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SUMMARY
EDITORIAL
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HOKA VAL D’ ARAN BY UTMB® IN NUMBERS
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THE VAL D’ ARAN BY KEITH KIRWEN P.14
UTMB® FOR THE PLANET
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NO TEE ONE TREE
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I CAMPUS HOKA VAL D’ARAN BY UTMB®
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THE MASCOT OF HOKA VAL D’ ARAN BY UTMB®
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WOMAN KIT
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WOMAN TRAIL
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SOLIDARITY BIBS
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INTERVIEW WITH POL MAKURI
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THE ASSISTANTS OF HOKA VAL D’ARAN BY UTMB®
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THE STORM
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ANTIDOPING
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AGE CATEGORIES
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ULTRA-TRAIL VILLAGE
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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 tee - One 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 and 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
ERA VAL D’ARAN
Era Val d’Aran s’a assolidat com un territòri referent deth torisme esportiu en tot acuélher cada an un bon numèro de competicions ath torn dera montanha en totes es sues variants.
Era HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® n’ei un des exemples mès destacadi. Aguest eveniment esportiu de prumèr nivèu enguan viu ja era sua quatau edicion. Pendent es dies que dure aguesta corsa, es corredors e acompanhants que visitaràn era Val d’Aran, non sonque auràn era oportunitat de desfidar es sòns limits fisics e mentaus en un entorn espectacular, senon tanben d’apropar-se ara nòsta cultura e singularitat.
Deth govèrn d’Aran ençà volem felicitar ara organizacion d’aguest eveniment, atau coma as volontatis, volontàries, collaboradors e a totes aqueres persones e entitats qu’ac hèn posible, damb eth sòn esfòrç, qu’ei clau entar èxit e entara promocion d’Aran coma destinacion d’excelléncia en espòrt e era natura.
A toti es corredors e corredors vos desiri era milhor des sòrts. Que gaudigatz cada pas deth recorrut, que trapegatz era inspiracion enes paisatges que vos entornen e que cadun de vosati artenhe es sues mètes personaus.
Benvengudi entara Val d’Aran!
María Vergés
Síndica d’Aran
THE VAL D’ ARAN
The Val d’Aran has established itself as a benchmark for sports tourism, as it hosts several mountain-based competitions every year.
HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® is one of the most outstanding examples of this. This year, this top-level sporting event is celebrating its fourth edition. During the days of the race, runners and their companions will visit the Val d’Aran and will have the opportunity to challenge their physical and mental limits in a spectacular environment, but also to get closer to our culture and uniqueness.
From the government of Aran we would also like to congratulate the organization of this event, as well as the volunteers, collaborators, and all those people and entities that make it possible, with their effort, which is key to the success and the promotion of Aran as a destination of excellence in sport and nature.
I wish all runners the best of luck. I hope you enjoy every step of the journey, find inspiration in the landscapes that surround you, and may each of you achieve your personal goals.
Welcome to the Val d’Aran!
María Vergés Síndica of Aran
VAL D’ARAN, PURE NATURE
HOKA VAL D’ ARAN BY UTMB ® IN NUMBERS
RUNNERS COMPANIONS VOLUNTEERS
TOP 15 COUNTRIES
Spain
France
Portugal
China
Uk
Belgium
Usa
Japan
Argentina
Netherlands
Sweden
Germany
Brazil
Poland
Singapore
Italy
JOURNALISTS AND INFLUENCERS ACCREDITED:
AGE OF PARTICIPANTS
VDA : 44 years old
CDH: 42 years old
PDA: 41 years old
EXP: 42 years old
SKY: 41 years old
40 YEARS OLD AVERAGE AGE GENERAL
OLDEST RUNNER: Man of 80 years old in the EXP.
YOUNGEST RUNNER (not counting SKY Promesas): Young people of 20 years old in the CDH, EXP, PDA and SKY MASTER.
RUNNERS OF VDA: Oldest runner 76 years old, youngest runner 21 years old.
PARTICIPANTS BY GENDER
87%
12%
EXHIBITORS:
VISITORS: HOURS OF
THE VAL D’ ARAN
BY KEITH KIRWEN (VOLUNTEER IN HOKA VAL D’ARAN BY UTMB®)
Hi HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® Family!
I am super happy to introduce myself and share my experience here with you in this spectacular mountain paradise, the Val d’Aran. Since HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® arrived I have been an active volunteer. I love the race and the people and the experience. Maybe we have crossed paths? Once again in 2024 I will give my everything to help the race be a success.
When I was 25 years old I quit my job as a psychologist and mountain guide in northwest Montana, USA, sold everything I owned and went on a snowboarding journey which miraculously brought me to this magical valley. This was pre internet and pre mobile phone so it was quite a trip. I never looked back and never have wanted to leave “my mountains and people”. I never will. Initially I was a snowboard bum then a language school owner and now I am in Real Estate specialized in the Val d’Aran and Catalonia, especially the Costa Brava.
I have had the privilege in these 30 years living in the Val d’Aran to become a member of the community and to experience everything the valley has to offer.
