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5-6 june 2021 Conquer the canyons 51 Swiss Championship trail running / 51K VOTRE FUTUR, C’EST NOTRE PRÉSENT Aujourd’hui c’est déjà demain, tout simplement parce que les décisions que nous prenons à propos des énergies auront un impact dans nos vies de tous les jours. groupe-e.ch CONTENTS 2 KEY NUMBERS 3 WELCOME 6 VAL-DE-TRAVERS 8 SAINTE-CROIX 10 ACCOMMODATION 12 MANDATORY EQUIPMENT 13 2021 AGENDA 15 COVID SAFETY MEASURES 2021 16 MAP AND COURSES 20 CHOOSE YOUR RACE 22 THE COURSES 26 TRANSIT TIME 29 2020 JUBILEE 2021 32 PAST WINNERS 111K AND 81K 33 MORE INFORMATIONS 2 TH EDITION 25OF EVENT AS A WHOLE (FORMERLY TRAIL DE L’ABSINTHE) KEY NUMBERS races: 111K, 81K, 51K, 31K 5 + over the course 5'550 M 111K + over the course 3'870 M 81K total official distance of the four275 KMraces official refreshment stops on the 11 parcours 111K official refreshment stops on8 the parcours 81K cantons crossed, Neuchâtel et Vaud 2 runners have completed Trail de l’Absinthe+ 26'600 races over the last 24 years nationalities and Swiss Cantons represented30 each year26 pasta dishes served during the Pasta Party1'500 tonnes of refreshments provided +10 3 A PROUD TRADITION, A VIBRANT FUTURE WELCOME TO THE 2021 SWISS CANYON TRAIL, OUR TH 25 EDITION Welcome to all of our runners from Switzerland and from overseas. In September 1994 the Trail de l’Absinthe came to life. At the time, we were considered crazy for setting out with the ambition of creating a race of this magnitude. Twenty-four years later under its new guise Swiss Canyon Trail, the event is still going strong despite all of the numerous evolutions in the sport. The Swiss Canyon Trail organisers have always put the desires and well- being of its participants first, from listening to feedback to providing all of the essential facilities for your well-being. We are proud of our reputation for first-class organisation, excellent race management and course facilities. In 2018, we also commenced our partnership with La Diagonale des Fous. More information can be found in this guide. La Diagonale is a magnificent, legendary race with much in common with our own. The partnership has also introduced many benefits for athletes taking part in both races. We wish all of the runners a wonderful event and hope you take the maximum pleasure competing in this majestic, natural and distinct environment. Be ready to meet the green fairy at any twist or turn. She may even be able to help during the most difficult moments ! Patrick Christinat Founder, Swiss Canyon Trail www.swisscanyontrail.com 4 5 6 A BRIEF INTRODUCTION THE VAL-DE-TRAVERS The Val-de-Travers (population 10,900) is located in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The region is nestled in the valley of the Swiss Jura mountains and lies 30 minutes from Neuchatel ; 1 hour, 15 minutes from Geneva ; two hours from Zurich. Its most populous town is the watchmaking centre Fleurier. The Val-de-Travers is world-renowned as the cradle of absinthe. LE VAL-DE-TRAVERS The Val-de-Travers was created on January 1, 2009, following the merger of nine former municipalities: Boveresse, Buttes, Couvet, Fleurier, Les Bayards, Môtiers, Noiraigue, Saint-Sulpice and Travers. The merger was approved by popular vote on February 24, 2008. The town hall is in the village of Fleurier. In addition, the former municipality of Môtiers gave the name to the village square (place of February 24) in memory of this historic day. GÉOGRAPHIE According to the Swiss Federal Statistical Office, Val-de- Travers is 124.91 km2. 6.0% of this area corresponds to areas of housing or infrastructure, 42.4% to agricultural areas, 50.7% to wooded areas and 0.8% to unproductive areas. Val-de-Travers borders the Neuchâtel municipalities of Verrieres, La Cote-aux-Fees, La Brévine, Ponts-de- Martel, Brot-Plamboz, Brot-Dessous, Boudry and Gorgier. It is also bordered by the Vaud municipalities of Provence, Romairon, Mauborget, Fontaines-sur-Grandson and Sainte-Croix as well as the French communes of the Allies (25) and Hauterive-la-Fresse (25). Val-de-Travers is located in the Swiss part of the Jura mountains; there are typical formations of the Jura mountains, such as Crêt du Cervelet. www.val-de-travers.ch 7 espaceVAL . Clos-Pury 15 . 