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CRANS-MONTANA

RUNNER’S GUIDE

12 - 15 SEPTEMBER 2024

FIND YOUR WAY P.18 - 24 - 31 - 36 - 40

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The third edition of Wildstrubel by UTMB features unique trail routes around the Wildstrubel massif, showcasing the rugged beauty of the Swiss Alps and bringing together participants from all walks of life in a multicultural and inclusive experience.

Whether you do the full circuit of the Wildstrubel (Wild 110) from Crans-Montana, the three-quarter circuit from Kandersteg (Wild 70), the half circuit from Adelboden (Wild 50), the quarter circuit from Leukerbad/Leukerbad (Wild 25), the new Wild 10 from Aminona, the children’s race, the Handi-sport race or the Joëlette challenge, we are committed to taking you on an exceptional adventure around the Wildstrubel massif and its internationally renowned destinations, combining the intensity of trail running with a vibrant cultural discovery between the Valais and the Bernese Oberland.

The local committee has been working for several months to offer you an extraordinary race experience. It’s particularly important to us that this third edition of Wildstrubel by UTMB should be even more :

- Welcoming and Accessible: An event open to everyone, from elites to families, promoting inclusivity and accessibility, with varied courses and a warm atmosphere.

- Multicultural: A celebration of diversity across the Valais and Bernese Oberland, offering runners a unique cultural richness.

THE UNTAMED SWITZERLAND, A TRAIL OF CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS.

- Authentic: A commitment to a genuine and authentic trail experience, highlighting local traditions, alpine landscapes and the true spirit of trail running.

- Social and Festive: A meeting point for a passionate community, where Crans-Montana comes alive in a celebration of sportsmanship.

A huge thank you to the local committee team, the station managers, the 350 volunteers, the partner destinations, the sponsors and the service providers.

We wish you all an outstanding race, lots of excitement and every success.

Ryan Baumann Race Director and President of the Organising Committee

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 46 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

THURSDAY, 12TH SEPTEMBER

Time

16:00 - 20:00

FRIDAY, 13TH SEPTEMBER

04:30

Crans-Montana Bibs collection Wild 70

Crans-Montana Ultra-Trail® Village

Crans-Montana Buvette and foodtrucks

Crans-Montana

Departure shuttles for runners and supporters to Kandersteg (Wild 70)

05:00 - 06:45 Kandersteg Bibs collection and bags drop Wild 70

07:30 Kandersteg Start Wild 70 - first wave

07:45 Kandersteg Start Wild 70 - second wave

11:00 - 21:30

12:00 - 15:00

16:00 - 21:30

11:00 - 22:00

14:45 - 01:00

16:00 - 17:30

16:55

18:00 - 19:30

Crans-Montana Bibs collection Wild 110

Crans-Montana Bibs collection Wild 50

Crans-Montana Bibs collection Wild 10

Crans-Montana

Ultra-Trail® Village

Crans-Montana Buvette and foodtrucks

Crans-Montana Arrivals Wild 70

Crans-Montana Registrations and bibs collection Wild Kids

Crans-Montana

Departure shuttles for runners and supporters to Adelboden (Wild 50)

Departure and arrivals Wild Kids + Handi-sport

FRIDAY, 13TH SEPTEMBER

Time

19:00 - 21:00

20:00

20:30

21:00 – 22:00

Adelboden Bibs collection Wild 50

Crans-Montana Prize ceremony Wild Kids + Handi-Sport

Crans-Montana Prize ceremony Wild 70

Crans-Montana Entertainment, Wild 110 elite presentation

22:00 - 22:45 Crans-Montana Bags drop Wild 110 for Adelboden

22:30

22:45

Crans-Montana Start Wild 110 - first wave

Crans-Montana Start Wild 110 - second wave

SATURDAY, 14TH SEPTEMBER -

ADELBODEN

06:00 - 07:30

07:45 - 08:30

08:15

Adelboden Bibs collection Wild 50

Adelboden Bags drop Wild 50 for Crans-Montana

Adelboden

Wild 50 - first wave 08:30

Adelboden

SATURDAY, 14TH SEPTEMBER - AMINONA

07:00 - 08:00 Crans-Montana

07:54 / 08:14

08:30 - 09:00

Crans-Montana, bus stop Ycoor

Wild 50 - second wave

collection Wild 10 (warning : no bibs collection in Aminona)