“I still, after all these years, feel like I live in The World’s Greatest Place.”
Not only is the Val d’Aran home to the annual HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®. There is so much more. First and foremost we have southern Europe’s top ski resort destination, Baqueira Beret, as our principal attraction. The station has more than 160 km of groomed pistes, capable of transporting over 65,000 people per hour on its extensive lift system and the resort gets bigger and better every year. This past winter we passed the 1 million skier days mark! No small feat I must say.
This enchanting 45 kilometer long mountain valley goes from the Baqueira Beret resort all the way to the French Border with 33 medieval villages and some 30 Romanesque churches from the 12th century offering all our visitors spectacular views around every corner. As you travel from village to village you will notice how beautiful everything is from the construction of the homes to the fields to the mountains and of course, the Garona River. The local government has strict construction regulations so any new homes or buildings must all follow the same guidelines, namely to be built with stone, wood and slate shingles for the roofs. No glass houses here my friends.
The people here (stay and find out for yourself) are just wonderful. I have shared this valley with hundreds and hundreds of clients and friends from all over the world and they have all told me that the people here are so friendly and accommodating. Yes, the Aranese and all of us that have moved here know that you are special so we treat you as such.
Did you know the Aranese people speak their own language? Yes, it is called Aranese and comes from the middle ages and the language known as Occitan
The locals first language is Aranese, then Catalan, then Spanish, then English and many study and speak French as well. It’s amazing to see that kid from Aran on the playground speaking Aranese with his friends from here, Catalan with his friends from Catalonia and Spanish with the kids from Spain all at the same time effortlessly and naturally.
FOOD... Good lord the food is amazing here in the Val d’Aran. Come back in winter and you will see there are nearly 250 restaurants in full swing offering a little bit of everything. Trust me on this one. We even have a world class caviar production hatchery in Les selling Beluga quality caviar throughout the valley and world. The name of the company is Caviar Nacarii. I will be happy to join you for a tasting at their shop in Vielha!!
SPORTS… Everything mountain is at your doorstep here in Aran… trail running, hiking, road and mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, rock climbing, fishing. All of the villages are connected by what is known as the Camin Reiau (Royal Path) so you have an endless number of kilometers for exploring. Did you know we are home to Europe’s top Heli Skiing operation with their base here in Vielha? It’s true. Check out Pyrenees Heliski!
LODGING... The last time I checked I was told that in the Val d’Aran there are over 14 thousand beds for our guests ranging from 5 star hotels to apartments and wonderful campgrounds. On a good day in Baqueira Beret in mid-winter there will often be more than 15 thousand people skiing there so we have to have a lot of options for accommodation.
Sometimes people complain that the Val d’Aran is hard to get to because there aren’t any trains coming here. It’s this “isolation” which makes the magic. Being a bit far from everything is one of the reasons the Val d’Aran is still so unique and special all year round. You can see how amazing the region is now in the summer, but come back in another season and you will be equally amazed. I am sure of it!
I trust and hope that you have a wonderful time here this year in the HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® event. I would be more than happy to tell you more about my home and answer any questions you may have. I will surely be at the Start and Finish throughout the weekend so feel free to say hello!
Keith Kirwen keithkirwen@gmail.com
BAQUEIRA YOU
THE BEST SKI RESORT IN THE PYRENEES
OVER 170 KM OF SKI RUN
7200 HOTEL ROOMS
SPANISH GASTRONOMY
UTMB® for the Planet is the name of UTMB® Group’s sustainability strategy, the result of our commitment to creating a positive impact on the world, because we are aware of the importance of our role in shaping a sustainable future for our sport, our communities, and our planet.
UTMB® for the Planet is a promise to our stakeholders, our participants, and our communities that we will strive to make a difference. We are committed to preserving the landscapes in which we run, leaving a constructive legacy in the territories we touch, ensuring the well-being of every runner who joins us on this journey.
The strategy is based on three fundamental pillars:
Environment
This includes initiatives such as NO tee – ONE tree, which aims to support the regeneration of our mountain ecosystems and minimise our impact on the environment.
Territory
The purpose of which is to leave a positive legacy in each destination of the UTMB® World Series
People
To ensure that all runners are welcome, and to protect their well-being at UTMB® events.
UTMB® Iberia and runners, committed with the recovery of the mountains of Tenerife
In the summer of 2023, the island of Tenerife suffered the worst fire in the Canary Islands in the last 40 years. The flames began on the night of August 15 in the heights of the municipality of Arafo and ended up affecting a perimeter of more than 90 kilometres. Almost 15,000 hectares were razed and more than 12,000 people had to be evacuated.
At UTMB® Iberia, and as the Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB® event is part of the UTMB® World Series, we want to collaborate with the recovery of the mountains of Tenerife. For this reason, we have launched the NO tee –ONE tree campaign through which HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® and Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB® runners can give up their technical t-shirt and allocate that amount to the Tenerife Renace initiative.
This campaign is part of the UTMB® for the Planet sustainability strategy, the result of UTMB® Group’s commitment to creating a positive impact on the world. As world leaders in trail running, we know the importance of our role in shaping a sustainable future for our sport, our communities, and our planet.
