Runners guide Wildstrubel by UTMB 2023

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Spanning the cantons of Valais and Bern, Wildstrubel by UTMB® promises to be a magnificent journey through Switzerland as the world pictures it: the perfectly manicured alpine pastures, the breathtaking views of the 4000s in the Valais, the neat landscapes of the Bernese Oberland, but also the high mountain mineral world of the Wildstrubel Massif and the Plaine Morte glacier.

For this second edition, the Wildstrubel by UTMB offers trailers a unique journey on the most hidden Swiss trails. Wild tracks, in the middle of a still raw and authentic scenery, to immerse the competitors in a 100% natural, 100% wild atmosphere.

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16:00 - 20:00

Bibs collection Wild 70 (Kandersteg) and Wild 50 (Adelboden) 16:00 - 20:00 Crans-Montana

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16:00 - 20:00

Departure shuttles for runners and supporters to Kandersteg and Adelboden from 17:00 Crans-Montana

16:00 * Crans-Montana

SATURDAY, 16TH SEPTEMBER

* WARNING: these timetables are indicative and may vary significantly depending on the hazards of the organization.

SUNDAY, 17TH SEPTEMBER

* WARNING: these timetables are indicative and may vary significantly depending on the hazards of the organization.

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ENVIRONMENT

From the very beginning, the Wildstrubel by UTMB® has been committed to the protection of the environment that makes it one of its main assets: its natural and human environment.

Here are some concrete examples of the actions we have put in place:

• Local catering in collaboration with the restaurants of Crans-Montana;

• Runners’ refreshments, mainly local and organic;

• Reusable tableware, with a zero waste objective on the route;

• Reusable tableware on arrival village. Deposit of CHF 2- required;

• Waste sorting system set up in collaboration with Crans-Montana Exploitation;

• Most of the drinks are made on site to reduce delivery;

• Collective transportation is organised to reduce use of private cars;

• The race caps are made of organic fabric, and the trophies are made of reusable local wood.

ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER

Wildstrubel by UTMB® races all take place in mountainous terrain, with some remote areas (no roads or telecommunications...) and weather conditions which can change very quickly (snow, hail, fog, heat (>30°) or intense cold (<-10°), violent wind).

Advice along the route :

- Do not stop at high peaks.

- If you can’t see any way-marker: turn around and go back to the previous marker.

- Follow the marked paths.

EQUIPMENT

The equipment is mandatory for all runners for safety reasons and to ensure fair play. Random checks will be carried out in the start area, at certain refreshment stations and on arrival. Thank you for your collaboration and for giving a warm welcome to the volunteers and race stewards.

Walking poles: watch what you do with your poles particularly at the beginning of the race when there is a high human density. Do not wear the wrist straps on the descents: in case of a rough fall wrist-straps prevent the suitable use of the hands (injuries to shoulders, wrists, forearms or more seriously the head).

EATING & DRINKING

Hydration and the consumption of energizing snacks must be adapted to the meteorological conditions and enriched in salt throughout the effort. Keep a good balance between slow and rapid release sugars.

FATIGUE & VIGILANCE

Rest areas are available at aid stations for a few moments of sleep. It is dangerous to stop to sleep alone in open country. Fatigue and the lack of vigilance can cause an accident. Run within your limits (above all over the first part) saving your energy for later to surmount difficult situations which may arise, such as a sudden change of weather conditions.

MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE

We would like to remind you that it is mandatory to be in possession of individual accident insurance which covers any eventual costs for search and rescue. In France, Italy and Switzerland. (Repatriation by helicopter costs between 800 and 3000 euros). Such an insurance policy may be taken out with the organization of your choice. In 2022, UTMB® creates its own insurance! For 49€ / year, you are covered for rescue, evacuation and medical care (including helicopter rescue) all over the world. Subscribe here: HTTPS://UTMB.ASSURINCO.COM/

LIVETRAIL

It gives you precious information about the race (follow your race and that of your friends in real time). In the case of SOS, this function sends your position, via text message, to the organization. This represents a precious time gain in providing help, if needed. Attention however, you will still have to call the race HQ (PC Course). A mobile/cell phone is mandatory with the international optional activated throughout the duration of the race, with the battery working well. In no circumstances put your phone in airplane mode because we need to be able to contact you before, during and after the event. Smartphones are higly recommended in order to use the LiveTrail app which is es-

sential for your safety. For runners who are going to be running for more than 15 hours, an additional external battery is highly recommended. Check that the number you have given us as an emergency contact number is that of the person who you wish to be contacted in case of a problem. Very important: In order to improve any medical intervention in case of an incident, verify that you have submitted, on your runner’s page, the telephone number that will be using during the race. You can update it until the start of your race.

