Official partner race of the Grand Raid de la Réunion/ La Diagonale des Fous

INFORMATION2019 KIT

SwissCanyonTrail www.swisscanyontrail.com 8-9 june 2019

COME AND CONQUER THE CANYONS CONTENTS

2 KEY NUMBERS

3 WELCOME

4 PARTNERSHIP GRAND RAID

6 VAL-DE-TRAVERS

8 SAINTE-CROIX

10 ACCOMMODATION

12 MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

14 COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

15 2019 AGENDA

16 MAP AND COURSES

L’ÉNERGIE DE VOTRE RÉGION 18 CHOOSE YOUR RACE

Vos partenaires de con ance pour 20 THE COURSES les questions énergétiques 26 TRANSIT TIME

26 2020 JUBILEE

26 2019 ATHLETES ÉNERGIE CHALEUR CONFORT EFFICACITÉ EAU MOBILITÉ

28 RESULTS

29 MORE INFORMATIONS

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A PROUD TRADITION, A VIBRANT FUTURE THE SWISS CANYON TRAIL. WELCOME TO THE 2019 IN NUMBERS. SWISS CANYON TRAIL, OUR TH 24 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 TH 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 EDITION numerous evolutions in the sport. 24OF EVENT AS A WHOLE (FORMERLY The Swiss Canyon Trail organisers have always put the desires and well- TRAIL DE L’ABSINTHE) 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 ND KEY NUMBERS course facilities. races. All ending in ‘5’: 105K. 75K. 45K. 25K. 5 EDITION Relay (3 x 15K) Taking into account athlete feedback, and to respond to the ever- UNDER2 changing nature of the trail world, we introduced some momentous + over the course THE GUISE 5'550 M 105K changes in 2018. Our weekend is now truly a weekend with races THE SWISS + over the course starting on Saturday, finishing on Sunday. Last year we launched our CANYON 3'870 M 75K ultra distance race with our inaugural K105. All 150 limited places for TRAIL total official distance of the this race sold out quickly. This is one of five main races, joined by the 320 KM (REBAPTISED five races K75, K45, K25 and the relay, comprising three individual 15km legs. IN 2018) These changes celebrate the event’s tradition, benefit from our vast official refreshment stops on the experience, and point us in an exciting new direction. For both the 2019 11 parcours 105K editions of the 105K and 75K registration is limited to 250 athletes. So official refreshment stops be fast in signing up! on8 the parcours 75K In 2018, we also commenced our partnership with La Diagonale des cantons crossed, Neuchâtel et Vaud Fous. More information can be found in this guide. La Diagonale is a 2 magnificent, legendary race with much in common with our own. The absinthe producers in the partnership has also introduced many benefits for athletes taking part Val-de-Travers+ 25 in both races. runners have completed Trail de l’Absinthe+ 24'600 races over the last 23 years We wish all of the runners a wonderful event and hope you take the maximum pleasure competing in this majestic, natural and distinct nationalities and Swiss Cantons 25 26 environment. Be ready to meet the green fairy at any twist or turn. She represented each year may even be able to help during the most difficult moments ! pasta dishes served during the Pasta Patrick Christinat Party1'500 Founder, Swiss Canyon Trail tonnes of refreshments provided www.swisscanyontrail.com + 8 4 5

LA DIAGONALE DES FOUS & SWISS CANYON TRAIL : A PARTNERSHIP WITH ATHLETES AT ITS CORE In April 2018, La Diagonale des Fous, celebrated matriach ultra trail of the Grand Raid, and the Swiss Canyon Trail commenced a new partnership, celebrating the clear similarities between the two races and offering exciting opportunities for trail runners interested in taking part in both races.