With the ONE tree – NO tree initiative, UTMB® Iberia demonstrates its commitment to the environment thanks to the collaboration of the HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® and Tenerife Bluetrail by UTMB® runners who demonstrate, once again, their involvement in preserving the environment.
Food.Food. Food
Environment.
Reusable course marking or use biodegradable paint if needed on horizontal surfaces. Never use paint on the paths.
Environmetal markup to indicate sensitive areas, especially where runners cut paths.
35% of locally sourced (local = regional) and organic food throughout aid stations.
All excess food at the end of the event is donated - no food waste.
Digitalization of all our supports (Runners Guide, Programs ...).
Limit all printed flyers or goodies.
Optimum use of water, especially drinking water. Use Dry Toilets.
Use the public water system for aid stations as much as possible. Optimum Event Waste Management (sorting, recycling and composting) according to regional facilities available.
BYOU (Bring Your Own Utensils) policy and no disposable cups, bowls and cutlery supplied or in the aid stations and for no plastic water bottles (1.5L or less).
Trail routes cleaned before and after the event. Analysis of various sections of garbage collection to identify areas where improvement is needed in future years (except for some long standard races).
Give a litter bag to all runners to use during the race and keep their waste (penalties for littering).
Encourage big volume orders to reduce packaging, zero packaging when possible.
Implementation of transportation plan for athletes and supporters to allow travel to start & finish line.
Encourage
I CAMPUS HOKA VAL D’ARAN BY UTMB®
On the weekend of May 18 and 19, we celebrated the I Campus HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®. A meeting for training and coexistence with a small group of volunteers and heads of aid stations and mountain in which various activities were carried out.
CLEAN UP TRAILS
The day on Saturday 18 May began at 9:00 am in Bahns de Tredòs. Around 50 people attended the event to clean the area’s trails. Before starting to clean the trails, Maria Pou, Public Use Unit Technician of the Parc Nacional d’Aigüestortes i Estany de St. Maurici, gave a presentation on the Park’s characteristics and peculiarities.
During the tour, the Aran Per Natura association, an Aranese association that safeguards natural heritage, explained the particularities of the area’s fauna and flora, while waste was being collected.
Once the area had been covered, the waste was classified and quantified.
The result?
More than 16 kilos accumulated!
MEDICAL TRAINING
The medical director of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®, Salvador Sarrà, also medical director of the Cerdanya Hospital, explained for more than two hours the fundamental aspects of carrying out first aid and rescues in the mountains.
MEETING WITH THE ELITE RUNNER
RAÚL
BUTACI
Winner of the CDH 2023, and Transgrancanaria 2024, Raúl Butaci shared with the attendees his experience as a trail runner, from his beginnings, to the present moment. How he prepares, what he eats, how he combines his personal life with training and his work, and how he faces his next challenges: HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® and HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc.
MORNING RUN
As expected, the I HOKA Val d’Aran Campus by UTMB® concluded on Sunday with a Morning Run among “friends”. Various distances according to the specificities of each group, but with a common setting, the majestic mountains of the Val d’Aran.
In this way, a weekend and an initiative that was born with the firm purpose of sharing, learning, and enjoying, but, above all, caring for and preserving our magical environment came to a close.
THE MASCOT OF HOKA VAL D’ ARAN BY UTMB®
The children of Val d’Aran create the mascot of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®
Meet Vop, the Mascot of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®! This cheerful fox, created by Martina L., a 5th grade student from Escola Ruda de Salardú, was the winning design of the Mascot Drawing Contest organised by HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®.
Over several weeks, 4th, 5th and 6th grade students from all the schools in Val d’Aran (Les, Bossòst, Vielha, Es Bòrdes, and Naut Aran) have worked hard to draw what they believe should be the pet of the event.
All the submitted works stood out for their creativity and originality, but, above all, for the enthusiasm put into them. Ruth D. and Arturo del O., from the Escòla Garona of Vielha, Clàudia B., from the Escòla Sant Roc of Bossòst, and Ferial B., from the Escòla Alejandro Casona of Les were the finalists of the contest, which Martina finally won.
Once the design had been selected, the fox was named. On this occasion, all the students from the Valley participated, without age limits. The winning name was Vop, which in Aranese means Fox, proposed by Júlia Madrid from the Escòla Sant Roc of Bossòst.
With this type of action, HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® aims to promote awareness of the importance of health, sport, the environment, and the environment from an early age.
From the organization we want to express our gratitude to all the participants for their contribution, their enthusiasm and their effort, their dedication, and for sharing their talent. Each drawing received has been a demonstration of the commitment of young people to their environment and sport.
The Mascot will be present at this fourth edition of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® so if you see it…
Come to say hello!
Ferial B.
Ruth D.
Arturo del O.
Martina L.
Clàudia B.
Territory.
Prioritize and whenever possible use local suppliers for event needs (regional).
No date policy: never include the year of the event on t-shirts, signage, posters or other apparel. All extra equipment must be reused or donated.