Before departure, please save emergency numbers in your cellphone

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU DON’T LEAVE A PERSON IN DIFFICULTY ALONE.

FOLLOW THE RACE

WHERE TO SEE THE RUNNERS?

FIND ALL THE INFORMATION AND THE MAP HERE :

WILD 110

• Place d’Ycoor

• Musée Alpage de Colombire

• Caves du Sex

• Varenalp

• Leukerbad

• Gemmi pass

• Kandersteg

• Adelboden

• Sillerebühl

• Lenk

• Iffigenalp

• Wildstrubel hut

• Tseuzier dam

• Crans-Montana

WILD 70

• Kandersteg

• Lenk

• Adelboden

• Sillerebühl

• Iffigenalp

• Wildstrubel hut

• Tseuzier dam

• Crans-Montana

WILD 50

• Adelboden

• Sillerebühl

• Lenk

• Iffigenalp

• Wildstrubel hut

• Tseuzier dam

• Crans-Montana

WILD 25

• Leukerbad

• Musée Alpage de Colombire

• Caves du Sex

• Varenalp

• Crans-Montana

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RACE TRACKING:

The organisers Wildstrubel by UTMB® have, since the beginning, been committed to limiting the environmental impact of the event as much as possible.

Runners and accompanying persons can use the shuttles to get to the start of the races, but also to meet the runners at several points along the route.

Reservation is mandatory to use the shuttles.

FIND ALL THE INFORMATION AND HOW TO BOOK HERE :

The heart of the event is located in the international sport resort of CransMontana, where the Ultra-trail® Village expo will be as well as the start of the Wild 110 and all the kids and Wild run races. Crans-Montana will also welcome the finish line for of all the races.

From the Rhone Valley to the Plaine Morte glacier at 3,000 m, offering a breath-taking panorama from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc, Crans-Montana is one of “Best of the Alps” combining tradition and excellence and accessible by public transport.

CRANS-MONTANA START OF THE WILD 110

SUMMIT EVENTS

Crans-Montana’s long tradition as an organiser of major events continues with the Wildstrubel by UTMB®. These events are highlights on the destination’s calendar and are a showcase for Crans-Montana worldwide.

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© FIS Alpine Ski World Cup

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The longest race takes you around the Wildstrubel massif and the Plaine Morte Glacier, passing through five internationally renowned tourist destinations. A hike between two cantons, over the legendary Gemmi (2, 268 m) and Rawil (2,427 m) passes and along the famous Via Alpina to discover the wonders of Switzerland.

THE RACE

A 113km course and 6600m D+ for a unique adventure around the Wildstrubel massif. Departure from Crans-Montana for a first part in the heart of the Swiss Valais, between perfectly maintained pastures and tender alpine meadows, where local products will be in the spotlight to refuel you! Then, you will cross into the canton of Berne via the mythical Gemmi pass (2,268m), which you will remember for a long time. The canton of Bern will surprise you between Adelboden, Kandersteg or the Lenk, and finally the famous Wildstrubel hut, the highest point of the race at 2,800m. The end of the route will bring you back to the Valais side, once you have crossed the Rawil pass (2’427m), to enjoy the emerald colours of the Tseuzier lake and an exceptional last section along the Ro bisse. One thing is certain, this loop is worth the diversions!

PRACTICAL INFO

Bibs collection (with your identity card).

BEST SPOTS ON THE COURSE:

• Crans-Montana

• Varneralp

• Leukerbad

• Gemmi pass

• Kandersteg

• Bunderschrinde pass

• Adelboden

• Hahnenmoospass

• Lenk

• Iffigenalp waterfall

• Rawil pass

• Wildstrubel hut

• Tseuzier dam

DROP-OUT POINTS

Drop-outs are only possible at certain points on the course, as listed below.

