OFFICIAL PROGRAM
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HUMANS, FIRST AND FOREMOST UTMB® Mont-Blanc is a story of men and women. A great adventure driven by strong values and a common vision, that of harmony and diversity among people. The valleys that surround Mont Blanc are one of those rare regions where there is still a strong connection between people who live there and the great outdoors. It’s this rapport with nature that unites the inhabitants of the Mont-Blanc region around a common project, that of sharing, beyond the borders, their know-how and their relation with the mountain and its landscapes. AN EVENT OPEN TO THE WORLD
The UTMB® Mont-Blanc is undeniably a large family composed of women and men, volunteers and service providers, partners and local officials, tourism and mountain professionals, hut owners... They all gather together around a common goal: to share those values and heritage of which they are proud. They share all of this with runners from all over the world, men and women from 5 continents. The last week of August American, Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian, Argentinean, Omani, Spanish, South African and Australian runners meet at the feet of the Mont-Blanc... This is the opportunity for runners and Friends of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc to meet and experience a great adventure together.
THE EXPERIENCE OF EACH PARTICIPANT AT THE HEART OF THE ORGANIZATION’S CONCERNS
To ensure that this adventure continues throughout the years, UTMB® MontBlanc works to guarantee that each participant’s experience is authentic and complete. High-quality organization, race monitoring, discovery of the territory, beauty of the races... All these features contribute to improve the quality of the experience. UTMB® Mont-Blanc is definitely a story of women and men united around a common vision: that of diversity, of sharing, excellence and passion.
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THE PEOPLE
COMMITEE OF HONOUR
CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC Eric Fournier Maire
COURMAYEUR Roberto Rota Maire
ORSIÈRES Joachim Rausis Président
MARTIGNYCOMBE Florence Carron Darbellay Présidente
LES HOUCHES Ghislaine Bossoney Maire
SERVOZ Nicolas EVRARD Maire
SAINT GERVAIS MONT‑BLANC Jean-Marc Peillex Maire
LES CONTAMINES MONTJOIE Francois Barbier Maire
HAUTELUCE Xavier Desmarets Maire
BEAUFORT Christian Frison Roche Maire
SEEZ Lionel Arpin Maire
BOURG SAINT-MAURICE Guillaume Desrues Maire
VALLORCINE Jeremy Vallas Maire
LA THUILE Mathieu Ferraris Maire
MORGEX Federico Barzagli Maire
TRIENT Bertrand Savioz Président
BOVERNIER Marcel Gay Président
THANK YOU ! Based on centuries of friendship, exchange and sharing
around the common heritage of the Mont-Blanc, UTMB® Mont-Blanc has forged strong links with the region. For 18 years, these men and women have been putting their know-how and expertise at the service of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc event. Thanks to this excellence and knowledge of the territory, UTMB® Mont-Blanc is a logistical success that both entertains and shines brightly to the international community, as it passes through 3 countries, 18 municipalities, 7 valleys and 800 km of trails in one week. In each valley, the hospitality and efficiency of these men and women, who the organizing team calls Friends of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc, participate in the smooth running of the event. With them, it is possible to welcome the entire communities of both trail runners and outdoors enthusiasts under the best conditions every year. Strong bonds were forged around simple and authentic moments: the energy on the starting line, the friendliness of an aid station, the beauty of running at night, the adventures after the race.... The event is an opportunity to gather all this positive energy around a common adventure. UTMB® Mont-Blanc has been a link between the territories and its inhabitants for 18 editions. Thanks to you all. UTMB® 2021
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THE EVENT
What is UTMB® ? par personnes Program of the week
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RACES Quel que soit votre projet, nous organisons toute la 20 UTMB logistique : Fourniture, Livraison, Montage, Assis22 CCC tance, Démontage et Reprise. 24 TDS ®
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ACCOMPANYING PERSONS Chalet’Xpo - 31800
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the runners along the race route
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THE EVENT
WHAT IS UTMB MONT-BLANC ? ®
The UTMB® Mont-Blanc is a major international sporting event that takes place every year in the last week of August in the region around MontBlanc, the highest mountain in the Alps. It includes 7 trail races that take place at the foot of the mountain, across France, Italy and Switzerland.
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Created in 2003, the UTMB® MontBlanc brings together 10,000 runners and 20,000 supporters, as well as tens of thousands of spectators who come simply to partake in this great celebration of trail running.