All prizes must be sourced locally and represent local culture and art.
Provide locally sourced trophies if possible.
Welcome and finisher gifts (including medals): We must give the option for athletes to opt to limit over consumption and unnecessary production.
No individual packaging for runners’s gifts.
Partner and support at least 3 local associations (recognized nonprofit organizations).
Showcase these associations during your event.
Showcase local culture through music, dance and art throughout the event.
WOMAN KIT
This year, the women of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® will find a Woman Kit at all the aid stations, as well as at the finish line. In it, they will have essential products for their personal hygiene, such as sanitary pads, tampons, intimate wipes, or hydroalcoholic gel.
People.
The Woman Kit is an initiative framed within UTMB® for the Planet
People.
Menstrual products on aid stations on 50K races and above.
More and better positioned toilets reserved for women only.
Female changing rooms when there is a drop bag.
Create women portraits (elite and regular runners) and tell their stories.
Promote and market the races to women by using specific and less intimidating language.
Even more female representation on media platforms and elite presentations & prizes.
Share relevant health and safety information for runners on race websites.
WOMAN IN TRAIL
At HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® we want to encourage female participation in mountain races. That is why, since our first edition, we have tried to bring the wonderful world of trail running closer to women through initiatives such as Woman In Trail.
In 2022, we began to collaborate with Corro y Soy Mujer and Transvia Sport so that a group of female runners could participate in the HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® races. Two years later, the number of participants in this experience has doubled.
“Bringing the mountains closer to women runners, spending a weekend in a group, discovering new corners, enjoying the gastronomy… Disconnecting. Lace-up your shoes tightly and... living in the moment. With this objective, the synergy between Corro y Soy Mujer, Transvia Sport, and HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® was born three years ago, and it is becoming more and more active.
A travel pack with a bib, with excursions, a yoga class, and time to discover Vielha. Three projects, one reason. From Corro y Soy Mujer, that of creating a community, de-virtualizing, reinforcing the profile of women runners, and supporting each other. That of Transvia Sport: turning a weekend into a unique and hedonistic experience. And that of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®, bringing trail running closer to women.
In 2024, the group made up of more than twenty people will discover that sports tourism is here to stay.
With the help of Woman in Trail, from HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® we offer the possibility of travelling in a group with the same concerns and, above all, to get more women to join mountain races, to lose their fear, to share experiences with other women and to see that they can, that they are capable.
Will you join the magic of trail running?”
Erica Sánchez Founder of Corro y Soy Mujer @corroysoymujer
SOLIDARITY BIBS
For the first time in the history of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®, 30 Solidarity Bibs have been put on sale in this edition, an initiative that has been running for years at HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc.
With all distances sold out months ago, runners were offered the option of accessing a series of Solidarity Bibs and thus supporting a series of local projects related to solidarity, health, inclusion, and the environment.
Specifically, 10 bibs were put on sale for the VDA, 10 for the CDH, and 10 for the PDA and the amount raised will go to two local non-profit organizations chosen by HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®.
The entities selected for this year have been:
•ADDA, the Association for the Disabled of Aran, an Association whose purpose is to help people with intellectual disabilities of working age who, due to their characteristics, cannot access an employment contract, and which currently welcomes users from the Val d’Aran and the Alta Ribagorça. Furthermore, ADDA has been carrying out different tasks for the event since its first edition, such as preparing the ribbons, the signage that is distributed throughout the valley, or the making of magnets and trophy plaques for the winners.
•Càritas d’Urgell – Centre Val d’Aran, an organisation that seeks to promote, guide, and coordinate the social and charitable action of the Diocese of Urgell, particularly in the Aran Valley, with projects focused on children and youth, the elderly, the homeless and housing, employment programs, shelter and accompaniment, social aid, and social and solidarity economy.
Donations are collected by UTMB® Cares, a non-profit foundation created by UTMB® Group, which allocated 2,500 euros of the endowment collected in 2023 to the Association against Cancer of Lleida, organizer of summer camps in the Val d’Aran for children with cancer or with relatives undergoing oncological processes.
UTMB® CARES
A non-profit foundation and global initiative to unite the global trail running community and create positive change by supporting local social and environmental causes in the circuit’s race destinations. Rooted in the values of solidarity, respect, inclusion, authenticity and humility, UTMB® Cares uses the global platform of the UTMB® World Series to influence positive local change, focusing on three main pillars: the people, the environment, and the communities.
POL MAKURI
Pol Makuri is an athlete born in 1991 in La Paz, Bolivia, although he grew up in Igualada,Barcelona. He is the first Spaniard with cerebral palsy in participating in some Games Winter Paralympics. He has hemiparesis,cerebral palsy that affects the development on the right side of his body from birth. However, for him this diversity functional is an opportunity to transmit values and fight with all their strength for their dreams. One of them, ringing the bell HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® next 7of July after having completed the 32 kilometres of the EXP.
What encouraged you to sign up for the EXP?
