barriers are calculated to allow participants to reach the finish line in the maximum time imposed, with possible stops (lunch, rest...). To be authorised to continue the race, participants must leave the checkpoint before the set time limit (regardless of the time of arrival at the checkpoint).

Participants are obliged to pass through the checkpoints, which are clearly visible and coincide, for the most part, with the aid stations. At each checkpoint there will be staff from the organisation who will verify the passage of the runners. Participants are responsible for ensuring that the controller has verified their passage through each checkpoint.

A team from the organisation will close the races. The instructions of the organisers and security personnel must be followed at all times. No runner will be allowed to leave a checkpoint behind the broom team.

MARKING

The entire course will be marked with orange ribbons or orange flags, and reinforced with signage. All beacons are equipped with a reflective material that reflects the light from the front.

It is compulsory to follow the marked routes, without shortening them.

WARNING

If you don’t see any markers, turn back! The point of the marker does not indicate the direction to follow.

WITHDRAW AND SECURITY

Except in case of injury or accident, a participant may not abandon the race except at an aid station set up for withdraw.

In case of withdraw, the organisation staff must be informed as soon as possible at the nearest aid station or, if not, by calling the Race Control Centre (CECOR) number on the bib. In this case, the bib will be marked as “withdraw”. The runner will keep his/her bib as it is the passport to access the buses and other services.

The participant will also have to inform the aid station how he/ she will return to his/her place of origin, or if he/she needs transport to the departure point or to the nearest point with a public transport service. All runners who have withdrawn will be evacuated to Vielha or to a point with a public transport service (free of charge for runners). However, it must be taken into account that the logistics in these cases is complicated, and it is possible that the runner may have to wait for a while before the transport. We ask for your understanding, bear in mind that this is a high mountain.

Runners who withdraw at another point on the course, or at an aid station where no transport is possible (high mountain), but whose state of health does not require evacuation, must reach the nearest transport/return point by their own means as soon as possible.

In case of unfavourable weather condi-tions that justify the partial or total suspension of the race, the organisers will ensure that the

runners return to the finish line in the shortest possible time.

In case of withdraw due to injury or accident that prevents the participant from walking to the nearest checkpoint, the participant must communicate the situation to the race emergency centre, whose telephone number can be found on the race bib (CECOR emergency telephone +34 973 643 651) , or to the following emergency telephone numbers:

Emergency

CECOR

+34 973 643 651

Pompièrs d’Aran emergency

+34 973 640 080 o 112 Emergency

We advise you to save these numbers in your address book as “aa VDA” to make it easier to find them if necessary, with the prefix +34 in front, as we are in a border area.

Solidarity among participants is key in these cases. Collaboration must take precedence over competitiveness. Solidarity and respect between runners will be crucial in this type of situation.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

Personal assistance is only allowed at certain aid stations. The aid stations where assistance is allowed are: BOSSÒST, BERET, ARTIES.

SUPPORTER accreditations are provided at the time of collecting the bib. The runner is free to give them to any person he/she wishes.

Your assistance is entitled only to access with a hand bag (maximum 30 litres) to carry the necessary products (food, clothes...). Assistance provided by professionals, or any medical or paramedical professional, is strictly forbidden. This measure is a guarantee of fairness between runners. Naturally, this does not prevent your family and friends from supporting you throughout the race.

Simply, in order to ensure a good atmosphere and harmony, ask them to respect the instructions of the aid station manager.

Aid stations with allowed assistance:

AID. 5 BOSSÒST (KM. 49)

AID. 10 BERET (KM. 104)

AID. 15 ARTIES (KM. 149)

COMPANY ON THE ROUTE

In order to ensure equality between competitors, whatever their level, it is forbidden to be accompanied on any part or all of the race by a nonregistered person, outside the clearly identified tolerance zones near the aid stations. This authorises small family walks at the meeting points, but forbids “hares”.

Race marshals will be present at various points along the course and will be able to impose penalties in real time in case of non-compliance with the rules.

AID STATION SUPPLYING

D’OLES

Family Products

SPARKLING WATER

DRINK MIX NÄAK

COLA SOFT DRINK

DRINKS

FRUIT

DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

APRICOT

ASSORTED NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT

SWEETS JELLY BEANS

CHOCOLATE

BREAD

BAKERY / SANDWICHES / CURED MEATS

CREAM

MEATS

WARM MEAL AND OTHERS

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

In the Pyrenees, and in the Val d’Aran, the weather can change very quickly. In order to ensure the correct evolution of the race, please pay special attention to this section.

All runners undertake to carry the mandatory equipment. All participants, without exception, must ensure that they have, as a minimum, the material marked as mandatory in the following table, in order to be able to take part in the race. On the 3th July, and according to what the Safety Committee determines on the basis of the latest meteorological report, it will be communicated if any of the items on the list are not compulsory for the whole race , or if any of the recommended items become mandatory.

Random control of mandatory equipment will be carried out o access the closed starting area, and at any point along the route between the departure and arrival (included), where bibs, chips and mandatory equipment will be checked. Not wearing it implies immediate disqualification from the race.

All garments must be of the participant’s size and unaltered after leaving the factory.

All the material will be transported in a backpack, or similar, which the runner will mark with the chip that will be given to him/her at the race-bib collection, and which cannot be changed during the race.

Any participant who chooses to carry poles must carry them throughout the race. It is forbidden to start without poles and to obtain and use poles during the race. Walking poles will not be allowed in the spare bag.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Closed shoes suitable for trail running.

Backpack or similar to carry the mandatory equipment. The timing chip delivered along with the bib number must be added to the backpack.

Smartphone with LiveTrail App installed and parameterized that allows its use in Spain and France. The runner must be available and answer the phone at any time before, during and after the race. Keep your phone on, airplane mode is prohibited and can be penalized. An external battery is recommended.

Personal glass of at least 15cl. (Drums or containers with stoppers not accepted).

Water reserve of 1.5l minimum.

2 headlamps with batteries or spare batteries for one headlamp. Recommendation: 200 lumens or more for the main lamp.

Survival bivouac bag.

Food reserve. Recommended: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energy bars of 65g each).

Jacket with hood to withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof membrane minimum 10,000 mm water column and breathable (recommended RET less than 13).

• The jacket must imperatively have an integrated or attached hood with a system provided of origin by the manufacturer.

• The seams must be heat-sealed.

• The jacket must not have parts made of a non-waterproof fabric, only the ventilation provided by the manufacturer (under the arms, on the back) and as long as they do not obviously alter impermeability, are accepted.

• It is the responsibility of the runner to judge, according to these criteria, if his jacket adapts to the regulations and therefore to the bad weather in the mountains, but in a control, the judgment of the person in charge of the control or the commissioner will prevail.

Long-legged running pants or tights.

Cap or bandana.

Second additional thermal layer: A long-sleeved second layer thermal garment (cotton excluded) weighing at least 180g (men, size M). OR the combination of a long-sleeved thermal undergarment (first or second layer, cotton excluded) of aminimum weight of 110g (men, size M) and a windbreaker* with water-repellent protection resistant (DWR protection). *the windbreaker is not a substitute for the waterproof jacket with hood, and vice versa.

Warm, waterproof gloves.

Waterproof overtrousers

Whistle.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Dishes and eating utensils. *If you want to eat hot it is mandatory. This material is not provided at the aid stations.

Poles.

Vaseline or anti-scratch cream.

GPS watch with race course uploaded.

Knife or scissors to cut the elastic tape.

Sewing kit.

Drinking water tablets or Soft flask with filter.

Sunscreen.

Sunglasses.

Spare warm clothing , indispensable in the case of cold or wet weather or in the case of injury.

Adhesive elastic band (min. 100 cm x 6 cm).

SECURITY

METEOROLOGY

The HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® races take place in the middle of nature, in mountainous areas, in isolated areas (far from the main road networks, telecommunications...),with weather that can change very quickly and become adverse.

Instructions to be taken into account during the tour:

- Don’t stop at high altitudes.

- If you miss the markers, turn around to look for the last one.

- Stay on the roads.

Some common sense tips for dealing with difficult weather:

• Be prepared for extreme heat and cold.

• Don’t wait until you’re shivering to get warm.

• Don’t change exposed in the wind: Anticipate it or wait until you are under cover.

• Protect yourself from the sun.

POLES

Be careful with the poles, especially in the first part of the race, where the density of runners is particularly high. Do not use the strap poles during the descents because, in the event of a heavy fall, the strappoles prevent you from recovering properly with your hands (injuries to shoulders, wrists, forearms, etc., or your head).

NUTRITION AND HYDRATION

Hydration and energy intake must be adapted to the weather

conditions and enriched with salts throughout the effort. Maintain a good balance between slow and fast sugars.