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Réserve Naturelle de Passy Natura 2000 des Aravis
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PROGRAM OF THE WEEK AUGUST 23 08:00 10:00 10:15
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AUGUST24 10:00 19:00
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MONDAY Start of PTL® Orsières Place Centrale Start of MCC Martigny-Combe Place Centrale First MCC finishers Chamonix MontBlanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié Salon Ultra-Trail Chamonix MontBlanc Place du Mont-Blanc MCC PrizeGiving Chamonix MontBlanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
TUESDAY Salon Ultra-Trail Chamonix MontBlanc Place du Mont-Blanc Start of TDS® Courmayeur Courmayeur Sport Center Prologo YCC Chamonix MontBlanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
THE EVENT
AUGUST 25 09:00
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10:20 10:00 19:00 11:00 14:30 14:00
14:30
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AUGUST 26 08:15 09:15
10:00 19:00
11:00
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16:00 17:00
17:00 18:00
18:00 19:00
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WEDNESDAY First TDS® finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié Start of YCC Courmayeur Courmayeur Sport Center First YCC finishers Courmayeur Courmayeur Sport Center Salon Ultra-Trail Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place du Mont-Blanc Registration for the Mini UTMB® Chamonix Mont-Blanc Champs du Savoy YCC Prize-Giving Courmayeur Courmayeur Sport Center Mini PTL® Chamonix Mont-Blanc Champs du Savoy Mini UTMB® Chamonix Mont-Blanc Champs du Savoy
THURSDAY Start of OCC Orsières Place Centrale Salon Ultra-Trail Chamonix MontBlanc Place du Mont-Blanc TDS® Prize-Giving Chamonix MontBlanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié First OCC finishers Chamonix MontBlanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié Press Conference Chamonix MontBlanc Media center - Majestic Athletes presentation Chamonix MontBlanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié Solidarity hour Chamonix MontBlanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié OCC Prize-Giving Chamonix MontBlanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
AUGUST 27 09:00 10:00 10:00 14:00
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AUGUST 28 10:00
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AUGUST29 12:30
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FRIDAY Start of CCC® Courmayeur Courmayeur Sport Center Salon Ultra-Trail Chamonix MontBlanc Place du Mont-Blanc First PTL® finishers Chamonix MontBlanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié Start of UTMB® Chamonix MontBlanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié First CCC® finishers Chamonix MontBlanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
SATURDAY Mini UTMB® Courmayeur Courmayeur Sport Center CCC® Prize-Giving Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié First UTMB® finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
SUNDAY UTMB® Prize-Giving Category Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié UTMB® Prize-Giving General ranking Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié Official closing ceremony Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié PTL® finisher celebration Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié Closing Buffet Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
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MORE THAN
23 MILLION
PLASTIC BOTTLES REUSED BASED ON SALES UP TO 2021
BUFF ® is a registered trademark property of Original Buff, S.A. (Spain)
Making every bottle count Day after day, year after year, this initiative is growing, putting the planet at the heart of what we do, to Do More Now. Facts for a better choice. #DOMORENOW more info at buff.com
THE EVENT
ECO-RESPONSIBILITY With an event around Mont Blanc and on a territory unique in the world, it is essential to remain committed to our values and to develop all the necessary actions to preserve this extraordinary nature.
G.E.S.I.
WWF® FRANCE
RAISING AWARENESS
The achievements of the partnership
The UTMB Mont-Blanc is one of first signatories of the Charter for Eco- Responsibility in Big International Sporting Events (GESI). By doing this the organization reaffirms its engagement in favor of sustainable development. This charter is supported by the Minister for Sport, WWF® France and 46 signatories (organizers of sporting events and equipment managers). ®
On the ground, you are going to meet the ambassadors for the environment who have the mission of accompanying you in the protection of the environment. In order to better understand the natural environment in which you evolve, we have created a specific sign- posting system. Feel free to ask the ambassadors!
UTMB® Mont-Blanc continues its commitment to the environment by partnering with WWF® France. Beyond the work to reduce the environmental impact of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc, the partnership aims to prove that an internationally-known event can promote respect for the environment and participate in the sustainable development of the region it calls home.
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The 100% sustainable refreshment stand: a test was carried out at the Contamines TDS aid station with a 100% sustainable refreshment stand! Food came from WWF recommended brands, produced locally and free of singleuse packaging. The testing was successful and in 2021, we will launch phase 2 of the test (the ultimate goal is to expand to all refreshment stands on the UTMB® Mont-Blanc races).
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The activities and children’s races together with the lynx programme: activities are carried out by the WWF during the children’s races in Chamonix and on the small square in Mont-Blanc during the Ultra-Trail show.
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59 WWF bibs to support the Lynx protection programme and the actions carried out by the WWF between 2019 and 2021.
CARRY YOUR TRASH
Supporters leave no trash along the race-route. Like the runners, think about carrying your trash in a designated bag.
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As from this year, the organization will not distribute any disposable cutlery, beakers/cups or bowls at the life bases and refreshment posts. Runners and volunteers are asked to carry their own utensils if they wish to eat hot food (soup, pasta). Why not do the same for your picnics?
PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS
The UTMB® Mont-Blanc races go through protected nature zones in France, Italy and Switzerland. On the ground, please refer to the signaling system with the current rules. In any case, camping and campfires are forbidden, as is all use of drones. Respect the rules of the nature reserves!
« Two years after the signing by the UTMB® Mont-Blanc of the charter of 15 eco-responsible commitments of WWF® France and the French Ministry of Sports, we are proud to announce today a partnership to further support the UTMB® Mont-Blanc in its environmental stewardship. Together, we will demonstrate that it is possible for sporting excellence and exemplary environmental stewardship to coexist. Protecting our planet is a long-term race and we need the big players in the sport to take up this challenge! » Isabelle Autissier, President of WWF® France
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RACES
ELITES
Each new edition of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc is its own epic sporting event, complete with twists and turns, powerful emotions, flashes of brilliance, and no shortage of suspense. Which runners will be attempting to crush the courses this year? Here’s our overview of the favorites for 2021!