I have been running in the mountains for many years and I have participated in international competitions, but I had never done a race by UTMB® I am very clear that because of my disability, I have to pose challenges year after year, different, few races but attractive. Since the time I wanted to participate in the UTMB® circuit to try to get to Chamonix, this year is one of the objectives I have.
What goal do you set?
Try to finish the race to get points and in 2025 run the OCC, and live the experience of be in one of the UTMB® finals, in Chamonix. And of course, enjoy the Valley and their people.
How have you prepared for this new challenge?
It has been a compelling year. I finished the season quite late because I participated in the Golden Trail World Series, and I started 2024 doing a stage race in the Oman desert. I didn’t know how my body was going to react and it has done well, although I have been very tired.I have prepared myself by doing vertical kilometres and this will be my first long distance race to reach the MCC in Chamonix.
What is your main motivation when you face tests of these characteristics?
Be in contact with the mountains, have a goal, any excuse to leave Igualada, and live experiences in the mountains. Mountain races have given me a lot, being able to be in spectacular places. Furthermore, another great motivation in races of these dimensions it is being able to be alongside great international athletes and share with them unique moments.
And
your philosophy of life?
First, understand the functional diversity that accompanies from birth, which is a paralysis brain, a hemiparesis, and then being aware that, despite this diversity functional, we deserve to fight for our dreams, we have the right to work hard for. What we like and what motivates us, in my case, have been mountain sports. And my philosophy is to fight 100%, work, fall, knowing that. I will have many falls, but the most important thing is to get up and keep working. It’s great have very big goals, understand that it won’t be easy, but life is not easy either, so it is a way of conceiving life.
@igor_quijano
A moment you will never forget.
I could tell you many, but the most intense were in 2022, in the Paralympic Games. These are dates that I will never forget and that I remember every year, like a birthday. Another event what I also have recorded is the participation in Zegama, who made me known. It is one of the most powerful races at an international level… It is very exciting on a personal level, and I know that in the 7 hours I was running, I thrilled a lot of people. No one can take this away from me. These are moments that are part of my sports career and my life.
And an anecdote that you never get tired of telling.
I could tell a lot, but I think that, at the sports level, the star anecdote is that I compete with a sneaker and a boot. People are not aware that I have functional diversity and the first question they ask themselves, before realize it, is if I have fallen, I have hurt, if a cane has broken... When you can tell without any problem what you have, and interacting with them, it’s great. Life has made me given
And what has it taught you?
It has taught me a lot, to work in different terrain, to try to be faster, to know how my body moves, especially the right part… Trail running is allowing me to get to know myself differently than when I skied, which is helping me a lot. And, above all, to work on the psychological aspect.
A piece of advice for our trail runners…
The mountain is very hard and you have to respect it. We must know what we are getting into, and if our body and our mind allow us to do so. You have to know the circuit and work on it. Another relevant aspect is the mandatory material. If it is required it is for a reason, because in the mountains you have to be as autonomous as possible and be aware that we will probably find ourselves alone at some point moment, and you have to be able to get out of any unforeseen circumstance.
Is trail running an inclusive sport?
Yes, and in many ways. Internationally, the fact that an amateur can run against an elite runner has a impressive value, and fills me with emotion and motivation. Is a very open-minded sport because everyone can run, and it’s great to see how organisations like UTMB® are putting out inclusive regulations so that people with disability have more help to be able to run more international races.
And the one who usually accompanies you.
I realised that I am prepared to face the race that I am considering. I have an experience in the mountain of many years that allow me to participate in all types of races. I like to value the path and I don’t want it to be easy, but possible. I value a lot the falls and all the effort behind it, not only mine but of all the people who accompany me. A sentence that has helped me a lot to understand that I am a Paralympic athlete and that the road will be hard is that “if it is Paralympic,it’s not easy.”
What aspects would you change (or improve) in this sport?
I wouldn’t change too many things. Yes it is true that now, on the subject of race broadcasting, some circuits are being deformed. In my case I don’t like it too much because I prefer racing wilder, where we can enjoy the mountains, but it’s a personal opinion. Nevertheless being able to watch it on TV is a privilege.
How would you define yourself?
I am a very hard-working person, very stubborn, who is very clear that I have a disability, that I have limitations, but I am also aware that we are at a time when we all have the freedom to fight for our dreams. It will not be an easy road, we will have to open many doors, but what defines me is that I like to fight for my rights as an athlete and as a person.
What does Pol Makuri dream about?
To continue fighting in mountain races, to continue transmitting many values in this sport, which is brutal, to continue living magical experiences in the mountains, and to be able to enjoy the mountains. Right now I’m thinking about my dream in one or two years’ time, which is to be, first in the MCC in Chamonix, and in 2025 in the OCC. But, above all, I want to enjoy the mountains and the friends and team that accompany me on each challenge.
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THE ASSISTANTS OF HOKA VAL D’ ARAN BY UTMB®
They are a less visible part of the competition, but without them, no runner would cross the finish line. They sleep in the cars, they get cold while waiting at the aid stations, they constantly check that they have not forgotten anything and that everything is okay, they cover many kilometres, and they are the smile and the push that makes the runners continue on their way to their goal. They are the assistants, the unconditional and fundamental support, behind the sound of each bell ring.
