26 AOÛT - 1 SEPTEMBRE 2019 RUNNER’S GUIDE 2019 utmbworld.com
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INTRO EDITO
RACES PROGRAM
TRANSPORTS IN THE CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC VALLEY
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EVENT PARTNERS
INTRO
RACES
EVENT
The UTMB® is much more than just a trail running event. A traditional August landmark since 2003, it’s a popular event that brings together all generations and all sportswomen and men from all path of life: amateurs and enthusiasts from the beginning, specialists in the discipline and international athletes, women and men of all levels and origins Everyone is welcome, and everyone has their place. UTMB® is for everyone-- of course you, our runner friends who come to challenge yourself, alone or accompanied by your loved ones. But, it’s also about the volunteers and service providers, the local partners and elected officials, the tourism and mountain professionals, the hut caretakers and herdsmen... The UTMB® offers it all: a chance to breathe and work hard together in the mountains, a time of bonding amid so many emotions… all of it, rich with moments that will last a lifetime. We like to say that the UTMB® is a little tour of the world, a certain unique sort of adventure, where you learn to remain humble in the face of adversity, become valiant in the effort, and share in the success. An epic sporting event, the UTMB® also provides the chance to reconnect with oneself and others through the shared values that are so dear to us.
SHARING
EXPERIENCE
The UTMB® at its core is a story of women and men. A great adventure bonded by common values and vision, that of sharing and fellowship between peoples. The Mont Blanc region is one of those rare places where there remains a strong connection between the people and the great outdoors. It is this relationship to the environment that brings together the inhabitants of the Mont Blanc region around a common endeavor, that of sharing, across our borders and with other passionate people, their know-how and relationship to the mountain and its environs.
The experience of each participant is one of the very core concerns of UTMB®. As our adventure has continued through the years, the UTMB® has always taken care to focus on the experience of each participant, so it continues to be authentic and complete. The high quality of the organization, the experience of the runners, the post-race follow-up, the liveliness of the region, and the scenic beauty of the race routes… All these are measures that contribute to the quality of the experience.
HERITAGE
PASSION
For 17 years, the inhabitants of the Mont-Blanc region have put this knowhow and expertise to work in the service of the UTMB®. It is thanks to their excellence and knowledge of the territory that the event that is UTMB® is a logistical success which allows us to bring to life, over the course of one week, this territory of 3 countries, 18 communes, 7 valleys and 800 km of paths. In each of these regions, the energy of these men and women allows UTMB® to host, each year, no fewer than 10,000 runners and 20,000 companions under ideal conditions. All come together around a common goal: to convey the values and the heritage of which they are so proud.
INTERNATIONAL
The UTMB® is synonymous with sharing and fellowship among peoples. This sharing takes place between runners from around the world, women and men from 5 continents and 100 nations. The last week of August in the villages and towns around Mont Blanc, you’ll meet American, Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian, Argentinean, Australian, Spanish, Omani, and South African runners ... All are welcome, and together they bring a cosmopolitan dimension that is at the heart of the event.
As UTMB® celebrates its 17th anniversary in 2019, the event continues to live with the same passion and the same convictions, with a goal of building, year after year, an ever-more cohesive event that is both collaborative and alive. An event with humanity at the heart of the experience. We are committed to insuring that every UTMB® race is a time of sharing, emotions and passion. We wish each and every one of you a great UTMB® experience!
ETHICS
Respect for people and the environment, mutual aid, equity and solidarity are the fundamental principles governing the organisation of the UTMB®. These values take concrete form throughout the year, both locally and internationally. Consideration of the territories and municipalities crossed, respect for participants and volunteers, protection of the environment and the health of runners, implementation of charitable actions. All these initiatives have been made possible by the organisation, which since its creation has given priority to concrete actions such as the 160 bibs for solidarity, health and the environment worn by runners in 2019. More than ever, we wish to share these values and actions with all those who participate in the great UTMB® celebration.
INTRO
RACES
EVENT
PROGRAM AUGUST 26
MONDAY
08:00
Star of PTL Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié ®
AUGSUT 28
WEDNESDAY
AUGUST 29
THURSDAY
08:15
Start of OCC Orsières Place Centrale
13:30
First OCC finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié Press Conference Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
04:00
Start of TDS® Courmayeur Place Brocherel
10:00
Start of MCC Martigny-Combe Place Centrale
10:00
Start of YCC Courmayeur Place Brocherel
13:00
First MCC finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
10:20
First YCC finishers Courmayeur Jardin de l’Ange
16:00
11:00 14:30
Registration for the Mini UTMB® Chamonix Mont-Blanc Champs du Savoy
17:00
Atheltes presentation Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
14:00
YCC Prize-Giving Courmayeur Jardin de l’Ange
19:30
AUGUST27
MCC Prize-Giving Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
TUESDAY
18:00
Start Prologue YCC Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
19:00
YCC Buffet Chamonix Mont-Blanc UCPA
Mini PTL Chamonix Mont-Blanc Champs du Savoy ®
14:30
15:00
23:00
Mini UTMB® Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié First TDS® finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
AUGUST 31
SATURDAY
11:00
CCC® Prize-Giving Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
14:45
First UTMB® finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
SEPT.1
SUNDAY
12:30
UTMB® Prize-Giving Category Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
18:00
Solidarity hour Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
16:00
UTMB® Prize-Giving General ranking Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
19:30
OCC Prize-Giving Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
16:00
Official closing ceremony Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
20:00
TDS® Prize-Giving Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
17:30
AUGUST 30
PTL® finisher celebration Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
FRIDAY
19:00
09:00
Start of CCC® Courmayeur Place Brocherel
Closing Buffet Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
from 12:00
First PTL® finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
18:00
Start of UTMB® Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
20:00
First CCC® finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
INTRO
TRANSPORTS IN THE VALLEY
EVENT
Free public transport in the Chamonix Mont‑Blanc valley (from Servoz to Vallorcine) with a downloadable transport ticket here or a guest card (provided by your host).
in Prarion and Grands Montets. Servoz parking for the departure of the UTMB® on Friday from 13:00 to 03:00.
Free shuttle buses in Chamonix town center «Les Mulets»
Free shuttle buses for runners to get to the start of the races
Difficult parking in Chamonix Free parking+shuttle buses
The UTMB®Bus for crew members and spectators in order to get to the start and to follow the runners in all the villages through which the races pass without having to take their personal vehicles.
LES HOUCHESCHAMONIXLES PRAZ 30 LES PRAZ/FLÉGÈRE - 06:4220:21 min LES HOUCHES - 06:5520:25 LE TOURAGENTIÈRECHAMONIXLES BOSSONS 30 LES PRAZ/FLÉGÈRE - 06:5520:25 min LE TOUR - 06:5020:20 CHAMO’NUIT
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45 PRARION - 21:1523:30 min ARGENTIÈRE - 21:1523:30
GRANDS MONTETS
VALLORCINE
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Vendredi - départ UTMB ouvert 13:00-03:00 Friday - start UTMB open 01:00pm-03:00am ®
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PRARION
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For the respect of the environment, take the public transports ! For all those who wish to experience the event under the best possible conditions, and to reduce our impact on the environment, we encourage runners, crews, volunteers and visitors to learn about the exceptional transport plan that we have set up for the duration of the UTMB®. Check our website and our patners’ pages to know more about schedules, prices and conditions.
RACES
INTRO
RACES
EVENT
PRESENTING PARTNER
OFFICIAL PARTNERS
OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS
TECHNICAL PARTNERS
MONT BLANC BUS
OFFICIAL SUPPORTS
TERRITORIAL ORGANISATIONS
TOWNS
INTRO
RACES
EVENT
MORGEX
PRÉ SAINT DIDIER LA THUILE
CCC
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ORSIERES
TDS
COURMAYEUR
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BOURG SAINT MAURICE
CHAMPEX-LAC MONT BLANC 4810M
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CHAMONIX
LES HOUCHES
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LES CONTAMINES MONTJOIE
SERVOZ SAINT-GERVAIS
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HAUTELUCE
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VALLORCINE MCC
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MARTIGNY COMBES
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Route
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Profile
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Table of passages
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Regulations
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Mandatory equipment
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Security
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Environment
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Program
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Find your way around the cities •
Chamonix Mont-Blanc
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Courmayeur
RACES
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UTMB®
Mountain race, with numerous passages in high altitude (>2500m), in difficult weather conditions (night, wind, cold, rain or snow), that needs a very good training, adapted equipment and a real capacity of personal autonomy.
171KM 10 000 M ELEVATION START IN CHAMONIX FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST AT 6:00PM 2 300 RUNNERS MAX TIME ALLOWED : 46:30 FIRST FINISHERS TIME : APROX 8:45PM
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PROFILE DUE TO THE WORK IN THE FLÉGÈRE SECTOR, THE UTMB® TRAIL BETWEEN LA FLÉGÈRE AND CHAMONIX VIA LA FLORIA WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE SUMMER. PLEASE FOLLOW THE SIGNS IN PLACE (BYPASS BY LA CHARLANON) DURING YOUR RECCE.
U2 U3
U4
Cumul D+
Cumul D-
Fastest
Slowest
Chamonix 0,0
0,0
1035
0
0
30- 18:00
30- 18:00
Les Houches 7,9
7,9
1010
128
160
30- 18:30
30- 19:06
Saint Gervais 7,4
21,0
810
955
1173
30- 19:47
30- 21:50
22:00
31,2
1170
1581
1457
30- 20:52
30- 23:51
00:00
Notre Dame de la Gorge 3,9
35,1
1216
1642
1457
30- 21:10
31- 00:32
La Balme 2,8
39,3
1706
2111
1457
30- 21:46
31- 01:52
Col du Bonhomme 3,6
42,9
2329
2746
1457
30- 22:30
31- 03:17
44,9
2433
2911
1508
30- 22:47
31- 03:50
Les Chapieux 5,2
50,1
1549
2911
2393
30- 23:15
31- 04:58
Col de la Seigne 10,3
60,4
2516
3869
2403
31- 00:39
31- 08:07
Col des Pyramides Calcaires 2,1
63,2
2565
4132
2600
31- 01:02
31- 09:05
U6
Lac Combal 1,9
67,3
1970
4132
3198
31- 01:20
31- 09:45
Arete du Mont Favre 3,9
71,2
2417
4589
3208
31- 01:59
31- 11:03
05:15
Spare bags WC
10:00 Organisation bus
Col Checrouit Maison Vieille 4,5
75,7
1956
4600
3669
31- 02:26
31- 12:08
Courmayeur Mountain Sport Center 4,3
80,0
1210
4600
4441
31- 02:45
31- 12:45
U9
Refuge Bertone 3,2
84,8
1991
5416
4473
31- 03:43
31- 15:01
U10
Refuge Bonatti 7,4
92,1
2025
5696
4717
31- 04:37
31- 16:57
U11
Arnouvaz 5,1
97,3
1769
5801
5051
31- 05:10
31- 18:03
Grand Col Ferret 2,2
101,8
2537
6555
5066
31- 06:08
31- 20:12
La Peule 3,6
105,4
2071
6555
5509
31- 06:26
31- 20:52
U12
La Fouly 6,1
111,6
1592
6753
6189
31- 07:03
31- 22:18
Praz de Fort 8,5
120,0
1151
6863
6738
31- 07:47
01- 00:04
U13
Champex-Lac 5,8
125,9
1470
7320
6879
31- 08:36
01- 02:04
02:30 03:45
U16
Time barriers Rest
U7
U15
Aid station + warm meal
02:00
U8
U14
Drinks Aid station
Les Contamines Montjoie 10,2
Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme 2,0 U5
Time barriers
Altitude
U1
EVENT
Cumul Distance
RACES Inter Distance
INTRO
First aid
13:15
Shower
18:15
22:30
Plan de l'Au 4,8
130,6
1330
7404
7091
31- 09:03
01- 03:16
La Giete 6,5
137,1
1884
8158
7303
31- 10:08
01- 06:13
Trient 5,0
142,1
1300
8234
7967
31- 10:39
01- 07:44
Les Tseppes 5,1
147,2
2065
9060
8062
31- 11:38
01- 09:59
Vallorcine 5,8
153,0
1270
9070
8842
31- 12:13
01- 10:57
11:15
Col des Montets 3,7
156,7
1461
9267
8842
31- 12:44
01- 11:55
12:15
La Tête aux vents 1,9
160,7
2130
9933
8853
31- 13:42
01- 13:52
La Flégère 2,9
163,6
1860
9943
9116
31- 14:03
01- 14:44
14:45
Chamonix 7,9
171,5
1035
10042
10042
31- 14:45
01- 16:30
16:30
08:00
U1
Check point
Check point with tolerated assistance The points marked in green are the only posts where you may receive assistance from family or friends. Only family type assistance is tolerated. All assistance at any other point along the route is forbidden.
U3
Power Station
POWER STATION GARMIN
Garmin’s assistance area where runners can recharge their watches, ask for help if they have a problem and change a broken bracelet during the race.
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REGULATIONS
RACES
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RACE BIBS
Race-bib distribution will take place in Chamonix or Courmayeur according to your choice. Attention: to claim your race-bib, you must go in person, armed with: photographic identification, your race pack and all your obligatory equipment at the location you indicated on your runner page. The race-bib must be worn on your chest or stomach and must be permanently and completely visible throughout the duration of the race. The race- bib must not be folded or cut. The race bib is the necessary pass to access shuttle buses, buses, aid stations, medical posts, rest areas, drop and pick-up areas for spares bags…The race-bib must not be removed. In the case of an abandonment, it is deactivated by a member of the organization.
CONTROL
Each runner will be supplied with 2 electronic chips and a bracelet. Certain check points are automatic, others are manual. Unexpected controls will be carried out by the organization. Runners who are not permanently in possession of their chips and wrist-bands will be penalized.
YOUR HEALTH PAGE
By completing your health page, you can be assured that if necessary, the doctors will have all the relevant information to make their intervention rapid and optimal. It should be noted that the information supplied on your health page is confidential. Only doctors can access it should they need to treat you. Rendezvous on your runner’s page to complete your health page.
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PORATBLE CUP
Designed to avoid wastage of disposable cups throughout the race, each runner must provide their own, with a minimum capacity of 15cl. Attention, gourds/water bottles or water flasks with screw/clip top are not accepted as beakers!
"BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS"
BYOU
The organization will not distribute any disposable cutlery, beakers/cups or bowls at aid stations and refreshment posts. You are asked to carry your own utensils if you wish to eat hot food (soup, pasta).
SPARE BAGS
1 bag for personal belongings in Courmayeur. During the race, it is mandatory to retrieve your sack in Courmayeur and then drop it off again in the appropriate area before leaving so that it can be returned to Chamonix. (Attention: no spare bags in Champex) Neither walking poles, nor fragile or valuable objects, are to be placed in these bags. Only the bags provided by the organization will be allowed. Any delay in their repatriation is due to logistical constraints. A bag can be returned after the runner arrives in Chamonix, in particular in the case of abandonment early in the race. Thank you for being patient and respecting the work of the volunteers.
ARE YOU SPONSORED ?
That’s great but you can strictly only display it on your clothes and equipment used during the race. No flags in the name of X, or banners for Y.
Help us to conserve the natural surroundings; do not drop your litter along the race route. We all share the responsibility of keeping our play-ground clean. Do not forget to carry bag in which to put your rubbish between two rubbish-bin points.
RESPECTING THE REGULATIONS AND THE RACE STEWARDS As in previous years, the volunteers are there to help you, but also to ensure that the rules are respected. Among them are the Commissaires de Course (race stewards). Some of them have specific duties concerning the immediate application of real time penalties due if the rules are not respected. It is important to understand that the penalties which entail a stop are applied during the race! For the race leaders this represents a possible descent in the ranking, and the slowest runners this could mean missing the next time barrier. The Race Stewards have the right to check your mandatory equipment at the start and at any point along the route. If you are missing an element of the mandatory safety equipment (no minimum water reserve of a minimum of 1 liter, no waterproof jacket with hood, no torch, no survival blanket, no mobile/ cell phone) you will be immediately disqualified. To know more about the penalties, read the complete regulations on www.utmbmontblanc.com In case of exceptional or particular events, penalties will be decided with the race directors.
INTRO
REGULATIONS
RACES REFRESHMENTS
Only runners who are wearing a visible race-bib, on their chest or stomach, and their bracelets will be allowed in to the aid stations. The organization only supplies still water or energizing drinks for filling water bottles/reserves. The other drinks are exclusively for consumption in situ. 3 types of refreshments will be available: Refreshments of drinks only: plain water, sparkling water, energizing drinks, cola, coffee, tea, noodle soup. Complete refreshments: drinks (as above) + cereal or energizing bars, sweet cakes, chocolate, bananas, oranges, raisins, prunes, salty biscuits, cheese, salami, bread. Furthermore, a hot dish is offered at Chapieux, Champex and Courmayeur for the UTMB®. An end of the race meal is served in Chamonix.
TIME BARRIERS
The times are calculated to allow participants to finish the race in the compulsory maximum time. They are indicated on the various signs put at your disposal. The hour announced at the time barrier is the latest time at which competitors may leave the checkpoint. The organization can, if it is a question of safety, modify the time barriers. The runners will be notified by text message and/or email. At a crossing point, no runner can continue the race behind the sweepers.
SIGN-POSTING
The way markers are made of a yellow reflective material so that they catch the beam of your torch better at night. Since 2017, the organization’s team has used green way-markers. They are to remind you that you are moving through a naturally fragile zone. ATTENTION: if you see no way marker, retrace your steps! Paint restriction: to respect the environment no paint is used on the paths.
ABANDONMENT
Except in the case of injury, you can abandon the race nowhere except at a check point. It is therefore MANDATORY that you inform the point team leader, who will definitively invalidate your race-bib and remove the electronic chip from your backpack.
EVENT The runner keeps his invalidated race bib because it is still his pass for shuttles, buses, meals, care rooms. Repatriation will be decided on by the post leader, based on the following general rules: • Buses are available from certain aid stations – marked by a “bus” pictogram on the event map - to repatriate runners who abandon back to Chamonix. • Runners who abandon at any another rescue or aid station but whose state of health does not necessitate being evacuated must get back as quickly as possible and by their own means to the closest repatriation point. • In case of abandonment before a check point, it is imperative to return to the previous check point and inform the post leader of one’s abandonment. If, during the return, the runner meets the end of race sweepers, it is them who invalidate the race bib. The runner is then no longer under the organization’s control. New: to provide better information, you may also declare your abandonment via the LiveRun by LiveTrail® app. However, be aware that the abandonment procedure previously outlined also applies to runners who use this app.