TWO RACES, MUCH IN COMMON BENEFITS FOR ATHLETES

For those who have not experienced the two In celebrating this new partnership, the two race races, the similarities, at first glance, may not organisers have put in place special discounts appear obvious. One event is located on a for athletes competing in both races and have volcanic island on a small French territory in the agreed to share their combined expertise Indian Ocean - imagine beaches, lush greenery in organising exceptional races. The current and an imperious volcano. The other is situated in benefits include: the rugged, wild absinthe valley of Switzerland. A • 105K Swiss Canyon Ultra Trail athletes land of adventure and legend. Dig a little deeper wishing to participate in the Diagonole des though and La Diagonale des Fous and the Swiss Fous 2019 and 2020 are informed that they Canyon Trail are two ultra race events with a will have the advantage of not having to go number of points in common. through a random ballot. In this way, they will The two races are defined by their natural automatically have the opportunity to register. environment. The Réunion island and the green • In turn, runners participating in the 2019 Diago- valleys of the west of Switzerland are noted nole des Fous will receive a 20% discount on ideal trail running terrains. The race courses their 105K Swiss Canyon Ultra Trail registration offered by the two events are not defined by one as long as they finish their race. single feature but by the element of adventure • To celebrate the start of the partnership, and experience. For La Diagonale des Fous it is the winners of the 2018 Swiss Canyon Trail heavily forested volcanic slopes, dense, steep 105K were invited to the La Réunion to “ My first Trail …..a fantastic gorges and technical trails. In Switzerland the participate in the Grand Raid of 2018. The experience, incredible landscapes, nature is equally enchanting with waterfalls and best Réunionnais athletes, first man and first superb organistion and a kindred canyons a constant feature of complex courses. woman, will be invited to Switzerland for the spirit of community…..thank you for Neither race is defined by a single peak or an 2019 Swiss Canyon Trail. this marvellous experience” ascent but by the constant mental and physical challenge, the ever-changing switch in elevation, Further details on the partnership, including a Swiss Canyon Trail finisher, 2018 steep paths, rivers and by a sometimes intangible combined competition, will be communicated in element of mystique, think of the absinthe due course. distillers and green fairy legend in Switzerland, the bright night stars, enchanting courses and partisan, lively local support in the Réunion. 6 7

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION THE VAL-DE-TRAVERS IDEAL POUR UN SEJOUR EN PLEINE NATURE The Val-de-Travers (population 10,900) is located IDEAL POUR UN SEJOUR EN PLEINE NATURE in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The region is nestled in the valley of the Swiss Jura ForfaitForfait « Clé en main »» mountains and lies 30 minutes from Neuchatel ; HHéébergementbergement en pension complète 1 hour, 15 minutes from Geneva ; two hours enen chambreschambres de 2 à 6 lits from Zurich. Its most populous town is the accès illimités aux installations sportives watchmaking centre Fleurier. The Val-de-Travers accès illimités aux installations sportives is world-renowned as the cradle of absinthe. •• piscine piscine couverte - jacuzzi •• mur mur d’escaladed’escalade – fitness – wellness •• salles salles omnisports, de danse et de combatcombat •• stade stade d’athlétisme et terrains extérieurs

LE VAL-DE-TRAVERS PrixPrix parpar personne Enfants Adultes The Val-de-Travers was created on January 1, 2009, 6 à 15 ans following the merger of nine former municipalities: •• 3 3 joursjours (2 nuits) : CHF 118.- CHF 159.-159.- Boveresse, Buttes, Couvet, Fleurier, Les Bayards, Môtiers, •• 4 4 joursjours (3 nuits) : CHF 174.- CHF 234.-234.- Noiraigue, Saint-Sulpice and Travers. The merger was approved by popular vote on February 24, 2008. The •• 5 5 joursjours (4 nuits) : CHF 228.- CHF 306.-306.- 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. DécouverteDécouverte ... •• LLee CreuxCreux du Van •• LesLes gorgesgorges de l’Areuse GÉOGRAPHIE LesLes minesmines d’asphaltes According to the Swiss Federal Statistical Office, Val-de- •• Travers is 124.91 km2. 6.0% of this area corresponds to •• LaLa maison maison de l’absinthe areas of housing or infrastructure, 42.4% to agricultural •• LesLes muséesmusées régionaux 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. PleinPlein air ! It is also bordered by the Vaud municipalities of Provence, •• PiscinePiscine ouverte des Combes Romairon, Mauborget, Fontaines-sur-Grandson and Via ferrata du Tichodrome Sainte-Croix as well as the French communes of the •• Via ferrata du Tichodrome Allies (25) and Hauterive-la-Fresse (25). Val-de-Travers is •• LugeLuge Féeling d’été et d’hiver located in the Swiss part of the Jura mountains; there are Parcours VTT, vélos électriques typical formations of the Jura mountains, such as Crêt du •• Parcours VTT, vélos électriques Cervelet. •• ParcoursParcours de Nordic Walking

