5-6 june 2021

Conquer the canyons

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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 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 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 and lies 30 minutes from Neuchatel ; 1 hour, 15 minutes from Geneva ; two hours from Zurich. Its most populous town is the watchmaking centre . 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: , Buttes, , Fleurier, , Môtiers, , 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, and . It is also bordered by the Vaud municipalities of Provence, , , 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

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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 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 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. Pass through the village of Couvet before turning pool, spa, absinthe tasting and how to visit right for the Sports Centre immediately after the Ford garage. Direction Centre different parts of the parcours by public sportif du Val-de-Travers. transport to cheer on friends and family.

From Neuchâtel SPECTATOR POINTS Follow Val-de-Travers (Pontarlier). Pass through the village of Travers and before entering the village of Couvet. Turn right just before the Ford garage. Direction Spectators wishing to follow friends or Centre sportif du Val-de-Travers. family competing in the 111k or 81k will need their own transport. The following BY TRAIN refreshment points ca11n be accessed by car Connections from Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Lausanne change at Neuchâtel for the and then a short walk: Noiraigue, Carriere train which departs for Couvet. Please visit the CFF/SBB website for further de Motiers, , Vuitebouef, Mont details. www.sbb.ch/en/home.html de Baulmes, Col des Etroits, Chapeau de Napoleon. 12

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT Please note the equipment listed below is mandatory for athletes competing in the 111K

there will not be an equipment check before the start. However, twice as many random checks as usual will be carried out on the course or in the start boxes.

• ID card • Personal eco cup (we don’t sell any eco cups on the event) • Minimum water reserve 1L • Headlamp • Cellphone • Blanket • Safety whistle • Waterproof jacket with a water column (hydrostatic head) rating of at least 10’000mm. Using Gore-Tex, Dry Q or other patented membranes. A simple windbreaker is insufficient. • A long-sleeved shirt • Trail backpack, capacity not important. • 1 x adhesive elastic band to make a bandage or strapping • Food reserves • Sticks are allowed. Any runner who starts with sticks must finish the course with sticks.

THE MATERIAL BELOW IS NOT OBLIGATORY BUT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED :

• Warm clothing in the event of bad weather • Hat • Gloves • Trousers or running tights • Cap or bandana and sunglasses

Mandatory equipment – 51K et le 31K Mandatory equipment – 31K Nordic Walking

• ID card • ID card • Personal eco cup • Personal eco cup • Cellphone • Cellphone • Poles for the 31K Nordic Walking 13

2021 AGENDA

Centre Sportif de Couvet

FRIDAY 4 JUNE 15:00 - 21:30 Tests Covid (salle des Spectacles de Couvet) 16:30 - 21:30 Race office open

SATURDAY 5 JUNE 03:30 Race office open 10:00 - 15 Tests Covid (salle des Spectacles de Couvet) 05:00 Start Ultra 111k 08:15 Start 51k (Swiss championship Trail Running) 13:00 Finish best 51K 15:00 Prize giving scratch 51k 16:15 Finish best Ultra 111K 20:15 Finish last 51K 18:00 Prize giving scratch 111K men 20:00 Prize giving scratch 111K women

SUNDAY 6 JUNE 08:15 Start 31K 09:00 Finish last Ultra 111K 11:15 Finish best 31K 16:15 Finish last 31K 12:00 Prize giving 31K 14

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COVID SAFETY MEASURES2021

Subject to modification depending on the evolution of the health situation and directives of federal or cantonal authorities.

TESTS Only runners with negative tests will be allowed to enter the start/finish area. • Quantitative antigen tests will be administered on-site at Couvet, Friday 4 June from 15h00 - 21h00 (3pm-9pm) and Saturday 5 June from 10h - 15h (10am - 3pm). 30 CHF paid for by participant. OR • PCR tests will be administered on-site at Couvet, Friday 4 June from 15h00 - 21h00 (3pm-9pm). 70 CHF paid for by participant (valid for foreign nationals to return to their country of origin) OR • Provide proof of a PCR test less than 72-hours old OR • NEW Provide proof of a quantitative antigen test less than 24-hours old

Even participants that have been vaccinated, or have contracted and recovered from Covid must be tested. Runners without an official negative nominative test will be denied access to the race. No excep- tions!