REPATRIATION
The organization cannot ensure repatriation by car or 4x4 (except for a medical reason or on the decision of the aid station team leader). Runners who abandon at a post in the mountains must, as soon as possible, and by their own means, go to the nearest point of repatriation where the UTMB®Bus are available.
REST AND SHOWERS
You may take a hot shower uniquely after you have finished the race. Along the race route, showers are only to be taken upon medical advice. The rest areas provided by the race organization, are strictly reserved for runners during the race or to those who have just finished their race. They in no way constitute the solution for an entire night’s accommodation.
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REGULATIONS
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PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Personal assistance is tolerated only at certain aid stations (*). You may only be assisted by one person and only in the zone specifically reserved for this purpose upon the presentation of an «assistance» ticket and with the permission of the aid station team leader (the rest of the aid station is reserved exclusively for runners). The « Assistance « tickets are to be found in your race-bib envelope. Runners are then free to give each ticket to the person of their choice. 1 ticket per assistance post 1 ticket = 1 person
Your assistant has the right to one piece of hand luggage (a bag with a maximum volume of 30 liters) in which to transport the necessary products (food, clothing…). Assistance provided by a professional team, or any other pro, medical or paramedical – even if they are relatives - is strictly forbidden. This is to ensure equity amongst all the runners, and to prevent aid stations from becoming a Formula 1 pit-stops. This doesn’t mean that your family and friends cannot support you along the way. Simply, so that everything runs smoothly, you are asked to respect the instructions given by the aid station team leader.
ACCOMPANYING ALONG THE ROUTE
Again, to insure equality between competitors, whatever their position, it is forbidden to be accompanied during all or part of the race by a person who is not a participant, outside of the zones of tolerance which are clearly marked in proximity to the aid stations. This authorizes short walks for family and friends but forbids pace setters. Race stewards are positioned at several points along the route and can give real time penalties if the regulations are not respected.
(*) Personal assistance is tolerated at the following stations : • Les Contamines • Courmayeur, • Champex • Trient • Vallorcine
ROAD CLOSURES (EXCEPT UTMB® BUS) UTMB® • Les Houches - crossing closed Friday 30st from 5:30PM to 7:00PM • Saint Gervais: access to Saint Gervais very difficult (traffic jams) • Access to the village of Les Contamines only by shuttle bus from Chamonix and St Gervais) • Arnouvaz: access prohibited to cars • Lac Combal : access prohibited to cars
ASSISTANCE AREA 500 M
PROHIBITED ACCOMPAGNYING AND ASSITANCE
Tolerated assistance (only 1 person)
500 M
ACCOMPAGNYING AREA Tolerated accompagnying / Prohibited assistance
PROHIBITED ACCOMPAGNYING AND ASSITANCE
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RACES
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT At the end of August, in the Mont-Blanc region, the weather can change very quickly. In these conditions it is difficult to forecast the weather conditions in a very precise or complete manner. So as to be always ready for the reality on the ground, and in order not to burden you unnecessarily, the organization has added three kits to the list of mandatory equipment. The «heat-wave», «winter» and «bad weather’ kits are integrally a part of the obligatory equipment. According to the weather conditions, the organization can activate a kit and inform each participant before the opening of the racebib distribution of their race. In order to retrieve their race-bib, each participant must therefore present their obligatory equipment, including the kit activated by the organization, and agree to keep it with them throughout the event.
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THE BASIC KIT 1. One pack only throughout the race. Your pack will be tagged at the distribution of race bibs and you must keep it with you throughout the race. 2. Mobile/cell phone with international roaming allowing for its use in the three countries (load in to its memory the organization’s security numbers, keep the phone on, don’t mask your number and don’t forget to leave with the battery fully charged)
13. Jacket with hood which will withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof* and breathable** membrane
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3. Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum 4. Whistle 5. Self adhesive elasticated bandage which can serve as a bandage or strapping (minimum 100 cm x 6 cm)
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6. ID - passport/ID card 7. Personal portable cup 15 cl minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted) 8. Réserve d’eau minimum 1 litre 9. Food reserve Recommendation: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energising bars each of 65g) 10. 2 torches in good working order with spare cells/batteries for each torch. Recommendation: 200 lumens or more for the main torch 11. Cap or bandana or Buff® 12. Cap
The jacket must, imperatively, be fitted with an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer. The seams must be sealed. The jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof, but air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back), since they do not damage in any obvious way the impermeability, are accepted. It is the runner’s responsibility to judge, with these criteria , if their jacket fits the regulations stated and therefore bad weather in the mountains, but, during a check, the judgment is made by the person in charge of the check or the steward
14. Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of leggings and socks which cover the legs completely 15. Additional warm second layer : a warm second layer top with long sleeves (cotton excluded) of a weight of a minimum of 180g (men’s size medium (M)) OR the combination of a warm long sleeved underwear (first or second layer, cotton excluded) of a minimum weight of 110g (men’s size medium (M) ) and a durable water repellant (DWR protection) windproof jacket. The wind- proof jacket does not replace the obligatory waterproof jacket, and vice versa. 16. Warm and water-proof gloves 17. Waterproof over trousers
THE HOT WEATHER KIT
THE COLD WEATHER KIT
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Sun glasses *** Saharan cap or any combination which completely covers the head and nape of the neck Sun cream Supply of water of 2 liters minimum
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Protective eyewear *** 3rd warm layer (intermediary layer between the 2nd layer and the waterproof jacket) Recommendation: fleece or compressible down jacket Robust and closed trail-running shoes (minimalist or ultralight shoes excluded)
*minimum recommended 10 000 Schmerber **RET recommended inferior to 13 *** it is possible to use the same glasses if they are suited both to the sun and bad weather (such as glasses with photo-chromatic lenses)
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ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER
The UTMB® races are all take place in open country, in mountainous terrain, with some remote areas (no roads or telecommunications…) with weather conditions which can change very quickly even at the end of August (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
Some common sense reminders for facing difficult weather conditions: Anticipate the cold as well as extreme heat Don’t wait to shiver before covering yourself up Don’t change in full wind: anticipate or wait to be sheltered Protect yourself against the sun 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. Find our health advices on www.utmbmontblanc.com
ALERT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
RACE HQ EMERGENCY N° +33 4 50 53 47 51 PRIORITY EMERGENCY N° 112 France Italy 144 Switzerland Before the start, make sure to register the emergency numbers in your mobile phone.
Telephone network available
Telephone network unavailable
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Contact race HQ on the emergency number +33 4 50 53 47 51 OR The emergency priority number 112 (FR - IT) 144 (CH)
2 Send your position via LiveRun by LiveTrail®
Alert a member of the organization OR other runners.
FATIGUE AND VIGILANCE
Rest areas are available at aid stations for a few moments of sleep. It is dangerous to stop tosleep 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.
OBLIGATORY INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE
We would like to remind you that it is obligatory 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. For those runners who are members of the ITRA (International Trail Running Association) : it is now possible to subscribe to an Assistance -Repatriation insurance which will cover any search and rescue costs world-wide. More information on www.i-tra.org.
LIVERUN
The app is essential for your security, and at the same time 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 or ganization. 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 highly recommended in order to use the LiveRun by LiveTrail® app 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 numer that you have given us as an emergency contact number is that of the person who you wish to be contacted in the case of a problem. Very important: In order to improve any medical intervention in the 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.
It is mandatory that you don’t leave a person in difficulty alone
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RESPECT OF THE ENVIRONMENT SIGN-POSTING
In order to better understand the natural environment that you are crossing, we have created a specific sign-posting system. So, as you approach a herd/flock of animals or a naturally fragile zone, you will be informed by the sign-posts.
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Herds/flocks On approaching these zones, pay particular attention to your behaviour so as not to frighten the animals: don’t wave your arms or poles, don’t shout and slow down.
Poles Hiking poles are forbidden in certain fragile sectors to avoid degradation of the site
Gates Certain routes cross thourgh fenced pastures, please would you close any gates/barrieres behind you.
Fragile sectors You are requested to stay on the main paths so as to protect the nature around you, avoid aggravating the erosion or disturbing the protected flora and fauna.
RESPECT OF THE PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS The UTMB® races cross protected natural zones and areas: 5 Nature reserves A nature reserve is an area which constitutes a reservoir of remarkable and fragile bio-diversity. In the Haute Savoie, they are managed by the association ASTERS (the Conservatory of the Haute Savoie’s natural areas). 6 Natura 2000 sites Natura 2000 is a European program creating a network of land and marine sites identified for the rarity or the fragility of the wild animal or plant species, and their habitats. 1 Franc district In the Swiss territory the Franc districts have the aim of the protection and conservation of rare and threatened wild mammals and birds as well as the protection and conservation of their habitats.
BYOU
NO MORE PLASTIC AT THE AID STATIONS To reduce consumption of plastic, both by runners and UTMB® volunteers, and therefore limit your carbon footprint and your waste production, the organization will not distribute any more disposable crockery (cutlery, beakers, bowls) at the check points and the aid stations (this rules is also valid for the volunteers). This action called « Bring Your Own Utensils « (BYOU) was first implemented at the Vibram Hong Kong 100 in January 2018. You are, therefore, invited to bring you own utensils if you wish to eat hot food at the aid stations..
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RACE BIBS DITRIBUTION
AUGUST 28 WEDNESDAY
Remember to choose your race-bibs distribution point and time via your runners’ page (MY REGISTRATION 2019)
SPARE BAGS
DROP Chamonix Gymnase de l’Ensa Friday 30 - 14:00-17:45
14:00 20:00
AUGSUT 29 THURSDAY
PICK UP Chamonix Gymnase de l’Ensa from Friday 30 at 9:00 to Sunday 1 at 19:00
GOING TO THE START IN CHAMONIX FROM
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Vallée de Chamonix Public transport Mont-Blanc Bus schedule Courmayeur
Orsières
UTMB®bus
UTMB®bus
Departures over the entire period, see complet schedules Departures over the entire period, see complet schedules
RESERVATION no
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Public transport Mont-Blanc Bus schedule Vallée de Chamonix
The LiveInfo by Livetrail application now offers runner tracking based on the organization’s bus schedules. For spectators and accompanying persons, it is the guarantee to have, from a single interface, all the information in real time to follow the riders around the Mont-Blanc with the UTMB®BUS.
UTMB®bus by night UTMB®bus until Saturday 7h30PM
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Courmayeur CARS SAT on Sunday
Orsières
UTMB®bus until Sunday 03h00am SNCF
UTMB bus schedule ®
10:00 19:00
Distribution of race bibs Chamonix Mont-Blanc Centre Sportif
16:00 20:00
Distribution of race bibs Courmayeur Mountain Sport Center
AUGUST 30 FRIDAY
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13:00 16:00
Distribution of race bibs Chamonix Mont-Blanc Centre Sportif
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14:00 17:45
Drop off spare bags Chamonix Mont-Blanc Gymnase de l’Ensa
17:30
Briefing UTMB® Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
18:00
Start of UTMB® Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
GOING BACK TO YOUR ACCOMMODATION AFTER THE RACE FOR
Distribution of race bibs Chamonix Mont-Blanc Centre Sportif
RESERVATION no on request at the arrival
Departures from Chamonix over the entire period until Saturday 7:30 pm, see complete schedules Departures from Chamonix Sud over the whole Sunday period, see complete schedules Departures from Chamonix over the entire period until Sunday 03h00am, see complete schedules SNCF schedules
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AUGUST 31 SATURDAY 14:45
First UTMB® finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
SEPT.1 SUNDAY 12:30
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UTMB® Prize-giving Category Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
16:00 no
UTMB® Prize-giving General ranking Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
16:30
Derniers finishers UTMB® Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC
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PLACE TRIANGLE DE L'AMITIÉ
Starts and arrivals of the races Village UTMB® Prize-giving Closing buffet
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CENTRE SPORTIF RICHARD BOZON
Race-bibs distribution Showers Rest after race Organization’s busses
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PLACE DU MONT-BLANC
Salon Ultra-Trail Shuttles to Saint-Gervais and to Les Contamines to follow the UTMB® ®
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GYMNASE DE L'ENSA
Drop off & pick up point for spare bags
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CHAMP DU SAVOY
Mini UTMB®
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UCPA
Pasta Party UTMB® After race meal
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CENTRE DES CONGRÈS DU MAJESTIC
Media center
Free shuttles for the town center and the sport center. Every 10 min from 8:00 to 19:15
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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND COURMAYEUR
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MOUNTAIN SPORT CENTER
Arrivals and departures of UTMB®Bus Arrivals and departures shuttles to Arnouvaz Race-bibs distribution Life base and UTMB® passing through
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Chamonix Mont-Blanc
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Courmayeur
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CCC® The CCC® has climbed from being the «little sister of the UTMB®» to becoming a unique race that is one of the most prestigious of the world. The start line at the centre of Courmayeur is tinged with an atmosphere that only Italians can provide, a rare emotional moment to the music of Vangelis.
101KM 6 100 M ELEVATION START IN COURMAYEUR FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST AT 9:00 1 900 RUNNERS MAX TIME ALLOWED : 26:30 FIRST RUNNERS TIME : APROX.10:30
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MONT BLANC 4810M
START 09:00 30/08/2019
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STOP 12:00 31/08/2019 TÊTE DE LA TRONCHE
CHAMONIX REFUGE BONATTI C2
C8
LA FLÉGÈRE
STOP 10:45
ARNOUVAZ C3
STOP 16:30
RIFUGIO GRAND ELENA COL FERRET
LA TÊTE AUX VENTS COL DES MONTETS
LA PEULE
C7
C4
LES TSEPPES
LA FOULY
STOP 20:15
C6 LA GIETE
PRAZ DES FORT
IGN 1:45 000 VIDEO
CHAMPEX-LAC STOP 23:15
C5
PLAN DE L’AU STOP 00:15
TRIENT
STOP 04:00
VALLORCINE STOP 07:15
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COURMAYEUR
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PROFILE DUE TO THE WORK IN THE LA FLÉGÈRE AREA, THE CCC® TRAIL BETWEEN LA FLÉGÈRE AND CHAMONIX VIA A FLFORIA WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE SUMMER. PLEASE FOLLOW THE SIGNS IN PLACE (BYPASS BY LA CHARLANON) DURING YOUR RECCE
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Cumul D-
Fastest
Slowest
Courmayeur 0,0
0,0
1220
0
0
30- 09:00
30- 09:30
Tête de la Tronche 9,2
9,2
2584
1429
100
30- 10:11
30- 12:38
C1
Refuge Bertone 4,3
13,5
1991
1448
712
30- 10:31
30- 13:36
C2
Refuge Bonatti 7,4
20,9
2025
1742
960
30- 11:09
30- 15:15
C3
Arnouvaz 5,1
26,1
1769
1879
1318
30- 11:36
30- 16:17
Grand Col Ferret 2,2
30,7
2537
2625
1335
30- 12:18
30- 18:01
La Peule 3,6
34,3
2071
2636
1802
30- 12:35
30- 18:42
La Fouly 6,1
40,2
1592
2705
2339
30- 13:03
30- 19:49
Praz de Fort 8,5
48,5
1151
2754
2856
30- 13:35
30- 21:12
Champex-Lac 5,8
54,3
1470
3297
3050
30- 14:18
30- 23:00
23:15
Plan de l'Au 4,8
59,1
1330
3444
3325
30- 14:44
31- 00:06
00:15
La Giete 6,5
65,7
1884
4259
3607
30- 15:41
31- 02:34
Trient 5,0
70,6
1300
4349
4279
30- 16:07
31- 03:39
Les Tseppes 5,1
74,0
2065
5019
4316
30- 16:47
31- 05:21
Vallorcine 5,8
81,2
1270
5186
5127
30- 17:30
31- 07:10
Col des Montets 3,7
84,8
1461
5386
5161
30- 17:52
31- 08:00
La Tête aux vents 1,9
88,9
2130
6067
5183
30- 18:37
31- 09:53
La Flégère 2,9
91,8
1860
6102
5481
30- 18:54
31- 10:29
10:45
Chamonix 7,9
99,2
1035
6156
6358
30- 19:30
31- 12:00
12:00
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C5
C6
C7
C8
Time barriers
Altitude
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Drinks Aid station Aid station + warm meal Time barriers
16:30 Rest Spare bags
20:15
WC Organisation bus First aid
04:00 Shower
07:15
U1
Check point
Check point with tolerated assistance The points marked in green are the only posts where you may receive assistance from family or friends. Only family type assistance is tolerated. All assistance at any other point along the route is forbidden.
U3
Power Station
POWER STATION GARMIN
Garmin’s assistance area where runners can recharge their watches, ask for help if they have a problem and change a broken bracelet during the race.
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REGULATIONS
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RACE BIBS
Race-bib distribution will take place in Chamonix or Courmayeur according to your choice. Attention: to claim your race-bib, you must go in person, armed with: photographic identification, your race pack and all your obligatory equipment at the location you indicated on your runner page. The race-bib must be worn on your chest or stomach and must be permanently and completely visible throughout the duration of the race. The race- bib must not be folded or cut. The race bib is the necessary pass to access shuttle buses, buses, aid stations, medical posts, rest areas, drop and pick-up areas for spares bags…The race-bib must not be removed. In the case of an abandonment, it is deactivated by a member of the organization.
CONTROL
Each runner will be supplied with 2 electronic chips and a bracelet. Certain check points are automatic, others are manual. Unexpected controls will be carried out by the organization. Runners who are not permanently in possession of their chips and wrist-bands will be penalized.
YOUR HEALTH PAGE
By completing your health page, you can be assured that if necessary, the doctors will have all the relevant information to make their intervention rapid and optimal. It should be noted that the information supplied on your health page is confidential. Only doctors can access it should they need to treat you. Rendezvous on your runner’s page to complete your health page.
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PORATBLE CUP
Designed to avoid wastage of disposable cups throughout the race, each runner must provide their own, with a minimum capacity of 15cl. Attention, gourds/water bottles or water flasks with screw/clip top are not accepted as beakers!
«BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS»
BYOU
The organization will not distribute any disposable cutlery, beakers/cups or bowls at aid stations and refreshment posts. You are asked to carry your own utensils if you wish to eat hot food (soup, pasta).
SPARE BAGS
1 bag to drop off just before the start the things you do not need during the race, and which is returned to Chamonix. Neither walking poles, nor fragile or valuable objects, are to be placed in these bags. Only the bags provided by the organization will be allowed. Any delay in their repatriation is due to logistical constraints. A bag can be returned after the runner arrives in Chamonix, in particular in the case of abandonment early in the race. Thank you for being patient and respecting the work of the volunteers.