ASSISTANT: Coral Ramos Palomares, 41 years old. Bizkaia.
RUNNER:
Raúl Lozano Lobo, 44 years old.Bizkaia.
Raúl is my partner, as well as a companion for many kilometres in the mountains. We share passion and, although my races are not long-distance, I know what it is to enjoy something that you have been preparing for a long time and what it feels like when you cross the finish line.
Raúl is a very methodical and organized person, so the only thing he needed from me was organization, since I am quite a mess and absent-minded, hehe.
I have been an assistant on three occasions, two in HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® and one in Chamonix. The first was at the CDH, in 2022. We had never been in this area and the experience was very cool.
I remember being super nervous, looking at the tracking all the time, to see if everything was okay and within the times we had considered. I was only able to assist in Arties, so it was easy. I left work and went straight there, arrived with plenty of time to spare and was at the finish line to receive Raúl on time.
In the 2023 CDH the work was a bit more complex, but I was able to assist from start to finish. From taking him to the start in Les, assisting him in Beret, seeing him and cheering him on from Salardù, to Arties, which was where the race was neutralized for Raúl.
Logistics are very important, some runners like, or need, to rest well and take their time at the life aid station, but there are others like Raúl, who like to be there just the right amount of time so as not to lose the energy they have at that moment. Having the clothes, gels, bottles and so on ready gives him the organizational security that he needs.
However, the most important job of the assistant or companion is to greet them with a smile when they arrive at a life aid station and give them the hug that comforts them so much after so many hours of “loneliness”.
In a mountain ultra where you are many hours alone with your thoughts, your fears, and your emotional ups and downs, finding support, encouragement, and a smile is very important.
PREPARATION
To assist, I prepare myself by knowing the route well, knowing where there is a positive or negative slope to know where you can run and gain or lose time, intending to be at the life aid stations at the right time, but without being alone for too many hours...
Doing part of the route together a few days before puts you in the situation for the day of the race. In HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® everything is quite well organized. Since these are such long races, you have free time to visit the villages in the valley, which, for those of us who love the mountains, is a paradise.
You won’t encounter many difficulties beyond keeping an eye on the runner and following him even when night falls. The hardest thing is waiting for hours on the phone, and many of those hours alone.
However, the most rewarding thing is, without a doubt, seeing Raúl’s face when he sees you after so many hours of running and the arrival at the finish line.
I always get excited at the finish lines of the HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® with so many runners, so
imagine being with him! Seeing him so happy ringing that bell is very rewarding.
THE ANECDOTES
At the 2023 CDH we met a girl and her companion at the Beret life aid station and we met during the race. In addition, we were neighbours at the camper park. People that destiny wants you to meet!
At the Chamonix CCC I have several, from missing the plane, which was an odyssey to arrive after 8 hours of stressful travel, to trying to find my way without data on my mobile phone, or GPS, or any idea of the language to get to the life bases.
For example, in Switzerland I went to a tourist office where they did not speak Spanish, but the girl had a friend in Spain so she called her and acted as an interpreter on the phone.
At the Champex-Lac life aid station, Raúl came with only one pole. It had gotten stuck at the start of the race and he could not open it. During the race, several guys tried to open it without success. While he was telling me about those 53 km (because yes, being a companion also involves listening to the anecdotes and hardships during the race), I had the pole in my hand, turning it over and over little by little. When he finished talking, I handed him the open pole! His face was of total astonishment.
NEXT CHALLENGE
The VDA 2024. 163 km, many hours pending, many kilometres in a van, two sleepless nights, and a lot of excitement.
Between assistance and assistance, I am going to run the SKY. Calculating times we hope to meet there and receive a comforting hug too, although in ultra-distance races there is nothing predictable.
In such long races, support and encouragement are essential and… THAT’S WHAT WE ARE FOR!
Keep an open mind for the inconveniences that may arise, know that the day will be long, and enjoy the things and people that this world puts in your way.
ASSISTANT:
Tomás Sánchez Rodríguez, 58 years old. Madrid.
RUNNERS:
Ainhoa Ruiz Aragon, 47 years old. Valladolid. Miguel Ruiz Aragon, 42 years old. Valladolid.
More than 8 years after my last ultra-distance race, I had the opportunity to act as an assistant.
The memories are very positive, although hard. Assistance is a personal help that you do altruistically, whether for sentimental, family, or friendship reasons. The goal is for the runner to finish his race as best as possible and for this it is essential that at the assistance points he finds a familiar face, a smile, lots of encouragement…
And the hope of meeting that support again along the way!
The preparation of the assistant consists of studying the route and knowing how to get to each of the assistance points using roads, paths, trails, or even cross-country to take shortcuts and arrive on time. But the preparation of the assistant is, fundamentally, in the head. Your goal is to give everything positive in the adverse circumstances that may arise.
The greatest difficulty you encounter as an assistant is to search for, or find, in a short period of time (between one assistance point and the next) what the runner has forgotten or needs to be able to continue the race. You have to plan for everything that he or she may need.