FATIGUE AND CONCENTRATION

At the aid stations there are places to rest and sleep for a period of time. We recommend that runners rest at the aid stations where there is a place to sleep. All runners must stay on the marked path, even to sleep. If you need to sleep on the route, it is highly recommended that you use the “sleep bib” provided by the organisation. This bib allows you to indicate that you feel like getting some sleep without being disturbed. It can be dangerous to stop alone in the middle of nature to sleep.

Tiredness and lack of concentration can be the cause of an accident. Run according to your possibilities in order to reserve energy to overcome a difficult si tuation, such as a sudden change in the weather.

Any runner who voluntarily departs from the marked route is no longer under the responsibility of the organisation.

MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE

territory, up to an altitude of at least 3,000 metres, as well as the probable costs of hospitalisation. The insurance must cover the practice of trail running and participation in long distance races in the mountains. The insurance can be taken out by any organisation, federation or insurance company of the participant’s choice.

However, the organisation offers runners who have not taken out insurance that meets the requirements, or who wish to extend their cover, the possibility of taking out insurance by going to the registration platform. Highly recommended for all runners.

The bib will not be given to those runners who have not uploaded their accident insurance on the registration platform or, if they do not have it, who have not taken out the insurance offered by the organisation. Having accident insurance is a requirement for running in HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®.

TIMING AND CHECK POINT

LiveTrail will be used for the timing and tracking of the runners. The bibs will incorporate a single use chip attached to the bib (which must not be returned), as well as an additional chip that each runner must place in their backpack.

At the checkpoints (identified on the map) you will have to pass the chip control, which will be carried out manually by a duly identified volunteer, or automatically by radio frequency.

Each participant must ensure that he/she passes the chip, and assists in its control, at all the checkpoints established by the organisation. Failure to pass a timing checkpoint will result in DISQUALIFICATION of the participant.

The identification of the runner at the checkpoints depends on the chip control and not on the passing judges.

Runners can be tracked online through the website live.utmb.world There is also the LiveRun APP, valid for Android and IOS.

LIVETRAIL

Is a reference application for your safety, providing important race information (real time tracking of your race and that of your friends). In case of SOS, there is a function that allows you to send your GPS position directly by SMS to the organisation. This represents a vital time saving for the rescue.

Caution! Under no circumstances should it replace a call to the Race Control Centre (CECOR).

The mobile phone is mandatory and must have the international option during the race, have a battery, and be operational. Under no circumstances put it on aeroplane mode as we may need to contact you before, during and after the race.

Smartphones are mandatory to use the LiveTrail® application. It is essential for your safety. For runners who will be running for more than 15 hours, it is advisable to bring an external battery.

Check that the number you have indicated us as an emergency contact number is the person you wish to be contacted in case of problems.

Very important: To avoid aggravating circumstances in case of accident, make sure your details are correct on the registration platform. You can update it until the start of your race.

AID AND MEDICAL SERVICES

There are several help and control points along the route. These points are communicated by radio or telephone with the Race Control Centre (the number of the Control Centre, CECOR, +34 973 643 651, will be printed on the bib), where there will be a medical team throughout the race.

The help points are intended to provide assistance to any person with the organisation’s own or public means. It is the responsibility of a runner in difficulty to ask for help:

• Reporting to the help point.

• Calling the Control Centre (CECOR).

• Asking another runner to request assistance.

• Using the SOS function of the LiveTrail application.

Every runner must assist any person in difficulty and ask for help. In addition, they must stay with the runner in distress until the arrival of the organisation’s staff.

If it is impossible to contact the Race Control Centre, +34 973 643 651 , it is possible to call the emergency services directly (particularly in areas where only emergency calls are possible) by calling 112 or +34 973 640 080 Pompièrs d’Aran.

We must not forget the difficulties of all kinds, linked to the environment and the race, which can make you wait longer than expected for help. Safety will therefore depend on the quality of the equipment carried in the backpack.

Before you start, make sure you register the emergency numbers on your mobile phone!

EMERGENCY ALERT

TELEPHONE NETWORK AVAILABLE

1 CALL THE CONTROL CENTER +34 973643651 or pompièrs d’Aran +34 973640080 or emergencies 112 2

INDICATE YOUR POSITION BY LIVETRAIL®.

TELEPHONE NETWORK NOT AVAILABLE

ALERT THE REST OF THE ORGANIZATION OR THE REST OF RUNNERS

SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY 3 JULY

Event

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

THURSDAY 4 JULY

Location Event 10:00 - 22.00 Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

FRIDAY 5 JULY

SATURDAY 6 JULY

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

VDA

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Scheduled arrival first runner VDA

SUNDAY 7 JULY

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival last runner VDA

SPARE BAGS

FRIDAY 5 JULY

14:00 - 15:30

SATURDAY 6 JULY

09:00 - 00:00

SUNDAY 7 JULY

08:00 -18:00

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro Vielha DEPOSIT

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro Vielha RECOVERY

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro Vielha RECOVERY

Remember to choose the time to pick up your race bib on the registration platform.

AROUND VIELHA

SUSTAINABLE HEAD & NECKWEAR DESIGNED FOR ANY FORECAST

Camins d’Hèr means Iron Roads in Aranese, the local language. The Valley’s old mining past comes to the fore in this spectacular race, where you will cross tunnels and abandoned mines at the foot of the imposing Mauberme.

The ochre colour of the logo, and the geometric shapes representing nuts, pay homage to our roots, to the earth.

DISTANCE 110 KM

D + 6.400M D6.050M

DEPARTURE DATE FRIDAY 5 JULY DEPARTURE TIME 6:00 HOURS

DEPARTURE LES

ARRIVAL VIELHA

MAXIMUM RACE TIME 28 HOURS

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST 12 HOURS

TIME CHARTS

RELEVANT INFORMATION

ACCEPTANCE OF THE REGULATION

APPOINTMENT FOR BIBS DELIVERY

No race bibs will be handed out without a PRIOR APPOINTMENT.

BIBS

For bib collection, which will take place at the Ultra-Trail® Village, in Vielha, it will be compulsory to present an ID card, supporting document or PASSPORT.

In addition, runners must have uploaded their accident insurance on the registration platform prior to the event, or have purchased the insurance proposed by the organisation.

NO RACE BIB WILL BE GIVEN TO A RUNNER WITHOUT ACCIDENT INSURANCE.

The collection of bib numbers will be personal. No bib number may be collected by a third party for security reasons. We must check in person the veracity of the data and each of you will be given a runner’s wristband that gives access to the race services.

The bib is the necessary pass to access the buses, aid stations, infirmaries, bag deposit areas, bag retrieval, etc.

Except in the case of refusal to obey the decision of a race official, the bib is never removed, but in the case of withdraw it is deactivated and marked.

CONTROL

Each runner will be given 2 electronic chips (front bib and backpack bib) and an identification bracelet

Some checkpoints will be automatic and others manual. There will be other surprise checkpoints carried out by the organisation.

Runners who are not in possession of their chips and wristband will be penalised.

DEPARTURE

The departure will take place in three waves, at 06:00, at 06:15 and 06:30, ordered according to the UTMB® Index of each runner. Runners who do not have UTMB® Index will start the race in the last wave. Each runner will be informed in advance of their corresponding wave.

The use of the chip is very important to be able to control your times.

You must place the chip in your race backpack, in a visible place, with a clip that you will find in the envelope of your race bib.

SPARE BAGS

Each runner receives 2 30-litre bags at the bib pick-up , as well as material for personal identification with their bib. After filling them with the necessities of your choice and closing them, you can leave them in the space provided next to the start line up to 40 minutes before the start.

The bags will be deposited in Les, next to the start line. During the race the runner will be able to recover them at the aid stations in Beret and Arties. Once returned, they will be transported to be collected later in Vielha.

When collecting the bibs, runners will find an identification sticker on their envelope with their bib number to identify the bag that goes to Beret and the one that goes to Arties.

RECOVERY OF THE BAGS

Runners, or their relatives, will be able to collect their bags on presentation of the bib. They must be collected at the Ultra-Trail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro - Vielha) in the following time slots:

Friday 5 July:

From 14:00 to 00:00

Saturday 6 July:

From 06:00 to18:00

The organisation ensures the return of the bags of runners who have withdrawn, provided that the abandonment has been registered. The time taken to return the bag will depend on logistical requirements, and the organisation cannot guarantee

the delivery of all the bags before the end of the race.

In case of withdraw at any point of the race other than Beret or Arties, we cannot guarantee that the runner will have the bag when he/she arrives in Vielha. We thank you for being patient and respecting the work of the volunteers.

CUP AND PLATE

In order to avoid wasting disposable plastic cups, plates and cutlery during the race, everyone must bring their own, with a minimum capacity of 15 cl. Attention!

No canteens or containers with stoppers are accepted instead of cups.

RELEVANT INFORMATION

BYOU “BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS”

The organisation will not distribute any disposable tableware (cutlery, glasses, bowls) at the life bases or aid stations.

You are obliged to bring your own cutlery if you want to eat hot food (soup, pasta...) during the race.