Departure shuttles for runners and supporters to Aminona (publics buses)

Crans-Montana Bags drop Wild 10 09:00 Aminona

10:00 - 12:00 Crans-Montana

SATURDAY, 14TH SEPTEMBER -

CRANS-MONTANA

10:00 - 22:00 Crans-Montana Ultra-Trail® Village, buvette and foodtrucks 11:45 - 05:00 Crans-Montana Arrivals Wild 110

13:15 - 22:30 Crans-Montana Arrivals Wild 50 14:00

Crans-Montana

12:00 - 16:00

18:00 - 20:00

21:00 - 00:00

ceremony Wild 10

Crans-Montana Bibs collection Wild 25

Crans-Montana

Show DJ Deerage, former resident DJ at Macumba

PROGRAM

SUNDAY, 15TH SEPTEMBER

Time Place Event

07:45 / 08:00 / 08:15 Crans-Montana, bus stop Ycoor Departure shuttles for runners and supporters to Leukerbad

07:30 - 09:30 Leukerbad Bibs collection Wild 25

08:00 - 10:00 Leukerbad Bags drop for Crans-Montana

09:15 Leukerbad Start Joëlette 1

09:30 Leukerbad Start Wild 25 - first wave

09:35 Leukerbad Start Joëlette 2

09:45 Leukerbad Start Wild 25 - second wave

10:00 Leukerbad Start Wild 25 - third wave

10:15 Leukerbad Bus return to Crans-Montana for accompanying persons

11:00 - 17:00

Crans-Montana Buvette and foodtrucks

Crans-Montana Ultra-Trail® Village

11:25 - 16:00 Crans-Montana Arrivals Wild 25

15:45

16:15

Crans-Montana Prize ceremony Wild 25

Crans-Montana Music and DJ

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

Dacia Jogger range: CO2 emissions min/max (g/km) (WLTP procedure): 109/132. Combined consumption min/max (l/100 mpg) (WLTP procedure): 47.9/58.9

ENVIRONMENT

From its very beginning, Wildstrubel by UTMB® has been committed to protecting the environment that makes it a major asset: its natural and human environment.

Here are a few concrete examples of what we’re doing:

•Local food-trucks and refreshment stands in collaboration with Crans-Montana caterers (local beer brewed in CransMontana).

•Runners’ refreshments (cold meats, cheese, syrup, Rivella, Cola), mostly local and organic wherever possible.

•All runners must use cups, bowls and spoons for refreshments during the race. This year, a reusable bowl will be offered as a souvenir prize for the Wild 110, 70 and 50 races.

•Reusable crockery in the finish village. No deposit required this year.

•Waste sorting system in place (cardboard, glass, PET, aluminium, refuse).

•Use of tap water at refreshment posts to limit the use of plastic bottles.

•Public transport is provided to reduce the use of private cars.

•We are opting for reusable and useful mementos and prizes for finishers and winners:

- Memento prizes are reusable containers (bowls, flasks, cups).

- The finishers’ prizes for the Wild 110, 70 and 50 races are made in Switzerland and can be used in everyday life.

- The beer finishers are produced using traditional methods in Crans-Montana.

- The trophies are made of wood by a local craftsman.

- The baskets are made with local materials.

SECURITY

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 mandatory to use the LiveTrail®

application, which is essential 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.

FOLLOW THE RACE

WHERE TO SEE THE RUNNERS?

Only one person per runner is authorised to enter the official aid station in Adelboden. The person must present a ticket with QR code to enter the supply area. Each runner will have a ticket available on his runner’s area.

WILD 110

• Place d’Ycoor

• Musée Alpage de Colombire

• Caves du Sex

• Varenalp

• Leukerbad

• Col Gemmi

• Kandersteg

• Adelboden

• Sillerebühl

• Lenk

• Iffigenalp

• Cabane Wildstrubel

• Barrage de Tseuzier

• Crans-Montana

WILD 70

• Kandersteg

• Lenk

• Adelboden

• Sillerebühl

• Iffigenalp

FIND ALL THE INFORMATION AND THE MAP HERE :

• Cabane Wildstrubel

• Barrage de Tseuzier

• Crans-Montana

WILD 50

• Adelboden

• Sillerebühl

• Lenk

• Iffigenalp

• Cabane Wildstrubel

• Barrage de Tseuzier

• Crans-Montana

WILD 25

• Leukerbad

• Varenalp

• Caves du Sex

• Musée Alpage de Colombire

• Crans-Montana

FOLLOW THE RACE

WILD 110

WITH ASSISTANCE WITHOUT ASSISTANCE

Loèche-les-Bains/ Leukerbad Varenalp

Kandersteg* Alpschele

Adelboden** Sillerebühl

Lenk Iffigenalp

Tseuzier

*Please note: the Lötschberg tunnel from Crans-Montana to Kandersteg via Goppenstein (car onboard the train) is closed at night.