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THE FAVOURITES - WOMEN Courtney Dauwalter
It is rumoured that the Englishwoman Beth Pascall is the athlete to follow this season, and her victory in the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run definitely confirms this. The title holder, Courtney Dauwalter, has been more discreet this season but has already shown the extent of her talent in 2019. If she is at the level she was two years ago, she is certainly one to watch. Americans Katie Schide and Kaytlyn Gerbin are also serious contenders for the victory, and their progression and desire to do well is undeniable. The French participants Audrey Tanguy and Camille Bruyas, the Swedish Mimmi Kokta and the Dutch Ragna Debats are also among the athletes to watch closely, given their experience and high-level performances.
THE FAVOURITES - MEN Ekaterina Mityaeva
Among the favourites for the men’s is American Jim Walmsley, the Frenchmen François D’Haene and Xavier Thévenard, as well as the Spaniard Pau Capell with 7 victories between them. Tim Tollefson, who finished 3rd in the UTMB® in 2016 and 2017 will be keen to perform well after two consecutive failures in 2018 and 2019. A potential ‘surprise’ favourite is the Russian Dimitry Mityaev and the Spaniard Pablo Villa, who have shown promise to deliver strong performances. That being said, nothing is set in stone in ultra-racing and the suspense remains.
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THE FAVOURITES - WOMEN
Stian Angermund
After a successful 2019 season (2nd in the 90km Mont Blanc Marathon and 1st in the Dolimiti Extreme Trail), the Italian Martina Valmassoi will be a key contestant in the upcoming TDS®. She should also be able to count on the Englishwoman Holly Page as a close contender, who is never far from winning when she starts a race. The American Rory Bosio will be making her comeback to the event after her second place in 2018. She knows the course and the event very well and has already finished 2nd in the TDS® in 2018. Russia’s Ekaterina Mityaeva and Nepalese star Mira Rai are also great champions capable of making a difference.
THE FAVOURITES - MEN Luis Alberto Hernando
After his attempt to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, British runner Thomas Evans will compete in the TDS®, which will be held in the Beaufortain for the second year. He should find in his wake an armada of Frenchmen including Benoit Girondel, Arthur Joyeux-Bouillon, Antoine Guillon and Martin Kern, all of which are strong contenders. They will also have to deal with the Spaniards who love ultra-running, are keen to perform well and train intensively. Others to watch out for are Borja Fernandez Fernandez, Clemente Cristofer Mora, Tofol Casterner Bernat and Marcos Ramos Gonzales.
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THE FAVOURITES - WOMEN
In the women’s race, Ruth Croft seems to be untouchable this season after her victory in New Zealand, followed by the Ultra-Trail Australia and her second place in California last month. She will still have to deal with more than 20 elite athletes such as Megan McKenzie, Emily Schmitz and Yiou Wang. They may be looking to break the CCC® record, which is held by Chinese athlete Miao Yao in her outstanding performance of 11:57 in 2018.
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THE FAVOURITES - MEN
On the CCC®, Luis Alberto Hernando will defend his title against Stian Angermund, who will try his hand at the distance and who has already won the OCC in 2019, or the American Jared Hazen, who is among the best runners on the other side of the Atlantic and who trains with a certain Jim Walsmley. Among the French, Nicolas Martin, Thibaut Garrivier (2nd in the CCC in 2019) and Thibaut Baronian will be the three French favourites for victory. The Chinese Shen Jiasheng, second in the Ultra-Trail® World Tour in 2019, is returning to the race after his aborted attempt in 2019 and should also have a great card to play.
OCC
THE FAVOURITES - WOMEN
What an incredible entry this year! Perhaps one of the strongest in the history of the race. With no less than 39 top athletes entered in the Franco-Swiss race, the reigning world champion Frenchwoman Blandine L’Hirondelle will have her work cut out for her. She will be up against China’s Miao Yao, who is very fast and has already shown the full extent of her talent in 2018 on the CCC®. They will probably be challenged by the Spaniards Sheila Avilez Castano and Anna Comet, who always perform well in this type of race. The Americans also covet this race, with the presence of Anna Mae Flynn and Taylor Nowlin. However, watch out for the Norwegian Yngvild Kaspersen who will be coming to the event for the first time and who has a solid track record and a good pace.
THE FAVOURITES - MEN
Here too, a dream line-up awaits the spectators with more than 130 elite runners registered for the event! An amount never reached before in 6 editions of the OCC. Among the favourites include the Vertical Kilometre specialist Rémi Bonnet (CH), the explosive Hayden Hawks (USA), the very efficient Elhousine Elazzaou (MO), the fast-improving Frenchman Thomas Cardin (FR), the Skyrunning specialists Jonathan Albon (UK), Ruy Ueda (JP) and Oriol Cardona Col (ES); the list of contenders for victory is incredible. With such a high calibre of participants, the record of the event, which is held by Stian Angermund could fall. See you at the end of August to find out.
THE ESCAPE COLLECTION
THE EVENT
UTMB LIVE ®
Fully experience the UTMB® Mont-Blanc races with advanced new tracking features. A unique way to experience the races from the inside. Dive into the heart of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc and experience the adventure in real-time! UTMB TV ®
A real TV channel that takes you right to the heart of the event. The television channel for directly experiencing all the highlights of the event (starts, live-coverage, interviews, films, following the race leader, finishes)
#UTMB
The last minute twists and turns, the exploits of the runners, it’s your means to be the best informed! The Social Wall so as not to miss the latest UTMB® Mont-Blanc news on the social networks and to interact with the community.