In case of drop out outside these points, the runners are invited to go to these points to be brought back by the organisation’s shuttles.

Drop-out points :

• Leukerbad

• Kandersteg

• Adelboden

• Lenk

• Tseuzier dam

INTERMEDIATE TIMES WILD

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FIND THE MAP AND DOWNLOAD THE GPX FILE HERE :

Kandersteg welcomes you to the start of this new epic adventure. Cross one of the region’s wildest and most authentic peaks, follow in the footsteps of champions at Chuenisbärgli and more, then return to the Valais side to reach Crans-Montana and its well-deserved finish line!

THE RACE

A wild adventure starting with a first ascent to the Bunderschrinde, one of the region’s wildest and most authentic peaks, will get you up and running while offering you a dazzling landscape to start your quest. You will then head to Adelboden and its famous Chuenisbärgli World Cup ski run, to follow in the footsteps of the champions. The Hahnenmoospass, the charming village of Lenk and Iffigenalp waterfalls offer a condensed but amazing vision of the Oberland. The Rawil pass, a few kilometres further on, will allow you to return to the Valais side and you will then reach the sublime Tseuzier lake and its dam before crossing the footbridge which will lead you to the Ro bisse, the last breathtaking corridor leading to Crans - Montana and its well-deserved finish line!

PRACTICAL INFO

Bibs collection (with your identity card).

BEST SPOTS ON THE COURSE :

• Kandersteg

• Bunderschrinde pass

• Adelboden

• Hahnenmoospass

• Lenk

• Iffigenalp waterfall

• Wildstrubel hut

• Rawil pass

• Tseuzier dam & Crans-Montana

DROP-OUT POINTS

Drop-outs are only possible at certain points on the course, as listed below.

In case of drop out outside these points, the runners are invited to go to these points to be brought back by the organisation’s shuttles.

Drop-out points :

• Adelboden

• Lenk

• Tseuzier dam

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R3

R1

R4

R5

WILD Point Altitude (M) Dist. inter (KM) Elevation + (M) Elevation - (M) Fastest Slowest Cut off Services R7

70 R6

ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED PROVISIONS DRINK PROVISIONS WARM MEAL REST AREA EMERGENCY DROP BAG WC NÄAK® PRODUCTS ORGANISATION BUS SHOWER POWER SUPPLY

FIND THE MAP AND DOWNLOAD THE GPX

FILE HERE :

Kandersteg, located at 1,200 meters above sea level in the Bernese Oberland, offers you a fantastic view of the Blümlisapl massif and opens the way to this new race: the Wild 70. Go hiking or mountain biking to discover the sublime landscapes of Kandersteg and its surroundings between the mountains, lakes, rivers and glaciers.

KANDERSTEG START OF THE WILD 70

RACE CATEGORY

2 passes, 2 climbs, 2 descents, 2 Cantons (Valais and Bern) A start in the heart of Adelboden and the discovery of the well-tended alpine pastures of the Bernese Oberland and the bucolic and typical mountain village of La Lenk before reaching the Valais for a finish in the centre of Crans-Montana in a crazy atmosphere!

THE RACE

The famous mountain resort of the Bernese Alps, Adelboden welcomes you for a truly alpine start! The ascent of the Chuenisbärgli World Cup ski run comes as a starter, before reaching the Hahnenmoos pass and then the Iffigen waterfall, just after the village of Lenk, to immerse yourself in a sumptuous setting. Rawil pass (2, 427 m) as a main course, with breathtaking views, before returning to the Valais, the Tseuzier dam, the Ro bisse and then Crans-Montana and the well-deserved finish line!

PRACTICAL INFO

Bibs collection (with your identity card).

BEST SPOTS ON THE COURSE :

• Adelboden

• Hahnenmoospass

• Lenk

• Iffigenalp waterfall

• Wildstrubel hut

• Rawil pass

• Tseuzier dam & Crans-Montana

INTERMEDIATE TIMES

FIND YOUR WAY IN ADELBODEN

Adelboden, the internationally renowned ski resort in the heart of the canton of Berne, hosts the start of the 50K in a sporty atmosphere with the famous Chuenisbärgli Alpine World Cup run as a warm-up!