CentreCentre sportifsportif régional du Val-de-Travers TélTél : :+41 +41 32 32 889 889 69 69 19 19 CCllosos Pury Pury 15 – 2108 Couvet EmailEmail : :[email protected] [email protected]

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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 Le plein d’énergie 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 ...

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Hôtel la Grange*** HÔTELS Grand-Rue 47 1454 Sainte-Croix ACCOMMODATION Hôtel des Cernets** Hôtel du Moulin +41 24 454 43 77 2126 Les Verrières Quartier du Bas-du-Village 3 Athletes coming from overseas or other cantons in Switzerland are encouraged to take +41 32 866 12 65 2123 Val-de-Travers La Grand’Borne advantage of visiting the area after taking part in the race. +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 In early June, the Neuchatel lake, renowned for many free-access Office du Tourisme de Sainte-Croix/Les Rasses 2105 Val-de-Travers Rue du Pasquier 12 Hôtel de l’Ours** public beaches, is usually at an ideal temperature for swimming, Rue Neuve 10, 1450 Sainte-Croix, Suisse +41 32 863 11 11 2114 Val-de-Travers Route de Sainte-Croix 7 water sports and relaxing those muscles after the endeavours of T. : +41 (0) 24 455 41 42 +41 32 861 45 11 1445 Vuiteboeuf the Swiss Canyon Trail. Equally appealing post race may be a visit www.sainte-croix-les-rasses-tourisme.ch Chapeau de Napoléon +41 24 459 22 59 to thermal baths at Yverdon-les-Bains. You can also take time to 2123 Val-de-Travers Hôtel de la Truite explore the watchmaking region of Neuchatel, or sample chocolate The tourist offices of the canton of Neuchatel, the towns of +41 32 861 16 62 Champ-du-Moulin-Dessus Big villa in Sainte-Croix 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 2149 Brot-Dessous 1450 Sainte-Croix who haven’t exerted themselves enough, the Jura region offers a Rasses provide numerous options and ideas: Restaurant-Hôtel de la Poste +41 32 855 11 34 +41 24 459 22 59 multitude of hiking trails and excellent options for mountain and Grand-Rue 17 road biking. www.neuchateltourisme.ch/en/ 2114 Val-de-Travers Grand Hôtel des Rasses*** Gite de la Robella There are numerous accommodation options for athletes. Those www.sainte-croix.ch +41 32 861 23 98 Route des Alpes 25 Ruelle Pierre-Boulanger 5 wishing to stay near the race village, are encouraged to stay in the Val- www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch 1452 Les Rasses 2115 Val-de-Travers de-Travers. Accommodation is available to runners at the Centre sportif www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/sainte-croix-les-rasses.html +41 24 454 19 61 +41 32 861 30 26 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 ACCOMPANYING ATHLETES, VISITORS of accommodation options and diverse activities. AND STADIUM FACILITIES LOGISTICAL INFORMATION For full details on accommodation, we invite you to contact : Office du tourisme du Val-de-Travers Many athletes will be travelling with friends T. + 41 (0) 32 889 68 96 and family who will be coming along to TRANSPORT www.neuchateltourisme.ch 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 There are also accommodation options in Sainte-Croix, the nearest will be available at the stadium and there will 2h15 from Basel – 2h20 from Zurich Airport – 5h15 from Paris major town to the Mont de Baulmes section of the K105 course, or in be onsite entertainment over the weekend. Les Rasses region, renowned in the winter for its cross country skiing For those with more time to explore, a help From Yverdon-Les-Bains terrain and in the summer for its hiking trails. 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 105k or 75k will need their own transport. The following BY TRAIN refreshment points can be accessed by car Connections from Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Lausanne change at Neuchâtel for the “105K : A fantastic trail race, and then a short walk: Noiraigue, Carriere train which departs for Couvet. Please visit the CFF/SBB website for further without compromises !” de Motiers, Le Chasseron, Vuitebouef, Mont details. www.sbb.ch/en/home.html de Baulmes, Col des Etroits, Chapeau de 105K finisher, 2018 edition Napoleon. 12 13