When night comes, or nights come, assistance also becomes hard because fatigue makes an appearance, the temperature drops and you “rest” anywhere, in the open under the stars or, in the best of cases, in a car.
However, the most rewarding thing is that the runner you are helping finishes the race and you know that you have contributed to it.
The hardest, or most adverse, thing is the bad faces, bad answers, or some looks from the runner when he thinks that you do not understand his challenge and his suffering.
Fortunately, they are temporary, the result of the pressure of the race, because when they finish, or even if they have to abandon, they are all grateful for your collaboration (or they should be).
ASSISTANT:
Daniel Delaurens Sillero, years old. Val d’Aran.
RUNNER:
Miquel Vidal Rosó, 40 years old. Val d’Aran.
Daniel and Miquel have been friends since childhood. For years they have run together, climbed, igual en they have done skimo… Daniel has participated in two editions of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® and is Miquel’s assistant. First in the CDH in 2022, and 2023, in the VDA.
He prepares by “spending many days of sport and adventure together. Knowing the route and the accesses helps a lot.” Some of the main difficulties he has to face are those related to fatigue and lack of hunger on the part of the runner.
The most rewarding thing?
“Seeing how you help and convince the runner that it is possible to continue and finish.”
Among his most difficult moments, the suspension of the VDA in 2023 when Miquel was already in Tuc dera Escaleta. He was one of the people who moved to Artiga de Lin to evacuate runners.
His next challenge?
“I hope to assist him in the VDA 2024 and that the weather conditions are favourable.”
THE STORM
How manege a race like HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®?
Evacuating almost 2,000 runners in the shortest possible time.
Any trail running fan knows that the mountains have their own rules, and they must be respected.
The weather forecast for Friday, July 7, 2023 was not, by any means, what finally occurred. Anyone who knows the Val d’Aran knows that the weather can change from one moment to the next, without warning.
There were two storms forecast for that afternoon. The first of them, short but intense, took place around 5:00 p.m., an hour after 544 people had started the VDA, the flagship race of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®, with 163 kilometres, and while more than 1,000 people were running through the mountains of the Val d’Aran competing in the CDH.
After the rain and the wind, the sun reflected in the drops and a rainbow formed that illuminated the Valley again. No one could foresee what was to come.
THE VDA AND THE CDH ARE SUSPENDED
Shortly before 9:00 p.m. the rain made its appearance again, this time in the form of an electrical storm, with strong gusts of wind, hail, and thunder. The people located in the mountain spots began to warn the Race Coordination Center (CECOR): the situation was becoming more and more complicated, and it was dangerous not to be sheltered.
Xavier Pocino, CEO of UTMB® Iberia, went to Artiga de Lin to assess what was happening and make a decision. In this context, the safest thing to do was to neutralize the VDA. All participants had to return or advance to the nearest aid station, where they would remain until further notice.
The same was true for the CDH. The storm was heading towards the Colomèrs area where most of the participants were, who continued in the race after having left the town of Les at six in the morning.
Initially, a waiting time of approximately 40 minutes was considered until the storm abated. Finally, given the circumstances, it was decided to suspend both distances, a measure that most of the runners approved of, because no one wanted to return to the hell from which they came.
EVACUATIONS BEGIN
Once the decision was made, the evacuation of 1,760 runners began, some of them stopped at aid stations, others running between two checkpoints.
Around 400 VDA participants were neutralised at Artiga de Lin, where only minibuses could access given the characteristics of the accesses. In groups of fifteen they were transferred to the village of Es Bordes, next to the main road, where buses with greater capacity were waiting to take them to Vielha.
The same occurred with the CDH, with buses sent to Banhs de Tredos and Arties to evacuate the participants. Everyone had their bib numbers read out and those who could not be located were called by telephone. Those who continued in the race were told to continue to the next aid station where the organisation’s transport would be waiting for them to take them to Vielha.
In the capital of the Val d’Aran, a space was made available so that those who did not have a hotel room or accommodation could spend the night. Fortunately, and thanks to the involvement and collaboration of the institutions, Mossos d’Esquadra, Pompièrs d’Aran, neighbours, and participants, there were no serious accidents to regret.
Saturday dawned sunny and the SKY and the Baqueira Beret Trail Festival were able to take place.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Often, carrying it makes the difference between being able to tell the adventure.
Throughout the history of trail running, there have been many situations in which the importance of mandatory equipment has been demonstrated. For better, and for worse. No fan of this sport will forget what happened in China in May 2021 when 21 runners lost their lives due to a sudden drop in temperatures accompanied by freezing rain, wind, and hail. Among the mandatory equipment, neither a raincoat nor a thermal garment.
The reason for “so much” mandatory equipment at HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®
“Why do we have to wear thermal clothing if it is 25 degrees and the forecast is good?”.
In both the VDA, 163 kilometres, and the CDH, 110 kilometres, the list of mandatory equipment is extensive. However, as demonstrated in the last edition of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®, when conditions are adverse, carrying it makes a difference.