FOLLOWING VIA GPS
Runners have the possibility of renting a tag/beacon so as to be followed during their chosen race. Placed in the pack, it allows family and friends to follow from a distance in real time.
LIVETRAIL®
Runner tracking, running time forecasts, list of favourites, interactive race profiles, comparison between runners, race leaders, webcams. Features of LiveInfo app: - UTMB®LIVE monitoring integrated into the application - Access the UTMB®BUS schedule, so you can meet your runner at various points along the course.
WEBCAMS
Rendez-vous on UTMB® Live, to see around 15 webcams installed on the different races. At the passage of each participant a video sequence is available live and replay on their runners’ page.
FROM AUGUST 23RD AT 08:00 utmbmontblanc.com
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TRANSPORTS
AN AMBITIOUS TRANSPORT POLICY FOR AN ECO-RESPONSIBLE EVENT In an effort to encourage a shift away from individual vehicle use, the UTMB® Mont-Blanc has put in place an extensive public transport system in collaboration with transportation companies in France (Transdev), Italy (ATR) and Switzerland (TMR). The visiting public will now have easy access to the existing network of public transportation, supplemented by special UTMB®BUS lines. This unique network is available for use by runners, accompanying guests and also for the general public who wish to follow the race all around MontBlanc in France, Italy and Switzerland. TRANSPORTS FOR RUNNERS
This system enables the runners to be transported to the start of the 4 races in Italy and Switzerland, namely the MCC, the TDS®, the OCC and the CCC®. The organisation offer a solution for all runners who wish to get to the start of their race without using a personal vehicle. This system operates throughout the valley, from Servoz to Vallorcine, and stops at all public stops to pick up runners and take them to the start of their race, in this way they massively reduce the use of personal vehicles.
TRANSPORT NETWORK
The UTMB® Mont-Blanc organisation team, in collaboration with the three cross-border operators (Transdev, ATR, TMR), has set up an exceptional service for following the race open to all supporters in order to get to all the points where the runners pass around Mont Blanc. This transport (UTMB®BUS) operates according to each race and allows people to arrive in time at each aid station point in order to follow their runner or simply to enjoy the atmosphere of the race as the runners pass through. The organisation is also working with the Communauté de communes de la vallée de Chamonix-MontBlanc to promote the use of the existing public transport network. The UTMB® is communicating on the free access to the network for all those who have a guest card and this year is renewing the introduction of a special Chamonix Valley transport coupon for all supporters.
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RELAY CAR PARKS
All cars going to the start of the UTMB® on Friday 27th August will be diverted to different relay car parks (Plaine St Jean, Prarion) where a relay shuttle service will be set up
20 000
passenger ascents recorded on the UTMB®BUS system
+ 3 000
UTMB®BUS PASSES sold in 2019
150 000€
investment in transport for an ever more sustainable event
6 000
public transport journeys made during the event
150
drivers mobilised for the event
2 500
people are transported in 1.5 hours to the start of the CCC® in Courmayeur on Friday morning
TRANSPORTS
A PARTNERSHIP WITH COURMAYEUR CABLE CARS To invite supporters to use UTMB® public transports this year, all people who purchase a UTMB®BUS ticket will benefit from a 20% discount on the Courmayeur MontBlanc Funivie cable cars.
UTMB BUS ®
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PRICES, SCHEDULES AND TICKETS SALES
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utmbmontblanc.com or during the event at the Information desk and at the Transport HQ (within the limit of available seats)
MARTIGNY-COMBE
TRIENT ARGENTIERE
VALLORCINE
CHAMPEX-LAC
CHAMONIX
SUISSE
SAINT GERVAIS
Taking into account the possible waiting times in the middle of the night and the possibility of difficult weather conditions, this system is not recommended for young children. For security LES CONTAMINES reasons it is forbidden for children who are less than 3 years old.
PETS
We recommend not to take pets on the UTMB®BUS, each driver is free to refuse them access to their bus.
BY CAR
Following the races by car is strongly discouraged: serious traffic jams, parking difficulties, small winding roads, road closures. Otherwise, we strongly recommend car-sharing.
LA FOULY
BEAUFORT
ITALIE
LES HOUCHES
ARNOUVAZ
COURMAYEUR
N.D. de la GORGE
CORMET DE ROSELEND BOURG SAINT-MAURICE
COL DU PETIT SAINT BERNARD
FRA NC E ITAL IE
CHILDRENS
ORSIERES
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MY LIGHT MY NIGHT RUN *
* ma lumière, courir la nuit
© 2019 Petzl Distribution - Marc Daviet
FRANÇOIS D’HAENE // L’ultra-trail, c’est réaliser des itinéraires mythiques d’une seule traite en s’adaptant à soi-même et aux éléments. La beauté de l’environnement dans lequel on se retrouve est toujours inspirante. Évoluer, la nuit, sur un parcours difficile en montagne fait partie de l’aventure. Pouvoir s’éclairer en toute confiance et efficacement est essentiel. #petzlnightrunning
NAO® +
Lampe frontale multifaisceau ultra-puissante, rechargeable et programmable, grâce à l’application MyPetzl Light. Dotée de la technologie REACTIVE LIGHTING qui adapte automatiquement l’intensité lumineuse aux besoins de l’utilisateur. 750 lumens. www.petzl.com
FESTIVITIES FREE REGISTR ATION
MINI YCC Short distance of around 400m, for 3 years old
MINI OCC Short distance of around 400m, for 5 year-olds
MINI MCC Short distance of around 400m, for 4 year-olds
WEDNESDAY 25 AUGUST 15:00-16:30 Champs du Savoy in Chamonix Free entertainment for children of 3 - 13 years old
In order to share their parent’s passion, almost 1,000 children will compete in one of the mini-races in the presence of event partner and team athletes. Rendez-vous directly on-site !