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT Please note the equipment listed below is mandatory for athletes competing in the 105K and 75K.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT CHECKS WILL TAKE PLACE WHEN 105K AND 75K ATHLETES COLLECT THEIR DOSSARDS. PLEASE BRING EQUIPMENT WITH YOU WHEN COLLECTING YOUR DOSSARD. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR DOSSARD NOT BEING HANDED OVER.

• ID card • Personal tumbler/cup • Minimum water reserve 7.5 dl • 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

Please note the equipment listed below is mandatory for athletes competing in the 45K and 25K.

• Personal tumbler/cup • Cellphone

“An exceptional setting, with fantastic race courses”

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MAGNIFICENT AND UNIQUE RACE COURSES HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 105K 2019 AGENDA AND 75K

The Swiss Canyon Trail is a race like no other. this natural, protected rock area sculpted by KM46 (K105 only) : cult of absinthe but run through forests and All race starts and events will take place at Centre Sportif de Couvet This is not some empty slogan or vacuous glaciers and streams provides awe-inspiring DESCENT INTO VUITEBOEUF fields where its ingredients grow, notably (Couvet Sports Centre). remark. It’s a genuine statement. While views whether over the pine-coated Jura, Following the highest point of La Chasseron wormwood and bountiful herbs. This then some races are defined by the ascent of a through the gorges below, or across the lake comes a descent in the region of 1,000m. followed by 10km of endurance along FRIDAY 7 JUNE peak, a specific view or technical challenge, of Neuchâtel and towards the Alps. Ibex and Plunging from the vast expanse of the summit notorious Jurassian paths. YOUTH RACES the Swiss Canyon Trail is characterized by friends often provide company at this beautiful through the village of Bullet and down into From 17h00​ Official opening ceremony its energizing spirit. natural amphitheatre. Vuiteboeuf nestled at the foot of the valley. KM85 (58) : CHAPEAU DE NAPOLÉON From 18h00 Pasta party, bbq, dessert for all entrants This section promises to be one of the fastest Nestling above the watchmaking town 18h30 Start of youth races Its hard to quantify, but it exists. This is the KM 28 : ROUSSEAU’S WATERFALL but most technical. of Fleurier, this area is today noted for its 19h55 Last youth race depart land of the Green Fairy, of dreams, of myth The parcours doesn’t take the runners into hotel, but its name derived from the profile 20h30 Results ceremony and legend, of spruce-topped mountains, the village of Môtiers itself. This is as close as KM48 (K105 only) : it has carved into rock. Seen from the east it 22h00 Race office closes, end of registrations of waterfalls and gorges, of luscious green it gets. The descent down from the Creux du GORGES DE COVATANNAZ resembles the bicorn of the Emperor himself. forests and charming streams. Its like Van winds through the view that Rousseau so Vuitebouef marks the end of the descent. This is the spot where Charles The Bold tried IMPORTANT running through a scene from the Lord Of famously admired. It was here that the writer, Then its time to climb again. The Gorges to pass the Val-de-Travers with his army in Equipment check for 75k/105k obligatory during collection of bib. The Rings. Remote, rugged, with mystery composer, philosopher and influencer of de Covatannaz are amongst the most 1476 only to be thwarted by well-organised Friday 16h00 - 22h00 | Saturday 04h00 - 04h30 always present. Enlightenment spent years in exile from 1762- picturesque trail paths of the entire Jura. The locals who united to block the narrow route 65. Today there is a museum in his honour. trickling sound of the Arnon River winding which runners will tackle from 60-65km. After Below is a summary of some course down through the gorges offers therapeutic this stretch lies a climb before a progressive SATURDAY 8 JUNE highlights from the 105K and 75K. KM 30 : GORGES DE POËTA-RAISSE calm. The second half of this climb towards descent to Couvet and the finish. 