Each athlete’s temperature will be taken upon entry to the sports centre (start & finish). NB: All 600 event volunteers will be tested Thursday 3 June 2021.

HYGIENE Two masks and hydroalcoholic gel will be distributed to every participant at the entrance to the complex.

MASK Mask wearing will be mandatory on the entire site (Sports centre, start, finish, stadium, refreshment stations, and surrounding areas). All runners must wear a mask at the start and may only remove it 300 metres a—er crossing the starting line. Masks must be worn at refreshment stations. Masks must be worn at refreshment stations outside of specifically designated eating and drinking areas.

START ORGANISATION Runners will be able to access the start area at the sports centre 30 minutes before their start time. Runners must exit the sports centre zone no more than 60 minutes a—er finishing the race. People accompanying runners will not be allowed in the start/finish zones or in the sports centre complex.

REFRESHMENT STATIONS Runners must wear masks at refreshment stations but are allowed to take them off to eat and drink in designated areas while respecting social distancing. Event staff will distribute food and drinks, no self-service allowed.

ENTRIES Entries will not be accepted on-site. Runners must enter via the website (www.swisscanyontrail.com) and may change distances until 15 May 2021 by writing to [email protected]. Changes will not be accepted at the race office.

BIBS Bibs will be mailed to all entrants residing in Switzerland. All other entrants will be notified of the time and location to pick up their bib at the event site.

EQUIPMENT CHECKS There will not be an equipment check before the start. However, twice as many random checks as usual will be carried out on the course, with full respect for competitors and the competition. Runners must accept them unequivocally or face immediate disqualification.

CHANGING ROOMS AND SHOWERS The changing rooms, showers and massage areas will be accessible to all runners. 16

111K 81K 51K 31K + NORDIC WALKING REFRESHMENT STOPS 17 18

SWISS CANYON TRAIL CHOOSE YOUR RACE RACE* DISTANCE START HIGHEST DIFFICULTY AVERAGE SURFACE HIGHLIGHTS ITRA +ELEVATION* TIME POINTS COURSE TIME POINTS

112.3km Sa 5:00 1606m Ultra Trail Leaders 10h 5550m Chasseron X Long - Average 20h Very difficult Last 33h 1463m Le Soliat

1271m Mont de Baulmes

82.2km 1606m Ultra Trail Long - Leaders 7h 3870m Chasseron Difficult Average 12h Last 14h 1463m Le Soliat

CANCELLED IN 2021

50.6km Sa 8:15 1463m Ultra Trail Medium - Leaders 3h30 2470m Le Soliat Moderately difficult Average 5h Last 8h 51

30.3km Sun 8:15 1113m Trail - Leaders 1h30 1520m La Mordetta Challenging Average 2h15 Last 4h

30.3km Sun 8:15 1113m Not competitive Leaders 4h 1520m La Mordetta Average 5h30 Last 7h

• For exact distances and elavation profiles please refer to the specific race pages. 19

RACE* DISTANCE START HIGHEST DIFFICULTY AVERAGE SURFACE HIGHLIGHTS ITRA +ELEVATION* TIME POINTS COURSE TIME POINTS

2% paved surfaces Rousseau waterfall ; Poëta-Raisse gorges ; Creux du Van ; Le Chasseron ; Gorges de 5 58% forest trails Covatannaz ; Gorges de l'Areuse ; Mont de Baulmes; La Côte-aux-Fées 40% pedestrian footpaths The inaugural Swiss Canyon Trail offers a spell-bounding, challenging course comprising canyons, cliffs, gorges, waterfalls, luscious forests and endless rich vegetation. Three significant climbs offer wonderful views from their respective summits.

2% paved surfaces Rousseau waterfall ; Poëta-Raisse gorges; Creux du Van ; Le Chasseron; Gorges de 4 58% forest trails l'Areuse ; La Côte-aux-Fées 40% pedestrian footpaths The 75km Trail de l’Absinthe race has run for over 20 years. It provides an invitation to attack the steep inclines of a course which does not grant a second’s respite. The ever- changing switch from ascending to descending legs ensures challenges are constant, the rewards fulfilling.