BYOU

ARE YOU SPONSORED?

ENVIRONMENT

Check the regulations of the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park here.

RESPECT FOR THE RULES AND RACE MARSHALS

The race commissaires are empowered to check the mandatory equipment at the departures and at various points along the route.

To know the penalties applied you can read the complete Set of Rules at valdaran.utmb.world.

The most important cases will be discussed in coordination with the race management.

AID STATIONS (AID)

All races are run on a semiautonomous basis and therefore runners will also have to provide for their own reserves. Runners must be able to organise their own survival between two aid stations.

For this reason, at the departure of the aid station, only liquids may be provided.

The organisation will provide liquid and solid provisioning along the routes. The organisation

There will be 3 types of aid stations:

• Drinks only.

• Full supply.

• Hot food supply in Beret and Arties.

Runners will have a final aid station at the Ultra-Trail® Village. In addition, there will also be a food truck area for companions.

TIME BARRIERS AND CONTROLS

MARKING

The entire course will be marked with orange ribbons or orange flags, and reinforced with signage. All beacons are equipped with a reflective material that reflects the light from the front.

It is compulsory to follow the marked routes, without shortening them.

WARNING

If you don’t see any markers, turn back! The point of the marker does not indicate the direction to follow.

WITHDRAW AND SECURITY

Except in case of injury or accident, a participant may not abandon the race except at an aid station set up for withdraw.

In case of unfavourable weather condi-tions that justify the partial or total suspension of the race, the organisers will ensure that the

runners return to the finish line in the shortest possible time.

Emergency

CECOR

+34 973 643 651

Pompièrs d’Aran emergency

+34 973 640 080 o 112 Emergency

We advise you to save these numbers in your address book as “aa VDA” to make it easier to find them if necessary, with the prefix +34 in front, as we are in a border area.

Solidarity among participants is key in these cases. Collaboration must take precedence over competitiveness. Solidarity and respect between runners will be crucial in this type of situation.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

Personal assistance is only allowed at certain aid stations. The aid stations where assistance is allowed are: BERET and ARTIES.

Assistance will be provided by a single person, in the area specifically reserved for this use, after identifying themselves by means of a “SUPPORTER - BIB Number” accreditation and at the discretion of the aid station manager (the rest of the aid sta-tion area is strictly reserved for runners). SUPPORTER accreditations are provided at the time of collecting the bib. The runner is free to give them to any person he/she wishes.

Simply, in order to ensure a good atmosphere and harmony, ask them to respect the instructions of the aid station manager.

Aid stations with allowed assistance:

AID. 5 BERET (KM. 53)

AID. 10 ARTIES (KM. 96)

COMPANY ON THE ROUTE

In order to ensure equality between competitors, whatever their level, it is forbidden to be accompanied on any part or all of the race by a non-registered person, outside the clearly identified tolerance zones near the aid stations. This authorises small family walks at the meeting points, but forbids “hares”.

Race marshals will be present at various points along the course and will be able to impose penalties in real time in case of non-compliance with the rules.

AID STATION SUPPLYING

Family Products

SPARKLING WATER

DRINK MIX NÄAK

COLA SOFT DRINK

DRINKS

FRUIT

DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

APRICOT

NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT

BEANS

SWEETS

BAKERY / SANDWICHES / CURED MEATS

BREAD

CANEJAN R. DERA HONERIA

VARRADÒS

MANDATORY MATERIAL

In the Pyrenees, and in the Val d’Aran, the weather can change very quickly. In order to ensure the correct evolution of the race, please pay special attention to this section.

All garments must be of the participant’s size and unaltered after leaving the factory.

MANDATORY MATERIAL

Closed shoes suitable for trail running.

Backpack or similar to carry the mandatory equipment. The timing chip delivered along with the bib number must be added to the backpack.

Personal glass of at least 15cl. (Drums or containers with stoppers not accepted).

Water reserve of 1.5l minimum.

2 headlamps with batteries or spare batteries for one headlamp. Recommendation: 200 lumens or more for the main lamp.

Survival bivouac bag.

Food reserve. Recommended: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energy bars of 65g each).

Jacket with hood to withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof membrane minimum 10,000 mm water column and breathable (recommended RET less than 13).

• The jacket must imperatively have an integrated or attached hood with a system provided of origin by the manufacturer.

• The seams must be heat-sealed.

Long-legged running pants or tights.

Cap or bandana.

Warm, waterproof gloves.

Waterproof overtrousers

Whistle.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Dishes and eating utensils. *If you want to eat hot it is mandatory. This material is not provided at the aid stations.

Poles.

Vaseline or anti-scratch cream.

GPS watch with race course uploaded.

Knife or scissors to cut the elastic tape.

Sewing kit.

Drinking water tablets or Soft flask with filter.

Sunscreen.

Sunglasses.

Spare warm clothing , indispensable in the case of cold or wet weather or in the case of injury.

Adhesive elastic band (min. 100 cm x 6 cm).

SECURITY

METEOROLOGY

Instructions to be taken into account during the tour:

- Don’t stop at high altitudes.

- If you miss the markers, turn around to look for the last one.

- Stay on the roads.

Some common sense tips for dealing with difficult weather:

• Be prepared for extreme heat and cold.

• Don’t wait until you’re shivering to get warm.

• Don’t change exposed in the wind: Anticipate it or wait until you are under cover.

• Protect yourself from the sun.

POLES

NUTRITION AND HYDRATION

Hydration and energy intake must be adapted to the weather conditions and enriched with salts throughout the effort. Maintain a good balance between slow and fast sugars.

FATIGUE AND CONCENTRATION

Any runner who voluntarily departs from the marked route is no longer under the responsibility of the organisation.

MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE

In order to take the departure, we remind you that all participants must be in possession of an individual accident insurance that covers the costs of rescue and evacuation in the mountains, in Spanish and French territory, up to an altitude of at least 3,000 metres, as well as the probable costs of hospitalisation. The insurance must cover the practice of trail running and participation in long distance races in the mountains. The insurance can be taken out by any organisation, federation or insurance company of the participant’s choice.

TIMING AND CHECK POINT

At the checkpoints (identified on the map) you will have to pass the chip control, which will be carried out manually by a duly identified volunteer, or automatically by radio frequency.

The identification of the runner at the checkpoints depends on the chip control and not on the passing judges.

Runners can be tracked online through the website live.utmb.world There is also the LiveRun APP, valid for Android and IOS.

LIVETRAIL

Caution! Under no circumstances should it replace a call to the Race Control Centre (CECOR).

Smartphones are mandatory to use the LiveTrail® application. It is essential for your safety. For runners who will be running for more than 15 hours, it is advisable to bring an external battery.

Check that the number you have indicated us as an emergency contact number is the person you wish to be contacted in case of problems.

Very important: To avoid aggravating circumstances in case of accident, make sure your details are correct on the registration platform. You can update it until the start of your race.

AID AND MEDICAL SERVICES

The help points are intended to provide assistance to any person with the organisation’s own or public means. It is the responsibility of a runner in difficulty to ask for help:

• Reporting to the help point.

• Calling the Control Centre (CECOR).

• Asking another runner to request assistance.

• Using the SOS function of the LiveTrail application.

Every runner must assist any person in difficulty and ask for help. In addition, they must stay with the runner in distress until the arrival of the organisation’s staff.

Before you start, make sure you register the emergency numbers on your mobile phone!

EMERGENCY ALERT

TELEPHONE NETWORK AVAILABLE

1 CALL THE CONTROL CENTER +34 973643651 or pompièrs d’Aran +34 973640080 or emergencies 112 2

INDICATE YOUR POSITION BY LIVETRAIL®.

TELEPHONE NETWORK NOT AVAILABLE

ALERT THE REST OF THE ORGANIZATION OR THE REST OF RUNNERS

SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY 3 JULY

Time Location Event

19:00

THURSDAY 4 JULY

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Official Presentation and elite athletes

Time Location Event

10:00 - 22.00

FRIDAY 5 JULY

18:00

SATURDAY 6 JULY

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Bibs delivery CDH

Time Location Event 06:00 Carrèr Ressèc Les CDH departure

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival first runner CDH

Time Location Event 10:30

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival last runner CDH

SUNDAY 7 JULY

Time Location Event 12:30

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha VDA, CDH, and EXP Awards Ceremony

FRIDAY 5 JULY

SPARE BAGS

04:30 - 05:30 Next to the departure Les DEPOSIT

FRIDAY 5 JULY

14:00 - 00:00

SATURDAY 8 JULY

06:00 - 18:00

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha RECOVERY

Remember to choose the time to pick up your race bib on the registration platform.

AROUND LES

GO TO

THE DEPARTURE IN LES

CDH runners will be provided with free transport to the START line in Les. The free transport ticket will be accredited with the bib and wristband. You can reserve your place on the UTMB-Bus to access the departures. But do it as soon as possible because the deadline is Sunday 16 June at 11pm.