05h00 K105 and K75 starts The second big ascent of the race leads the Mont de Baulmes is narrower, steeper 08h15 K45 and relay starts KM 0 / KM 105 (75) : STADIUM athletes up from Môtiers through these and definitely more challenging underfoot in KM90 (60) : BERCEAU DE L’AREUSE 10h15 K25 and Nordic Walking start START/FINISH COUVET majestic gorges. Rousseau would have terms of terrain. This section has changed in 2019 and takes in 11h00 Arrival first runners K45, relay It feels only right to commence and finish in undoubtedly found freedom for his thoughts in a different parcours along the Areuse stream 12h00 Arrival first runners K25 Couvet, the spiritual home of absinthe. Like the Gorges of Poeta-Raisse. This is a wondrous KM55 (K105 only) : MONT DE BAULMES before a short climb up and over the Signal 13h00 Arrival first runners K75 many famous races the first and final steps place, with plentiful streams, fresh waterfalls TOWARDS COL DE L'AIGUILLON du Fleurier. This will be pure trail running and 14h15 Arrival first runners Nordic Walking are made along an athletics track, evoking and stone bridges. It’s an environment many The section between Mont de Baulmes and unlike 2018 not on asphalt. 17h00 Arrival first runners K105 memories of Olympian feats, and to contrast believe was fertile ground for boot-legging Col d’Aiguillon offers a little under 5km of several hours in nature and isolation, the roar and clandestine activities of yesteryear. On gradual climbing with frequent views of Lac KM100 (70) : ROUTE TO THE FINISH and encouragement of a partisan crowd. a hot day it also provides welcome shelter, a Leman and Neuchatel and the entire Alpine A difficult last leg descending just above the SUNDAY 9 JUNE continued supply of fresh water and a unique, range. This section is technical in places. Val-de-Travers towards the finish. 14h00 Arrival last runners K105 KM 10 : CLIMB INTO THE FOREST mysterious atmosphere. Within 12km you will 15h00 End of the event The first 7km or so are flat. A false friend. climb from 737m to 1600m. KM75 (48) : LA CÔTE-AUX-FÉES Time to find rhythm in your legs. Enjoy it. The Whether descending from La Chasseron first climb takes you from the race’s lowest KM40 : LE CHASSERON (4km, 600m elevation change in K75) or altitude point to one of its highest at over 1606m. The highest point of the race. La from Col d’Aiguillon and around Sainte- 1,400m. 700m of climbing. This in the space Chasseron is one of the most isolated Croix, runners will head towards the gorges of roughly three gruelling kilometres. The summits in Switzerland. The inclines are of Noirvaux, the Col des Etroits and the race has truly begun. No turning back. steep, paths rugged and gradients tough. At border between the cantons of Vaud and this point you’ve practically ran a marathon. Neuchâtel before reaching the Côte-aux- KM 17 : THE MAJESTIC CREUX DU VAN The reward is the second spell-bounding view Fées region, where fairies of all descriptions One of the natural wonders of Switzerland. of the Alps and the knowledge that one of the may greet athletes with goblets of various Often labelled the ‘Swiss Grand Canyon’ hardest climbs is done. colours. A chance not only to celebrate the Note: Bracket distances refer to 75K, where relevant. 16 17

105K 75K 45K + RELAY 25K + NORDIC WALKING REFRESHMENT STOPS 18 19

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

112.3km 05h00 1606m Ultra Trail Leaders 10h 2% paved surfaces Rousseau waterfall ; Poëta-Raisse gorges ; Creux du Van ; Le Chasseron ; Gorges de 5 5550m Chasseron X Long - Average 20h 58% forest trails Covatannaz ; Gorges de l'Areuse ; Mont de Baulmes; La Côte-aux-Fées Very difficult Last 33h 40% pedestrian 1463m footpaths The inaugural Swiss Canyon Trail offers a spell-bounding, challenging course comprising Le Soliat canyons, cliffs, gorges, waterfalls, luscious forests and endless rich vegetation. Three significant climbs offer wonderful views from their respective summits. 1271m Mont de Baulmes

82.2km 05h00 1606m Ultra Trail Long - Leaders 7h 2% paved surfaces Rousseau waterfall ; Poëta-Raisse gorges; Creux du Van ; Le Chasseron; Gorges de 4 3870m Chasseron Difficult Average 12h 58% forest trails l'Areuse ; La Côte-aux-Fées Last 14h 40% pedestrian 1463m footpaths The 75km Trail de l’Absinthe race has run for over 20 years. It provides an invitation to Le Soliat 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.