7% paved surfaces Cascade à Rousseau ; Gorges de Poëta-Raisse ; Creux du Van 3 53% forest trails 40% pedestrian A genuine test but not an extreme vertical rise offering magnificent views of Switzerland footpaths at 360 degrees. A ‘marathon’-distance significantly more difficult and enjoyable than a flat urban course.

7% paved surfaces Gorges de la Poëta-Raisse, Château de Môtiers 53% forest trails 2 40% pedestrian The half marathon+ race course offering a challenging parcours and 1000m of vertical footpaths ascension. Its highest point topping at 1113m.

7% paved surfaces A chance to attack the K25 course as a nordic walker 2 53% forest trails 40% pedestrian footpaths 20 21

In 2018 the Swiss Canyon Trail launched its first ultra-distance race. Officially 112 kilometres of exacting and technical trail running. The elevation change is relentless, the visual rewards endless. Nearly 5,500m of vertical ascension. This race is not simply about climbing a peak one side and descending another. Nor a race defined by one view, one point to conquer. The highlights are frequent and often very personal.

OFFICIAL DISTANCE – 112.3km chocolate, farmer, apricots, bananas, oranges, HIGHEST POINT – 1606m (Chasseron) apples, broth, cheese, dried meat, sausage, Tuc, LOWEST POINT – 715m (Noiraigue) chips, nut mixtures + ELEVATION – 5550m 3 last posts, hot pasta – ELEVATION – 5550m CATEGORIES – Elite Men – Senior Men 1 – ITRA points – 5 Senior Men 2 – Veteran Men – Elite Women TERRAIN – 2% on paved surfaces ; 58% through – Senior Women 1 – Senior Women 2 – Veteran forest tracks ; 40% on pedestrian footpaths Women START TIMES – Saturday 05h00 CUT-OFF TIMES – 33 hours (final) MANDATORY GEAR – See dedicated table on – Gorges de la Poëta-Raisse Bifu – 34km – after page 12 9 hours, average 3,77km/h (non-eliminatory). PRIZES – Each finisher will also receive finisher Runners may switch to 45K course. prizes – Le Chasseron – 41.3km – after 10 hours, average 4km/h (non-eliminatory). Runners may switch to 75K course. – Les Places – 82km – after 23 hours – average 3.2km/h (eliminatory) – Chapeau de Napoléon – 93.8km – after 28h, average 3.35km/h (eliminatory) – The runners will all be stopped after 33 hours and repatriated by car. REFRESHMENTS – Eleven official stops offering isotonic liquid, still water, sparkling water, coca, Rivella, syrup (mint and lemon), 22

It all started with the 75km race. Now in its 24th year, the Trail de l’Absinthe race remains a challenging, popular race, and like the 105K offers constant physical and mental challenges. Even with the birth of a new longer distance race, the 75km race has lost none of its allure or prestige.

OFFICIAL DISTANCE – 82.2km Rivella, syrup (mint and lemon), chocolate, HIGHEST POINT – 1606m (Chasseron) farmer, apricots, bananas, oranges, apples, LOWEST POINT – 715m (Noiraigue) broth, cheese, dried meat, sausage, Tuc, chips, + ELEVATION – 3870m nut mixtures. 3 last posts, hot pasta – ELEVATION – 3870m CATEGORIES – Elite Men – Senior Men 1 – ITRA points – 4 Senior Men 2 – Veteran Men – Elite Women TERRAIN – 2% on paved surfaces ; 58% through – Senior Women 1 – Senior Women 2 – Veteran forest tracks ; 40% on pedestrian footpaths Women START TIMES – 05h00 RACE PACK COLLECTION – Race bibs can be CUT-OFF TIMES – 33 hours (final) collected from the race office on Friday 16h00- – Gorges de la Poeta Raisse Bifu - 34km – 22h00 and on Saturday from 04h00 until 30 9 hours afterCANCELLED race departure, average 3,77km/h INminutes 2021 before race start. Proof of payment is (non-disqualification). Runners can finish the required. 45K course with ranking. IMPORTANT NOTES – Choice of racecourse – La Chasseron – 41.3km –11 hours after race possible after 34km. Shortly after the Carrière departure, average 3.77km/h (disqualification). de Môtiers. Only for 105k/75km trail runners. – Les Places – 52km – 23 hours after race MANDATORY GEAR – See dedicated table on departure, average 2,2km/h (disqualification). page 12 – Chapeau de Napoléon – 63.8km – PRIZES – All finishers are guaranteed the 28 hours after race departure, average 2,5km/h opportunity to bypass the ballot to enter the La (disqualification) Diagonale des Fous 2020. Each finisher will also REFRESHMENTS – Eight official stops offering receive K75 finisher prizes to be confirmed on isotonic liquid, still water, sparkling water, coca, our social media channels in due course. 23 24