REGISTRATION & RACE-BIB DISTRIBUTION:
from 11:00 to 14:30 at the Champ du Savoy The races start at 15-min intervals from 15:00 A small «snack» is available at the end of all the mini-races Find the UTMB®MINI races around the Mont-Blanc in the different partner communes: Trient, Courmayeur, Orsières, Martigny-Combe, La Fouly et Les Contamines-Montjoie! (Detailed program on utmbmontblanc.com)
MINI UTMB Around 1800m for children aged 10 & 11 year- olds ®
MINI PTL Around 3 km of orienteering on trail for children aged 12 & 13 year-olds ®
MINI TDS
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MINI CCC Around 600m for children aged 6 & 7 year-olds ®
Around 1200m for children aged 8 & 9 year-olds
VILLAGE
VACANCES
GRANDEUR NATURE
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* Offre du 12/07 au 27/08/2021, du lundi au vendredi. Séjour de 3 nuits minimum dans un hébergement marchand de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Infos +33 (0)4 50 53 23 33. Sans titre-1 1
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SALON ULTRA-TRAIL
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From 23rd August to 27th August 2021, come and discover all that is new in trailrunning and participate in numerous animations organized for the UTMB® MontBlanc! Organized outdoors in the heart of Chamonix, the Salon Ultra-Trail® is an unmissable event for all trail-running enthusiasts. Test products, greet and meet sessions, previews over 4 days. Come and discover the biggest brand names and chat with the discipline’s specialists who have gathered for the event. Manufacturers, coaches and organizers will be happy to present their new innovations and help you discover the trends to come! A moment for exchanging and sharing, the salon is also the occasion to go and meet favorite and future champions. On the program, meet and greet sessions and surprise animations. With 40% of exhibitors coming from all over the world, the Salon Ultra-Trail® will plunge you into the heart of international trail-running. The most beautiful races in the world will be represented through 20 countries. The prospect of great encounters. Rendezvous on the Place du Mont-Blanc, to not miss a single thing of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc.
AUGUST 23 AUGUST 24 AUGUST 25 AUGUST 26 AUGUST 27
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
16:00 - 20:00 13:00 - 19:00 10:00 - 19:00 10:00 - 19:00 10:00 - 14:00
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RACES
On-site
Access
27- 18:00
Car
27- 17:00
Transports
Slowest
Chamonix
Time barriers
Fastest
171 km - 10 000 m elevation Start in Chamonix Friday August 27th at 17:00-18:00 2 300 runners Max time allowed : 46:30 First : aprox 20:45
Grépon, Grands Montets, Prarion - Centre-Ville by shuttle bus
Les Houches
27- 17:30
27- 19:06
U2
Saint Gervais
27- 18:47
27- 21:50
22:00
U3
Les Contamines Montjoie
27- 19:52
27- 23:51
00:00
Only by shuttle bus
Notre Dame de la Gorge
27- 20:10
28- 00:32
La Balme
27- 20:46
28- 01:52
02:00
N.D. de la Gorge +
U1
U4
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500m 1h30
Col du Bonhomme
27- 21:30
28- 03:17
Les Chapieux +
2h45 or N.D. de la Gorge +
Refugio de la Croix du Bonhomme
27- 21:47
28- 03:50
Les Chapieux +
2h or N.D. de la Gorge +
Les Chapieux
27- 22:15
28- 04:58
U5
U6
05:15
Col de la Seigne
28- 23:39
28- 08:07
Refuge Mottets +
Col des Pyramides Calcaires
28- 00:02
28- 09:05
La Visaille +
3h
Lac Combal
28- 00:20
28- 09:45
La Visaille +
2km
Arête du Mont Favre
28- 00:59
28- 11:03
La Visaille +
2h or Col Chécrouit +
U7
Col Checrouit Maison Vieille
28- 01:26
28- 12:08
U8
Courmayeur Mountain Sport Center
28- 01:45
28- 12:45 28- 15:01
10:00
Dolonne +
Val Ferret ou Val Sapin +
2h
Lavanchey (Val Ferret) +
1h
Refugio Bertone
28- 02:43
Refugio Bonatti
28- 03:37
28- 16:57
U11
Arnouvaz
28- 04:10
28- 18:03
Grand Col Ferret
28- 05:08
28- 20:12
Arnouvaz +
La Peule
28- 05:26
28- 20:52
Pont des Ars +
18:15
La Fouly
28- 06:03
28- 22:18
22:30
Champex-Lac
28- 07:36
29- 02:04
02:30
U13
La Giete
28- 09:08
29- 06:13
U14
Trient
28- 09:39
29- 07:44
Les Tseppes
28- 10:38
29- 09:59
Vallorcine
28- 11:13
29- 10:57
11:15
Col des Montets
28- 11:44
29- 11:55
12:15
U16
1h30
2h (800m D+)
U9
U15
2h
13:15
U10
U12
2h 2h
Uniquement par navette
+ +
2h (800 D+) 1h
300m 200m
Col de la Forclaz +
1h30
08:00 Trient +
2h30 or Vallorcine + 2h
Accessible only by bus (no parking)
La Tête aux vents
28- 12:42
29- 13:52
Flégère +
1h15
La Flégère
28- 13:03
29- 14:44
14:45
Les Praz +
2h
Chamonix
28- 13:45
29- 16:30
16:30
Grépon, Grands Montets, Prarion - City center by shuttle bus
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Village Hamlet Outdoor Hut
Parking with limited capacity Parking with very limited capacity
High Point - Col > 2300m Musical entertainment - concert UTMB BUS
Buvet - Catering
Train
Animations for children
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Cable car Departure + Time of walking (good walker)
U1 U3
Check point Check point with tolerated assistance
The points noted in green are the only places where you can assist your runner. Personal assistance is tolerated on the following positions: Les Contamines, Courmayeur, Champex, Trient, Vallorcine. It is prohibited at other refuelling stations and at all other points along the route.