50.6km 08h15 1463m Ultra Trail Medium - Leaders 3h30 7% paved surfaces Cascade à Rousseau ; Gorges de Poëta-Raisse ; Creux du Van 3 2470m Le Soliat Moderately difficult Average 5h 53% forest trails Last 8h 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.

50.6km 08h15 1463m Three unique Leaders 3h20 7% paved surfaces Same course as the K45. A unique way for a team of three people to attack the relay _ 2470m Le Soliat stages Average 4h45 53% forest trails distance – an ascending leg, a descending leg and a flat one. Last 6h 40s% pedestrian Leg 1 : Climbing. 17.5km footpaths Leg 2 : Ascending. 14.5km Leg 3 : Mixed leg 19km

30.3km 10h15 1113m Trail - Leaders 1h30 7% paved surfaces Gorges de la Poëta-Raisse, Château de Môtiers 1520m La Mordetta Challenging Average 2h15 53% forest trails 1 Last 4h 40% pedestrian The half marathon+ race course offering a challenging parcours and 1000m of vertical footpaths ascension. Its highest point topping at 1113m.

30.3km 10h15 1113m Not competitive Leaders 4h 7% paved surfaces A chance to attack the K25 course as a nordic walker 1 1520m La Mordetta Average 5h30 53% forest trails Last 7h 40% pedestrian footpaths

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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 – 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 Poëta-Raisse Bifu – 34km – after 22h00 and on Saturday from 04h00 until 30 9 hours, average 3,77km/h (non-eliminatory). minutes before race start. Proof of payment is Runners may switch to 45K course. required. – Le Chasseron – 41.3km – after 10 hours, IMPORTANT NOTES – Choice of racecourse average 4km/h (non-eliminatory). Runners may possible after 34km and 40.8km. switch to 75K course. MANDATORY GEAR – See dedicated table on 112.30 – Les Places – 82km – after 23 hours – average page 12 COUVET 1606 1580 1540 3.2km/h (eliminatory) – Free entry to the La Diagonale des 1460 PRIZES – Chapeau de Napoléon – 93.8km – after 28h, Fous for the male and female winner of the 1150 1240 average 3.35km/h (eliminatory) 105K, while all finishers are guaranteed the 1064 – The runners will all be stopped after 33 hours opportunity to bypass the ballot to 755 and repatriated by car. enter the La Diagonale des Fous 2020. Each 729 607 729 REFRESHMENTS – Eleven official stops finisher will also receive K105 finisher prizes to offering isotonic liquid, still water, sparkling be confirmed on our social media channels in 12.1 KM 8 KM 10.3 KM 3.6 KM 6.8 KM 6.4 KM 9.8 KM 7.2 KM 10.8 KM 8.2 KM 11.8 KM 13 KM 4.3 KM water, coca, Rivella, syrup (mint and lemon), due course. 12.1 KM 20.1 KM 30.4 KM 34 KM 40.8 KM 47.2 KM 57 KM 64.2 KM 75 KM 83.2 KM 95 KM 108 KM COUVET NOIRAIGUE LES PETITES CARRIÈRE GORGES BIFU. CHASSERON VUITEBŒUF COL DE COL DES GORGES DE LES PLACES CHAPEAU DE LA ROCHE FAUCONNIÈRES DE MÔTIERS MONTAGNETTE L’AIGUILLON ETROITS NOIRVEAUX NAPOLÉON 22 23