ARE YOU SPONSORED ?
That’s great but you can strictly only display it on your clothes and equipment used during the race. No flags in the name of X, or banners for Y.
Help us to conserve the natural surroundings; do not drop your litter along the race route. We all share the responsibility of keeping our play-ground clean. Do not forget to carry bag in which to put your rubbish between two rubbish-bin points.
RESPECTING THE REGULATIONS AND THE RACE STEWARDS As in previous years, the volunteers are there to help you, but also to ensure that the rules are respected. Among them are the Commissaires de Course (race stewards). Some of them have specific duties concerning the immediate application of real time penalties due if the rules are not respected. It is important to understand that the penalties which entail a stop are applied during the race! For the race leaders this represents a possible descent in the ranking, and the slowest runners this could mean missing the next time barrier. The Race Stewards have the right to check your mandatory equipment at the start and at any point along the route. If you are missing an element of the mandatory safety equipment (no minimum water reserve of a minimum of 1 liter, no waterproof jacket with hood, no torch, no survival blanket, no mobile/ cell phone) you will be immediately disqualified. To know more about the penalties, read the complete regulations on www.utmbmontblanc.com In case of exceptional or particular events, penalties will be decided with the race directors.
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RACES REFRESHMENTS
Only runners who are wearing a visible race-bib, on their chest or stomach, and their bracelets will be allowed in to the aid stations. The organization only supplies still water or energizing drinks for filling water bottles/reserves. The other drinks are exclusively for consumption in situ. 3 types of refreshments will be available: Refreshments of drinks only: plain water, sparkling water, energizing drinks, cola, coffee, tea, noodle soup. Complete refreshments: drinks (as above) + cereal or energizing bars, sweet cakes, chocolate, bananas, oranges, raisins, prunes, salty biscuits, cheese, salami, bread. Furthermore, a hot dish is offered at Champex for the CCC® (no gluten available on request). An end of the race meal is served in Chamonix.
TIME BARRIERS
The times are calculated to allow participants to finish the race in the compulsory maximum time. They are indicated on the various signs put at your disposal. The hour announced at the time barrier is the latest time at which competitors may leave the checkpoint. The organization can, if it is a question of safety, modify the time barriers. The runners will be notified by text message and/or email. At a crossing point, no runner can continue the race behind the sweepers.
SIGN-POSTING
The way markers are made of a yellow reflective material so that they catch the beam of your torch better at night. Since 2017, the organization’s team has used green way-markers. They are to remind you that you are moving through a naturally fragile zone. ATTENTION: if you see no way marker, retrace your steps! Paint restriction: to respect the environment no paint is used on the paths.
ABANDONMENT
Except in the case of injury, you can abandon the race nowhere except at a check point. It is therefore MANDATORY that you inform the point team leader, who will definitively invalidate your race-bib and remove the electronic chip from your backpack.
EVENT The runner keeps his invalidated race bib because it is still his pass for shuttles, buses, meals, care rooms. Repatriation will be decided on by the post leader, based on the following general rules: • Buses are available from certain aid stations – marked by a “bus” pictogram on the event map - to repatriate runners who abandon back to Chamonix. • Runners who abandon at any another rescue or aid station but whose state of health does not necessitate being evacuated must get back as quickly as possible and by their own means to the closest repatriation point. • In case of abandonment before a check point, it is imperative to return to the previous check point and inform the post leader of one’s abandonment. If, during the return, the runner meets the end of race sweepers, it is them who invalidate the race bib. The runner is then no longer under the organization’s control. New: to provide better information, you may also declare your abandonment via the LiveRun by LiveTrail® app. However, be aware that the abandonment procedure previously outlined also applies to runners who use this app.
REPATRIATION
The organization cannot ensure repatriation by car or 4x4 (except for a medical reason or on the decision of the aid station team leader). Runners who abandon at a post in the mountains must, as soon as possible, and by their own means, go to the nearest point of repatriation where the UTMB®Bus are available.
REST AND SHOWERS
You may take a hot shower uniquely after you have finished the race. Along the race route, showers are only to be taken upon medical advice. The rest areas provided by the race organization, are strictly reserved for runners during the race or to those who have just finished their race. They in no way constitute the solution for an entire night’s accommodation.
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PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Personal assistance is tolerated only at certain aid stations (*). You may only be assisted by one person and only in the zone specifically reserved for this purpose upon the presentation of an «assistance» ticket and with the permission of the aid station team leader (the rest of the aid station is reserved exclusively for runners). The « Assistance « tickets are to be found in your race-bib envelope. Runners are then free to give each ticket to the person of their choice.1 ticket par poste d’assistance 1 ticket per assistance post 1 ticket = 1 person Your assistant has the right to one piece of hand luggage (a bag with a maximum volume of 30 liters) in which to transport the necessary products (food, clothing…). Assistance provided by a professional team, or any other pro, medical or paramedical – even if they are relatives - is strictly forbidden. This is to ensure equity amongst all the runners, and to prevent aid stations from becoming a Formula 1 pit-stops. This doesn’t mean that your family and friends cannot support you along the way. Simply, so that everything runs smoothly, you are asked to respect the instructions given by the aid station team leader.
ACCOMPANYING ALONG THE ROUTE
Again, to insure equality between competitors, whatever their position, it is forbidden to be accompanied during all or part of the race by a person who is not a participant, outside of the zones of tolerance which are clearly marked in proximity to the aid stations. This authorizes short walks for family and friends but forbids pace setters. Race stewards are positioned at several points along the route and can give real time penalties if the regulations are not respected.
(*) Personal assistance is tolerated at the following stations : • Champex • Trient • Vallorcine ROAD CLOSURES (EXCEPT UTMB® BUS)
CCC® • Arnouvaz : access prohibited to cars
ASSISTANCE AREA 500 M
PROHIBITED ACCOMPAGNYING AND ASSITANCE
Tolerated assistance (only 1 person)
500 M
ACCOMPAGNYING AREA Tolerated accompagnying / Prohibited assistance
PROHIBITED ACCOMPAGNYING AND ASSITANCE
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MANDATORY EQUIPMENT At the end of August, in the Mont-Blanc region, the weather can change very quickly. In these conditions it is difficult to forecast the weather conditions in a very precise or complete manner. So as to be always ready for the reality on the ground, and in order not to burden you unnecessarily, the organization has added three kits to the list of mandatory equipment. The «heat-wave», «winter» and «bad weather’ kits are integrally a part of the obligatory equipment. According to the weather conditions, the organization can activate a kit and inform each participant before the opening of the racebib distribution of their race. In order to retrieve their race-bib, each participant must therefore present their obligatory equipment, including the kit activated by the organization, and agree to keep it with them throughout the event.
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THE BASIC KIT 1. One pack only throughout the race. Your pack will be tagged at the distribution of race bibs and you must keep it with you throughout the race. 2. Mobile/cell phone with international roaming allowing for its use in the three countries (load in to its memory the organization’s security numbers, keep the phone on, don’t mask your number and don’t forget to leave with the battery fully charged)
13. Jacket with hood which will withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof* and breathable** membrane
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3. Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum 4. Whistle 5. Self adhesive elasticated bandage which can serve as a bandage or strapping (minimum 100 cm x 6 cm)
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6. ID - passport/ID card 7. Personal portable cup 15 cl minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted) 8. Réserve d’eau minimum 1 litre 9. Food reserve Recommendation: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energising bars each of 65g) 10. 2 torches in good working order with spare cells/batteries for each torch. Recommendation: 200 lumens or more for the main torch 11. Cap or bandana or Buff® 12. Cap
The jacket must, imperatively, be fitted with an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer. The seams must be sealed. The jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof, but air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back), since they do not damage in any obvious way the impermeability, are accepted. It is the runner’s responsibility to judge, with these criteria , if their jacket fits the regulations stated and therefore bad weather in the mountains, but, during a check, the judgment is made by the person in charge of the check or the steward
14. Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of leggings and socks which cover the legs completely 15. Additional warm second layer : a warm second layer top with long sleeves (cotton excluded) of a weight of a minimum of 180g (men’s size medium (M)) OR the combination of a warm long sleeved underwear (first or second layer, cotton excluded) of a minimum weight of 110g (men’s size medium (M) ) and a durable water repellant (DWR protection) windproof jacket. The wind- proof jacket does not replace the obligatory waterproof jacket, and vice versa. 16. Warm and water-proof gloves 17. Waterproof over trousers
THE HOT WEATHER KIT
THE COLD WEATHER KIT
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Sun glasses *** Saharan cap or any combination which completely covers the head and nape of the neck Sun cream Supply of water of 2 liters minimum
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Protective eyewear *** 3rd warm layer (intermediary layer between the 2nd layer and the waterproof jacket) Recommendation: fleece or compressible down jacket Robust and closed trail-running shoes (minimalist or ultralight shoes excluded)
*minimum recommended 10 000 Schmerber **RET recommended inferior to 13 *** it is possible to use the same glasses if they are suited both to the sun and bad weather (such as glasses with photo-chromatic lenses)
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ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER
The UTMB® races are all take place in open country, in mountainous terrain, with some remote areas (no roads or telecommunications…) with weather conditions which can change very quickly even at the end of August (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
Some common sense reminders for facing difficult weather conditions: Anticipate the cold as well as extreme heat Don’t wait to shiver before covering yourself up Don’t change in full wind: anticipate or wait to be sheltered Protect yourself against the sun 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. Find our health advices on www.utmbmontblanc.com
ALERT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
RACE HQ EMERGENCY N° +33 4 50 53 47 51 PRIORITY EMERGENCY N° 112 France Italy 144 Switzerland Before the start, make sure to register the emergency numbers in your mobile phone.
Telephone network available
Telephone network unavailable
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Contact race HQ on the emergency number +33 4 50 53 47 51 OR The emergency priority number 112 (FR - IT) 144 (CH)
2 Send your position via LiveRun by LiveTrail®
Alert a member of the organization OR other runners.
FATIGUE AND VIGILANCE
Rest areas are available at aid stations for a few moments of sleep. It is dangerous to stop tosleep 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.
OBLIGATORY INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE
We would like to remind you that it is obligatory 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. For those runners who are members of the ITRA (International Trail Running Association) : it is now possible to subscribe to an Assistance -Repatriation insurance which will cover any search and rescue costs world-wide. More information on www.i-tra.org.
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need to be able to contact you before,during and after the The app is essential for event. Smartphones are highly your security, and at the recommended in order to use same time it gives you precious the LiveRun by LiveTrail® app information about the race (follow which is essential for your safety. your race and that of your friends in real time). In the case of SOS, For runners who are going to be running for more than 15 hours, an this function sends your position, additional external battery is highly via text message, to the or ganization. This represents a recommended. Check that the numer that you have precious time gain in providing given us as an emergency contact help, if needed. Attention however, number is that of the person who you will still have to call the race you wish to be contacted in the HQ (PC Course) A mobile/cell phone is case of a problem. Very important: In order to mandatory: improve any medical intervention With the international optional in the case of an incident, verify activated throughout the duration that you have submitted, on your of the race, with the runner’s page, the telephone battery working well. In no number that will be using during circumstances put your phone the race. You can update it until the in airplane mode because we start of your race. It is mandatory that you don’t leave a person in difficulty alone
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RESPECT OF THE ENVIRONMENT SIGN-POSTING
In order to better understand the natural environment that you are crossing, we have created a specific sign-posting system. So, as you approach a herd/flock of animals or a naturally fragile zone, you will be informed by the sign-posts.
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Herds/flocks On approaching these zones, pay particular attention to your behaviour so as not to frighten the animals: don’t wave your arms or poles, don’t shout and slow down.
Poles Hiking poles are forbidden in certain fragile sectors to avoid degradation of the site
Gates Certain routes cross thourgh fenced pastures, please would you close any gates/barrieres behind you.
Fragile sectors You are requested to stay on the main paths so as to protect the nature around you, avoid aggravating the erosion or disturbing the protected flora and fauna.
RESPECT OF THE PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS The UTMB® races cross protected natural zones and areas: 5 Nature reserves A nature reserve is an area which constitutes a reservoir of remarkable and fragile bio-diversity. In the Haute Savoie, they are managed by the association ASTERS (the Conservatory of the Haute Savoie’s natural areas). 6 Natura 2000 sites Natura 2000 is a European program creating a network of land and marine sites identified for the rarity or the fragility of the wild animal or plant species, and their habitats. 1 Franc district In the Swiss territory the Franc districts have the aim of the protection and conservation of rare and threatened wild mammals and birds as well as the protection and conservation of their habitats.
BYOU
NO MORE PLASTIC AT THE AID STATIONS To reduce consumption of plastic, both by runners and UTMB® volunteers, and therefore limit your carbon footprint and your waste production, the organization will not distribute any more disposable crockery (cutlery, beakers, bowls) at the check points and the aid stations (this rules is also valid for the volunteers). This action called « Bring Your Own Utensils « (BYOU) was first implemented at the Vibram Hong Kong 100 in January 2018. You are, therefore, invited to bring you own utensils if you wish to eat hot food at the aid stations..
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RACE BIBS DITRIBUTION
AUGUST 28 WEDNESDAY
Remember to choose your race-bibs distribution point and time via your runners’ page (MY REGISTRATION 2019)
SPARE BAGS
DROP Courmayeur Piazzale Monte Bianco Friday 30 - 07:30 - 08:45
14:00 20:00
AUGSUT 29 THURSDAY
PICK UP Chamonix Gymnase de l’Ensa from Friday 30 at 9:00 to Sunday 1 at 19:00
GOING TO THE START IN COURMAYEUR FROM Vallée de Chamonix
HOW UTMB bus ®
TIME Departures the same day throughout the valley between 5:45 and 7:15 am
RESERVATION yes
GOING BACK TO YOUR ACCOMMODATION AFTER THE RACE TO
HOW
TIME
Public transport Mont-Blanc Bus schedules Vallée de Chamonix
Courmayeur
UTMB bus by night
UTMB®bus schedules
UTMB®bus
Departures from Chamonix over the entire period see complete schedules
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Distribution of race bibs Chamonix Mont-Blanc Centre Sportif
10:00 19:00
Distribution of race bibs Chamonix Mont-Blanc Centre Sportif
16:00 20:00
Distribution of race bibs Courmayeur Mountain Sport Center
AUGUST 30 FRIDAY 5:45 7:15
Shuttles departure for the start Vallée de Chamonix
07:30 08:45
Drop off spare bags Courmayeur Piazzale Monte Bianco
08:30
Briefing CCC® Courmayeur Place Brocherel
09:00
Start of CCC® Courmayeur Place Brocherel
20:00
First CCC® finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
RESERVATION no on request at the arrival no
AUGUST 31 SATURDAY The LiveInfo by Livetrail® application now offers runner tracking based on the organization’s bus schedules. For spectators and accompanying persons, it is the guarantee to have, from a single interface, all the information in real time to follow the riders around the Mont-Blanc with the UTMB®BUS.
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CCC® Prize-giving Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
12:00
Last CCC® finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC
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PLACE TRIANGLE DE L'AMITIÉ
Starts and arrivals of the races Village UTMB® Prize-giving Closing buffet
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PLACE DU MONT-BLANC
Salon Ultra-Trail Shuttles to Courmayeur for the CCC® start ®
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GYMNASE DE L'ENSA
Pick up point for spare bags
2
CENTRE SPORTIF RICHARD BOZON
Race-bibs distribution Showers Rest after race Organization’s busses
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CHAMP DU SAVOY
Mini UTMB®
6
UCPA
After race meal
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CENTRE DES CONGRÈS DU MAJESTIC
Media center
Free shuttles for the town center and the sport center. Every 10 min from 8:00 to 19:15
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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND COURMAYEUR
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PIAZZA BROCHEREL
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MOUNTAIN SPORT CENTER
CCC速 Start
Arrivals and departures of UTMB速Bus Arrivals and departures shuttles to Arnouvaz Race-bibs distribution Life base and UTMB速 passing through
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PIAZZALE MONTE BIANCO
Drop off spar bags CCC速
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TDS® Beautiful, technical, wild, demanding, there are so many adjectives to describe the TDS®. Acronym for «Sur les Traces des Ducs de Savoie» (the footprints of the Dukes of Savoie), the TDS® links the Aosta Valley to the Savoie, offering a voyage of discovery to the villages of the tour du Mont-Blanc and the mountains that surround them.