N.B : See the detailled program on the website for details of the animations
Road access impossible / prohibited
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On-site
Access
Car
Transports
Time barriers
Slowest
Fastest
101 km - 6 100 m elevation Start in Courmayeur Friday 27th August at 9:00-10:00 1 900 runners Max time allowed : 26:30 First : aprox 10:30
Courmayeur
27- 09:00
27- 10:00
Tête de la Tronche
27- 10:11
27- 13:08
C1
Refuge Bertone
27- 10:31
27- 14:06
Val Ferret or Val Sapin +
2h
C2
Refuge Bonatti
27- 11:09
27- 15:45
Lavanchey (Val Ferret) +
1h
C3
Arnouvaz
27- 11:36
27- 16:47
Dolonne +
17:00
Only by shuttle bus
Grand Col Ferret
27- 12:18
27- 18:31
La Peule
27- 12:35
27- 19:12
C4
La Fouly
27- 13:03
27- 20:19
20:45
+
300m
C5
Champex-Lac
27- 14:18
27- 23:30
23:45
+
200m
La Giete
27- 15:41
28- 03:04
Trient
30- 16:07
31- 04:09
Les Tseppes
27- 16:47
28- 05:51
Vallorcine
27- 17:30
28- 07:40
Col des Montets
27- 17:52
28- 08:30
La Tête aux vents
27- 18:37
28- 10:23
La Flégère
27- 18:54
28- 10:59
11:15
Chamonix
27- 19:30
28- 12:30
12:30
C6
C7
C8
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600m
Arnouvaz +
2h (800 D+)
Pont des Ars +
1h
Col de la Forclaz +
1h30
04:30 Trient +
2h30 or Vallorcine +
2h
07:45
Flégère +
1h15
Les Praz + 2h Grépon, Grands Montets, Prarion - City center by shuttle bus
MONT BLANC 4810M
START 09:00 - 10:00 27/08/2021
S REFUGE BERTONE
STOP 14:15
E
STOP 12:30 29/08/2021 TÊTE DE LA TRONCHE
CHAMONIX REFUGE BONATTI C7
LA FLÉGÈRE
STOP 11:15
ARNOUVAZ C2
STOP 17:00
RIFUGIO GRAND ELENA COL FERRET
LA TÊTE AUX VENTS COL DES MONTETS
LA PEULE
C6
C3
VALLORCINE STOP 07:45
LES TSEPPES
LA FOULY
STOP 20:45
C5 LA GIETE
PRAZ DES FORT
CHAMPEX-LAC STOP 23:45
C4
TRIENT
STOP 04:30
PLAN DE L’AU STOP 00:45
Village Hamlet Outdoor Hut High Point - Col > 2300m
UTMB BUS ®
Train Cable car Departure + Time of walking (good walker) Road access impossible / prohibited Parking with limited capacity Parking with very limited capacity Musical entertainment - concert Buvet - Catering Animations for children
N.B : See the detailled program on the website for details of the animations
C1
C5
Check point Check point with tolerated assistance
The personal assistance is tolerated on the following positions: Champex, Trient, Vallorcine. It is prohibited at other refuelling stations and at all other points along the route.