It all started with the 75km race. Now in its 24th year, the Trail de A marathon+ distance over tough terrain, significant ascending (+2400m) l’Absinthe race remains a challenging, popular race, and like the 105K and one major ascent up Le Soliat offering views of Switzerland’s most offers constant physical and mental challenges. Even with the birth of famous canyon, the Creux du Van. a new longer distance race, the 75km race has lost none of its allure or prestige. OFFICIAL DISTANCE – 50.6km 22h00 and on Saturday from 04h00 until 30 HIGHEST POINT – 1463m (Le Soliat) minutes before race start OFFICIAL DISTANCE – 82.2km Rivella, syrup (mint and lemon), chocolate, LOWEST POINT – 715m (Noiraigue) MANDATORY GEAR – See dedicated table on HIGHEST POINT – 1606m (Chasseron) farmer, apricots, bananas, oranges, apples, + ELEVATION – 2470m page 12 LOWEST POINT – 715m (Noiraigue) broth, cheese, dried meat, sausage, Tuc, chips, – ELEVATION – 2470m PRIZES – Souvenir prize for each finisher - + ELEVATION – 3870m nut mixtures. 3 last posts, hot pasta ITRA points – 3 details to be confirmed at a later date on our – ELEVATION – 3870m CATEGORIES – Elite Men – Senior Men 1 – TERRAIN – 7% on paved surfaces; 53% through social media channels ITRA points – 4 Senior Men 2 – Veteran Men – Elite Women forest tracks ; 40% on pedestrian footpaths TERRAIN – 2% on paved surfaces ; 58% through – Senior Women 1 – Senior Women 2 – Veteran pedestrian footpaths forest tracks ; 40% on pedestrian footpaths Women START TIME – 08h15 START TIMES – 05h00 RACE PACK COLLECTION – Race bibs can be CUT-OFF TIME – 12 hours CUT-OFF TIMES – 33 hours (final) collected from the race office on Friday 16h00- EQUIPMENT – Light equipment authorised – Gorges de la Poeta Raisse Bifu - 34km – 22h00 and on Saturday from 04h00 until 30 REFRESHMENTS – Five official stops offering 9 hours after race departure, average 3,77km/h minutes before race start. Proof of payment is isotonic liquid, still water, sparkling water, coca, (non-disqualification). Runners can finish the required. Rivella, syrup (mint and lemon), chocolate, 45K course with ranking. IMPORTANT NOTES – Choice of racecourse farmer, apricots, bananas, oranges, apples, – La Chasseron – 41.3km –11 hours after race possible after 34km. Shortly after the Carrière broth, cheese, dried meat, sausage, Tuc, chips, departure, average 3.77km/h (disqualification). de Môtiers. Only for 105k/75km trail runners. nut mixtures. – Les Places – 52km – 23 hours after race MANDATORY GEAR – See dedicated table on CATEGORIES – Junior Men – Elite Men departure, average 2,2km/h (disqualification). page 12 Senior Men 1 – Senior Men 2 – Veteran Men – – Chapeau de Napoléon – 63.8km – PRIZES – All finishers are guaranteed the Junior Women – Elite Women – Senior Women 28 hours after race departure, average 2,5km/h opportunity to bypass the ballot to enter the La 1 – Senior Women 2 – Veteran Women (disqualification) Diagonale des Fous 2020. Each finisher will also RACE PACK COLLECTION – Race bibs can be REFRESHMENTS – Eight official stops offering receive K75 finisher prizes to be confirmed on collected from the race office on Friday 16h00- isotonic liquid, still water, sparkling water, coca, our social media channels in due course.