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A marathon+ distance over tough terrain, significant ascending (+2400m) and one major ascent up Le Soliat offering views of Switzerland’s most famous canyon, the Creux du Van. The 51K is the Swiss Championship of trail running.

OFFICIAL DISTANCE – 50.6km PRIZES – Souvenir prize for each finisher - HIGHEST POINT – 1463m (Le Soliat) LOWEST POINT – 715m (Noiraigue) + ELEVATION – 2470m – ELEVATION – 2470m ITRA points – 3 TERRAIN – 7% on paved surfaces; 53% through forest tracks ; 40% on pedestrian footpaths pedestrian footpaths START TIME – Saturday 08h15 CUT-OFF TIME – 12 hours EQUIPMENT – Light equipment authorised REFRESHMENTS – Five official stops offering isotonic liquid, still water, sparkling water, coca, Rivella, syrup (mint and lemon), chocolate, farmer, apricots, bananas, oranges, apples, broth, cheese, dried meat, sausage, Tuc, chips, nut mixtures. CATEGORIES – Junior Men – Elite Men Senior Men 1 – Senior Men 2 – Veteran Men – Junior Women – Elite Women – Senior Women 1 – Senior Women 2 – Veteran Women MANDATORY GEAR – See dedicated table on page 12

1460 50.6 KM COUVET

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729 755 729

12.1 KM 8 KM 10.3 KM 8.5 KM 4.3 KM 7.4 KM

12.1 KM 20.1 KM 30.4 KM 38.9 KM 43.2 KM NOIRAIGUE LES PETITES CARRIÈRE LA FONT CARRIÈRE COUVET FAUCONNIÈRES DE MÔTIERS DE MÔTIERS 25

OFFICIAL DISTANCE – 30.3km broth, cheese, dried meat, sausage, Tuc, chips, HIGHEST POINT – 1113m (La Mordetta) nut mixtures. LOWEST POINT – 729m (Couvet) CATEGORIES – Junior Men – Elite Men – Senior + ELEVATION – 1520m Men 1 – Senior Men 2 – Veteran Men – Junior – ELEVATION – 1520m Women – Elite Women – Senior Women 1 – ITRA point – 2 Senior Women 2 – Veteran Women TERRAIN – 7% on paved surfaces; 53% through forest tracks ; 40% on pedestrian footpaths MANDATORY GEAR – See dedicated table on pedestrian footpaths pedestrian footpaths page 12 START TIME – Sunday 8h15 PRIZES – Souvenir prize for each finisher - CUT-OFF TIMES – 10 hours REFRESHMENTS – Three official stops offering isotonic liquid, still water, sparkling water, coca, Rivella, syrup (mint and lemon), chocolate, farmer, apricots, bananas, oranges, apples,

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10.3 KM 8.6 KM 4.3 KM 7.1 KM