Last evening train at Goppenstein is at 23:06. Arrival in Kandersteg at 23:22

First morning train to Goppenstein is at 05:15 Arrival in Kandersteg at 05:31.

WILD 70

Cabane Wildstrubel

You can reach Kandersteg from Crans-Montana via Berne, Spiez and Frutigen (3-hour trip).

** Beware: The road from Adelboden to Lenk over the Hahnenmoos pass is closed all year round and is not accessible to unauthorised vehicles. You must pass through Frutigen and Spiez to reach Lenk. This takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.

Cabane Wildstrubel

*Beware: The road from Adelboden to Lenk over the Hahnenmoos pass is closed all year round and is not accessible to unauthorised vehicles. You must pass through Frutigen and Spiez to reach Lenk. This takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.

WILD 50

WITH ASSISTANCE WITHOUT ASSISTANCE

Lenk* Sillerebühl

Tseuzier Iffigenalp

Cabane Wildstrubel

WILD 25

WILD 10

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 HERE :

FIND YOUR WAY IN CRANS-MONTANA

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.

Omega European Masters 5 to 8 September 2024 Lantern path 6 Dec. 2024 to 9 March 2025

Caprices Festival 4 to 13 April 2025

Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 22 and 23 February 2025

UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 10 to 14 September 2025

WILD 110

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.

RACE CATEGORY

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

• Col de la Gemmi

• Kandersteg

• Col de Bunderschrinde

• Adelboden

• Hahnenmoospass

• Lenk

• Cascade d’Iffigenalp

• Col du Rawil

• Cabane du Wildstrubel

• Barrage du Tseuzier

• Bisse du Ro

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 :

• Loèche-les-Bains/Leukerbad

• Kandersteg

• Adelboden

• Lenk

• Iffigenalp

• Barrage du Tseuzier

INTERMEDIATE TIMES

WILD 110

FIND THE MAP AND DOWNLOAD THE GPX FILE HERE :

THE REAL TIME TRACKING

DURING THE

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

FIND YOUR WAY IN KANDERSTEG

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

FIND ALL INFORMATION ABOUT DEPARTURES CITIES HERE :

WILD 70

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!

RACE CATEGORY

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).

12/09/2024 Place d’Ycoor in Crans-Montana 16:00 - 20:00

13/09/2024 Kandersteg Kunsteisbahn, Eisbahnweg 05:00 - 06:45

BEST SPOTS ON THE COURSE

• Kandersteg

• Col de Bunderschrinde

• Adelboden

• Hahnenmoospass

• Lenk

• Cascade d’Iffigenalp

• Cabane du Wildstrubel

• Col du Rawil

• Barrage du Tseuzier

• Bisse du Ro

• 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

• Iffigenalp

• Tseuzier

INTERMEDIATE TIMES

WILD 70

FIND THE MAP AND DOWNLOAD THE GPX FILE HERE :

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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.

ADELBODEN

START OF THE WILD 50

FIND ALL INFORMATION ABOUT DEPARTURES CITIES HERE :

WILD 50

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!

RACE CATEGORY

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).

13/09/2024 Place d’Ycoor in Crans-Montana 12:30 - 14:30

13/09/2024 Adelboden, Office du tourisme, Dorfstrasse 23 19:00 - 21:00

14/09/2024 Adelboden, Office du tourisme, Dorfstrasse 23 06:30 - 07:30

BEST SPOTS ON THE

COURSE

• Adelboden

• Hahnenmoospass

• Lenk

• Cascade d’Iffigenalp

• Cabane du Wildstrubel

• Col du Rawil

• Barrage du Tseuzier

• Bisse du Ro

• Crans-Montana

DROP-OUT POINTS

Drop-out points :

• Lenk

• Iffigenalp

• Tseuzier

INTERMEDIATE TIMES

WILD 50

FIND THE MAP AND DOWNLOAD THE GPX FILE HERE :

365 Wellness & Spa

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

WILD 25

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.