FROM

The main villages of the Val d’Aran. UTMB-Bus line stops.

HOW UTMB-Bus

SCHEDULES

Departure times will be confirmed prior to the race.

RESERVE

It is essential to reserve your place on the registration platform and indicate the departure stop.

THREE-WAVE DEPARTURE

1st : 06:00 hours.

2nd : 06:15 hours.

3ªrd : 06:30 hours.

The order of departure will be organised according to the UTMB® Index of each runner.Those runners who do not have a UTMB® Index will start in the last wave.

The runner will be informed of the corresponding wave prior to the start.

If you and your friends are in different waves, you can start together in the wave of the last one in the group. You can never advance in the boxes, you must start from the box of the one with the lowest Index.

Peades d’Aigua means Water Footsteps in Aranese, the local language. One of the most impressive parts of this route is its passage through Colomèrs, the largest cirque of glacial lakes in the Pyrenees.

On this fast and demanding race, you will pass over more than 20 lakes and the ancient thermal baths already known to the Romans: Banhs de Tredòs. The colour and shapes of the logo refer to the predominant element of this route: water.

D+ 3.300M D3.700M DISTANCE 55 KM

DEPARTURE DATE THURSDAY 4 JULY

DEPARTURE TIME 07:00

DEPARTURE SALARDÚ

ARRIVAL VIELHA

MAXIMUM RACE TIME 14 HOURS

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST 05:30 HOURS

TIME CHARTS

SALARDÚ 1252 0 0 0 thu . 07:00

BANHS DE TREDÒS 1759 8.7 547 40 thu . 07:36 thu .10:15 COLOMÈRS 1980 15.1 1471 743 thu . 08:55 thu. 14:00 MONT-ROMIES 1766 12 2229 1714 thu . 10:10

1139 5 2261 2373 thu . 10:35 thu .17:30

ESCUNHAU 1780 6 2950 2423 thu . 11:24 VIELHA 972 8.7 3390 3669 thu . 12:30 thu .22:00 AID-STATION

RELEVANT INFORMATION

ACCEPTANCE OF THE REGULATION

APPOINTMENT FOR BIBS DELIVERY

No race bibs will be handed out without a PRIOR APPOINTMENT.

BIBS

For bib collection, which will take place at the Ultra-Trail® Village, in Vielha, it will be compulsory to present an ID card, supporting document or PASSPORT.

In addition, runners must have uploaded their accident insurance on the registration platform prior to the event, or have purchased the insurance proposed by the organisation.

NO RACE BIB WILL BE GIVEN TO A RUNNER WITHOUT ACCIDENT INSURANCE.

The bib is the necessary pass to access the buses, aid stations, infirmaries, bag deposit areas, bag retrieval, etc.

Except in the case of refusal to obey the decision of a race official, the bib is never removed, but in the case of withdraw it is deactivated and marked.

CONTROL

Each runner will be given 2 electronic chips (front bib and backpack bib) and an identification bracelet

Some checkpoints will be automatic and others manual. There will be other surprise checkpoints carried out by the organisation.

Runners who are not in possession of their chips and wristband will be penalised.

The use of the chip is very important to be able to control your times.

You must place the chip in your race backpack, in a visible place, with a clip that you will find in the envelope of your race bib.

DEPARTURE

The start will take place in three waves, at 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00, ordered according to the UTMB® Index of each runner. Runners who do not have UTMB® Index will start the race in the last wave. Each runner will be informed in advance of their corresponding wave.

SPARE BAG

Each runner receives a 30-litre bag at the bib pick-up, as well as personal identification material with their race-bib number. After filling it with the necessities of your choice and closing it, you can leave it until 40 minutes before the start in the space provided next to the start.

Only the bags provided by the organisa-tion will be transported. Poles cannot be carried in the bags. The contents

of the bags will not be checked and no complaints about their contents will be dealt with. We recommend not to bring valuables.

The bag will be deposited in Salardú, next to the start line, and will be transported to Vielha. It will not be possible to retrieve it during the race.

RECOVERY OF THE BAGS

Runners, or their relatives, will be able to collect their bags on presentation of the race bib. They must be collected at the Ultra-Trail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro - Vielha) in the following time slots:

Thursday 6 July: From13:00 to 23:00.

The organisation ensures the return of the bags of runners who have withdrawn, provided that the abandonment has been registered. The time taken to return the bag will depend on

logistical requirements, and the organisation cannot guarantee the delivery of all the bags before the end of the race.

In case of withdraw at any point of the race, we cannot guarantee that when the runner arrives at the finish line, the bag will be there. We thank you for being patient and respecting the work of the volunteers.

CUP AND PLATE

In order to avoid wasting disposable plastic cups, plates and cutlery during the race, everyone must bring their own, with a minimum capacity of 15 cl.

Attention! No canteens or containers with stoppers are accepted instead of cups.

RELEVANT INFORMATION

BYOU “BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS”

The organisation will not distribute any disposable tableware (cutlery, glasses, bowls) at the life bases or aid stations.

You are obliged to bring your own cutlery if you want to eat hot food (soup, pasta...) during the race.

BYOU

ARE YOU SPONSORED?

ENVIRONMENT

Check the regulations of the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park here.

RESPECT FOR THE RULES AND RACE MARSHALS

The race commissaires are empowered to check the mandatory equipment at the departures and at various points along the route.

The absence of any of the obligatory safety equipment (no water reserve of at least 1litres at an aid station, no jacket with hood, no emergency blanket, no mobile phone, etc.) will result in immediate disqualification.

To know the penalties applied you can read the complete Set of Rules at valdaran.utmb.world.

The most important cases will be discussed in coordination with the race management.

AID STATIONS (AID)

All races are run on a semiautonomous basis and therefore runners will also have to provide for their own reserves. Runners must be able to organise their own survival between two aid stations.

For this reason, at the departure of the aid station, only liquids may be provided.

The organisation will provide liquid and solid provisioning along the routes. The organisation provides mineral water or energy

drink to refill the obligatory liquid bags and individual cups. It is the responsibility of the runner to have, when leaving the aid station, the necessary amount of drink and food to reach the next aid station.

There will be 3 types of aid stations:

• Drinks only.

• Full supply.

• Hot food supply in Arties.

Runners will have a final aid station at the Ultra-Trail® Village. In addition, there will also be a food truck area for companions.

TIME BARRIERS AND CONTROLS

MARKING

The entire course will be marked with orange ribbons or orange flags, and reinforced with signage. All beacons are equipped with a reflective material that reflects the light from the front.

It is compulsory to follow the marked routes, without shortening them.

WARNING

If you don’t see any markers, turn back! The point of the marker does not indicate the direction to follow.

WITHDRAW AND SECURITY

Except in case of injury or accident, a participant may not abandon the race except at an aid station set up for withdraw.

In case of unfavourable weather condi-tions that justify the partial or total suspension of the race, the organisers will ensure that the

runners return to the finish line in the shortest possible time.

Emergency CECOR

+34 973 643 651

Pompièrs d’Aran emergency

+34 973 640 080 o 112 Emergency

We advise you to save these numbers in your address book as “aa VDA” to make it easier to find them if necessary, with the prefix +34 in front, as we are in a border area.

Solidarity among participants is key in these cases. Collaboration must take precedence over competitiveness. Solidarity and respect between runners will be crucial in this type of situation.

COMPANY ON THE ROUTE

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

No assistance is allowed at any point along the course.

Race marshals will be present at various points along the course and will be able to impose penalties in real time in case of non-compliance with the rules.

AID STATION SUPPLYING

Family Products

SPARKLING WATER

DRINK MIX NÄAK

SOFT DRINK

DRINKS

FRUIT

DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

SWEETS

WAFER COOKIES

BREAD

CREAM

BAKERY / SANDWICHES / CURED MEATS

WARM MEAL AND OTHERS

BARS

PASTA

RICE

RICE SALAD

SOLID NÄAK NÄAK WAFFLES

CEREAL BARS

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

In the Pyrenees, and in the Val d’Aran, the weather can change very quickly. In order to ensure the correct evolution of the race, please pay special attention to this section.

All garments must be of the participant’s size and unaltered after leaving the factory.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Closed shoes suitable for trail running.

Backpack or similar to carry the mandatory equipment. The timing chip delivered along with the bib number must be added to the backpack.

Smartphone with LiveTrail App installed and parameterized that allows its use in Spain. The runner must be available and answer the phone at any time before, during and after the race. Keep your phone on, airplane mode is prohibited and can be penalized. An external battery is recommended.

Personal glass of at least 15cl. (Drums or containers with stoppers not accepted).

Water reserve of 1l minimum.

1 headlamps with batteries or spare batteries for one headlamp. Recommendation: 200 lumens or more.

Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum.

Food reserve. Recommended: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energy bars of 65g each).