10.3 KM 18.9 KM 23.2 KM CARRIÈRE LA FONT CARRIÈRE 30.3 KM COUVET DE MÔTIERS DE MÔTIERS COUVET 26

PASSAGE TIME

Refreshment stations Km Altitude Climb + Desc - Timing Timing Cut off Transition Refreshment hot food best last time possible beds Centre Sportif 0 729 0 0 05h00 05h10 Food and drink 1 Noiraigue 12.1 717 549 564 06h00 07h30 Food and drink Le Soliat 17.4 1458 1330 602 06h30 09h00 2 Les Petites Fauconnières 20.1 1340 1343 733 06h45 09h45 Food and drink Le Couvent 26.4 1122 1392 998 07h00 10h30 3 Carrière de Môtiers 30.4 762 1445 1415 07h30 11h00 Food and drink Bifurcation des gorges 34 1162 1874 1442 07h45 11h30 4 Chasseron 40.8 1586 2390 1534 08h45 13h30 13h30 Sa Food and drink 5 Vuiteboeuf 47.8 605 2399 2524 09h30 14h30 Food and drink 6 Col de l’Aiguillion 57 1328 3404 2806 11h00 17h15 Drink 7 Col des Etroits 64.2 1154 3535 3111 11h45 18h00 18h00 Sa Eliminatory Food and drink Chasseron 70 1572 4088 3246 12h45 21h00 8 Gorges de Noirveaux 75 999 4092 3811 13h00 21h30 21h30 Sa Eliminatory Food and drink Life zone* Les Bourquins 80.2 1082 4339 3988 13h20 23h45 9 Les Places 83.2 1110 4432 4050 13h30 00h45 Food and drink X Montagne de Buttes 88.9 1250 4689 4169 14h30 02h00 10 Chapeau de Napoléon 95 983 4744 4491 14h45 02h45 02h45 Di Eliminatory Food and drink X Souces de l’Areuse 99 788 4872 4813 15h00 03h15 Le Signal 102.5 1065 5196 4860 15h30 05h00 11 La Roche 108 1062 5489 5155 16h00 08h00 Food and drink X Finish 112.3 729 5550 5550 16h15 09h00 09h00 Di STOP Food and drink

* life zone: warm tent, hot food, beds, personnal bags

Ravitaillement Km Altitude Déni + Déni - Temps Temps Barrière Transition Ravitaillement Repas du 1er du dernier horaire possible chaud – lits Centre Sportif 0 729 0 0 06h00 06h00 Solide et liquide 1 Noiraigue 12.1 717 549 564 06h10 07h15 Solide et liquide Le Soliat 17.4 1458 1330 602 06h45 08h45 2 Les Petites Fauconnières 20.1 1340 1343 733 07h00 09h15 Solide et liquide Le Couvent 26.4 1122 1392 998 07h20 10h30 3 Carrière de Môtiers 30.4 762 1445 1415 07h45 11h20 Solide et liquide Bifurcation des gorges 34 1162 1874 1442 08h00 12h20 12h30 Sa Via 51K 4 Chasseron 40.8 1586 2390 1534 09h00 14h25 13h30 Sa Eliminatoire Solide et liquide Chasseron 41 1572 2395 1570 09h05 14h45 5 Gorges de Noirveaux 45 999 2425 2156 09h20 15h40 21h30 Sa Eliminatoire Solide et liquide Zone de vie* Les Bourquins 50.2 1079 2648 2301 09h30 16h40 6 Les Places 53.2 1110 2782 2400 09h55 17h00 Solide et liquide X Montagne de Buttes 58.9 1250CANCELLED 3001 2500 14h40 IN18h30 2021 7 Chapeau de Napoléon 65 980 3087 2837 10h55 19h15 02h45 Di Eliminatoire Solide et liquide X Souces de l’Areuse 69 788 3182 3116 11h10 20h15 Le Signal 72.5 1054 3504 3182 11h40 21h15 8 La Roche 78 1062 3809 3479 12h20 22h15 Solide et liquide X Arrivée 82.2 729 3858 3858 12h40 23h15 09h00 Di STOP 27