When the mandatory equipment is questioned, the starting point is the best scenario, but when analyzing what each runner should carry in his backpack, the worst situation is taken into account. Participants must be able to cope on their own with complicated circumstances such as the neutralization of the race, weather changes, falls, or even getting lost in the mountains.
If the runner is asked to carry two headlamps, it is in case one breaks in the middle of the night. If he is required to bring a certain amount of water, it is to prevent dehydration. If the waterproofing and heat-sealing characteristics of his jacket are checked, it is to ensure that he will not get soaked in case of rain.
SMARTPHONE MANDATORY AND TRACTABLE
“The runner must be available and answer the phone at all times before, during, and after the race:
• Mobile phone that can be used in Spain and France (include the organization’s security numbers in the contacts, keep the phone switched on, do not hide the number and do not forget to start with the battery charged).
• Keep your phone switched on, airplane mode is prohibited and may result in a penalty.
• Livetrail application installed and connected.
• Smartphone required.”
In the last edition of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®, the importance of this point was made clear, present in the Mandatory Material section of the Regulations.
For several hours, the organization was locating the runners through phone calls. It is the way to communicate with them immediately in case of need and/or to transmit any information related to the race.
By 2024, each participant is required to carry a smartphone, which was previously recommended, since it is mandatory to have the Livetrail application installed and connected, one of the ways that CECOR can monitor each participant exhaustively.
Each point of the mandatory material of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® has been carefully considered, analyzed, and studied. In addition, it is adapted to the requirements of each distance. Spending two nights in the mountains is not the same as doing a 15-hour race.
Its inclusion in the Regulations is not random and only responds to one issue: guaranteeing the safety of the runner in the mountains so that he can enjoy it and his race and return home safe and sound.
The mandatory material is safety. Safety of the person who must carry it.
SUSTAINABLE HEAD & NECKWEAR DESIGNED FOR ANY FORECAST
ANTIDOPING
UTMB® Group strengthens its fight against doping
HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® will carry out anti-doping tests on the top finishers of the VDA, 100M; CDH, 100K; and PDA, 50K and random tests on the rest of the participants. A measure that is part of the anti-doping policy launched by UTMB® Group, which considers it essential to establish solid bases to promote clean sport, promote the growth of trail running, and guarantee the integrity and transparency of the competition.
“As a major player in trail running worldwide, we have a responsibility in the fight against doping in our sport,” said Frédéric Lenart, CEO of UTMB® Group.
In 2024, UTMB® Group is strengthening its commitment in this area with a significant investment of more than 100,000 euros, in close collaboration with the International Anti-Doping Analysis Agency (ITA), an independent organization expert in the fight against doping.
“Anti-doping tests and the system that is being implemented in the form of in-competition controls at the UTMB® World Series events in 2024 have been in preparation for more than a year. In-competition controls are just one of the many steps required, and we will continue to work with UTMB® and the ITA to carry out educational work with athletes, teams and race personnel. I want to acknowledge that this is no small feat, and praise UTMB® for putting the financial resources to make this first piece of the puzzle possible”, says Corrine Malcolm, a member of the PTRA (Pro Trail Runners Association) anti-doping working group.
UTMB® Group invests 100,000 euros in 2024.
The tests will be carried out by the International Anti-Doping Analysis Agency (ITA), an independent body.
Anti-doping regulations have been created for the UTMB® World Series, in line with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code.
A comprehensive educational programme has been designed to support and guide elite athletes and managers in their practice.
AGE CATEGORIES
You too can be a winner at HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®
During each UTMB® World Series Major event, there are a total of 210 places available for the UTMB® World Series Finals. These places are shared equally between the three race categories: UTMB, CCC and OCC, with 70 places for each, 35 places allocated for women and 35 for men. This distribution covers both elite runners and runners of different age groups and is split equally between men and women.
RACE CATEGORIES
Runners gain direct access based on the distance of the race they are taking part in:
Runners participating in the 50K category will gain access to the OCC.
Runners participating in the 100K category will gain access to the CCC.
Runners taking part in the 100M category will gain entry to the UTMB.
QUALIFICATION AND PRIORITIZATION
The top 10 male and female runners overall, as well as the first runner in each age category, will always receive direct entry to participate in the corresponding final. This can add up to between 15 and 20 of the 35 available spots, depending on how many age groups are represented in the race.
ADDITIONAL PLACES
The remaining bibs, from the initial 35, will be offered to the highest-placed runners within their respective age groups. The exact allocation is calculated by comparing the number of participants in each age category with the total number of runners in the race for each gender. This means that some age groups may receive additional spots, while others may not receive any.
ATTENTION!
Runners in the top 10 in the overall classification will be included in the allocation for their age category. For example, if 5 bibs are allocated to an age category and 2 of them have already been allocated to runners in the top 10, a total of 3 bibs will remain for the highest ranked runners in that age category. Similarly, if an age category should have 3 bibs, but there are 4 runners in that age category in the top 10, those 4 runners will receive a place. Each participant must pay the registration fee for their bib for the UTMB® World Series Finals.
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
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 aid station 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. Registration closed.
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