Jacket with hood to withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof membrane minimum 10,000 mm water column and breathable (recommended RET less than 13).

• The jacket must imperatively have an integrated or attached hood with a system provided of origin by the manufacturer.

• The seams must be heat-sealed.

Long-legged running pants or tights.

Cap or bandana.

Warm, waterproof gloves.

Waterproof overtrousers.

Whistle.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Dishes and eating utensils. *If you want to eat hot it is mandatory. This material is not provided at the aid stations.

Poles.

Vaseline or anti-scratch cream.

GPS watch with race course uploaded.

Knife or scissors to cut the elastic tape.

Sewing kit.

Drinking water tablets or Soft flask with filter.

Sunscreen.

Sunglasses.

Spare warm clothing , indispensable in the case of cold or wet weather or in the case of injury.

Adhesive elastic band (min. 100 cm x 6 cm).

SECURITY

METEOROLOGY

Instructions to be taken into account during the tour:

- Don’t stop at high altitudes.

- If you miss the markers, turn around to look for the last one.

- Stay on the roads.

Some common sense tips for dealing with difficult weather:

• Be prepared for extreme heat and cold.

• Don’t wait until you’re shivering to get warm.

• Don’t change exposed in the wind: Anticipate it or wait until you are under cover.

• Protect yourself from the sun.

POLES

NUTRITION AND HYDRATION

Hydration and energy intake must be adapted to the weather conditions and enriched with salts throughout the effort. Maintain a good balance between slow and fast sugars.

FATIGUE AND CONCENTRATION

Tiredness and lack of concentration can be the cause of an accident. Run according to your possibilities in order to reserve energy to overcome a difficult situation such as a sudden change in the weather.

Any runner who voluntarily departs from the marked route is no longer under the responsibility of the organisation.

MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE

In order to take the departure, we remind you that all participants must be in possession of an individual accident insurance that covers the costs of rescue and evacuation in the mountains, in Spanish territory, up to an altitude of at least 3,000 metres, as well as the probable costs of hospitalisation. The insurance must cover the practice of trail running and participation in long distance races in the mountains. The insurance can be taken out by any organisation, federation or insurance company of the participant’s choice.

However, the organisation offers runners who have not taken out insurance that meets

the requirements, or who wish to extend their cover, the possibility of taking out insurance by going to the registration platform. Highly recommended for all runners.

TIMING AND CHECK POINT

At the checkpoints (identified on the map) you will have to pass the chip control, which will be carried out manually by a duly identified volunteer, or automatically by radio frequency.

The identification of the runner at the checkpoints depends on the chip control and not on the passing judges.

Runners can be tracked online through the website live.utmb.world

There is also the LiveRun APP, valid for Android and IOS.

LIVETRAIL

Caution! Under no circumstances should it replace a call to the Race Control Centre (CECOR).

Smartphones are mandatory to use the LiveTrail® application. It is essential for your safety. For runners who will be running for more than 10 hours, it is advisable to bring an external battery.

Check that the number you have indicated us as an emergency contact number is the person you wish to be contacted in case of problems.

Very important: To avoid aggravating circumstances in case of accident, make sure your details are correct on the registration platform. You can update it until the start of your race.

AID AND MEDICAL SERVICES

The help points are intended to provide assistance to any person with the organisation’s own or public means. It is the responsibility of a runner in difficulty to ask for help:

• Reporting to the help point.

• Calling the Control Centre (CECOR).

• Asking another runner to request assistance.

• Using the SOS function of the LiveTrail application.

Every runner must assist any person in difficulty and ask for help. In addition, they must stay with the runner in distress until the arrival of the organisation’s staff.

Before you start, make sure you register the emergency numbers on your mobile phone!

1 CALL THE CONTROL CENTER +34 973643651 or pompièrs d’Aran +34 973640080 or emergencies 112 2

INDICATE YOUR POSITION BY LIVETRAIL®.

ALERT THE REST OF THE ORGANIZATION OR THE REST OF RUNNERS

SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY 3 JULY

10:00 - 22:00

19:00

THURSDAY 4 JULY

12:30

19:30

22:00

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Bibs delivery PDA

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Official Presentation and elite athletes

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival first runner PDA

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha PDA Awards Ceremony

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival last runner PDA

SPARE BAGS

THURSDAY 4 JULY

05:30 - 06:30 Next to the departure Salardú DEPOSIT

13:00 - 23:00

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha RECOVERY

Remember to choose the time to pick up your race bib on the registration platform.

AROUND SALARDÚ

GO TO THE DEPARTURE IN SALARDÚ

PDA runners will be provided with free transport to the START line in Salardú. Companions may purchase the PDA Ticket to access the start line and follow the race. It is recommended to use the UTMBBus as the town of Salardú does not have enough parking spaces for private vehicles. Those who decide to go by private vehicle (not recommended) may park in the Baqueira 1,500 car park. Shuttles will be available from 6:00 to 8:30 a.m. to transport runners and companions, and to take the companions back to their vehicles.

You can reserve your place on the UTMB-Bus to access the departures. But do it as soon as possible because the deadline is Sunday 16 June at 11pm.

FROM

The main villages of the Val d’Aran. UTMB-Bus line stops.

HOW UTMB-Bus

SCHEDULES

Start times will be confirmed prior to the race.

RESERVE

It is essential to reserve your place on the registration platform and indicate the departure stop.

COMPANIONS

Companions will be able to purchase the PDA Ticket to access the departure in Salardú and follow the race. This ticket will be valid only on Thursday 4 July.

THREE-WAVE DEPARTURE

1st: 07:00 hours.

2nd : 07:30 hours.

3rd: 08:00 hours.

The order of departure will be organised according to the UTMB® Index of each runner.Those runners who do not have a UTMB® Index will start in the last wave

The runner will be informed of the corresponding wave prior to the start.

Experiéncia d’Aran is a race for middle-distance runners, or for those who want to get started in the world of trail running, that has been created with the aim of encouraging participation in long distance races.

A circular route with about 2,100 metres of positive height gain, starting and finishing in Vielha. A circuit that passes through some of the best sections of the valley, in just 32 kilometres.

DISTANCE 32 KM

D + 2.100M D2.100M

DEPARTURE DATE SUNDAY 7 JULY

DEPARTURE TIME 08:00 HOURS

DEPARTURE VIELHA

ARRIVAL VIELHA

MAXIMUM RACE TIME 07.15 HOURS

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST 02:30 HOURS

TIME CHARTS

RELEVANT INFORMATION

ACCEPTANCE OF THE REGULATION

APPOINTMENT FOR BIBS DELIVERY

No race bibs will be handed out without a PRIOR APPOINTMENT.

BIBS

For bib collection, which will take place at the Ultra-Trail® Village, in Vielha, it will be compulsory to present an ID card, supporting document or PASSPORT.

In addition, runners must have uploaded their accident insurance on the registration platform prior to the event, or have purchased the insurance proposed by the organisation.

NO RACE BIB WILL BE GIVEN TO A RUNNER WITHOUT ACCIDENT INSURANCE.

The bib is the necessary pass to access the buses, aid stations, infirmaries, bag deposit areas, bag retrieval, etc.

Except in the case of refusal to obey the decision of a race official, the bib is never removed, but in the case of withdraw it is deactivated and marked.

CONTROL

Each runner will be given 2 electronic chips (front bib and backpack bib) and an identification bracelet

Some checkpoints will be automatic and others manual. There will be other surprise checkpoints carried out by the organisation.

Runners who are not in possession of their chips and wristband will be penalised.

The use of the chip is very important to be able to control your times.

You must place the chip in your race backpack, in a visible place, with a clip that you will find in the envelope of your race bib.

DEPARTURE

The departure will take place in three waves, at 08:00, 8:15 and 08:30, ordered by UTMB® Index. Runners who do not have UTMB® Index will start in the last wave.

Each runner will be informed in advance of their corresponding wave.

SPARE BAG

Each runner receives a 30-litre bag at the bib pick-up, as well as material for personal identification with their race-bib number. After filling it with the necessities of your choice and closing it, you can leave it from 06:30 to 07:30 on Sunday 7 July at the Ultra-Trail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro - Vielha).

The bag will remain in Vielha, and runners will be able to retrieve it until 18:00 at the UltraTrail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro).

GLASS

In order to avoid wasting disposable plastic cups during the race, everyone must bring their own, with a minimum capacity of 15 cl.

Attention! No canteens or containers with stoppers are accepted instead of cups.

BYOU “BRING

YOUR OWN UTENSILS”

The organisation will not distribute any disposable tableware (cutlery, glasses, bowls) at the life bases or aid stations.

BYOU

ARE YOU SPONSORED?