Sunshine, beautiful views and pure mountain air: the Adelboden - Kandersteg region is extensive but well connected, making it ideal for a variety of outdoor summer activities. The network of roads and trails offers many highlights that will surely become unforgettable. FIND

ADELBODEN START OF THE WILD 50

RACE CATEGORY

THE RACE

Departure from Leukerbad for a gradual warm-up in the direction of the Larschi mountain pasture before heading towards the highest point on the route, the Varen mountain pasture, at an altitude of some 2,233 m, where a refreshment break will be waiting for you! Then comes the descent with a breathtaking view of some 40 peaks at over 4,000 m in the Valais Alps. Cross the torrent of the Tièche, then the Tsittoret bisse before reaching Crans-Montana via the Barzettes, the lake of Grenon and the pond of Ycoor, the last stretch before crossing the finish line!

BEST SPOTS ON THE COURSE :

• Leukerbad

• Varneralp

• Cave du Sex

• Bisse du Tsittoret & Crans-Montana

PRACTICAL INFO

Bibs collection (with your identity card).

1 wild climb, the crossing of the most beautiful Swiss alpine pastures, and passages through forests, torrents, and bisses, everything you need for a first wild trail in a breathtaking setting.

FIND THE MAP AND DOWNLOAD THE GPX FILE HERE :

FIND YOUR WAY IN LEUKERBAD

See you on Sunday morning for the start of the 25K in a friendly and festive atmosphere! A short but intense format for all nature lovers who want to try trail running.

Leukerbad is the largest and highest spa resort in the Alps and is located at an altitude of around 1,400 metres in the heart of the Pfyn-Finges nature park, in the unique mountainous scenario of the Valais Alps.

LEUKERBAD START OF THE WILD 25

All Trails lead to the Spa.

THE ALL-IN OFFER IN LEUKERBAD.

AN EVENT ALSO FOR KIDS

Friday evening to be partying and have fun together! Three races dedicated to young trailers so that they can discover the pleasures of running and enjoy the party too.

IF YOUR KID WAS BORN BETWEEN 2018 AND 2006, register him/her for one of the three distances. Free registration to promote sport and running among young people. Each participant will be able to enjoy the pasta party once the effort is over!

KIDS BORN BETWEEN 2016 AND 2018: An 900 m challenge around the Ycoor pond to discover the joys of trail running

KIDS BORN BETWEEN 2012 AND 2015: A 1.7 km course to discover the lake of Grenon and the pond of Ycoor.

KIDS BORN BETWEEN 2010 AND 2011: No less than 3,3 km to cover, including 2 laps of Lake Grenon for the most daring ones.

17:30 Warm-up and course reconnaissance

18:00 First start for the 900m challenge

18:30 Start of the 1.7KM format

19:00 Start of the 3.3KM

19:45 Prize-giving ceremony

A free training session is offered on Friday 8 September at 6pm at Ycoor, with Séverine Pont-Combe and Kevin Vermeulen, ambassadors of the event. Come and join us!

ALL THE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION ONLINE HERE :

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THE LIVEINFO APP BECOMES LIVETRAIL!

Wildstrubel by UTMB races in real time. The LiveTrail app now includes the LiveRun and LiveInfo apps features to offer runners, crews and spectators a complete experience on a single platform.

MAIN FEATURES

For public:

Search for your friends and family and track their progress, speed, their last crossing point and the estimated time to the next crossing point.

Get your bearings on the course, view all courses with time barriers and launch GPS navigation to a waypoint to get there.

Access general event information (maps, schedules, parking, transport, program, etc.)

Live or relive the thrill of the race with LiveCams at various points of interest

Create a list of favorites, select several runners to follow and keep up to date with their progress thanks to automatic notifications

Get information on runners taking part in the event (UTMB Index, prize list)

For runners:

Report your abandonment, send an SOS or call the Race Direction.

Find out the next important waypoints with the estimated time to get there.

For friends on the same race, follow them to know if you are in front or behind, and by how long. For those on another race, keep up to date their progress without changing the app.

Set up a ghost runner based on your UTMB Index or time goal and receive notifications to let you know if you’re on track.

Share your race progress on your social networks in one click to update your friends. Also share your personalized certificate at the end of the race

Use your smartphone as a GPS beacon to send information directly to your runner file on the live tracking site.