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C1
W
COURMAYEUR
RACES
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
24- 16:00
Dolonne
Col Checrouit - Maison Vieille
24- 15:43
24- 17:33
Dolonne +
Arete du Mont-Favre
24- 16:16
24- 18:43
Lac Combal
24- 16:34
24- 19:21
Col Chavannes
24- 17:18
24- 21:12
Col du Petit St Bernard
24- 18:34
24- 00:18
Seez
24- 19:24
25- 02:30
24- 19:35
25- 02:55
03:00
Fort de la Platte
24- 20:46
25- 05:36
05:45
Passeur de Pralognan
24- 21:46
25- 07:59
Cormet de Roselend
24- 22:10
25- 09:02
Col de la Sauce
24- 22:37
25- 10:09
La Gittaz
24- 23:10
25- 11:30
Pas d'Outray
25- 00:57
25- 16:20
11:30
Cormet de Roselend +
1h
25- 01:57
25- 18:51
19:00
25- 21:16
21:30
Mont de Vores
25- 04:10
26- 01:07
Col du Joly
25- 05:05
26- 03:09
Chalets du Truc
25- 06:37
26- 06:34
Col de Tricot
25- 07:28
26- 08:15
1h
1h30 (600m elevation)
25- 02:47
26- 04:23
Lac Combal +
1h30
Cormet de Roselend +
Beaufort
26- 05:04
2km
09:15
Hauteluce
25- 05:41
2h or Col Chécrouit +
La Visaille +
00:30
Bourg St Maurice
25- 06:00
2h
La Visaille + 19:30
On-site
Access
Car
24- 15:00
Les Contamines
T8
Transports
Courmayeur
T6 Notre Dame de la Gorge
T7
Time barriers
Slowest
Fastest
145 km - 9 100 m elevation Start in Courmayeur Tuesday 24th August at 15:00-16:00 1 600 runners Max time allowed : 44:00 First : aprox. 19:00
03:15
05:15
Beaufort +
Haute Luce +
+
1h30
1h30
500m
Les Contamines Montjoie +
1h30
Bellevue
25- 07:55
26- 09:21
09:30
Les Houches
25- 08:22
26- 10:27
10:30
Les Houches +
Chamonix
25- 09:00
26- 12:00
12:00
Grépon, Grands Montets, Prarion - City center by shuttle bus
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Miage +
1h30 (600m elevation) 1h45
Village Hamlet Outdoor Hut High Point - Col > 2300m Parking with limited capacity Parking with very limited capacity UTMB BUS ®
Train
THE 12TH EDITION OF THE TDS® IS GOING TO BE MEMORABLE
More beautiful, more technical and more adventurous, the route features a longer course that passes through the Beaufortain mountains. The Cormet de Roselend life base will be relocated to Beaufort village. Supporters will be able to benefit from the town’s infrastructure and facilities. The route will also pass through Hauteluce, with its many hamlets, its alpine chalets and its breathtaking view of Mont-Blanc. All supporters can count on the warmth and enthusiasm of the Beaufortain locals who enjoy showing off their alpine village, renowned for its authenticity and friendliness.
Cable car Departure + Time of walking (good walker) Road access impossible / prohibited Musical entertainment - concert Buvet - Catering Animations for children
N.B : See the detailled program on the website for details of the animations
T1 T4
Check point Check point with tolerated assistance
Personal assistance is tolerated on the following positions: Bourg Saint Maurice, Beaufort et Les Contamines. It is prohibited at other refuelling stations and at all other points along the route.
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RACES
300 KM - 26 000 M D+ Start in Orsières Monday 23rd August at 8:00
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300 runners in team of 2 or 3 Max time allowed 150:30
RACES
56 km - 3 500 m elevation Start in Orsières Thursday 26th August at 8:15-9:15 1 200 runners Max time allowed : 14:30 - 1st : aprox. 05:30
LEGENDE Village Hamlet Outdoor Hut High Point Col > 2300m UTMB BUS ®
Train Cable car Departure + Time of walking (good walker) Road access impossible / prohibited Parking with limited capacity Parking with very limited capacity Musical entertainment concert Buvet - Catering Animations for children N.B : See the detailled program on the website for details of the animations
M1
O1
O2
Orsières
26- 08:15
26- 09:15
+
300m
Champex-Lac
29- 09:07
26- 11:34
+
200m
Col de la Forclaz +
La Giete
29- 10:10
26- 14:23
Trient
29- 10:32
26- 15:22
Trient +
Les Tseppes
29- 11:17
26- 17:22
Vallorcine
29- 11:43
26- 18:32
Montroc
29- 12:10
26- 19:43
O4
Argentière
29- 12:21
26- 20:15
20:30
O5
La Flégère
29- 12:59
26- 21:55
22:15
Chamonix
29- 13:40
26- 23:45
23:45
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On-site 1km
15:30
O3
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Check point
Access
Car
Transports
Time barriers
Slowest
Fastest
O1
2h30 or Vallorcine +
2h
18:45
2h (800m elevation) Les Praz + Grépon, Grands Montets, Prarion - City center by shuttle bus
M1
M2
M3
On-site
Access
Car
Transports
Time barriers
Slowest
Fastest
40 km - 2 300 m D+ Start in Martigny-Combe Monday 23rd August at 10:00-10:15 1 000 runners Dedicated to volunteers, local runners and partners Max time allowed : 10:00 - First : aprox. 03:15
+200 m
Martigny-Combe
2623- 10:00
Col de la Forclaz
2326- 10:49
2326- 12:15 12:31
Chalet des Grands
2326- 11:21
2326- 14:27 14:12
Trient +
2623- 10:00 10:15 12:15
2h
Col de Balme
2326- 11:37
2623- 15:02 15:17
Le Tour +
2h
Chalets deLe Balme Tour
2326- 12:08 11:48
2326- 16:52 15:35
Le Tour +
1h30
Argentière Le Tour
2623- 12:08 12:24
2623- 16:37 17:42
16:45 17:45
Le Lavancher Argentière
2326- 12:45 12:24
2326- 18:46 17:27
17:30
Le Lavancher Les Bois
2326- 12:59 12:45
2326- 19:32 18:31
Chamonix Les Bois
2623- 12:59 13:13
2326- 20:15 19:17
20:15
Chamonix
2326- 13:15 13:15
2326- 20:00 20:00
20:00 20:00
Grépon, Grands Montets, Prarion - City center by shuttle bus
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Prologue Tuesday at 18:00 in Chamonix Race Wednesday at 09:00 in Courmayeur 15km - 1000 mt elevation | 1999 - 2001 8km - 600 mt elevation | 2002 - 2003 4km - 200 mt elevation | 2004 - 2005 A challenge dedicated to young runners from 14 to 22 years old The YCC (Youth Chamonix Courmayeur) is a race organized in collaboration with the UCPA of Argentière and the commune of Courmayeur. It is composed of a prologue in the form of a fast race in Chamonix at the place du Triangle de l’Amitié and a trail in total autonomy, starting from Courmayeur
The UTMB® Mont-Blanc has joined together with 3 other organisers to create «The Young Trail Challenge», the 1st trail-running challenge reserved for junior runners in the categories of 1 Juniors and Espoirs. A true spotlight on the young of the Trail-Running World!