ENVIRONMENT

RELEVANT INFORMATION

RESPECT FOR THE RULES AND RACE MARSHALS

The volunteers are there to help you, but also to ensure that the rules are respected. Among them, the race marshals will have precise orders, especially with regard to the immediate application of penalties in real time in the event of non-compliance with the rules. Downtime penalties are applied during the race. Specifically, this penalty leads to a regression in the ranking for those at the head of the race, and the risk of not passing the time barrier for those who are further behind.

The race commissaires are empowered to check the mandatory equipment at the departures and at various points along the route.

The absence of any of the obligatory safety equipment (no water reserve of at least 1 litres at an aid station, no jacket with hood, no emergency blanket, no mobile phone, etc.) will result in immediate disqualification.

To know the penalties applied you can read the complete Set of Rules at valdaran.utmb.world.

The most important cases will be discussed in coordination with the race management.

AID STATIONS (AID)

All races are run on a semiautonomous basis and therefore runners will also have to provide for their own reserves. Runners must be able to organise their

own survival between two aid stations. For this reason, at the departure of the aid station, only liquids may be provided.

The organisation will provide liquid and solid provisioning along the routes. The organisation provides mineral water or energy drink to refill the obligatory liquid bags and individual cups. It is the responsibility of the runner to have, when leaving the aid station, the necessary amount of drink and food to reach the next aid station.

There will be 2 types of aid stations:

• Drinks only.

• Full supply.

FINAL AID STATION

Runners will have a final aid station at the Ultra-Trail® Village. In addition, there will also be a food truck area for companions.

TIME BARRIERS AND CONTROLS

MARKING

The entire course will be marked with orange ribbons or orange flags, and reinforced with signage.

It is compulsory to follow the marked routes, without shortening them.

WARNING

If you don’t see any markers, turn back! The point of the marker does not indicate the direction to follow.

WITHDRAW AND SECURITY

Except in case of injury or accident, a participant may not abandon the race except at an aid station set up for withdraw.

In case of unfavourable weather condi-tions that justify the partial or total suspension of the race, the organisers will ensure that the

runners return to the finish line in the shortest possible time.

Emergency CECOR

+34 973 643 651

Pompièrs d’Aran emergency

+34 973 640 080 o

112 Emergency

We advise you to save these numbers in your address book as “aa VDA” to make it easier to find them if necessary, with the prefix +34 in front, as we are in a border area.

Solidarity among participants is key in these cases. Collaboration must take precedence over competitiveness. Solidarity and respect between runners will be crucial in this type of situation.

COMPANY ON THE ROUTE

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

No assistance is allowed at any point along the course.

Race marshals will be present at various points along the course and will be able to impose penalties in real time in case of non-compliance with the rules.

AID STATION SUPPLYING

Family Products

MIX NÄAK

DRINKS

FRUIT

DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

SWEETS

BAKERY / SANDWICHES / CURED MEATS

RAISINS DRIED APRICOT

NUTS AND DRIED

BREAD

CREAM

MEATS

BREADSTICKS

BARS

PASTA

WARM MEAL AND OTHERS

SOLID NÄAK

RICE

RICE SALAD

WAFFLES

NÄAK CEREAL BARS

NÄAK FRUIT PURE NÄAK GELS

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

In the Pyrenees, and in the Val d’Aran, the weather can change very quickly. In order to ensure the correct evolution of the race, please pay special attention to this section.

All garments must be of the participant’s size and unaltered after leaving the factory.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Closed shoes suitable for trail running.

Backpack or similar to carry the mandatory equipment. The timing chip delivered along with the bib number must be added to the backpack.

Personal glass of at least 15cl. (Drums or containers with stoppers not accepted).

Water reserve of 1l minimum.

Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum.

Whistle.

Jacket with hood to withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof membrane minimum 10,000 mm water column and breathable (recommended RET less than 13).

• The jacket must imperatively have an integrated or attached hood with a system provided of origin by the manufacturer.

• The seams must be heat-sealed.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Poles.

Vaseline or anti-scratch cream.

GPS watch with race course uploaded.

Sunscreen. Sunglasses.

Spare warm clothing , indispensable in the case of cold or wet weather or in the case of injury.

SECURITY

METEOROLOGY

Instructions to be taken into account during the tour:

- Don’t stop at high altitudes.

- If you miss the markers, turn around to look for the last one.

- Stay on the roads.

Some common sense tips for dealing with difficult weather:

• Be prepared for extreme heat and cold.

• Don’t wait until you’re shivering to get warm.

• Don’t change exposed in the wind: Anticipate it or wait until you are under cover.

• Protect yourself from the sun.

POLES

NUTRITION AND HYDRATION

Hydration and energy intake must be adapted to the weather

conditions and enriched with salts throughout the effort. Maintain a good balance between slow and fast sugars.

FATIGUE AND CONCENTRATION

Any runner who voluntarily departs from the marked route is no longer under the responsibility of the organisation.

MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE

In order to take the departure, we remind you that all participants must be in possession of an individual accident insurance that covers the costs of rescue and evacuation in the mountains, in Spanish territory, up to an altitude of at least 3,000 metres, as well as the probable costs of hospitalisation. The insurance must cover the practice of trail running and participation in long distance races in the mountains. The insurance can be taken out by any organisation, federation or insurance company of the participant’s choice.

However, the organisation offers runners who have not taken out insurance that meets the requirements, or who wish to extend their cover, the possibility of taking out insurance by going

to the registration platform. Highly recommended for all runners.

TIMING AND CHECK POINT

At the checkpoints (identified on the map) you will have to pass the chip control, which will be carried out manually by a duly identified volunteer, or automatically by radio frequency.

The identification of the runner at the checkpoints depends on the chip control and not on the passing judges.

Runners can be tracked online through the website live.utmb.world

There is also the LiveRun APP, valid for Android and IOS.

LIVETRAIL

Caution! Under no circumstances should it replace a call to the Race Control Centre (CECOR).

Smartphones are mandatory to use the LiveTrail® application. It is essential for your safety. For runners who will be running for more than 6 hours, it is advisable to bring an external battery.

Check that the number you have indicated us as an emergency contact number is the person you wish to be contacted in case of problems.

Very important: To avoid aggravating circumstances in case of accident, make sure your details are correct on the registration platform. You can update it until the start of your race.

AID AND MEDICAL SERVICES

The help points are intended to provide assistance to any person with the organisation’s own or public means. It is the responsibility of a runner in difficulty to ask for help:

• Reporting to the help point.

• Calling the Control Centre (CECOR).

• Asking another runner to request assistance.

• Using the SOS function of the LiveTrail application.

Every runner must assist any person in difficulty and ask for help. In addition, they must stay with the runner in distress until the arrival of the organisation’s staff.

Before you start, make sure you register the emergency numbers on your mobile phone!

EMERGENCY

1 CALL THE CONTROL CENTER +34 973643651 or pompièrs d’Aran +34 973640080 or emergencies 112 2

INDICATE YOUR POSITION BY LIVETRAIL®.

TELEPHONE NETWORK NOT AVAILABLE

ALERT THE REST OF THE ORGANIZATION OR THE REST OF RUNNERS

SCHEDULE

WENNESDAY 3 JULY Time

19:00

FRIDAY 5 JULY

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Official Presentation and elite athletes

Time Location Event

16:30 - 22.00

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Bibs delivery EXP

SATURDAY 6 JULY Time Location Event

10:00 - 21.00

SUNDAY 7 DE JULY

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Bibs delivery EXP

Event 08:00 Passeig dera Llibertat Vielha EXP departure

10:30

12:30

15:40

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival first runner EXP

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha VDA, CDH, and EXP Awards Ceremony

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

SPARE BAGS

SUNDAY 7 JULY

06:30 - 07:30

13:00 - 23:00

Scheduled arrival last runner EXP

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha DEPOSIT

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha RECOVERY

Remember to choose the time to pick up your race bib on the registration platform.

AROUND VIELHA

THREE-WAVE DEPARTURE

1st : 08:00 horas. 2nd : 08:15 horas. 3rd: 08:30 horas.

The order of departure will be organised according to the UTMB® Index of each runner. Those runners who do not have a UTMB® Index will start in the last wave

The runner will be informed of the corresponding wave prior to the start.

SKY, an ideal race to enjoy the views of the whole valley and the majesty of the roof of the Pyrenees, running along high mountain trails.

The little sister of the races, and the fourth element: air. Thanks to this aerial route you can enjoy a panoramic view of the valley and the Baqueira Beret ski resort.

DISTANCE 15 KM

D+

800M D800M

DEPARTURE DATE SATURDAY 6 JULY

DEPARTURE TIME SKY PROMESAS 09:30 SKY MASTER 10:00

DEPARTURE BERET

ARRIVAL BERET

MAXIMUM RACE TIME 4 HOURS

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST 01:15 HOURS

TIME CHARTS

RELEVANT INFORMATION

ACCEPTANCE OF THE REGULATION

It also entails acceptance of the basic rules of companionship and help between runners, and of eco-responsibility measures.