145KM 9 100 M ELEVATION DEPARTURE IN COURMAYEUR WEDNESDAY 28TH AUGUST AT 4:00AM 1 600 RUNNERS MAX TIME ALLOWED : 42:00 FIRST RUNNERS TIME : APROX 19:00
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MONT BLANC
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4810M
STOP 22:00
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29/08/2019
CHAMONIX START 04:00
MAISON VIEILLE
LES HOUCHES
STOP 20:30
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28/08/2019
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COURMAYEUR T1
T9
BELLEVUE
ARETE DU MONT-FAVRE
COL DU TRICOT
STOP 19:30
LAC COMBAL STOP 07:30
T2 COL CHAVANNE
LES CONTAMINES MONTJOIE
ALPETTA PASSERELLE
T10 T3
STOP 15:30
NOTRE DAME DE LA GORGE
COL DU JOLY
STOP 13:45
STOP 12:15
T9
MONT DE VORES
COL OUEST DE LA GITTAZ
STOP 23:00
T8
T7
BEAUFORT
IGN 1:32 000 VIDEO
T5
CORMET DE ROSELEND
PASSEUR DE PRALOGNAN
COL DE LA FORCLAZ
FORT DE LA PLATTE
STOP 17:15
SEEZ
T4
STOP 20:30
HAUTELUCE
STOP 08:00
STOP 05:45
LA GITTAZ
SAINT GERMAIN
COL DE LA SAUCE
T6 PAS Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;OUTRAY
COL DU PETIT SAIN BERNARD
BOURG SAINT-MAURICE STOP 14:45
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Cumul D+
Cumul D-
Fastest
Slowest
Courmayeur 0,0
0,0
1220
0
0
28- 04:00
28- 04:00
T1 Col Checrouit - Maison Vieille 6,8
6,8
1956
767
49
28- 04:46
28- 05:30
Arete du Mont-Favre 4,6
11,4
2417
1337
134
28- 05:21
28- 06:37
Lac Combal 3,9
15,3
1970
1355
609
28- 05:41
28- 07:14
Col Chavannes 4,7
20,0
2603
1981
619
28- 06:27
28- 09:00
Col du Petit St Bernard 15,6
35,6
2188
2504
1546
28- 07:48
28- 11:58
St Germain 8,8
44,4
1297
2523
2435
28- 08:28
28- 13:28
Seez 3,0
47,4
891
2523
2845
28- 08:42
28- 14:06
Bourg St Maurice 2,9
50,3
813
2532
2936
28- 08:53
28- 14:30
14:45
Fort de la Platte 5,6
56,0
1992
3687
2939
28- 10:10
28- 17:06
17:15
Col de la Forclaz 3,1
59,1
2369
4062
2942
28- 10:40
28- 18:11
Passeur de Pralognan 3,1
62,2
2567
4449
3120
28- 11:13
28- 19:21
Cormet de Roselend 4,4
66,6
1967
4466
3722
28- 11:39
28- 20:24
Col de la Sauce 3,0
69,6
2307
4811
3730
28- 12:09
28- 21:26
La Sausse 2,2
71,7
1991
4811
4052
28- 12:20
28- 21:57
La Gittaz 2,9
74,6
1665
4848
4413
28- 12:42
28- 22:44
Pas d'Outray 9,5
84,1
2181
5813
4865
28- 14:25
29- 03:05
T7
Beaufort 7,6
91,7
741
5843
6331
28- 15:27
29- 05:21
05:45
T8
Hauteluce 6,6
98,4
1190
6381
6463
28- 16:21
29- 07:48
08:00
Mont de Vores 7,4
105,7
2067
7446
6613
28- 17:47
29- 11:20
Col du Joly 8,0
113,8
1989
7734
6975
28- 18:54
29- 13:31
Notre Dame de la Gorge 5,2
118,9
1210
7753
7750
28- 19:33
29- 14:41
Les Contamines 3,9
122,8
1170
7768
7831
28- 19:53
29- 15:21
Chalets du Truc 3,6
126,4
1721
8305
7834
28- 20:32
29- 16:48
Col de Tricot 3,6
130,0
2120
8892
8016
28- 21:26
29- 18:24
Bellevue 4,0
133,9
1801
9038
8474
28- 21:55
29- 19:28
19:30
Les Houches 4,6
138,6
1010
9038
9246
28- 22:23
29- 20:28
20:30
Chamonix 7,8
146,3
1035
9176
9373
28- 23:04
29- 22:00
22:00
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T4
T5
T6
T9 T10
T11
Time barriers
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Drinks Aid station Aid station + warm meal
07:30
Time barriers Rest
12:15
Spare bags WC Organisation bus First aid
20:30
Shower
23:00
13:45 15:30
U1
Check point
Check point with tolerated assistance The points marked in green are the only posts where you may receive assistance from family or friends. Only family type assistance is tolerated. All assistance at any other point along the route is forbidden.
U3
Power Station
POWER STATION GARMIN
Garminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistance area where runners can recharge their watches, ask for help if they have a problem and change a broken bracelet during the race.
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RACE BIBS
Race-bib distribution will take place in Chamonix or Courmayeur according to your choice. Attention: to claim your race-bib, you must go in person, armed with: photographic identification, your race pack and all your obligatory equipment at the location you indicated on your runner page. The race-bib must be worn on your chest or stomach and must be permanently and completely visible throughout the duration of the race. The race- bib must not be folded or cut. The race bib is the necessary pass to access shuttle buses, buses, aid stations, medical posts, rest areas, drop and pick-up areas for spares bags…The race-bib must not be removed. In the case of an abandonment, it is deactivated by a member of the organization.
CONTROL
Each runner will be supplied with 2 electronic chips and a bracelet. Certain check points are automatic, others are manual. Unexpected controls will be carried out by the organization. Runners who are not permanently in possession of their chips and wrist-bands will be penalized.
YOUR HEALTH PAGE
By completing your health page, you can be assured that if necessary, the doctors will have all the relevant information to make their intervention rapid and optimal. It should be noted that the information supplied on your health page is confidential. Only doctors can access it should they need to treat you. Rendezvous on your runner’s page to complete your health page.
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PORATBLE CUP
Designed to avoid wastage of disposable cups throughout the race, each runner must provide their own, with a minimum capacity of 15cl. Attention, gourds/water bottles or water flasks with screw/clip top are not accepted as beakers!
«BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS»
BYOU
The organization will not distribute any disposable cutlery, beakers/cups or bowls at aid stations and refreshment posts. You are asked to carry your own utensils if you wish to eat hot food (soup, pasta).
SPARE BAGS
2 bags. 1 bag to drop off just before the start the things you do not need during the race, and which is returned to Chamonix. 1 bag for personal belongings at Beaufort. During the race, you must pick up your bag when you arrive at Beaufort and drop it when you leave at the appropriate area so that it can be returned to Chamonix. The 2 bags are to be left near the departure. Neither walking poles, nor fragile or valuable objects, are to be placed in these bags. Only the bags provided by the organization will be allowed. Any delay in their repatriation is due to logistical constraints. A bag can be returned after the runner arrives in Chamonix, in particular in the case of abandonment early in the race. Thank you for being patient and respecting the work of the volunteers.
ARE YOU SPONSORED ?
That’s great but you can strictly only display it on your clothes and equipment used during the race. No flags in the name of X, or banners for Y.
Help us to conserve the natural surroundings; do not drop your litter along the race route. We all share the responsibility of keeping our play-ground clean. Do not forget to carry bag in which to put your rubbish between two rubbish-bin points.
RESPECTING THE REGULATIONS AND THE RACE STEWARDS As in previous years, the volunteers are there to help you, but also to ensure that the rules are respected. Among them are the Commissaires de Course (race stewards). Some of them have specific duties concerning the immediate application of real time penalties due if the rules are not respected. It is important to understand that the penalties which entail a stop are applied during the race! For the race leaders this represents a possible descent in the ranking, and the slowest runners this could mean missing the next time barrier. The Race Stewards have the right to check your mandatory equipment at the start and at any point along the route. If you are missing an element of the mandatory safety equipment (no minimum water reserve of a minimum of 1 liter, no waterproof jacket with hood, no torch, no survival blanket, no mobile/ cell phone) you will be immediately disqualified. To know more about the penalties, read the complete regulations on www.utmbmontblanc.com In case of exceptional or particular events, penalties will be decided with the race directors.
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Only runners who are wearing a visible race-bib, on their chest or stomach, and their bracelets will be allowed in to the aid stations. The organization only supplies still water or energizing drinks for filling water bottles/reserves. The other drinks are exclusively for consumption in situ. 3 types of refreshments will be available: Refreshments of drinks only: plain water, sparkling water, energizing drinks, cola, coffee, tea, noodle soup. Complete refreshments: drinks (as above) + cereal or energizing bars, sweet cakes, chocolate, bananas, oranges, raisins, prunes, salty biscuits, cheese, salami, bread. Furthermore, a hot dish is offered at Beaufort for the TDS® (no gluten available on request). An end of the race meal is served in Chamonix.
The runner keeps his invalidated race bib because it is still his pass for shuttles, buses, meals, care rooms. Repatriation will be decided on by the post leader, based on the following general rules: • Buses are available from certain aid stations – marked by a “bus” pictogram on the event map - to repatriate runners who abandon back to Chamonix. • Runners who abandon at any another rescue or aid station but whose state of health does not necessitate being evacuated must get back as quickly as possible and by their own means to the closest repatriation point. • In case of abandonment before a check point, it is imperative to return to the previous check point and inform the post leader of one’s abandonment. If, during the return, the runner meets the end of race sweepers, it is them who invalidate the race bib. The runner is then no longer under the organization’s control. New: to provide better information, you may also declare your abandonment via the LiveRun by LiveTrail® app. However, be aware that the abandonment procedure previously outlined also applies to runners who use this app.
REFRESHMENTS
TIME BARRIERS
The times are calculated to allow participants to finish the race in the compulsory maximum time. They are indicated on the various signs put at your disposal. The hour announced at the time barrier is the latest time at which competitors may leave the checkpoint. The organization can, if it is a question of safety, modify the time barriers. The runners will be notified by text message and/or email. At a crossing point, no runner can continue the race behind the sweepers.
SIGN-POSTING
The way markers are made of a yellow reflective material so that they catch the beam of your torch better at night. Since 2017, the organization’s team has used green way-markers. They are to remind you that you are moving through a naturally fragile zone. ATTENTION: if you see no way marker, retrace your steps! Paint restriction: to respect the environment no paint is used on the paths.
ABANDONMENT
Except in the case of injury, you can abandon the race nowhere except at a check point. It is therefore MANDATORY that you inform the point team leader, who will definitively invalidate your race-bib and remove the electronic chip from your backpack.
REPATRIATION
The organization cannot ensure repatriation by car or 4x4 (except for a medical reason or on the decision of the aid station team leader). Runners who abandon at a post in the mountains must, as soon as possible, and by their own means, go to the nearest point of repatriation where the UTMB®Bus are available.
REST AND SHOWERS
You may take a hot shower uniquely after you have finished the race. Along the race route, showers are only to be taken upon medical advice. The rest areas provided by the race organization, are strictly reserved for runners during the race or to those who have just finished their race. They in no way constitute the solution for an entire night’s accommodation.
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PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Personal assistance is tolerated only at certain aid stations (*). You may only be assisted by one person and only in the zone specifically reserved for this purpose upon the presentation of an «assistance» ticket and with the permission of the aid station team leader (the rest of the aid station is reserved exclusively for runners). The « Assistance « tickets are to be found in your race-bib envelope. Runners are then free to give each ticket to the person of their choice.
1 ticket per assistance post 1 ticket = 1 person Your assistant has the right to one piece of hand luggage (a bag with a maximum volume of 30 liters) in which to transport the necessary products (food, clothing…). Assistance provided by a professional team, or any other pro, medical or paramedical – even if they are relatives - is strictly forbidden. This is to ensure equity amongst all the runners, and to prevent aid stations from becoming a Formula 1 pit-stops. This doesn’t mean that your family and friends cannot support you along the way. Simply, so that everything runs smoothly, you are asked to respect the instructions given by the aid station team leader.
ACCOMPANYING ALONG THE ROUTE
Again, to insure equality between competitors, whatever their position, it is forbidden to be accompanied during all or part of the race by a person who is not a participant, outside of the zones of tolerance which are clearly marked in proximity to the aid stations. This authorizes short walks for family and friends but forbids pace setters. Race stewards are positioned at several points along the route and can give real time penalties if the regulations are not respected.
(*) Personal assistance is tolerated at the following stations : • Bourg St Maurice • Beaufort • Les Contamines
ASSISTANCE AREA 500 M
PROHIBITED ACCOMPAGNYING AND ASSITANCE
Tolerated assistance (only 1 person)
500 M
ACCOMPAGNYING AREA Tolerated accompagnying / Prohibited assistance
PROHIBITED ACCOMPAGNYING AND ASSITANCE
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MANDATORY EQUIPMENT At the end of August, in the Mont-Blanc region, the weather can change very quickly. In these conditions it is difficult to forecast the weather conditions in a very precise or complete manner. So as to be always ready for the reality on the ground, and in order not to burden you unnecessarily, the organization has added three kits to the list of mandatory equipment. The «heat-wave», «winter» and «bad weather’ kits are integrally a part of the obligatory equipment. According to the weather conditions, the organization can activate a kit and inform each participant before the opening of the racebib distribution of their race. In order to retrieve their race-bib, each participant must therefore present their obligatory equipment, including the kit activated by the organization, and agree to keep it with them throughout the event.
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THE BASIC KIT 1. One pack only throughout the race. Your pack will be tagged at the distribution of race bibs and you must keep it with you throughout the race. 2. Mobile/cell phone with international roaming allowing for its use in the three countries (load in to its memory the organization’s security numbers, keep the phone on, don’t mask your number and don’t forget to leave with the battery fully charged)
13. Jacket with hood which will withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof* and breathable** membrane
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3. Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum 4. Whistle 5. Self adhesive elasticated bandage which can serve as a bandage or strapping (minimum 100 cm x 6 cm)
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6. ID - passport/ID card 7. Personal portable cup 15 cl minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted) 8. Réserve d’eau minimum 1 litre 9. Food reserve Recommendation: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energising bars each of 65g) 10. 2 torches in good working order with spare cells/batteries for each torch. Recommendation: 200 lumens or more for the main torch 11. Cap or bandana or Buff® 12. Cap
The jacket must, imperatively, be fitted with an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer. The seams must be sealed. The jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof, but air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back), since they do not damage in any obvious way the impermeability, are accepted. It is the runner’s responsibility to judge, with these criteria , if their jacket fits the regulations stated and therefore bad weather in the mountains, but, during a check, the judgment is made by the person in charge of the check or the steward
14. Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of leggings and socks which cover the legs completely 15. Additional warm second layer : a warm second layer top with long sleeves (cotton excluded) of a weight of a minimum of 180g (men’s size medium (M)) OR the combination of a warm long sleeved underwear (first or second layer, cotton excluded) of a minimum weight of 110g (men’s size medium (M) ) and a durable water repellant (DWR protection) windproof jacket. The wind- proof jacket does not replace the obligatory waterproof jacket, and vice versa. 16. Warm and water-proof gloves 17. Waterproof over trousers
THE HOT WEATHER KIT
THE COLD WEATHER KIT
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Sun glasses *** Saharan cap or any combination which completely covers the head and nape of the neck Sun cream Supply of water of 2 liters minimum
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Protective eyewear *** 3rd warm layer (intermediary layer between the 2nd layer and the waterproof jacket) Recommendation: fleece or compressible down jacket Robust and closed trail-running shoes (minimalist or ultralight shoes excluded)
*minimum recommended 10 000 Schmerber **RET recommended inferior to 13 *** it is possible to use the same glasses if they are suited both to the sun and bad weather (such as glasses with photo-chromatic lenses)
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ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER
The UTMB® races are all take place in open country, in mountainous terrain, with some remote areas (no roads or telecommunications…) with weather conditions which can change very quickly even at the end of August (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
Some common sense reminders for facing difficult weather conditions: Anticipate the cold as well as extreme heat Don’t wait to shiver before covering yourself up Don’t change in full wind: anticipate or wait to be sheltered Protect yourself against the sun 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. Find our health advices on www.utmbmontblanc.com
ALERT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
RACE HQ EMERGENCY N° +33 4 50 53 47 51 PRIORITY EMERGENCY N° 112 France Italy 144 Switzerland Before the start, make sure to register the emergency numbers in your mobile phone.
Telephone network available
Telephone network unavailable
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Contact race HQ on the emergency number +33 4 50 53 47 51 OR The emergency priority number 112 (FR - IT) 144 (CH)
2 Send your position via LiveRun by LiveTrail®
Alert a member of the organization OR other runners.
FATIGUE AND VIGILANCE
Rest areas are available at aid stations for a few moments of sleep. It is dangerous to stop tosleep 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.
OBLIGATORY INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE
We would like to remind you that it is obligatory 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. For those runners who are members of the ITRA (International Trail Running Association) : it is now possible to subscribe to an Assistance -Repatriation insurance which will cover any search and rescue costs world-wide. More information on www.i-tra.org.
LIVERUN
The app is essential for your security, and at the same time 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 or ganization. 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 highly recommended in order to use the LiveRun by LiveTrail® app 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 numer that you have given us as an emergency contact number is that of the person who you wish to be contacted in the case of a problem. Very important: In order to improve any medical intervention in the 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.
It is mandatory that you don’t leave a person in difficulty alone
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RACES
EVENT
RESPECT OF THE ENVIRONMENT SIGN-POSTING
In order to better understand the natural environment that you are crossing, we have created a specific sign-posting system. So, as you approach a herd/flock of animals or a naturally fragile zone, you will be informed by the sign-posts..
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Herds/flocks On approaching these zones, pay particular attention to your behaviour so as not to frighten the animals: don’t wave your arms or poles, don’t shout and slow down.
Poles Hiking poles are forbidden in certain fragile sectors to avoid degradation of the site
Gates Certain routes cross thourgh fenced pastures, please would you close any gates/barrieres behind you.
Fragile sectors You are requested to stay on the main paths so as to protect the nature around you, avoid aggravating the erosion or disturbing the protected flora and fauna.
RESPECT OF THE PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS The UTMB® races cross protected natural zones and areas: 5 Nature reserves A nature reserve is an area which constitutes a reservoir of remarkable and fragile bio-diversity. In the Haute Savoie, they are managed by the association ASTERS (the Conservatory of the Haute Savoie’s natural areas). 6 Natura 2000 sites Natura 2000 is a European program creating a network of land and marine sites identified for the rarity or the fragility of the wild animal or plant species, and their habitats. 1 Franc district In the Swiss territory the Franc districts have the aim of the protection and conservation of rare and threatened wild mammals and birds as well as the protection and conservation of their habitats.
BYOU
NO MORE PLASTIC AT THE AID STATIONS To reduce consumption of plastic, both by runners and UTMB® volunteers, and therefore limit your carbon footprint and your waste production, the organization will not distribute any more disposable crockery (cutlery, beakers, bowls) at the check points and the aid stations (this rules is also valid for the volunteers). This action called « Bring Your Own Utensils « (BYOU) was first implemented at the Vibram Hong Kong 100 in January 2018. You are, therefore, invited to bring you own utensils if you wish to eat hot food at the aid stations..
INTRO
PROGRAM
RACES
EVENT
RACE BIBS DITRIBUTION
AUGUST 27 TUESDAY
Remember to choose your race-bibs distribution point and time via your runners’ page (MY REGISTRATION 2019)
SPARE BAGS
DROP Courmayeur Piazzale Monte Bianco Wednesday 28th - 02:30 03:45
PICK UP Chamonix Gymnase de l’Ensa • from Wednesday 28th at 14:00 to Thursday 29th at 23:59 • from Friday 30 at 9:00 to Sunday 1 at 19:00
GOING TO THE START IN COURMAYEUR FROM
Vallée de Chamonix
HOW
TIME
UTMB®bus
Departures on Tuesday from Chamonix at 16:00 and 17:00 Departures on Wednesday throughout the valley between 1:45am and 2:30am
RESERVATION yes yes
GOING BACK TO YOUR ACCOMMODATION AFTER THE RACE TO
HOW
TIME
Public transport Mont-Blanc Bus schedules
The LiveInfo by Livetrail® application now offers runner tracking based on the organization’s bus schedules. For spectators and accompanying persons, it is the guarantee to have, from a single interface, all the information in real time to follow the runners around the Mont-Blanc with the UTMB®BUS.