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

• Musée d’alpage de Colombire

• Crans-Montana

PRACTICAL INFO

Bibs collection (with your identity card).

14/09/2024 Place d’Ycoor in Crans-Montana 12:00 - 16:00

15/09/2024

Loèche-les-Bains/ Leukerbad, HES-SO, Thermenstrasse 41, 3954 Leukerbad 07:30 - 08:45

INTERMEDIATE TIMES

WILD 25

FIND YOUR WAY IN AMINONA

Join us on Saturday morning for a friendly, welcoming start to the new 10 km race!

A short, fast format for enthusiasts who want to have fun and enjoy a fun event.

AMINONA START OF THE WILD 10

FIND ALL INFORMATION ABOUT DEPARTURES CITIES HERE :

WILD 10

Leave Aminona close to Crans-Montana, cross Colombire, then follow the Tsittoret bisse before a gentle descent to Crans-Montana. After a final climb, you’ll wind your way around Lac Grenon and the Etang d’Ycoor to finish in the heart of Crans-Montana. A perfect route for running and enjoying the region!

THE RACE

Start off from the hamlet of Aminona near Crans-Montana. After a climb, you’ll reach the hamlet of Colombire via an easy trail, leading you to a drinking refreshment station. Next, follow the Tsittoret bisse on an up-anddown path, followed by a fun and enjoyable descent to Crans-Montana. After a final climb to Arnouva, the route will take you around Lake Grenon and the Ycoor pond, before crossing the finish line in the heart of Crans-Montana. A perfect route for a leisurely run and to discover the Crans-Montana area!

BEST SPOTS ON THE COURSE

• Aminona

• Hameau de Colombire

• Bisse du Tsittoret

• Crans-Montana

PRACTICAL INFO

Bibs collection (with your identity card). Please note: race numbers cannot be collected in Aminona.

INTERMEDIATE TIMES

AN EVENT FOR CHILDREN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TOO

Friday evening will be a time for celebrations and fun! The programme includes 2 races (1km and 2km) dedicated to junior trail runners, so that they can discover the pleasures of running and enjoy the atmosphere too.

IF YOUR CHILD WAS BORN BETWEEN 2011 AND YOUNGER, sign them up for one of the two distances on the programme. The registration is free to promote sport and trail running among the younger generation. All participants can enjoy a pasta party once they’ve finished!

FOR KIDS BORN BETWEEN 2011 AND 2016: there is a 2km challenge run around Lac de Grenon, passing by the Ycoor pond, before returning to the heart of Crans-Montana and crossing the finish arch like a real trail runner.

16:00 - 17:30 Registration and bib collection 17:30 Warm-up and trail exploration

18:00 - 18:15 Start of the Ycoor 1 km challenge

18:30 - 18:45 Start of the Grenon 2km challenge from 19:00 Pasta party 19:45 Prize-giving ceremony

A free training session will be held on Friday 6 September 2024 at 6pm at Ycoor, with event ambassadors Séverine Pont-Combe and Kévin Vermeulen. Come and join us!

FOR CHILDREN BORN BETWEEN 2017 AND YOUNGER: there is a 1km challenge run around Lake Ycoor to explore the fun of trail running. ALL THE DETAILS AND ONLINE REGISTRATION CAN BE FOUND HERE :

LIVETRAIL

The HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc is an event to be experienced and shared in real time. In order to offer a complete experience on a single platform, the LiveTrail application now incorporates the functions of the LiveRun and LiveInfo applications.

MAIN FEATURES

For the public:

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

Get your bearings on the route, view all the routes, with cut-off times, and launch GPS navigation to a waypoint to get there

Access general information about the event (maps, timetables, parking, transport, programme, etc.)

Live or relive the excitement of the race using LiveCams at various points of interest along the route

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

Get information on the runners taking part in the event (UTMB Index, runner achievements)

For the runner:

Prepare for your race using the virtual runner feature. Estimate your progress at the various checkpoints based on your target time or your UTMB Index

For your safety, report your withdrawal from the race, send an SOS or call Race HQ

Discover the upcoming important checkpoints with the estimated time to get there

Follow your friends, compare your progress with them and receive notifications of their passage through the various intermediate points

Use your smartphone as a GPS beacon so that the public and Race HQ know your position in real time