APPOINTMENT FOR BIBS DELIVERY

No race bibs will be handed out without a PRIOR APPOINTMENT.

BIB

For bib collection, which will take place at the Ultra-Trail® Village, in Vielha, it will be compulsory to present an ID card, supporting document or PASSPORT.

In addition, runners must have uploaded their accident insurance on the registration platform prior to the event, or have purchased the insurance proposed by the organisation.

NO RACE BIB WILL BE GIVEN TO A RUNNER WITHOUT ACCIDENT INSURANCE.

The bib must be worn on the chest or belly and must be visible permanently and in its entirety throughout the race . It must always be positioned on top of any clothing and under no circumstances may it be attached to the backpack or a leg. The bib is the ne-cessary pass to access the buses, aid stations, infirmaries, bag deposit areas, bag retrieval, etc. Except in the case of refusal to obey the decision of a race official, the bib is never removed, but in the case of withdraw it is deactivated and marked.

CONTROL

Each runner will be given 1 electronic chip (front bib) and an identification bracelet. Some checkpoints will be automatic and others manual. There will be other surprise checkpoints carried out by the organisation. Runners who are not in possession of their chip and wristband will be penalised.

GLASS

In order to avoid wasting disposable plastic cups during the race, everyone must bring their own, with a minimum capacity of 15 cl.

Attention! No canteens or containers with stoppers are accepted instead of cups.

BYOU “BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS”

The organisation will not distribute any disposable tableware (cutlery, glasses, bowls) at the life bases or aid stations.

BYOU

ARE YOU SPONSORED?

ENVIRONMENT

RESPECT FOR THE RULES AND RACE MARSHALS

The volunteers are there to help you, but also to ensure that the rules are respected. Among them, the race stewards will have precise orders, especially with regard to the immediate application of penalties in real time in the event of non-compliance with the rules.

Downtime penalties are applied during the race. Specifically, this penalty leads to a regression in the standings for those at the head of the race, and the risk of not passing the time barrier for those who are further behind.

To know the penalties applied you can read the complete Regulations at valdaran.utmb.world.

The most important cases will be discussed in coordination with the career management.

AID STATIONS (AID)

All races are run on a semiautonomous basis and therefore runners will also have to provide for their own reserves. Runners must be able to organise their own survival between two aid stations. For this reason, at the departure of the aid station, only liquids may be provided.

RELEVANT INFORMATION

MARKING

The entire course will be marked with orange ribbons or orange flags, and reinforced with signage. It is compulsory to follow the marked routes, without shortening them.

WARNING:

If you don’t see any markers, turn back! The point of the marker does not indicate the direction to follow.

WITHDRAW AND SECURITY

Except in case of injury or accident, a participant may not abandon the race except at an aid station set up for withdraw.

In case of unfavourable weather conditions that justify the partial or total suspension of the race, the organisers will ensure that the runners return to the finish line in the shortest possible time.

Emergency

CECOR

+34 973 643 651

Pompièrs d’Aran emergency

+34 973 640 080

112 Emergency

We advise you to save these numbers in your address book as “aa VDA” to make it easier to find them if necessary, with the prefix +34 in front, as we are in a border area.

Solidarity among participants is key in these cases. Collaboration must take precedence over competitiveness. Solidarity and respect between runners will be crucial in this type of situation.

COMPANY ON THE ROUTE

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

No assistance is allowed at any point along the course.

Race marshals will be present at various points along the course and will be able to impose penalties in real time in case of non-compliance with the rules.

AID STATION SUPPLYING

Products

DRINK MIX NÄAK

DRINKS

INFUSIONS TEA COFFEE

FRUIT

DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS RAISINS X DRIED APRICOT

ASSORTED NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT X

SWEETS

BAKERY / SANDWICHES / CURED MEATS

WARM MEAL AND OTHERS

SOLID NÄAK

SLICED BREAD PAGES BREAD

COCOA CREAM

PEANUT CREAM

CHEESE

CURED MEATS FUET

MINI BREADSTICKS

CEREAL BARS X HOT PASTA

HOT RICE

COLD RICE SALAD

GREEN OLIVES

BROTH

NÄAK WAFFLES

NÄAK CEREAL BARS

NÄAK FRUIT PURE

NÄAK GELS

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

In the Pyrenees, and in the Val d’Aran, the weather can change very quickly. In order to ensure the correct evolution of the race, please pay special attention to this section.

All runners undertake to carry the mandatory equipment. All participants, without exception, must ensure that they have, as a minimum, the material marked as mandatory in the following table, in order to be able to take part in the race. On the 3th July, and according to what the Safety Committee determines on the basis of the latest meteorological report, it will be communicated if any of the items on the list are not compulsory for the whole race, or if any of the recommended items become mandatory.

All garments must be of the participant’s size and unalte-red after leaving the factory.

Any participant who chooses to carry poles must carry them throughout the race. It is forbidden to start without poles and to obtain and use poles during the race.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Closed shoes suitable for trail running.

Backpack or similar to carry the mandatory equipment. The timing chip delivered along with the bib number must be added to the backpack.

Personal glass of at least 15cl. (Drums or containers with stoppers not accepted).

Water reserve of 1l minimum.

Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum.

Whistle.

Jacket with hood to withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof membrane minimum 10,000 mm water column and breathable (recommended RET less than 13).

• The jacket must imperatively have an integrated or attached hood with a system provided of origin by the manufacturer.

• The seams must be heat-sealed.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Poles.

Vaseline or anti-scratch cream.

GPS watch with race course uploaded.

Sunscreen.

Sunglasses

Spare warm clothing , indispensable in the case of cold or wet weather or in the case of injury.

SECURITY

METEOROLOGY

Instructions to be taken into account during the tour:

- Don’t stop at high altitudes.

- If you miss the markers, turn around to look for the last one.

- Stay on the roads.

Some common sense tips for dealing with difficult weather:

• Be prepared for extreme heat and cold.

• Don’t wait until you’re shivering to get warm.

• Don’t change exposed in the wind: Anticipate it or wait until you are under cover.

• Protect yourself from the sun.

MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE

In order to take the departure, we remind you that all participants must be in possession of an individual accident insurance that covers the costs of rescue and evacuation in the mountains, in Spanish territory, up to an altitude of at least 3,000 metres, as well as the probable costs of hospitalisation. The insurance must cover the practice of trail running and participation in long distance races in the mountains. The insurance can be taken out

by any organisation, federation or insurance company of the participant’s choice.

TIMING

LiveTrail will be used for the timing and tracking of the runners. The race bibs will incorporate a single-use chip attached to the bib (which must not be returned).

LIVETRAIL

Is a reference application for your safety, providing important race information (real-time tracking of your race and that of your friends). In case of SOS, there is a function that allows you to send your GPS position directly by SMS to the organisation. This represents a vital time saving for the rescue.

Caution! Under no circumstances should it replace a call to the Race Control Centre (CECOR).

Smartphones are mandatory to use the LiveTrail® application. It is essential for your safety. For runners who will be running for more than 15 hours, it is advisable to bring an external battery.

Check that the number you have indicated us as an emergency contact number is the person you wish to be contacted in case of problems.

Very important: To avoid aggravating circumstances in case of accident, make sure your details are correct on the registration platform. You can update it until the start of your race.

AID AND MEDICAL SERVICES

The help points are intended to provide assistance to any person with the organisation’s own or public means. It is the responsibility of a runner in difficulty to ask for help:

• Reporting to the help point.

• Calling the Control Centre (CECOR).

• Asking another runner to request assistance.

• Using the SOS function of the LiveTrail application.

Every runner must assist any person in difficulty and ask for help. In addition, they must stay with the runner in distress until the arrival of the organisation’s staff.

Before you start, make sure you register the emergency numbers on your mobile phone!

EMERGENCY ALERT

TELEPHONE NETWORK AVAILABLE 1 CALL THE CONTROL CENTER

+34 973643651 or pompièrs d’Aran +34 973640080 or emergencies 112 2

INDICATE YOUR POSITION BY LIVETRAIL®.

TELEPHONE NETWORK NOT AVAILABLE

ALERT THE REST OF THE ORGANIZATION OR THE REST OF RUNNERS

SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY 3 JULY

Time Location Event

19:00

FRIDAY 5 JULY

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Official Presentation and elite athletes

Time Location Event

16:30 - 22:00

SATURDAY 6 JULY

09:30

10:00

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Bibs delivery EXP

Time Location Event

Pla de Beret SKY PROMESAS departure (16 a 19 años)

Pla de Beret SKY MASTER departure

10:00 - 15:00 Pla de Beret Trail Festival Baqueira Beret

11:15 Pla de Beret

Scheduled arrival first runner SKY

13:00 Pla de Beret SKY Awards Ceremony

14:00 Pla de Beret

Scheduled arrival last runner SKY

Remember to choose the time to pick up your race bib on the registration platform.