Vallée de Chamonix
UTMB®bus by night
UTMB®bus schedules
Courmayeur
UTMB®bus
Departures from Chamonix at 9:00, 12:00, 17:00, 22:00
13:00 19:00
Distribution of race bibs Chamonix Mont-Blanc Centre Sportif
14:00 20:00
Distribution of race bibs Courmayeur Mountain Sport Center
AUGUST 28 WEDNESDAY 01:30 02:30
Shuttles departure for the start Vallée de Chamonix
02:30 03:45
Drop off spare bags Courmayeur Piazzale Monte Bianco
03:30
Briefing TDS® Courmayeur Place Brocherel
04:00
Start of TDS® Courmayeur Place Brocherel
23:00
First TDS® finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
AUGUST 29 THURSDAY 20:00
TDS® Prize-giving Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
22:00
Last TDS® finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
RESERVATION no on resquest at the arrival no
INTRO
RACES
EVENT
FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC
1
PLACE TRIANGLE DE L'AMITIÉ
Starts and arrivals of the races Village UTMB® Prize-giving Closing buffet
3
PLACE DU MONT-BLANC
Salon Ultra-Trail Shuttles to Courmayeur for the TDS® start ®
4
GYMNASE DE L'ENSA
Pick up point for spare bags
2
CENTRE SPORTIF RICHARD BOZON
Race-bibs distribution Showers Rest after race Organization’s busses
5
CHAMP DU SAVOY
Mini UTMB®
6
UCPA
After race meal
7
CENTRE DES CONGRÈS DU MAJESTIC
Media center
Free shuttles for the town center and the sport center. Every 10 min from 8:00 to 19:15
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RACES
FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND COURMAYEUR
1
PIAZZA BROCHEREL
TDS® start
2
MOUNTAIN SPORT CENTER
4
PIAZZALE MONTE BIANCO
Arrivals and departures of UTMB®Bus Arrivals and departures shuttles to Arnouvaz Race-bibs distribution
Drop off spar bags TDS®
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Route
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Profile
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Table of passages
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Regulation
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Mandatory equipment
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Security
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Environment
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Program
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S’orienter dans les villes •
Chamonix Mont-Blanc
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Orsières
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EVENT
OCC On a shorter version, this race will be perfect for fans of medium distances (in the category Trail Ultra Medium (M) between 42km and 69km). Therefore, for the less «ultra» runners wishing to get into the event of the UTMB® will find a race suitable for them to start the adventure.
55KM 3 500 M ELEVATION DEPARTURE IN ORSIÈRES THURSDAY 29TH AUGUST AT 8:15AM 1 200 RUNNERS MAX TIME ALLOWED : 14H30 FIRST RUNNERS TIME : APROX 05H30
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RACES
EVENT
Cumul D+
Cumul D-
Fastest
Slowest
Orsières
0,0
0,0
887
0
0
29- 08:15
29- 08:15
Som-la-Proz
4,8
4,8
968
277
208
29- 08:38
29- 09:16
Champex-Lac
4,9
9,7
1470
788
218
29- 09:07
29- 10:34
Plan de l'Au
4,7
14,4
1330
871
433
29- 09:25
29- 11:23
La Giete
6,4
20,8
1884
1625
645
29- 10:10
29- 13:23
Trient
4,8
25,7
1300
1672
1292
29- 10:32
29- 14:22
Les Tseppes
4,9
30,6
2065
2500
1377
29- 11:17
29- 16:22
Vallorcine
5,7
36,2
1270
2510
2157
29- 11:43
29- 17:32
Col des Montets
3,7
39,9
1461
2707
2157
29- 12:03
29- 18:24
Montroc
1,8
41,7
1366
2707
2252
29- 12:10
29- 18:43
O4
Argentière
2,3
44,1
1250
2764
2419
29- 12:21
29- 19:15
19:30
O5
La Flégère
1,2
48,5
1860
3366
2419
29- 12:59
29- 20:55
21:15
Chamonix
7,8
56,3
1035
3460
3337
29- 13:40
29- 22:45
22:45
O1
O2
O3
Time barriers
Altitude
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Cumul Distance
RACES
Inter Distance
INTRO
Drinks
Aid station
Aid station + warm meal
11:30 Time barriers
14:30
Rest
Spare bags
17:45
WC
Organisation bus
First aid
Shower
U1
Check point
DUE TO THE WORK IN THE LA FLÉGÈRE AREA, THE OCC TRAIL BETWEEN LA FLÉGÈRE AND CHAMONIX VIA A FLORIA WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE SUMMER. PLEASE FOLLOW THE SIGNS IN PLACE (BYPASS BY LA CHARLANON) DURING YOUR RECCE.
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REGULATIONS
RACES
EVENT
RACE BIBS
Race-bib distribution will take place in Chamonix or Orsières, according to your choice. Attention: to claim your race-bib, you must go in person, armed with: photographic identification, your race pack and all your obligatory equipment at the location you indicated on your runner page. The race-bib must be worn on your chest or stomach and must be permanently and completely visible throughout the duration of the race. The race- bib must not be folded or cut. The race bib is the necessary pass to access shuttle buses, buses, aid stations, medical posts, rest areas, drop and pick-up areas for spares bags…The race-bib must not be removed. In the case of an abandonment, it is deactivated by a member of the organization.
CONTROL
Each runner will be supplied with 2 electronic chips and a bracelet. Certain check points are automatic, others are manual. Unexpected controls will be carried out by the organization. Runners who are not permanently in possession of their chips and wrist-bands will be penalized.
YOUR HEALTH PAGE
By completing your health page, you can be assured that if necessary, the doctors will have all the relevant information to make their intervention rapid and optimal. It should be noted that the information supplied on your health page is confidential. Only doctors can access it should they need to treat you. Rendezvous on your runner’s page to complete your health page.
ENVIRONMENT
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PORATBLE CUP
Designed to avoid wastage of disposable cups throughout the race, each runner must provide their own, with a minimum capacity of 15cl. Attention, gourds/water bottles or water flasks with screw/clip top are not accepted as beakers!
«BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS»
BYOU
The organization will not distribute any disposable cutlery, beakers/cups or bowls at aid stations and refreshment posts. You are asked to carry your own utensils if you wish to eat hot food (soup, pasta).
SPARE BAGS
1 bag to drop off just before the start the things you do not need during the race, and which is returned to Chamonix. Neither walking poles, nor fragile or valuable objects, are to be placed in these bags. Only the bags provided by the organization will be allowed. Any delay in their repatriation is due to logistical constraints. A bag can be returned after the runner arrives in Chamonix, in particular in the case of abandonment early in the race. Thank you for being patient and respecting the work of the volunteers.
ARE YOU SPONSORED ?
That’s great but you can strictly only display it on your clothes and equipment used during the race. No flags in the name of X, or banners for Y.
Help us to conserve the natural surroundings; do not drop your litter along the race route. We all share the responsibility of keeping our play-ground clean. Do not forget to carry bag in which to put your rubbish between two rubbish-bin points.
RESPECTING THE REGULATIONS AND THE RACE STEWARDS As in previous years, the volunteers are there to help you, but also to ensure that the rules are respected. Among them are the Commissaires de Course (race stewards). Some of them have specific duties concerning the immediate application of real time penalties due if the rules are not respected. It is important to understand that the penalties which entail a stop are applied during the race! For the race leaders this represents a possible descent in the ranking, and the slowest runners this could mean missing the next time barrier. The Race Stewards have the right to check your mandatory equipment at the start and at any point along the route. If you are missing an element of the mandatory safety equipment (no minimum water reserve of a minimum of 1 liter, no waterproof jacket with hood, no torch, no survival blanket, no mobile/ cell phone) you will be immediately disqualified. To know more about the penalties, read the complete regulations on www.utmbmontblanc.com In case of exceptional or particular events, penalties will be decided with the race directors.
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REGULATIONS
RACES REFRESHMENTS
Only runners who are wearing a visible race-bib, on their chest or stomach, and their bracelets will be allowed in to the aid stations. The organization only supplies still water or energizing drinks for filling water bottles/reserves. The other drinks are exclusively for consumption in situ. 2 types of refreshments will be available: Refreshments of drinks only: plain water, sparkling water, energizing drinks, cola, coffee, tea, noodle soup. Complete refreshments: drinks (as above) + cereal or energizing bars, sweet cakes, chocolate, bananas, oranges, raisins, prunes, salty biscuits, cheese, salami, bread. An end of the race meal is served in Chamonix.
TIME BARRIERS
The times are calculated to allow participants to finish the race in the compulsory maximum time. They are indicated on the various signs put at your disposal. The hour announced at the time barrier is the latest time at which competitors may leave the checkpoint. The organization can, if it is a question of safety, modify the time barriers. The runners will be notified by text message and/or email. At a crossing point, no runner can continue the race behind the sweepers.
SIGN-POSTING
EVENT ABANDONMENT
Except in the case of injury, you can abandon the race nowhere except at a check point. It is therefore MANDATORY that you inform the point team leader, who will definitively invalidate your race-bib and remove the electronic chip from your backpack. The runner keeps his invalidated race bib because it is still his pass for shuttles, buses, meals, care rooms. Repatriation will be decided on by the post leader, based on the following general rules: • Buses are available from certain aid stations – marked by a “bus” pictogram on the event map - to repatriate runners who abandon back to Chamonix. • Runners who abandon at any another rescue or aid station but whose state of health does not necessitate being evacuated must get back as quickly as possible and by their own means to the closest repatriation point. • In case of abandonment before a check point, it is imperative to return to the previous check point and inform the post leader of one’s abandonment. If, during the return, the runner meets the end of race sweepers, it is them who invalidate the race bib. The runner is then no longer under the organization’s control. New: to provide better information, you may also declare your abandonment via the LiveRun by LiveTrail® app. However, be aware that the abandonment procedure previously outlined also applies to runners who use this app.
REPATRIATION
The way markers are made of a yellow reflective material so that they catch the beam of your torch better at night. Since 2017, the organization’s team has used green way-markers. They are to remind you that you are moving through a naturally fragile zone. ATTENTION: if you see no way marker, retrace your steps! Paint restriction: to respect the environment no paint is used on the paths.
The organization cannot ensure repatriation by car or 4x4 (except for a medical reason or on the decision of the aid station team leader). Runners who abandon at a post in the mountains must, as soon as possible, and by their own means, go to the nearest point of repatriation where the UTMB®Bus are available.
ASSISTANCE PERSONNELLE
REST AND SHOWERS
No assistance is allowed at any point along the route
ACCOMPAGNEMENT SUR LE PARCOURS
Again, to insure equality between competitors, whatever their position, it is forbidden to be accompanied during all or part of the race by a person who is not a participant, outside of the zones of tolerance which are clearly marked in proximity to the aid stations. This authorizes short walks for family and friends but forbids pace setters. Race stewards are positioned at several points along the route and can give real time penalties if the regulations are not respected
You may take a hot shower uniquely after you have finished the race. Along the race route, showers are only to be taken upon medical advice. The rest areas provided by the race organization, are strictly reserved for runners during the race or to those who have just finished their race. They in no way constitute the solution for an entire night’s accommodation.
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MANDATORY EQUIPMENT At the end of August, in the Mont-Blanc region, the weather can change very quickly. In these conditions it is difficult to forecast the weather conditions in a very precise or complete manner. So as to be always ready for the reality on the ground, and in order not to burden you unnecessarily, the organization has added three kits to the list of mandatory equipment. The «heat-wave», «winter» and «bad weather’ kits are integrally a part of the obligatory equipment. According to the weather conditions, the organization can activate a kit and inform each participant before the opening of the racebib distribution of their race. In order to retrieve their race-bib, each participant must therefore present their obligatory equipment, including the kit activated by the organization, and agree to keep it with them throughout the event.
BOUTIQUE.UTMBMONTBLANC.COM
THE BASIC KIT 1. One pack only throughout the race. Your pack will be tagged at the distribution of race bibs and you must keep it with you throughout the race. 2. Mobile/cell phone with international roaming allowing for its use in the three countries (load in to its memory the organization’s security numbers, keep the phone on, don’t mask your number and don’t forget to leave with the battery fully charged) 3. Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum
11. Cap or bandana or Buff® 12. Jacket with hood which will withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof* and breathable** membrane
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4. Whistle 5. Self adhesive elasticated bandage which can serve as a bandage or strapping (minimum 100 cm x 6 cm)
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6. ID - passport/ID card 7. Personal portable cup 15 cl minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted) 8. Réserve d’eau minimum 1 litre
The jacket must, imperatively, be fitted with an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer. The seams must be sealed. The jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof, but air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back), since they do not damage in any obvious way the impermeability, are accepted. It is the runner’s responsibility to judge, with these criteria , if their jacket fits the regulations stated and therefore bad weather in the mountains, but, during a check, the judgment is made by the person in charge of the check or the steward
13. Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of leggings and socks which cover the legs completely
9. Food reserve Recommendation: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energising bars each of 65g) 10. 1 torche in good working order with spare cells/batteries for each torch. Recommendation: 200 lumens or more
THE HOT WEATHER KIT
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Sun glasses *** Saharan cap or any combination which completely covers the head and nape of the neck Sun cream Supply of water of 2 liters minimum
BAD WEATHER KIT
• • • •
Additional warm second layer : a warm second layer top with long sleeves OR the combination of a warm long sleeved underwear and a jacket (see basic kit) Cap Warm and water-proof gloves Waterproof over trousers
*minimum recommended 10 000 Schmerber **RET recommended inferior to 13 *** it is possible to use the same glasses if they are suited both to the sun and bad weather (such as glasses with photo-chromatic lenses)
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SECURITY
RACES
EVENT
ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER
The UTMB® races are all take place in open country, in mountainous terrain, with some remote areas (no roads or telecommunications…) with weather conditions which can change very quickly even at the end of August (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
Some common sense reminders for facing difficult weather conditions: Anticipate the cold as well as extreme heat Don’t wait to shiver before covering yourself up Don’t change in full wind: anticipate or wait to be sheltered Protect yourself against the sun 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. Find our health advices on www.utmbmontblanc.com
ALERT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
RACE HQ EMERGENCY N° +33 4 50 53 47 51 PRIORITY EMERGENCY N° 112 France Italy 144 Switzerland Before the start, make sure to register the emergency numbers in your mobile phone.
Telephone network available
1
Contact race HQ on the emergency number +33 4 50 53 47 51 OR The emergency priority number 112 (FR - IT) 144 (CH)
2 Send your position via LiveRun by LiveTrail®
Telephone network unavailable
Alert a member of the organization OR other runners.
FATIGUE AND VIGILANCE
Rest areas are available at aid stations for a few moments of sleep. It is dangerous to stop tosleep 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.
OBLIGATORY INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE
We would like to remind you that it is obligatory 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. For those runners who are members of the ITRA (International Trail Running Association) : it is now possible to subscribe to an Assistance -Repatriation insurance which will cover any search and rescue costs world-wide. More information on www.i-tra.org.
LIVERUN
The app is essential for your security, and at the same time 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 or ganization. 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 highly recommended in order to use the LiveRun by LiveTrail® app 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 numer that you have given us as an emergency contact number is that of the person who you wish to be contacted in the case of a problem. Very important: In order to improve any medical intervention in the 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.
It is mandatory that you don’t leave a person in difficulty alone
INTRO
RACES
EVENT
RESPECT OF THE ENVIRONNEMENT SIGN-POSTING
In order to better understand the natural environment that you are crossing, we have created a specific sign-posting system. So, as you approach a herd/flock of animals or a naturally fragile zone, you will be informed by the sign-posts..
50 Mt
Herds/flocks On approaching these zones, pay particular attention to your behaviour so as not to frighten the animals: don’t wave your arms or poles, don’t shout and slow down.
Poles Hiking poles are forbidden in certain fragile sectors to avoid degradation of the site
Gates Certain routes cross thourgh fenced pastures, please would you close any gates/barrieres behind you.
Fragile sectors You are requested to stay on the main paths so as to protect the nature around you, avoid aggravating the erosion or disturbing the protected flora and fauna.
RESPECT OF THE PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS The UTMB® races cross protected natural zones and areas: 5 Nature reserves A nature reserve is an area which constitutes a reservoir of remarkable and fragile bio-diversity. In the Haute Savoie, they are managed by the association ASTERS (the Conservatory of the Haute Savoie’s natural areas). 6 Natura 2000 sites Natura 2000 is a European program creating a network of land and marine sites identified for the rarity or the fragility of the wild animal or plant species, and their habitats. 1 Franc district In the Swiss territory the Franc districts have the aim of the protection and conservation of rare and threatened wild mammals and birds as well as the protection and conservation of their habitats.
BYOU
NO MORE PLASTIC AT THE AID STATIONS To reduce consumption of plastic, both by runners and UTMB® volunteers, and therefore limit your carbon footprint and your waste production, the organization will not distribute any more disposable crockery (cutlery, beakers, bowls) at the check points and the aid stations (this rules is also valid for the volunteers). This action called « Bring Your Own Utensils « (BYOU) was first implemented at the Vibram Hong Kong 100 in January 2018. You are, therefore, invited to bring you own utensils if you wish to eat hot food at the aid stations..
INTRO
RACES
PROGRAM
EVENT
RACE BIBS DITRIBUTION
AUGUST 28 WEDNESDAY
Remember to choose your race-bibs distribution point and time via your runners’ page (MY REGISTRATION 2019)
SPARE BAGS
DROP Orsières Place de l’Edelweiss Thursday 30th - 6:30-8:00
PICK UP Chamonix Gymnase de l’Ensa • from Wednesday 28th at 14:00 to Thursday 29th at 23:59 • from Friday 30th at 9:00 to Sunday 1st at 19:00
GOING TO THE START IN ORSIÉRES FROM
HOW
TIME
RESERVATION
Vallée de Chamonix
UTMB®bus
departures throughout the valley between 4:45 and 5:30
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GOING BACK TO YOUR ACCOMMODATION AFTER THE RACE TO
HOW
TIME
public transport Mont-Blanc Bus schedules Vallée de Chamonix
Orsières
The LiveInfo by Livetrail® application now offers runner tracking based on the organization’s bus schedules. For spectators and accompanying persons, it is the guarantee to have, from a single interface, all the information in real time to follow the runners around the Mont-Blanc with the UTMB®BUS.