51 Refreshment stations Km Altitude Climb + Desc - Timing Timing Cut off Transition Refreshment

Refreschment stations Km Altitude Climb + Desc - Timing Timing Cut off Transition Refreschment hot food best last time possible beds Centre Sportif 0 729 0 0 08h15 08h25 20h15 Food and drink Le Couvent 6.4 1122 462 73 08h45 09h45 20h15 1 Carrière de Môtiers 10.2 762 498 473 09h15 10h45 20h15 Food and drink Bifurcation des gorges 13.3 1089 868 512 09h30 11h30 20h15 2 La Font 18.8 883 1035 886 09h45 12h30 20h15 Food and drink 3 Carrière de Môtiers 23 768 1195 1160 10h20 13h45 20h15 Food and drink Route Nouvelle Censière 26.6 941 1483 1275 10h30 14h45 20h15 Finish 32.2 729 1516 1516 11h15 15h15 20h15 Food and drink 28

51 TOP ATHLETES

111K MEN NAT. ITRA NAT. ITRA 51K WOMEN TSCHUMI JEAN-PHILIPPE SUI 882 GÖTZ KATHRIN SUI 744 GAMITO JORDI ESP 861 POOLEY EMMA SUI 730 PAZOS DIEGO SUI 851 WILHEM ARIANE SUI 726 DECK HUGO FRA 847 BAER NATASCHA SUI 725 GIRONDEL BENOIT FRA 842 RUSSI JONAS SUI 830 31K MEN GRENOT MAXIME FRA 827 NAMBERGER HANNES GER 888 NOËL YANNICK FRA 814 THEVENARD XAVIER FRA 884 RIVIERE NICOLAS FRA 810 PACCARD SIMON FRA 826 FERRARI UGO FRA 806 JACQUET MATHIEU FRA 811 PASERO MIKAËL FRA 803 HELOURY YVES FRA 796 LEJEUNE ARNAUD FRA 766 RAYA JONATHAN SUI 794 HALL BENJAMIN AUS 762 SYFER FELIX BEL 790

RIBEIRO DYLAN FRA 789 111K WOMEN SCHAEDLER DEMIAN SUI 787 CHAVEROT CAROLINE FRA 718 POUMEROL FRÉDÉRIC FRA 770 YERLY LAURENCE SUI 674 FAUSER FABRICE SUI 767 ZIMMERMANN DENISE SUI 657 BURYSKA TOMAS CZE 752 FATTON JULIA GER 639 HÖFLER RAMON SUI 748 MULLER CAROLINE SUI 629 MURISET JÉRÉMY SUI 743

BOILLON DORYAN FRA 742

MESMAN JURGEN NED 740 51K MEN

EGLI PASCAL SUI 895 31K WOMEN CHASSAGNE BAPTISTE FRA 859 NUNIGE JASMIN SUI 708 MANSER WALTER SUI 841 LAFAYE CÉLINE FRA 702 VIET VINCENT FRA 840 DARRAGON HELENE FRA 682 LUSTENBERGER MARTIN SUI 838 FATTON MARIANNE SUI 680 KERN MARTIN FRA 838 DESJACQUES ANNE LISE FRA 672 SPRENGER RAPHAEL SUI 832 GEISER NATHALIE SUI 657 MATHIEU CLÉMENT SUI 819 MANETSCH RAMON SUI 818 BAGGENSTOS TOBIAS SUI 801 RAGUET GAEL FRA 797 LORIER BAPTISTE FRA 790 BLANCHARD TRISTAN SUI 785 ROWLAND DANIEL RSA 784 KREBS RAMON SUI 780 GARDIER RÉMY BEL 779 TODA MAS ALEIX ESP 778 PUGIN JEAN FRANCOIS FRA 775 BIGLER MARKUS SUI 770 CHARITE AURELIEN FRA 768 MEIER CHRISTOPHE SUI 768 29

EXCEPTIONAL RUNNERS TOP ATHLETES 2021

NAME SURNAME BIRTHDATE ITRA (21.05.21) RACE

TSCHUMI JEAN-PHILIPPE 1982-07-25 882 111KM GAMITO JORDI 1981-12-20 861 111KM PAZOS DIEGO 1984-11-28 851 111KM DECK HUGO 1999-11-03 847 111KM RUSSI JONAS 1985-04-04 830 111KM GRENOT MAXIME 1989-05-22 827 111KM NOËL YANNICK 1986-08-04 814 111KM SALVETTI CARLO 1990-05-24 812 111KM RIVIERE NICOLAS 1983-02-09 810 111KM FERRARI UGO 1992-04-21 806 111KM PASERO MIKAËL 1983-11-05 803 111KM KREBS RAMON 1983-10-26 780 111KM