AROUND BERET

GO TO THE DEPARTURE IN BERET

Runners and companions of the SKY race can purchase the SKY Ticket to go to the START line in Beret from the different villa ges of the valley (see transport information) and return once the race is over.

FROM

The main villages of the Val d’Aran.

UTMB-Bus line stops.

HOW UTMB-Bus.

SCHEDULES

Start times will be confirmed prior to the race.

RESERVE

It is essential to reserve your place on the registration platform and indicate the departure stop.

COMPANIONS

Because you are that essential encouragement to cross the finish line. Because without your help and support, we would not have made it this far. Because your presence is just as important as that of those who have decided to add more kilometres to their running shoes.

For all these reasons, at HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® we have prepared this Companion Guide. So that you can live this experience first hand and enjoy all the possibilities that this magical valley has to offer.

THE REAL TIME TRACKING INTERFACE

DURING THE EVENT

Enjoy high-quality live coverage, follow your favorite runners and access advanced statistics.

APP OF THE EVENT

LIVETRAIL

NOTIFICATIONS AT EACH CONTROL POINT

Receive a notification with your time, ranking, and all the information you need, at each checkpoint.

FOLLOW YOUR FRIENDS

Are you running together in the same event? Check the app to know their exact position, find out if they are in front or behind, race them to see who is the fastest, or wait to cross the finish line together.

SUITABLE FOR CONNECTED WATCHES

Notifications are simple so it’s easy and convenient to set up your smartphone so you can see them on your watch without having to take your phone out of your bag

REPORT OR CONTACT THE CONTROL CENTRE (CECOR)

On the home page you will find three options that will make it easier for you to manage any problems during the race. You will be able to notify that you withdraw, send an SOS message, or call CECOR.

GPS TRACKING (PREMIUM OPTION)

You can use your smartphone as a GPS. The live tracking information will be kept in your mobile phone. Set it up in private mode, only available to the organisation and to those to whom you have given an access password, for afety reasons.

CONFIGURE YOUR GHOST RUNNER (PREMIUM OPTION)

Do you have a goal on your race? You can set up a “ghost runner” according to your UTMB® Index or the goal you have set yourself. You will receive notifications so that you are aware of whether you are meeting your goals.

ASSISTANCE

PERSONAL ASSISTANCESUPPORTER.

Personal assistance is only permitted at certain aid stations. The aid stations where assistance is allowed are: BOSSÒST, BERET, and ARTIES.

Assistance must be provided by a single person, in the area specifically reserved for this use, after identifying themselves as a “SUPPORTER” by means of their accreditation, and at the discretion of the aid station manager (the rest of the aid station is strictly reserved for runners). SUPPORTER” accreditations are provided at the time of the bib delivery. The runner is free to give the accreditation to the person of his/her choice.

Your assistance is only entitled to access with a hand bag (maximum 30 litres) to carry the necessary products (food, clothes, etc.).

Assistance provided by professionals, or any medical or paramedical professional, is strictly forbidden. This measure is a guarantee of fairness between runners.

Naturally, this does not prevent families and friends from supporting the runner throughout the course. Please respect the instructions of the aid station manager.

No assistance is allowed at any point for PDA, EXP and SKY races.

Aid stations with allowed assistance:

VDA:

AV5 Bossòst (km. 49)

AV10 Beret (km. 104)

AV15 Arties (km. 149)

CDH:

AID 5 Beret (km. 53)

AID 10 Arties (km. 96)

Company on the route

In order to ensure equality between competitors, it is forbidden for a non-registered person to accompany a runner during part or all of the race. This is only permitted in the areas close to the refreshment posts. This authorises small family walks at the meeting points, but forbids “hares”. There will be race marshals at several points along the route and they will be able to impose penalties in real time in the event of non-compliance with the rules.

Remember!

You can cheer and accompany your runner following the established rules.

You will find bar and restaurant services at the following locations:

• Life Base in Bossòst: in the bars and restaurants in the village of Bossòst, which are open at night, you can have dinner or a bite to eat in the early hours of the morning.

• Life Base in Beret: bar, restaurant and snack services in the Beret cafeteria.

• Life Base in Arties: bar, restaurant and snack services in Arties.

Make the most of your stay in the Val d’Aran to enjoy the gastronomy offered by any of its idyllic villages.

In the following tables you will find the points where it is allowed to accompany runners, the best way to get there, and some recommendations to take into account.

Remember that you can cheer and accompany your runner following the established rules.

TRACK POINTS GUIDE

VDA

TRACK POINTS GUIDE

TRACK POINTS GUIDE PDA

From 3 to 7 July, Vielha will become the world capital of trail running. The UltraTrail® Village will be set up right in the centre of the town, a leading trade fair where the most important brands in the sector will be represented.

In the Ultra-Trail® Village of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®:

• The different brands will get to know the motivations of the runners.

• The runners will discover the new products on the market.

• The different organisers of sporting events will have the opportunity to show their races to the world.

In this space, made up of wooden huts, there will also be the collection of race bibs, the sale of event merchandising, and there will be a runner information and service centre.

Award ceremonies, activities, concerts, food trucks and many other attractions will create a festive atmosphere in which to share the passion for trail running and get to know the world of running. More than 15,000 people are expected at this fair to be held in the centre of Vielha.

In addition, as a great novelty this year, the Ultra-Trail® Village will host the arrival of all the distances of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®, as well as the start of the VDA 100M, the main distance of the event.

PLACE: Av. Pas d’ Arro

VIELHA

DATE:

From Wednesday 3 July to Sunday 7 July

HOURS: 10-21 hours

Don’t miss the experience of walking through the streets of Vielha sharing experiences with runners, companions and visitors in general from more than 80 countries.

ORIENTATION MAP

EXHIBITORS CONFIRMED:

NEDAO

ZENONE

POHINIX

EVILEYE

COROS

RONHILL

LURBEL

GEONATLIFE

PIMIENTO NEGRO

OTSO

BLOOD BROS SOCKS

NONSTOP SPORTS

FANTÉ

COMPEX

CIMALP

JOMA

LEKI

GOLDNUTRITION

SANTAMADRE PIESCOMODOS - WRIGHTSOCK

MERRELL

TRANGOWORLD

MADERIA OCEAN & TRAILS

THE NORTH FACE

226ERS

VISIORAMA

AONIJIE

SPORT HG

ALTRA

FENIX

TRAIL FESTIVAL

BAQUEIRA BERET

A day to enjoy with the family

On Saturday 6 July, throughout the morning, the Trail Festival Baqueira Beret will be held, an outdoor festival dedicated to families and companions, organised with the help of Baqueira Beret ski resort. Since its first edition in 2021, the Trail Festival Baqueira Beret has become an unmissable event in the HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® experience, bringing together family, friends, sport, nature and a great desire to have fun.

We also take the opportunity to encourage the runners of the VDA 163km who arrive in Beret, the aid station and life base with assistance allowed, with 100 kilometres in their legs.

The Trail Festival Baqueira Beret consists of:

CHILDREN’S RACES

For champions from 4 to 12 years old. The races will take place from 12 to 13 hours, are not timed, without classification, and with a cost of 3 euros per registration. The little runners will start every 15 minutes and will receive a medal at the end. In addition, there will be a small aid station.

Registration through our website.

Price: 3 euros.

Bibs delivery:

- Friday 5 July, from 16:30 to 21:00 at the Ultra-Trail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha).

- Saturday 6 July, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Pla de Beret.

5 km CORSA DES SANGLIÈRS

5 km route through the Pla de Beret for future ultra runners aged between 8 and 16. The race, not timed and without classification, will start at 10:30 am. Runners will receive a medal at the end of the race and will also have a small aid station to replenish their strength. Registration through our website.

Price: 5 euros.

Bibs delivery:

- Friday 5 July, from 16:30 to 21:00 at the Ultra-Trail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha).

- Saturday 6 July, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Pla de Beret.

SKY MASTER & PROMESAS

The SKY is a race of 15 km and 800 m D+, timed and with classification, open to everyone from 16 years old. It starts in Pla de Beret and climbs up to Cap des Clòsos, Tuc de Costarjàs and Blanhiblar. At the end there will be a small aid station.

KIDS TRAIL FUNZONE

The little ones will have fun with all kinds of activities: slides, adventure circuit, human table football, obstacle course, craft workshops, painting, games, inflatables, face painting...

AND MUCH MORE!

Music, the gastronomic offer of Baqueira and its cafés and restaurants... And at 1 p.m., it’s “Vermouth time”!

PLACE: Pla de Beret

DATE : Saturday 6 july TIME: 08-15 hours

BAQUEIRA YOU

THE BEST SKI RESORT IN THE PYRENEES

OVER 170 KM OF SKI RUN

7200 HOTEL ROOMS

SPANISH GASTRONOMY

Shokz, Made For Sports

Comodidad de oído abierto Percepción del entorno

Grado de protección IP55 10H de música y llamada

Más Apto Para los corredores de trail

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