UTMB®bus by night UTMB®bus
UTMB®bus schedules departure from Chamonix at 18:30, 21:30, 23:15
RESERVATION
10:00 20:00
Distribution of race bibs Chamonix Mont-Blanc Centre Sportif
18:00 20:00
Distribution of race bibs Orsières Salle Edelweiss
AUGUST 29 THURSDAY 04:45 05:30
Shuttles departure for the start Vallée de Chamonix
06:00 07:30
Distribution of race bibs Orsières Salle Edelweiss
6:30 8:00
Drop off spare bags Orsières Place de l’Edelweiss
7:45
Briefing OCC Orsières Place Centrale
8:15
Start of OCC Orsières Place Centrale
13:30
First OCC finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
19:30
OCC Prize-giving Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
22:45
Last OCC finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
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RACES
EVENT
FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC
1
PLACE TRIANGLE DE L'AMITIÉ
Starts and arrivals of the races Village UTMB® Prize-giving Closing buffet
3
PLACE DU MONT-BLANC
Salon Ultra-Trail® Shuttles to Orsières for the OCC start
4
GYMNASE DE L'ENSA
Pick up point for spare bags
2
CENTRE SPORTIF RICHARD BOZON
Race-bibs distribution Showers Rest after race Organization’s busses
5
CHAMP DU SAVOY
Mini UTMB®
6
UCPA
After race meal
7
CENTRE DES CONGRÈS DU MAJESTIC
Media center
Free shuttles for the town center and the sport center. Every 10 min from 8:00 to 19:15
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RACES
FINDING YOU WAY AROUND ORSIÈRES
1
PLACE EDELWEISS
Departures and arrivals of the organization’s busses
2
SALLE EDELWEISS
Race-bibs distribution OCC Drop off spare bags OCC
3
PLACE CENTRALE
Start of OCC
PLACE DES IDES Camping pitch for motorhomes or caravans
FOLLOWING THE OCC RUNNERS Attention ! The road Orsières > Champex will be closed in Som-la-Proz (2km after Orsières) from 8:30am to 9:15am for the OCC passage. It will be difficult for accompanying and spectators to see the start in Orsières and to go support the runners in Champex.
EVENT
INTRO
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Route
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Profile
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Table of passages
•
Regulations
•
Mandatory equipment
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Security
•
Environment
•
Program
•
Finding your way around •
Chamonix Mont-Blanc
•
Martigny-Combe
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MCC The runners will leave from Martigny-Combe (Switzerland) along an itinerary to finish in Chamonix. This race has the vocation of strengthening the teams. It is for this reason that the volunteers, as well as the inhabitants of the Espace Mont-Blanc, will have priority for this race. This race is the chance for a taster, over a more accessible distance, of the pleasure of participating in the World Summit of Trail-Running.
40KM 2 300 M ELEVATION DEPARTURE IN MARTIGNY-COMBE MONDAY 26TH AUGUST AT 10:00 1 000 RUNNERS MAX TIME ALLOWED: 10:00 FIRST RUNNERS TIME : APROX. 3:15
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MONT BLANC 4810M
STOP 20:00 26/08/2019
START 10:00
CHALET DES GRANDS
26/08/2019
MARTIGNY COMBES
M2 M1
COL DE LA FORCLAZ STOP 12:15
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REFUGE DU COL DE LA BALME
CHAMONIX
LE LAVANCHER
LE TOUR
STOP 16:45
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LES BOIS ARGENTIERE STOP 17:30
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M2
M3
Time barriers
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Martigny-Combe
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0,0
804
0
0
26- 10:00
26- 10:00
Col de la Forclaz
8,2
8,2
1526
1030
0
26- 10:49
26- 12:14
Chalet des Grands
5,4
13,6
2113
1643
19
26- 11:21
26- 14:12
Col de Balme
3,8
17,4
2191
1798
113
26- 11:37
26- 15:02
Chalets de Balme
2,9
20,3
2001
1811
351
26- 11:48
26- 15:35
Le Tour
4,6
24,8
1453
1867
925
26- 12:08
26- 16:37
16:45
Argentière
3,8
28,6
1250
1940
1185
26- 12:24
26- 17:27
17:30
Le Lavancher
4,7
33,3
1217
2077
1374
26- 12:45
26- 18:31
Les Bois
2,9
36,2
1083
2179
1623
26- 12:59
26- 19:17
Chamonix
3,8
40,0
1035
2211
1658
26- 13:15
26- 20:00
Drinks Aid station
12:15 Aid station + warm meal Time barriers Rest Spare bags WC
20:00
Organisation bus First aid Shower
U1
Check point
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RACE BIBS
Race-bibdistributionwilltakeplaceinChamonixorinMartigny-Combe,according to your choice. Attention: to claim your race-bib, you must go in person, armed with: photographic identification, your race pack and all your obligatory equipment at the location you indicated on your runner page. The race-bib must be worn on your chest or stomach and must be permanently and completely visible throughout the duration of the race. The race- bib must not be folded or cut. The race bib is the necessary pass to access shuttle buses, buses, aid stations, medical posts, rest areas, drop and pick-up areas for spares bags…The race-bib must not be removed. In the case of an abandonment, it is deactivated by a member of the organization.
CONTROL
Each runner will be supplied with 2 electronic chips and a bracelet. Certain check points are automatic, others are manual. Unexpected controls will be carried out by the organization. Runners who are not permanently in possession of their chips and wrist-bands will be penalized.
YOUR HEALTH PAGE
By completing your health page, you can be assured that if necessary, the doctors will have all the relevant information to make their intervention rapid and optimal. It should be noted that the information supplied on your health page is confidential. Only doctors can access it should they need to treat you. Rendezvous on your runner’s page to complete your health page.
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PORATBLE CUP
Designed to avoid wastage of disposable cups throughout the race, each runner must provide their own, with a minimum capacity of 15cl. Attention, gourds/water bottles or water flasks with screw/clip top are not accepted as beakers!
«BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS»
BYOU
The organization will not distribute any disposable cutlery, beakers/cups or bowls at aid stations and refreshment posts. You are asked to carry your own utensils if you wish to eat hot food (soup, pasta).
SPARE BAGS
1 bag to drop off just before the start the things you do not need during the race, and which is returned to Chamonix. Neither walking poles, nor fragile or valuable objects, are to be placed in these bags. Only the bags provided by the organization will be allowed. Any delay in their repatriation is due to logistical constraints. A bag can be returned after the runner arrives in Chamonix, in particular in the case of abandonment early in the race. Thank you for being patient and respecting the work of the volunteers.
ARE YOU SPONSORED ?
That’s great but you can strictly only display it on your clothes and equipment used during the race. No flags in the name of X, or banners for Y.
Help us to conserve the natural surroundings; do not drop your litter along the race route. We all share the responsibility of keeping our play-ground clean. Do not forget to carry bag in which to put your rubbish between two rubbish-bin points.
RESPECTING THE REGULATIONS AND THE RACE STEWARDS As in previous years, the volunteers are there to help you, but also to ensure that the rules are respected. Among them are the Commissaires de Course (race stewards). Some of them have specific duties concerning the immediate application of real time penalties due if the rules are not respected. It is important to understand that the penalties which entail a stop are applied during the race! For the race leaders this represents a possible descent in the ranking, and the slowest runners this could mean missing the next time barrier. The Race Stewards have the right to check your mandatory equipment at the start and at any point along the route. If you are missing an element of the mandatory safety equipment (no minimum water reserve of a minimum of 1 liter, no waterproof jacket with hood, no torch, no survival blanket, no mobile/ cell phone) you will be immediately disqualified. To know more about the penalties, read the complete regulations on www.utmbmontblanc.com In case of exceptional or particular events, penalties will be decided with the race directors.
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REGULATIONS
RACES REFRESHMENTS
Only runners who are wearing a visible race-bib, on their chest or stomach, and their bracelets will be allowed in to the aid stations. The organization only supplies still water or energizing drinks for filling water bottles/reserves. The other drinks are exclusively for consumption in situ. 2 types of refreshments will be available: Refreshments of drinks only: plain water, sparkling water, energizing drinks, cola, coffee, tea, noodle soup. Complete refreshments: drinks (as above) + cereal or energizing bars, sweet cakes, chocolate, bananas, oranges, raisins, prunes, salty biscuits, cheese, salami, bread. An end of the race meal is served in Chamonix.
TIME BARRIERS
The times are calculated to allow participants to finish the race in the compulsory maximum time. They are indicated on the various signs put at your disposal. The hour announced at the time barrier is the latest time at which competitors may leave the checkpoint. The organization can, if it is a question of safety, modify the time barriers. The runners will be notified by text message and/or email. At a crossing point, no runner can continue the race behind the sweepers.
SIGN-POSTING
The way markers are made of a yellow reflective material so that they catch the beam of your torch better at night. Since 2017, the organization’s team has used green way-markers. They are to remind you that you are moving through a naturally fragile zone. ATTENTION: if you see no way marker, retrace your steps! Paint restriction: to respect the environment no paint is used on the paths.
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
No assistance is allowed at any point along the route
ACCOMPANYING ALONG THE ROUTE
Again, to insure equality between competitors, whatever their position, it is forbidden to be accompanied during all or part of the race by a person who is not a participant, outside of the zones of tolerance which are clearly marked in proximity to the aid stations. This authorizes short walks for family and friends but forbids pace setters. Race stewards are positioned at several points along the route and can give real time penalties if the regulations are not respected.
EVENT ABANDONMENT
Except in the case of injury, you can abandon the race nowhere except at a check point. It is therefore MANDATORY that you inform the point team leader, who will definitively invalidate your race-bib and remove the electronic chip from your backpack. The runner keeps his invalidated race bib because it is still his pass for shuttles, buses, meals, care rooms. Repatriation will be decided on by the post leader, based on the following general rules: • Buses are available from certain aid stations – marked by a “bus” pictogram on the event map - to repatriate runners who abandon back to Chamonix. • Runners who abandon at any another rescue or aid station but whose state of health does not necessitate being evacuated must get back as quickly as possible and by their own means to the closest repatriation point. • In case of abandonment before a check point, it is imperative to return to the previous check point and inform the post leader of one’s abandonment. If, during the return, the runner meets the end of race sweepers, it is them who invalidate the race bib. The runner is then no longer under the organization’s control. New: to provide better information, you may also declare your abandonment via the LiveRun by LiveTrail® app. However, be aware that the abandonment procedure previously outlined also applies to runners who use this app.
REPATRIATION
The organization cannot ensure repatriation by car or 4x4 (except for a medical reason or on the decision of the aid station team leader). Runners who abandon at a post in the mountains must, as soon as possible, and by their own means, go to the nearest point of repatriation where the UTMB®Bus are available.
REST AND SHOWERS
You may take a hot shower uniquely after you have finished the race. Along the race route, showers are only to be taken upon medical advice. The rest areas provided by the race organization, are strictly reserved for runners during the race or to those who have just finished their race. They in no way constitute the solution for an entire night’s accommodation.
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MANDATORY EQUIPMENT At the end of August, in the Mont-Blanc region, the weather can change very quickly. In these conditions it is difficult to forecast the weather conditions in a very precise or complete manner. So as to be always ready for the reality on the ground, and in order not to burden you unnecessarily, the organization has added three kits to the list of mandatory equipment. The «heat-wave», «winter» and «bad weather’ kits are integrally a part of the obligatory equipment. According to the weather conditions, the organization can activate a kit and inform each participant before the opening of the racebib distribution of their race. In order to retrieve their race-bib, each participant must therefore present their obligatory equipment, including the kit activated by the organization, and agree to keep it with them throughout the event.
THE BASIC KIT 1. One pack only throughout the race. Your pack will be tagged at the distribution of race bibs and you must keep it with you throughout the race. 2. Mobile/cell phone with international roaming allowing for its use in the three countries (load in to its memory the organization’s security numbers, keep the phone on, don’t mask your number and don’t forget to leave with the battery fully charged) 3. Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum
10. Cap or bandana or Buff® 11. Jacket with hood which will withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof* and breathable** membrane
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4. Whistle 5. Self adhesive elasticated bandage which can serve as a bandage or strapping (minimum 100 cm x 6 cm)
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6. ID - passport/ID card 7. Personal portable cup 15 cl minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted) 8. Réserve d’eau minimum 1 litre
The jacket must, imperatively, be fitted with an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer. The seams must be sealed. The jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof, but air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back), since they do not damage in any obvious way the impermeability, are accepted. It is the runner’s responsibility to judge, with these criteria , if their jacket fits the regulations stated and therefore bad weather in the mountains, but, during a check, the judgment is made by the person in charge of the check or the steward
12. Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of leggings and socks which cover the legs completely
9. Food reserve Recommendation: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energising bars each of 65g)
THE HOT WEATHER KIT
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Sun glasses *** Saharan cap or any combination which completely covers the head and nape of the neck Sun cream Supply of water of 2 liters minimum
BAD WEATHER KIT
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Additional warm second layer : a warm second layer top with long sleeves OR the combination of a warm long sleeved underwear and a jacket (see basic kit) Cap Warm and water-proof gloves Waterproof over trousers
*minimum conseillé 10 000 Schmerber **RET conseillé inférieur à 13 *** il est possible d’utiliser la même paire de lunettes si elle convient à la fois pour le soleil et pour le mauvais temps (cas des lunettes avec verre photochromique)
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ENVIRONMENT & WEATHER
The UTMB® races are all take place in open country, in mountainous terrain, with some remote areas (no roads or telecommunications…) with weather conditions which can change very quickly even at the end of August (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
Some common sense reminders for facing difficult weather conditions: Anticipate the cold as well as extreme heat Don’t wait to shiver before covering yourself up Don’t change in full wind: anticipate or wait to be sheltered Protect yourself against the sun 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. Find our health advices on www.utmbmontblanc.com
ALERT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
RACE HQ EMERGENCY N° +33 4 50 53 47 51 PRIORITY EMERGENCY N° 112 France Italy 144 Switzerland Before the start, make sure to register the emergency numbers in your mobile phone.
Telephone network available
Telephone network unavailable
Contact race HQ on the emergency number +33 4 50 53 47 51 OR The emergency priority number 112 (FR - IT) 144 (CH)
Alert a member of the organization OR other runners.
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FATIGUE AND VIGILANCE
Rest areas are available at aid stations for a few moments of sleep. It is dangerous to stop tosleep 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.
OBLIGATORY INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE
We would like to remind you that it is obligatory 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. For those runners who are members of the ITRA (International Trail Running Association) : it is now possible to subscribe to an Assistance -Repatriation insurance which will cover any search and rescue costs world-wide. More information on www.i-tra.org.
LIVERUN
The app is essential for your security, and at the same time 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 or ganization. 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 highly recommended in order to use the LiveRun by LiveTrail® app 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 numer that you have given us as an emergency contact number is that of the person who you wish to be contacted in the case of a problem. Very important: In order to improve any medical intervention in the 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.
It is mandatory that you don’t leave a person in difficulty alone
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RESPECT OF THE ENVIRONMENT SIGN-POSTING
In order to better understand the natural environment that you are crossing, we have created a specific sign-posting system. So, as you approach a herd/flock of animals or a naturally fragile zone, you will be informed by the sign-posts..
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Herds/flocks On approaching these zones, pay particular attention to your behaviour so as not to frighten the animals: don’t wave your arms or poles, don’t shout and slow down.
Poles Hiking poles are forbidden in certain fragile sectors to avoid degradation of the site.
Gates Certain routes cross thourgh fenced pastures, please would you close any gates/barrieres behind you.
Fragile sectors You are requested to stay on the main paths so as to protect the nature around you, avoid aggravating the erosion or disturbing the protected flora and fauna.
RESPECT OF THE PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS The UTMB® races cross protected natural zones and areas: 5 Nature reserves A nature reserve is an area which constitutes a reservoir of remarkable and fragile bio-diversity. In the Haute Savoie, they are managed by the association ASTERS (the Conservatory of the Haute Savoie’s natural areas). 6 Natura 2000 sites Natura 2000 is a European program creating a network of land and marine sites identified for the rarity or the fragility of the wild animal or plant species, and their habitats. 1 Franc district In the Swiss territory the Franc districts have the aim of the protection and conservation of rare and threatened wild mammals and birds as well as the protection and conservation of their habitats.
BYOU
NO MORE PLASTIC AT THE AID STATIONS To reduce consumption of plastic, both by runners and UTMB® volunteers, and therefore limit your carbon footprint and your waste production, the organization will not distribute any more disposable crockery (cutlery, beakers, bowls) at the check points and the aid stations (this rules is also valid for the volunteers). This action called « Bring Your Own Utensils « (BYOU) was first implemented at the Vibram Hong Kong 100 in January 2018. You are, therefore, invited to bring you own utensils if you wish to eat hot food at the aid stations..
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RACE BIBS DITRIBUTION
AUGUTS 25 SUNDAY
Remember to choose your race-bibs distribution point and time via your runners’ page (MY REGISTRATION 2019)
SPARE BAGS
DROP Martigny-Combe Monday 26th - 8:30-9:45
PICK UP Chamonix Gymnase de l’Ensa • Monday 26th - 13:30-21:00 • from Wednesday 28th at 14:00 to Thrusday 29th at 23:59 • from Friday 30th at 9:00 to Sunday 1st at 19:00
GOING TO THE START IN MARTIGNY-COMBE FROM
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Vallée de Chamonix
UTMB®bus
Courmayeur
UTMB®bus
TIME departure throughout the valey between 7:15 and 8:00 departure from Courmayeur at 7:00
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Vallée de Chamonix public transport Mont-Blanc Bus schedules Courmayeur
The LiveInfo by Livetrail® application now offers runner tracking based on the organization’s bus schedules. For spectators and accompanying persons, it is the guarantee to have, from a single interface, all the information in real time to follow the runners around the Mont-Blanc with the UTMB®BUS.
UTMB®bus
departure from Chamonix at 21:00
Distribution of race bibs Chamonix Mont-Blanc Centre Sportif
18:00 20:00
Distribution of race bibs Martigny-Combe Salle de l’Eau Vive
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Shuttles departure for the start Vallée de Chamonix
07:30 9:30
Distribution of race bibs Martigny-Combe Salle de l’Eau Vive
8:30 9:45
Drop off spare bags Martigny-Combe
9:30
Briefing MCC Martigny-Combe Place Centrale
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Start of MCC Martigny-Combe Place Centrale
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First MCC finichers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
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MCC Prize-giving Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
20:00
Last MCC finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
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GOING BACK TO YOUR ACCOMMODATION AFTER THE RACE TO
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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC
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PLACE TRIANGLE DE L'AMITIÉ
Starts and arrivals of the races Village UTMB® Prize-giving Closing buffet
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PLACE DU MONT-BLANC
Salon Ultra-Trail Shutlles to Martigny-Combe for the MCC start ®
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GYMNASE DE L'ENSA
Pick up point for spare bags
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CENTRE SPORTIF RICHARD BOZON
Race-bibs distribution Showers Rest after race Organization’s busses
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CHAMP DU SAVOY
Mini UTMB®
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UCPA
After race meal
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CENTRE DES CONGRÈS DU MAJESTIC
Media center
Free shuttles for the town center and the sport center. Every 10 min from 8:00 to 19:15
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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND MARTIGNY-COMBE
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SALLE DE L’EAU VIVE
Start of MCC
Race-bibs distribution Drop off spare bags Organization’s busses
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Finding your way around
Chamonix Mont-Blanc
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PTL® This ultra-endurance pedestrian event leads participants on a large tour of MontBlanc (300km and 25000m of ascent), taking high routes, without way-markers on the ground, which necessitates the sense of orientation on and off paths. Each year the route is different to allow for the discovery of the richness and diversity of paths in France, Italy and Switzerland within the Mont-Blanc massif.