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ACCOMPANYING PERSONS
SUPPORTING THE RUNNERS ALONG THE RACE ROUTE AND IN THE VILLAGES Between 2003 and today, what a long way we have come! From one single race in 2003 with 700 runners, to the event today which gathers 10 000 runners and 7 events which each have their reason for existing. If the event has gained in notoriety, its values haven’t changed: fair-play, respect for others and the majestic outdoors, conviviality... For each person who participates in the UTMB® Mont-Blanc to have an unforgettable experience, a certain number of rules of the game are to be respected along the race itinerary. ACCOMPANYING ZONE
The runners, upon registering, have committed to respecting the regulations. Those accompanying them must do likewise to avoid putting them in the wrong with regard to their commitments. Reminder: running beside a participant outside of the zones, which are labelled as such in the proximity of the refreshment posts, is strictly forbidden and exposes the runner to a penalty of between 15 and 10 minutes. Concretely this penalty engenders a regression in the ranking and for certain runners it is the risk of not being within the time limit. Be careful not to confuse the zone of accompaniment (several hundred meters before and after each refreshment post, limits of which are clearly marked) with the zone of assistance (the area of the refreshment post reserved for this use). One could state that in the accompaniment zone you may only be accompanied not assisted!
YOU ALSO !
A short reminder of the rules of good manners to be applied in all the municipalities crossed by the UTMB® Mont-Blanc (but not only)! Set a good example and make the celebration even more beautiful: • I collect my waste and use bins and selective sorting stations • I respect private properties and their surroundings • I prefer public transportation and I use official car parking areas (wild parking is strictly forbidden in all municipalities) • In the evening and early morning, I respect the inhabitants by controlling the noise I make • At all times, I respect the instructions given by the organization and the police. Enjoy your UTMB® Mont-Blanc, everyone!
SUPPORT AREA
Personal assistance is tolerated only at certain refreshment posts, in the zone specifically reserved for this use, upon the presentation of an «Assistance» ticket (see below) and upon the agreement of the chief of post. This assistance can only be assured by one single person, without specific equipment other than one bag of a volume of 30 litres maximum. Assistance given by a team professional, or any other professional person, medical or paramedical – even if they are a parent - is strictly forbidden. 1 ticket per assistance post 1 ticket = 1 person
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DEPARTURE CITIES
CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC
8
9
9
Free shuttles for the town center and the sport center. Every 10 min from 8:00 to 19:15
PLACE TRIANGLE DE L'AMITIÉ
Starts and arrivals of the races Village UTMB® Prize-giving Closing buffet
PLACE DU MONT-BLANC
UCPA
Salon Ultra-Trail
Pasta Party UTMB®
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CENTRE DES CONGRÈS DU MAJESTIC
GYMNASE DE L’ENSA
Race-bibs distribution
Media center
CENTRE SPORTIF RICHARD BOZON
Pick up point for spare bags Showers Rest after race Nursing
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MAISON NORDIQUE
CHAMPS DU SAVOY
Drop off point for spare bags Mini UTMB®
Organization’s buses
8
MAISON UTMB®
DEPARTURE CITIES
COURMAYEUR Arrivals and departures of UTMB® Bus Race-bibs distribution Start line of TDS®
Drop of spare bags
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DEPARTURE CITIES
ORSIÈRES 1
PLACE EDELWEISS
2
PLACE CENTRALE
Departures and arrivals of the organization’s buses Start of OCC
3
PLACE DES IDES
Drop off spare bags OCC Race-bibs distribution OCC Camping pitch for motorhomes or caravans
MARTIGNYCOMBE 1
PLACE CENTRALE
Start of MCC
2
SALLE DE L’EAU VIVE
Race-bibs distribution Drop off spare bags Organization’s buses
Discover all the 18 municipalities around Mont-Blanc crossed by UTMB® races on utmbmontblanc.com
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