NAMBERGER HANNES 1989-05-16 888 31KM THEVENARD XAVIER 1988-03-06 884 31KM PACCARD SIMON 2000-07-25 826 31KM JACQUET MATHIEU 1997-03-07 812 31KM HELOURY YVES 1999-02-19 796 31KM RAYA JONATHAN 1982-07-07 794 31KM SYFER FELIX 1998-12-08 790 31KM SCHAEDLER DEMIAN 1980-10-17 787 31KM NUNIGE JASMIN 1973-12-28 708 31KM LAFAYE CÉLINE 1981-12-09 702 31KM

CHASSAGNE BAPTISTE 1993-10-27 859 51KM VIET VINCENT 1983-12-16 840 51KM SPRENGER RAPHAEL 1987-01-23 832 51KM RAGUET GAEL 1987-04-05 797 51KM LORIER BAPTISTE 1994-06-03 790 51KM BLANCHARD TRISTAN 1979-11-26 785 51KM ROWLAND DANIEL 1984-05-03 784 51KM WILHEM ARIANE 1992-12-05 726 51KM 30

THEY WROTE HISTORY, 111K AND 81K WINNERS

1999 PAST WINNERS2010 M: AHANSAL Lahcen, Zagora (MAR), 5 :22.51,9 M: JENZER, Urs, Frutigen (SUI), 6 :28.18,6 F: LENNARTZ Brigit, Siegburg (DEU), 6 :22.59,4 F: ALTER Julia, Noiraigue (SUI), 8:18.43,8

2000 2011 M: IANOS Bogdar, Fancsal (HON), 5 :29, 58,3 M: SCHNEIDER, Christian, Zurich (SUI), 7:14.55 F: LENNARTZ Brigit, Siegburg(DEU), 6 :13.58,8 F: FATTON Julia, Noiraigue (SUI), 8:00.32

2001 2012 M: IANOS Bogdar, Fancsal (HON), 5 :47, 25,1 M: REY, Jean-Yves, Lens (SUI), 7:01.48 F: LENNARTZ Brigit, Siegburg (DEU), 7 :45.30,0 F: MENEGHIN-PLISKA Maja, Vermes (SUI), 8:22.22

2002 2013 M: JAQUEROD Christophe, Genève (SUI), 5 :47, 25,1 M: MEIER, Christophe, Bullet (SUI), 7:17.59 F: HERRY Karine, Siegburg (FRA), 6 :28.46,8 F: MENEGHIN-PLISKA Maja, Vermes (SUI), 7:54.36

2003 2014 M: SARTORI Stefano, Trento (ITA), 5 :30, 06,7 M: MEIER, Christophe, Bullet (SUI), 7:17.18 F: CASIRAGHI Monica, Misagua Ieco (ITA), 6 :10.31,5 F: FATTON Julia, Vermes (SUI), 8:43.24

2004 2015 M: LAUBER Pascal, Morlon (SUI), 2 :58, 34,4 M: ROGNON, Alexandre, Le Bélieu (FRA), 6:31.07 F: ALTER Julia, Mannheim (DEU), 3 :31.03,9 Cédric MARIETHOZ (SUI) = F: YERLI Laurence, (SUI), 7:33.13

2005 M: CAMENZIND Peter, Birmensdorf (SUI), 5 :41, 49,2 2016 F: HERRY, Karine, Les Estables (FRA), 6:36.28,0 M: BALANCHE, Herve, (FRA), 6:58.03 F: YERLY Laurence, (SUI), 7:39.48

2006 M: BÜRGY Othmar, Guschelmuth (SUI), 7 :51, 18,9 2017 F: BOEHLER, Theresia, Rheinfelden (DEU), 9:28.28,3 M: WINGS, Samuel, (SUI), 7:01.19 F: YERLI Laurence, (SUI), 7:18.42