300KM 25 000 M ELEVATION DEPARTURE IN CHAMONIX 26TH MONDAY AT 8:00 300 RUNNERS IN TEAM OF 2 OR 3 MAX TIME ALLOWED : 152H30
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START 08:00 26/08/2019
MONT BLANC 4810M
STOP 16:30 01/09/2019
CHAMONIX MONT FALLÈRE LES ROGNES MORGEX
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The «navigation skills» is one of the essential elements that should allow you to complete the PTL. The route is not marked out, you will have access to the GPS tracks of the routes as well as a roadbook.
THE GPS
It is part of the mandatory equipment and it must be able to accept at least 20 traces of at least 5000 points each. This will allow you to orient yourself thanks to the GPX format tracks that we will provide you.
THE GPS TRACE
The PTL® trace is provided as a GPX track file. The trace is available in several files, each containing a segment of the route or one of the folding sections. It is associated with a GPX file containing the waypoints mentioned in the Roadbook provided by the organization (they identify characteristic points such as passes, localities and junctions involving changes of direction).
THE ROAD BOOK
Provided by the organization, it includes maps at 25:000, walking times, time barriers, information on meals and rest.
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EVENT THE COMPASS AND ALTIMETER
In case of problem or GPS failure, these tools will help you to find your way around. They can even support you in your decision-making from time to time. The altimeter will allow you to know which altitude you are at, in order to find your way more easily in relation to the contours on the maps. The compass will allow you to set a course, called an azimuth, and to take its direction in all circumstances.
THE BALIZER
Each team will be equipped with a GPS beacon provided by the organization. This will retransmit the position of the teams via the existing satellite network. The markers will be provided at the start, they will not require any manipulation by the competitors but they must be positioned at the top of the bag or on the shoulder, in direct view of the sky.
MEAL AND REST TICKETS
You will be entitled to 4 meal tickets, given by the organization. These tickets are pre-paid and can be used at your convenience among 9 partner huts. They will give you access to a full meal (starter- main course-dessert and 1 drink). Any consumption outside these tickets will be at your expense. You will also have free access to some hut to rest, we have booked beds accordingly. Two life bases will be at your disposal, in Morgex and Fully. They will offer you meals (without ticket), lightening bag and rest.
If you participate in PTL®, you are necessarily sensitive to nature. We expect you to respect all of the nature, the locals and, the organizers. • Compliance with the rules of nature reserves & Natura 2000 sites when you see the signs • Stay on the trails • Do not throw any plastic waste out of the bins provided • Respect for wildlife (they are at home!) • Respect for the decisions of the race headquarters • Respect for volunteers and refugees, residents and hikers
«BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS»
NO MORE PLASTIC AT THE LIFE BASES
To reduce consumption of plastic, both by runners and UTMB® volunteers, and therefore limit your carbon footprint and your waste production, the organization will not distribute any more disposable crockery (cutlery, beakers, bowls) at the check points and the aid stations (this rules is also valid for the volunteers). This action called « Bring Your Own Utensils « (BYOU) was first implemented at the Vibram Hong Kong 100 in January 2018. You are, therefore, invited to bring you own utensils if you wish to eat hot food at the aid stations..
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MAIN REGULATION POINTS • • • •
Mandatory attendance at the briefing. Teams are strictly inseparable. If a runner abandons a team of 3, the 2 remaining runners may only continue after having ensured that their teammate is back to a lifebase or refuge with the authorisation of Race HQ. If a runner abandons a team of 2, the 2 runners stop. Assistance is only tolerated in life bases. It is strictly prohibited at any other point along the route, including partner huts, village or road crossings, under penalty of immediate disqualification. If bad conditions (weather or ground conditions) arise, we will activate the withdrawal routes, contained in the roadbook. They will be activated in the field by volunteers or partner huts.
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Always have a telephone connected per team Follow the rules given by the organization to stop if necessary. Time barriers will be defined at the bases-vies and any other place deemed useful by the organization for security reasons. They are calculated to allow participants to reach the finish within the maximum time limit of 152:30 hours.
INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE
Each runner must have personal accident insurance covering search and rescue costs in France, Italy and Switzerland. Such insurance may be taken out with any organisation of the competitor’s choice, and in particular with the French Athletics Federation via the subscription of a licence or with the French Federation of Mountain and Climbing or the French Federation of Alpine and Mountain Clubs (Air Glacier card for Switzerland)
ALERT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
RACE HQ EMERGENCY N° +33 9 72 13 50 38 PRIORITY EMERGENCY N° 112 France Italy 144 Switzerland Before the start, make sure to register the emergency numbers in your mobile phone.
Telephone network available
Telephone network unavailable
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21. Handheld hiking GPS in which all the tracks supplied by the organisation have been downloaded. This device must be able to accept at least 20 tracks of at least 5000 points each. Warning: the smartphone and GPS watch does not replace the handheld hiking GPS. 22. The Roadbook and the route maps supplied by the organisation 23. A fully enclosed emergency shelter with floor, 100% rain and wind proof and large enough to shelter all team members in case of emergency or very bad weather (example here). 24. A candle and a lighter (to warm up the shelter in case of injury and/or risk of hypothermia) 25. A first-aid kit to allow the treatment of small injuries and minor infections (non-exhaustive list in annex). 26. Cash (euros and Swiss francs), for the most part refuges (huts) do not except credit cards
Minimum 2 litres of water Supply of emergency energising food 2 head-torches in good working order with enough spare batteries to last for a week 4. Survival blanket (minimum 140x210cm) 5. Whistle 6. Mobile telephone with international roaming option (no masked number) 7. A charger (solar, portable, rechargeable…) 8. 1 tee-shirt of breathable fabric (for change) 9. 2 long-sleeved under breathable underwear 10. 1 jacket and pair of trousers which are breathable and 100% waterproof 11. A waterproof cape 12. Long sports trousers or leggings 13. Sun-glasses 14. Waterproof pair of gloves 15. Hat 16. Glow-stick/light stick activated by bending (supplied by the organisation) 17. Multi-use beaker 18. Compass and altimeter 19. Knife 20. Crampons with minimum 1cm spikes (for exemple XTR from Yaktrax® / Chainsen Light from Snowline) If the final route requires it : Harness; Via ferrata lanyard (2 arms with absorption system + 2 carabiners with locking system, exemple here); Helmet
REQUIRED BY CUSTOMS
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OTHER EQUIPMENT STRONGLY RECOMMENDED • • • • • •
A small stove, mess dish (per team) Walking poles, Other spare clothing, Micropur tablets or water filtration system String, sun-cream, vaseline or anti chaffing cream ... Sleeping-bag 200 gr
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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC PROGRAM AUGUST 25 SUNDAY 13:00 17:00
Distribution of race bibs Chamonix Mont-Blanc Centre Sportif
AUGUST 26 MONDAY 08:00
Start of PTL® Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
AUGUST 30 FRIDAY from 12:00
Arrival PTL® Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
SEPT. 1 SUNDAY 16:30
Last PTL® finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
17:30
Celebration of PTL® finishers Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
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PLACE TRIANGLE DE L'AMITIÉ
Starts and arrivals of the races Village UTMB® Prize-giving Closing buffet Spar bags drop off
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CENTRE SPORTIF RICHARD BOZON
Race bibs distribution Showers Rest after race Organization’s busses
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PLACE DU MONT-BLANC
Salon Ultra-Trail®
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GYMNASE DE L'ENSA
Spare bags pick up
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CHAMP DU SAVOY
Mini UTMB®
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UCPA
After race meal
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CENTRE DES CONGRÈS DU MAJESTIC
Media center
Free shuttles for the town center and the sport center. Every 10 min from 8:00 to 19:15
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YCC
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Young Trail Challenge
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15KM - 1000 MT ELEVATION | 1999 - 2001 8KM - 600 MT ELEVATION | 2002 - 2003 4KM - 200 MT ELEVATION | 2004 - 2005
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Finding your way around
THE YCC (YOUTH CHAMONIX COURMAYEUR) IS A RACE ORGANIZED IN COLLABORATION WITH
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Chamonix Mont-Blanc
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Courmayeur
A CHALLENGE DEDICATED TO YOUNG RUNNERS FROM 14 TO 22 YEARS OLD 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
PROLOGUE TUESDAY 27TH AT 18:00 IN CHAMONIX RACE WEDNESDAY28TH AT 10:00 IN COURMAYEUR
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COURMAYEUR 14 - 15 YEARS OLD
16 - 17 YEARS OLD
18 - 22 YEARS OLD
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The UTMB® 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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RACES RACE BIBS
Every bib is individually handed to each runner on production of: • a photographic identity, • your race pack and all you obligatory equipment. The race bib must be collected in Chamonix at the Place du Triangle de l’Amitié from 14:00 to 16:30. The race-bib must be worn on your chest or stomach and must be permanently and completely visible throughout the duration of the race. The race- bib must not be folded or cut. The race bib is the necessary pass to access shuttle buses, buses, aid stations, medical posts, rest areas, drop and pick-up areas for spares bags…The race-bib must not be removed. In the case of an abandonment, it is deactivated by a member of the organization.
SECURITY AND PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Participants are the first link in the relief chain. They must provide assistance by quickly and correctly transmitting the alert in case of accident (witness or victim) to the race headquarters by telephone (telephone number written on each participant’s race number). Teams of first-aid workers linked to the race headquarters are present on the course in order to provide assistance when necessary. A medical team is also present throughout the race and can intervene on the course by any appropriate means, including helicopter transport if necessary. The medical and emergency services or the conventional services are authorized to remove a race bib and to disqualify any participant who is unable to continue the event. The costs resulting from the use of exceptional means of rescue or evacuation shall be borne by the person rescued, who shall also be responsible for his or her own return from the place where he or she has been evacuated. It is the personal responsibility of the runner to prepare and submit a file to his personal insurance within the time limit set.
ARE YOU SPONSORED ?
That’s great but you can strictly only display it on your clothes and equipment used during the race. No flags in the name of X, or banners for Y.
CONTROLLING AND ABANDONING
Each runner is equipped with 2 electronic chips: 1 fixed to the race-bib and 1 fixed to the back-pack. Runners who are not in permanent possession of their chips will be penalised. Checks (controls) will be carried out during the event to ensure that that the participants are followed and to ensure the regularity of the race. Participants must, obligatorily, pass these check points and present themselves (race-bib visible) to the controllers and follow their instructions. The first automatic control is made when crossing the starting line.
EVENT To avoid all unnecessary searching, all participants are obliged to notify their abandonment as soon as possible, at a control post or by telephone to the race HQ (PC course). Following their abandonment, each runner whose state of health does not require an evacuation, must return as fast as possible, by their own means, to the finishing area.
REFRESHMENTS
The YCC will be run in autonomy. A liquid refreshment point will be available at the La Suche checkpoint on the Juniors-Espoirs race-route. No refreshment points on the Cadets and Minimes courses. A meal will be served Chamonix after the prologue, organised by the Argentière UCPA. A meal will be served in Courmayeur after the trail-run, organised by the commune of Courmayeur.
SHOWERS
It will be possible to have a hot shower at the end of the race at the Forum Mountain Sport Centre in Dolonne, situated 1km from the finish. Shuttle buses will be available at the finish, from the place du Mont-Blanc, to take runners to the sports centre.
ENVIRONMENT AND SIGN POSTING
To respect the environment, no paint will be used on the trails. It is imperative to follow the paths as they are marked, without cutting through. Indeed, cutting a trail causes harmful erosion of the site. Do not throw away any packaging, tissues or other waste. A few grams in your pockets will not delay you and will allow everyone to fully enjoy this superb natural space. Any participant found in breach will be immediately disqualified.
ACCOMPAGNYING AND ASSISTANCE
All accompanying and assistance is strictly forbidden along the route of the YCC.
PENALTIES – DISQUALIFICATION
Any breach of the current regulations will be the object of a penalty against the participant. If several breaches are noticed, the points will be accumulated. The participant will be notified by the jury of any penalty within a delay of 20 minutes of finishing their race. The event’s final ranking will take into account the accumulation of the time taken for the race and any penalty points which are applied. See the list of penalities and the detailed regulations on www.utmbmontblanc.com
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MANDATORY EQUIPMENT At the end of August, in the Mont-Blanc region, the weather can change very quickly. In these conditions it is difficult to forecast the weather conditions in a very precise or complete manner. So as to be always ready for the reality on the ground, and in order not to burden you unnecessarily, the organization has added three kits to the list of mandatory equipment. The «heat-wave», «winter» and «bad weather’ kits are integrally a part of the obligatory equipment. According to the weather conditions, the organization can activate a kit and inform each participant before the opening of the racebib distribution of their race. In order to retrieve their race-bib, each participant must therefore present their obligatory equipment, including the kit activated by the organization, and agree to keep it with them throughout the event.
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THE BASIC KIT
BAD WEATHER KIT
1. Mobile/cell phone with international roaming allowing for its use in France and Italy (load in to its memory the organisation’s security numbers, keep the phone on, don’t mask your number and don’t forget to leave with the battery fully charged) 2. Personal beaker 15cl minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted) 3. Supply of water of 1/2 litre minimum 4. Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum 5. Whistle
CAN BE DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE ORGANISATION, ACCORDING TO WEATHER CONDITIONS Jacket with hood which will withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof* and breathable** membrane (eg. Outdry) *minimum recommended 10 000 Schmerber **RET recommended inferior to 13 - the jacket must, imperatively, be fitted with an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer. - the seams must be sealed. - the jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof, but air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back), since they do not damage in any obvious way the impermeability, are accepted. It is the runner’s responsibility to judge, with these criteria , if their jacket fits the regulations stated and so bad weather in the mountains, but, during a check, the judgment is made by the person in charge of the check or the steward.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT (AND NON EXHAUSTIVE) • • • • •
Waterproof and warm clothing in relation to the weather conditions Clothing covering 100% of the legs Cap, neck tube (Buff®), gloves, sun-glasses Food reserve Poles are authorised throughout the race. If a participant choses to start the race with poles, they must keep them with them throughout the race. It is also forbidden to start the race without them and recuperate them along the way.
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AUGUST 27 TUESDAY
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AUGSUT 28 WEDNESDAY 8:15
Shuttles departure for the start Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place du Mont-Blanc
17:15
YCC Recce of the itinerary Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
9:00 9:30
Distribution of race bibs Courmayeur Centre Don Cirillo
18:00
Briefing YCC Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
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Start of YCC Courmayeur Place Brocherel
10:20
18:00
Start of the prologue (Minimes category, 2 x 700m) Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
First YCC finishers Courmayeur Jardin de l’Ange
13:00
Buffet Courmayeur École élémentaire
14:30
YCC Prize-giving Courmayeur Jardin de l’Ange
16:00
Shuttles departure to Chamonix Courmayeur Mountain Sport Center
14:00 16:30
Distribution of race bibs Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
18:20
Start of the prologue (Cadet category, 3 x 700m) Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
18:40
Start of the prologue (Junior category, 4 x 700m) Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
19:00
Start of the prologue (Espoir category, 4 x 700m) Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
19:00
Refreshments Chamonix Mont-Blanc Place Triangle de l’Amitié
19:20 20:30
Buffet Chamonix Mont-Blanc UCPA
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FINDING YOUR WAY AOURND CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC 1
PLACE TRIANGLE DE L'AMITIÉ
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PLACE DU MONT-BLANC
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Starts and arrivals of the races Village UTMB® Distribution of race bibs Prologue
Salon Ultra-Trail® Shuttles to Courmayeur for the YCC start
After race meal
Free shuttles for the town center and the sport center. Every 10 min from 8:00 to 19:15
PRROGLOGUE RACE
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PIAZZA BROCHEREL
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MOUNTAIN SPORT CENTER
Start of YCC
Arrivals and departures of UTMB®bus
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JARDIN DE L’ANGE
Arrival YCC Prize giving YCC
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AN EVENT Beyond the races, the UTMB® is a big party, synonymous with sharing and conviviality. For a week, the Mont Blanc region lives to the rhythm of its 7 events that bring to life the 18 municipalities in the three countries around Mont Blanc. Seven events and countless adventures, rich with entertainment and highlights: the start and finishes of racers, the presentation of athletes, the opportunity to stroll through the villages, the Mini UTMB®, concerts and traditional meals are all on the program from August 26 to September 1, 2019. More than just a sporting event, the UTMB® is an epic coming together of emotions and shared passions.
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MINI YCC MINI MCC Short distance of around 400m, for 4 year-olds
Short distance of around 400m, for 3 years old
MINI PTL® Around 3 km of orienteering on trail for children aged 12 & 13 year-olds
MINI OCC
MINI UTMB®
Short distance of around 400m, for 5 year-olds
Around 1800m for children aged 10 & 11 yearolds
MINI CCC® Around 600m for children aged 6 & 7 year-olds
MINI TDS® Around 1200m for children aged 8 & 9 year-olds
WEDNESDAY 28 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. Rendezvous directly on-site !
FREE REGISTRATION
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 on A small «snack” is available at the end of all the mini-races Races are untimed and without classification
FIND THE UTMB® MINI RACES AROUND THE MONT-BLANC IN THE DIFFERENT PARTNER COMMUNES! (See the detailed program at www.utmbmontblanc.com)
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UTMB LIVE ®
the real-time tracking interface during the event Livetrail®
following runners, estimated times of passage, list of favorites, interactive race profiles, comparison between runners, race leaders and webcams
#UTMB
UTMB®TV
the Social Wall so as not to miss the latest UTMB® news on the social networks and to interact with the community.
the television channel for directly experiencing all the highlights of the event (starts, live-coverage, interviews, films, following the race leader, finishes)
utmbworld.com
from August 26th at 08:00
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FOLLOWING VIA GPS
Runners have the possibility of renting a tag/beacon to be followed during their race. Placed in the pack, it allows family and friends to follow from a distance in real time. More information on our web-site www.utmbmontblanc.com in the supporters’ section.