2108 Couvet . +41 32 889 69 19 . [email protected] . www.espaceval.ch 8 THE TOWN OF SAINTE-CROIX Resting on a sunny terrace in the heart of the vast expanse of Jura Vaud, the Commune of St. Croix is famous throughout the world for its music boxes and automatons. Today, Sainte-Croix is active in many areas such Endowed with the best infrastructures, the town as industry, high-end watchmaking, connectivity, of Sainte-Croix is delighted to have an intense crafts, training and tourism. Thanks to the presence associative, cultural and sporting life to which the of the Technopôle, which is a reference center of population of Sainte-Croix respond with pride competence for the Canton of Vaud, Sainte-Croix and enthusiasm. Health and well-being are empty has a great potential for innovation, certification words for St. Croix, which enjoys a quality of life and research in cutting-edge fields, such as additive second to none, with the advantages of a city close techniques. to nature ... www.sainte-croix.ch 9 TRAIN HARD WIN EASY www.sainte-croix.ch 024 455 41 41 [email protected] 10 ACCOMMODATION Athletes coming from overseas or other cantons in Switzerland are encouraged to take advantage of visiting the area after taking part in the race. In early June, the Neuchatel lake, renowned for many free-access Office du Tourisme de Sainte-Croix/Les Rasses public beaches, is usually at an ideal temperature for swimming, Rue Neuve 10, 1450 Sainte-Croix, Suisse water sports and relaxing those muscles after the endeavours of T. : +41 (0) 24 455 41 42 the Swiss Canyon Trail. Equally appealing post race may be a visit www.sainte-croix-les-rasses-tourisme.ch to thermal baths at Yverdon-les-Bains. You can also take time to explore the watchmaking region of Neuchatel, or sample chocolate The tourist offices of the canton of Neuchatel, the towns of and absinthe at the many fabricants of the region, and for those Yverdon-les-Bains and the regions of the Val-de-Travers and Les who haven’t exerted themselves enough, the Jura region offers a Rasses provide numerous options and ideas: multitude of hiking trails and excellent options for mountain and road biking. www.neuchateltourisme.ch/en/ There are numerous accommodation options for athletes. Those www.sainte-croix.ch wishing to stay near the race village, are encouraged to stay in the Val- www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch de-Travers. Accommodation is available to runners at the Centre sportif www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/sainte-croix-les-rasses.html du Val-de-Travers where rooms are available at a reduced rate ; likewise www.val-de-travers.ch/en/tourism/ accommodation is available in civil protection shelters. T. +41 32 889 69 19 Those travelling by car may also consider staying in either Neuchatel www.centresportif-vdt.ch or Yverdon-les-Bains both 30 minutes away from Couvet with a range of accommodation options and diverse activities. For full details on accommodation, we invite you to contact : Office du tourisme du Val-de-Travers T. + 41 (0) 32 889 68 96 www.neuchateltourisme.ch There are also accommodation options in Sainte-Croix, the nearest major town to the Mont de Baulmes section of the K105 course, or in Les Rasses region, renowned in the winter for its cross country skiing terrain and in the summer for its hiking trails. “105K : A fantastic trail race, without compromises !” 105K finisher, 2018 edition 11 Hôtel la Grange*** HÔTELS Grand-Rue 47 1454 Sainte-Croix Hôtel des Cernets** Hôtel du Moulin +41 24 454 43 77 2126 Les Verrières Quartier du Bas-du-Village 3 +41 32 866 12 65 2123 Val-de-Travers La Grand’Borne +41 32 861 26 98 1454 Sainte-Croix Hôtel – Grill du Crêt de l’Anneau* +41 24 454 13 51 Crêt de l’Anneau 1 La Fontaine d’Energie 2105 Val-de-Travers Rue du Pasquier 12 Hôtel de l’Ours** +41 32 863 11 11 2114 Val-de-Travers Route de Sainte-Croix 7 +41 32 861 45 11 1445 Vuiteboeuf Chapeau de Napoléon +41 24 459 22 59 2123 Val-de-Travers Hôtel de la Truite +41 32 861 16 62 Champ-du-Moulin-Dessus Big villa in Sainte-Croix 2149 Brot-Dessous 1450 Sainte-Croix Restaurant-Hôtel de la Poste +41 32 855 11 34 +41 24 459 22 59 Grand-Rue 17 2114 Val-de-Travers Grand Hôtel des Rasses*** Gite de la Robella +41 32 861 23 98 Route des Alpes 25 Ruelle Pierre-Boulanger 5 1452 Les Rasses 2115 Val-de-Travers +41 24 454 19 61 +41 32 861 30 26 ACCOMPANYING ATHLETES, VISITORS AND STADIUM FACILITIES LOGISTICAL INFORMATION Many athletes will be travelling with friends and family who will be coming along to TRANSPORT offer support or who may be taking part in BY CAR different distances. Food and refreshments 1h15 from Geneva & Geneva Airport – 1h30 from Besançon – 2h from Zurich will be available at the stadium and there will 2h15 from Basel – 2h20 from Zurich Airport – 5h15 from Paris be onsite entertainment over the weekend. For those with more time to explore, a help From Yverdon-Les-Bains desk will provide details on how to access Follow the direction Sainte-Croix - Val-de-Travers before heading towards Fleurier nearby attractions like an outdoor swimming in the direction of Neuchâtel.