2007 M: CHALLIER Jérôme, (SUI), 6 :46,50 2018 RESULTS F: SCHICK, Doryane, Noiraigue (SUI), 8:52.06,0 105K M: MESSER, Mirko, (SUI), 12:00.12 F: YERLI, Laurence, (SUI), 13:20.50 2008 M: CHALLIER Jérôme, (SUI), 7 :01.28,3 F: ALTER Julia, Mannheim (DEU), 7:50.43,2 75K M: FAUSER, Fabrice, (SUI), 7:36.57 F: GENOUD, Carole, (SUI), 9:51.33 2009 M: SCHNEIDER Christian, Zürich (SUI), 6 :55.54,9 2019 RESULTS F: LESERVOISIER Michelle, St Julien en Genevois (FRA), 111K 8:15.14,5 M: KERN Martin, (FRA), 10:59:32 GIRONDEL Benoît, (FRA), 10:59:32 F: BRUYAS Camille, (FRA), 12:14:53

81K M: MEIER Christophe, (SUI), 07:48:34 F: MOUROT Sophie, (FRA), 09:42:40 31

GENERAL INFORMATION

PRIZESNumerous prizes are given to the top three athletes in each category. Details on prizes will be communicated before the event. Each runner will receive finisher prizes which may include t-shirts, medals and other gifts.

ONLINE REGISTRATION www.swisscanyontrail.com www.mso-chrono.ch 32

MEDICAL SERVICE A first aid service is provided by the organisers throughout the course, organized jointly by doctors, the ambulance service and the Samaritans of the Val-de-Travers. The Ambulance Service engages the best available support depending on location of incident.

Every participant should be willing to provide MEDICAL WAIVER assistance to others (other runners in particular) and in the case of necessity, either offer their Only participants who have accepted the conditions will be able to skills or forewarn the next officials along the participate in the race. course. The form (in French) can be downloaded, printed, filled in and bought to the race village. http://swisscanyontrail.com/Docs/levee_secret_medical.pdf PROCEDURE:

• Before the race, download the application EMERGENCY NUMBERS: RETTE MI (https://rettemich.ch) and use it in Emergency numbers will be supplied on your dossard. case of problems to simplify your localization The national emergency ambulance number for Switzerland is 144

• The caller must be closer to the patient so that the health regulator can guide him/her in the first aid and he can speak directly to the patient if necessary

• Follow the instructions of the sanitary regulator including details on emerging access

The race rules will be availavle to download in French and English on the Swiss Canyon Trail website. RULES https://swisscanyontrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Reglement_2021_EN-1.pdf COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS The Swiss Canyon Trail Organising Committee is More than 500 volunteers unite each year to play a vital composed of a group of people who work throughout the role in the smooth running of the event. We are eternally year on the organisation of the event. grateful for their support and time. Together we form a formidable team, one which we look forward to working Patrick CHRISTINAT – Président, Sponsoring together as in the future. Elif BASIC - PC Course manager Furthermore, 15 local groups will be responsible for running Maria CHRISTINAT - Catering the refreshment stands. Vidjay CHRISTINAT - Finish line Adan LOZANO – Responsible for course COMMUNICATION AND Sven BLANCK – Refreshment stations MARKETING Gladys THARIN – massage /physio/ tapping Les Créatifs Associés www.creatifs-associes.ch and The Christelle LUSSU – Race office Iceberg www.theiceberg.ch Francine RICCHIUTO – Starts and Finish François SEEWER, Camille STIRNEMANN – Défi Jeunesse NEWS AND UPDATES Germain SIMONET - Abandons To follow the latest updates from the Swiss Canyon Trail René MIORINI – Treasurer and to benefit from special offers follow our Facebook and Dogan BASIC – Prizes, results Instagram channels and our website. Pierre Jobin – Resp. doctor www.swisscanyontrail.com Facebook and Instagram: SwissCanyonTrail @SwissCanyonTrail – #SwissCanyonTrai

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