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Follow all the runners, step by step, through from August 10th on www.utmbmontblanc.com. messages: being notified when a runner passes a check phones/smartphones in the 3 countries, even if you do Better informed, you can: • better plan your time for moving from point to another
text messages: registration available The advantage of following via text point; the text messages are sent to all not have a “mobile” roaming package.
• better plan your next steps. WEBCAMS
Rendezvous 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 on their runners’ page. You can also see the runner who you are following at any moment and experience the race stage by stage. After the race, it will be possible to buy a souvenir video grouping all the clips of the runner.
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The UTMB® is an event experienced and shared in real time. In order to allow for runners and spectators not to miss any update from the UTMB®, two applications are available. LiveRun offers runners the race information they need for the proper management and success of their UTMB® event. As for LiveInfo, it is intended for spectators and crew members: it gives them access to a live monitoring in the field and remotely.
LIVEINFO
Known under the name of LiveTrail, this application has proved its worth amongst accompanying persons on the ground. Searches for runners, estimates of times of passage, following the race leader. With LiveInfo you have, in your pocket, an information post and more. It is the optimum means for following your runners along the route but also from a distance. The app has evolved and is producing new services amongst which the appearance of a premium version which allows for the reception of notifications of times of passage in real time. NOTIFICATIONS AT EACH CHECK POINT Receive a notification at each crossing point with your time, ranking and all the race information you need. FOLLOW YOUR FRIENDS Do your friends run the same race? Follow them to compare your positon and your time. Cross the line together or play the competition to the end! SUITABLE FOR CONNECTED WATCHES Notifications are simple and it is possible to set up your smartphone to display the alerts on your connected watch to keep the phone in your bag. INFORM OR CONTACT THE COMMAND CENTER Three buttons on the home page will help you to manage a problem during the race. Signal your abandon, send an SOS message or call the command center very easily.
LIVERUN
The app is essential for your security, and at the same time 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).
SET YOUR GHOST RACER (PREMIUM OPTION) Do you have a goal for your race? Set up a ghost runner according to your ITRA rating or a time target. You will receive notifications to inform you if you are on time for your goal. TRACKING GPS (PREMIUM OPTION) You can use your smartphone as a GPS beacon. The information will go directly to your runner file on the live tracking site. Set up the tracking so that it remains private (organization only), restricted to people with a password defined by you or the public.
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UTMB®bus PRICES, SCHEDULES AND TICKETS SALES
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MARTIGNY-COMBE
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(until August 15th) or during the event at the race-bibs distribution and at the Transport HQ (within the limit of available seats)
TRIENT ARGENTIERE
CHILDRENS
SUISSE ARNOUVAZ
LES CONTAMINES
HAUTELUCE
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N.D. de la GORGE
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Following the races by car is strongly discouraged: serious traffic jams, parking difficulties, small winding roads, road closures. Otherwise, we strongly recommend car-sharing.
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ORSIERES
LA FOULY
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PETS
We recommend not to take pets on the UTMB®Bus, each driver is free to refuse them access to their bus.
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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 reasons it is forbidden for children who are less than 3 years old.
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FROM 27TH AUGUST TO 30TH AUGUST 2019, COME AND DISCOVER ALL THAT IS NEW IN TRAILRUNNING AND PARTICIPATE IN NUMEROUS ANIMATIONS ORGANIZED FOR THE UTMB® ! 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®.
AUGUST 27 AUGUST 28 AUGUST 29 AUGUST 30
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
13:00 - 19:00 10:00 - 19:00 10:00 - 19:00 10:00 - 14:00
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EVENT ORGANISING COMMITTEE COMMITTEE OF HONOUR Riccardo BIELLER, Mayor of Pré Saint Didier Florence CARRON DARBELLAY, President of Martigny-Combe Annick CRESSENS, Mayor of Beaufort Stefano MISEROCCHI, Mayor of Courmayeur Nicolas EVRARD, Mayor of Servoz Mathieu FERRARIS, Mayor of La Thuile Eric FOURNIER, Mayor of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Marcel GAY, President of Bovernier Mireille GIORIA, Mayor of Hauteluce Michel GIRAUDY, Mayor of Bourg-Saint-Maurice Lorenzio Ezio GRAZIOLA, Mayor of Morgex Etienne JACQUET, Mayor of Les Contamines Montjoie Jean-Marc PEILLEX, Mayor of Saint-Gervais Jean-Luc PENNA, Mayor of Séez Joachim RAUSIS, President of Orsières Maurice DESAILLOUD, Mayor of Les Houches Bertrand SAVIOZ, President of Trient Jérémy VALLAS, Mayor of Vallorcine EVENT DIRECTORS Catherine POLETTI, Michel POLETTI Isabelle VISEUX-POLETTI, assisted by Nicolas LAGRANGE, Isabelle JUCHAT Lionel CANON
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The organisation of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc is based on a Council and an Organising Committee composed of employees, volunteers and service providers. UTMB® MONT-BLANC COUNCIL
POLETTI Catherine & Michel, Co-directors POLETTI-VISEUX Isabelle, Directors assistant and Livetrail director DUCHEMIN Rémi, UTMB® International Director QUEIROLO Cristiana, UTMB® International Executive Director POLETTI David, LiveTrail Chrono Executive Director VISEUX Mickaël, Director of Research and Development KELLY Paul, Chief Financial Officer LAGRANGE Nicolas, Director of Operations CANON Lionel, Director of Communication JUCHAT Isabelle, Technical & Course Director DEGLAIRE Stan, Logistics Director PIJOURLET Jules, Responsible for territorial relations and sustainable development BACHELARD René, Honorary President of the Trailers du Mont-Blanc LOVEY Léon, Swiss Co-President of the Trailers du Mont-Blanc, Ambassador of the UTMB® in Switzerland MOTTA Alberto, Italian Co-President of the Trailers du Mont-Blanc, Ambassador of the UTMB® in Italy, President of the Parcours Committee, member of the PTL® committee DESCHAMPS Patrick, French Co-Chairman of the Trailers du Mont-Blanc, Chairman of the Environment Committee, member of the PTL® Committee POLETTI Laurence, Head of Physicians, Member of the Board of the Medical Committee PAUCOT Isabelle, Head of Nurses FROUCHT Martine, Treasurer of the Trailers du Mont-Blanc BERGAMELLI Christian, President of the Volunteer Committee COQUOZ Paul, Strategic consulting economic and social development Chamonix Valley Mont-Blanc THETAZ Olivier, Representative of the organization in Switzerland CORTESE Federica, Representative of the organization in Italy PERRIN Jean-Charles, Director of Run For You, in charge of UTMB® Mont-Blanc partnerships PIAU Romain, Responsible for relations with UTMB® Mont-Blanc partners BICHON François, Director of Exploration, communication consulting agency BOUTEILLE Jean-Michel, General Manager of Chamonix City Hall Services, UTMB® referent for the Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley LACHMANY Neal, Earvin & Lew, Partner Lawyer PERRIN Fabrice, Director of Wide, communication agency in charge of UTMB®TV MASSON Joanna, Wide, Project manager UTMB®TV BASSET Bruno, Directeur Dokever, Director of the rescue and medical organisation BASSET Patrick, Medical Director FRETTE Liliane, Director of Oconnection, press agency MOLLARD-ROGERSON Sabina, Oconnection, international press relations SOURICE Gilles & Jérémie, Co-Directors Fanny Production, audiovisual production agency ARGYROPOULOS Antonios, Director of IBN (International Broadcast Network), official image distribution
EVENT ORGANISING COMMITEE
Communication: Chiara MOTTA (studio manager / field visibility manager), Hugo JOYEUX (communication and press manager), Giulia GUEDOZ (communication assistant), Francis MARIELLE (community manager / webmaster) & Valentine VERGER Volunteers Coordination: Olaia CALDERON & Jules PIJOURLET Management control and accounting: Benoit ROUX, Martine FROUCHT & Didier CURDY Management of free gifts: Jules PIJOURLET, Olaia CALDERON & Paul BENHAYOUN Race HQ UTMB®, CCC®, TDS®, OCC & MCC : Patrice BERGUERAND, Jean-Cyrille AUDOUIT, Marc BOISSEAU & Bertrand GAUTIER Management PTL®: Patrick DESCHAMPS, Isabelle JUCHAT, Alberto MOTTA, Michel POLETTI, assisted by Paul BESSIERE Rescue coordinaion: Rémi PLUMET Physiotherapy coordination: Aurélie CASTILLO Podologists Coordination: Olivier GARCIN Medical logistics: Claire CHAVRIER Digital health and emergency monitoring: LOGICOSS, Gaspard LEBEL Quartz Program: Pierre SALLET CC Law and order : Gérard CEFALI & Laurence PARROT Standard management: Margot MONDON LIVETRAIL Deployment: Sébastien ROBERT Chamonix IT: Raphaël MARUZZZI Head of speakers: Pierre LEMARCHAL & Ludovic COLLET VIP, Accommodation and Protocol: Estelle FLOURY & Geneviève CADOT Salon Ultra-Trail® : Clément BALANGER Official shop: 74 Printer, Nicolas SEMY Management of runner’s bag: Jean-Michel BOUTEILLE Transport management: Isabelle JUCHAT, Paul COQUOZ, Georges-Alain RIBEYROLLES, Bernard FRONT & the TRANSDEV-MONT-BLANC BUS team Race-bib distribution: Sylvie BARQUANT & Alain BUSTIN Weather reports: Yves-Marie MAQUET Operational sport manager: Stéphane SCLAVO Anti-cheating control: Didier CURDY Radio: Pierre FAUSSURIER & Benoît ROUX Information: Francine MONTFALCON, Elodie GUEGAN & Anna KIRKMAN Mini UTMB®: Alain BUSTIN & Patrick DESBREST
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CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC VALLEY
Chamonix Mont-Blanc: Meals: UCPA, Karine MIEUSSET Volunteers base camp : Olaïa CALDERON, Paul BENHAYOUN & Nathalie ETELLIN Finish line Refreshment point: Ninette DESCHAMPS & Nelly VISEUX Finisher gifts: Catherine AUDOUIT & Sylvie CEFALI Waymarkers: Marc MIRETTI La Flégère: Les Vieilles Planches, Georges SOHIER & Alain LEMONNIER Les Houches: Maurice DESAILLOUD, Agnès BALMAT, Olivier CAROUGE Saint-Gervais: Bernard SEJALON, Patrice BIBIER-COCATRIX, Didier JOSEPHE, Jocelyn CLEVY Les Contamines Montjoie: François BOSSON, Julien MURE, Steeve BOYER, Guy BARBIER Servoz : Patrick BOUCHARD Hauteluce - Col du Joly : Marie-Christine BRAISAZ Beaufort - Cormet de Roselend: Laurence BLANC, Pierre-Yves KRIER, Thierry BOCHET, Marielle VIARD-GAUDIN, Viviane MONOD Bourg St Maurice: Marie-Ange VILLIEN, Laurence GIMFLED, Jocelyn ARPIN-PONT Les Chapieux refreshment point: Activités sociales de l’Énergie, Alexandre HOUBARD, Laurent DUPONT (Club Energie Sport) Seez: Dominique BESSE, Olivier PETIT, Bernard BLANC, Elodie CHENAL- JACQUET Col du Petit Saint Bernard: Dominique CASTELNAU, Corinne GODIN Vallorcine: Logistic : André BOZON - Responsible for Animations : Comité des fêtes -Volunteers coordination : Caroline BOUFFLERT
Italian coordination : Giulia GUEDOZ Courmayeur and Aosta Valley: Liaison with the Mairie Ivan PARASACCO Liaison with Aosta Valley Remo CHUC Communication: Claudine DAVID, Elisabetta PERRET, Alessandra BORRE, Giuseppe DI MAURO Responsible for refreshment point: Paolo GATTI Sécurity: Andrea PERROD Technical organisation: Dario SANNICOLÒ Starts: Federica CORTESE Logistic: Mauro MAINO Transports: Massimo CHENAL Runners’ bags: Claudio BERGOMI YCC: Claudio CHERAZ & Paul BESSIERE Responsible of sweepers: Micaela RISSO Mountain Sport Center Dolonne: Federica CORTESE, Dario SANNICOLÒ Reace-bib distribution: Paola MARANO Volunteer manager Italy: Caterina CAGNASSOLA Responsible for bivouacs: Gigi RIZ Waymarker: Patrick DESBREST Lac Combal: Josiane SERMET, Paolo GATTI Arête du Mont-Favre: Junko TAJIMA-VAQUIER Refuge de Maison Vieille: Giacomo CALOSI, Bernard GUEGAN Refuge Bertone: Alice et Lorenzino COSSON, Sandra ZIGGIOTTO Refuge Bonatti: Mara RIZZO Arnouvaz: Marcella BIONDI, Karine CHAMEL Morgex: Mimmo DOMENIGHINI La Thuile: Dario BANDITO
Swiss organisation : Isabelle FELLAY Organisation : Les Traileurs du Mont-Blanc Suisse, Léon LOVEY, Bertrand SAVIOZ, Patrice LOVEY, Isabelle FELLAY, Nicolas JORDAN, Jean-Pierre ROSSIER Security: Pierre-Yves TERRETAZ Transports: Samuel BROCCARD assisté de Olivier THETAZ Orsières: Liaison with the Commune: Meinrad COPPEY & Patricia GABIOUD Turism Office: Gaëtan TORNAY La Fouly: Olivier THETAZ Champex: Léon LOVEY & Isabelle FELLAY La Giète: Patrice LOVEY, Vincent MOULIN et Eric DESCLOUDS Start OCC: Meinrad COPPEY & Patricia GABIOUD Trient: Liaison with the commune and volunteers management : Bertrand SAVIOZ Logistics: Paul GAY-CROSIER assisté de Mathieu BURE Security: Christian GOUMAND Les Tseppes : Emmanuel ROSSET Martigny Combe: Pascal GIROUD, volunteers coordination Léandre RODUIT, responsible for organisation committee, security Col de la Forclaz : Liliane BONVIN & Christian RODUIT Chalet des Grands : Olivier THETAZ
Président, Eric FOURNIER Offices du Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix, Nicolas DUROCHAT Centre sportif Richard Bozon, Véronique JUPPET
COMMUNE DE CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC Directeur général des services, Jean-Michel BOUTEILLE Directeur de la Communication, Jean-Marc MILHOMME Directeur des services techniques, Loïc PLUSQUELLEC Chef de la Police municipale, Marie-Pierre VALLET
ORGANIZATIONS OF CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC VALLEY Mont-Blanc tunnel, Gilles RAKOCZY UCPA, Karine MIEUSSET, Jean-Charles GRANGET Auberge de jeunesse, Thomas MOUGIN Centre de Vacances Touristra, Sébastien LABISSE Chamonix Mont Blanc Hélicoptère [CMBH], Pascal BRUN SERAC (Société d’Exploitation des Restaurants d’Altitude de Chamonix) Ecole de Ski de Chamonix, Nicolas PILLOT-BURNET
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Office de Tourisme de Saint Gervais, Didier JOSEPHE Technical services and Municipal Police
Association des Alpins La Pro Loco
COMMUNE DES CONTAMINES MONTJOIE
COMMUNE DE COURMAYEUR
Office du Tourisme des Houches Technical services and Municipal Police
Contamines Tourisme EPIC des Contamines Montjoie Technical services and Municipal Police Chalet de la Balme, Didier GUT
COMMUNE DE SERVOZ Technical services
COMMUNE D’HAUTELUCE
Tourist Office Technical services «CHEZ GASTON», Grégoire BONNET-LIGEON
COMMUNE DE BEAUFORT Tourist Office Technical services
COMMUNE DE BOURG-SAINT-MAURICE Service des Sports de Bourg-Saint Maurice Office du Tourisme de Bourg-Saint-Maurice/Les Arcs Technical services and Municipal Police Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme, Tristan GUYON
COMMUNE DE SEEZ
Tourist Office Services techniques et Police Municipale
COMMUNE DE LA THUILE Tourist Office Technical services
Pompiers de Pré Saint Didier Tourist Office & Technical services
Polizia municipale, Roberto NIEROZ Arma dei Carabinieri, Nado CALDERONE Polizia Stradale, Omar JERUSEL Liceo linguistico de Courmayeur, Franco COSSARD Consorzio Operatori Turistici Valle del Monte Bianco CSC - Centro Servizi Courmayeur, Thomas CANTELE Pompiers de Courmayeur Le Comité des Traditions Les Beuffons Technical services
COMMUNE D’ORSIÈRES
Administration Communale Office Régional de Tourisme du Pays du Saint-Bernard Alpage de la Peule, Nicolas et Sabine COPPEY Boulangerie Tea-Room Le Gentiana, Claudine LOVEY
COMMUNE DE TRIENT
Administration Communale Société de Développement de Trient Alpage des Tseppes, Dominique CAPPI Technical services
COMMUNE DE MARTIGNY COMBE Administration Communale et chemins pédestres Alpage de la Giète
COMMUNE DE BOVERNIER
Administration Communale et chemins pédestres
COMMUNE DE VALLORCINE Tourist Office & Technical services Comité des fêtes de Vallorcine
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Réserves Naturelles de Haute Savoie, ASTERS École Nationale de Ski et d’Alpinisme, Hervé JOSSERON, Florence GIRAUD, ENSA Université de Savoie, Fabien HOBLEA et Jérome POULENARD Activités sociales de l’Énergie, Eve BERTHET, présidente CMCAS des Pays de Savoie, Jean-Louis GROBEL, directeur opérationnel du territoire des deux Savoie
ORGANISMES DE SECURITE, DE SECOURS ET MEDICAUX
Centre de Secours principal de Chamonix Centre de Secours principal de Bourg Saint Maurice Centre de Secours de Beaufort Compagnie de Gendarmerie de Chamonix Association Départementale des Sociétés de Secours en Montagne de Haute-Savoie, Jean-Luc LABORIE, Président La Chamoniarde , Jean-Christophe BECHE, Président Société de Secours en Montagne de St-Gervais et du Val Montjoie, Aurélien REY, Président Equipe du CHU de Grenoble CNEAS Centres d’exploitation des routes départementales Protection Civile Région Autonome Vallée d’Aoste Azienda USL della Valle d’Aoste Guardia di Finanza Associazione Sportiva Valle d’Aosta Motorsport Soccorso Alpino Valdostano Guardia Forestale Organisation Cantonale Valaisanne des Secours Air Glacier
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