1600 82.2 KM 1460 50.6 KM COUVET 1460 COUVET 1240 1105

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12.1 KM 8 KM 10.3 KM 10.4 KM 4.2 KM 8.2 KM 11.8 KM 13 KM 4.2 KM 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 34 KM 40.8 KM 45 KM 53.2 KM 65 KM 78 KM 12.1 KM 20.1 KM 30.4 KM 38.9 KM 43.2 KM COUVET NOIRAIGUE LES PETITES CARRIÈRE GORGES BIFU. CHASSERON GORGES DE LES PLACES CHAPEAU DE NAPOLÉON LA ROCHE NOIRAIGUE LES PETITES CARRIÈRE LA FONT CARRIÈRE FAUCONNIÈRES DE MÔTIERS DE MÔTIERS FAUCONNIÈRES DE MÔTIERS MONTAGNETTE NOIRVEAUX COUVET 24 25

The half marathon+ race course offering a challenging parcours and A novel way for a team of three people to attack 1520m of vertical ascension. Its highest point topping at 1113m. the marathon+ distance with three distinct legs – ascending, descending and a mixed section. OFFICIAL DISTANCE – 30.3km broth, cheese, dried meat, sausage, Tuc, chips, HIGHEST POINT – 1113m (La Mordetta) nut mixtures. OFFICIAL DISTANCE – 50.6km LOWEST POINT – 729m (Couvet) CATEGORIES – Junior Men – Elite Men – Senior 3 legs + ELEVATION – 1520m Men 1 – Senior Men 2 – Veteran Men – Junior Leg 1 : Climbing. 17.5km – ELEVATION – 1520m Women – Elite Women – Senior Women 1 – Couvet - Le Soliat ITRA point – 1 Senior Women 2 – Veteran Women Leg 2 : Ascending. 14.5km TERRAIN – 7% on paved surfaces; 53% through RACE PACK COLLECTION – Race bibs can be Le Soliat - Carrière de Môtiers forest tracks ; 40% on pedestrian footpaths collected from the race office on Friday 16h00- Leg 3 : Mixed leg 19 km pedestrian footpaths pedestrian footpaths 22h00 and on Saturday from 04h00 until 30 Carrière de Môtiers - Couvet START TIME – 10h15 minutes before race start HIGHEST POINT – 1463m (Le Soliat) CUT-OFF TIMES – 10 hours MANDATORY GEAR – See dedicated table on LOWEST POINT – 723m (Noiraigue) REFRESHMENTS – Three official stops offering page 12 + ELEVATION – 2470m isotonic liquid, still water, sparkling water, coca, PRIZES – Souvenir prize for each finisher - details – ELEVATION – 2470m Rivella, syrup (mint and lemon), chocolate, to be confirmed at a later date on our social TERRAIN – 7% on paved surfaces ; 53% through forest tracks ; 40% on farmer, apricots, bananas, oranges, apples, media channels. pedestrian footpaths START TIME – 08h15 CUT-OFF TIMES – 12 hours 1120 REFRESHMENTS – Five official stops offering isotonic liquid, 930 still water, sparkling water, coca, Rivella, syrup (mint and lemon), OFFICIAL DISTANCE – 30.3km chocolate, farmer, apricots, bananas, oranges, apples, broth, cheese, HIGHEST POINT – 1113m (La Mordetta) 729 729 dried meat, sausage, Tuc, chips, nut mixtures. LOWEST POINT – 729m (Couvet) CATEGORIES – Men – Women – Mixed (Categories are valid providing + ELEVATION – 1520m

10.3 KM 8.6 KM 4.3 KM 7.1 KM there are at least 7 teams participating in the category). – ELEVATION – 1520m

10.3 KM 18.9 KM 23.2 KM RACE PACK COLLECTION – Race bibs can be collected from the TERRAIN – 7% on paved surfaces ; 53% through forest tracks ; CARRIÈRE LA FONT CARRIÈRE 30.3 KM COUVET DE MÔTIERS DE MÔTIERS COUVET race office on Friday 17h00-21h00 and on Saturday on Saturday from 40% on pedestrian footpaths 04h00 until 30 minutes before race start. START TIME – 10h15 Proof of payment required CUT-OFF TIMES – 10 hours Important Remarks : The 2nd and 3rd runner should carry a bag with a REFRESHMENTS – Three official stops offering isotonic flask and long sleeve top which can be taken by the preceding runner. liquid, still water, sparkling water, coca, Rivella, syrup (mint Shuttle buses : and lemon), chocolate, farmer, apricots, bananas, oranges, 08h30. From Couvet Sports Centre for Baronne to take the 2nd apples, broth, cheese, dried meat, sausage, Tuc, chips, nut runners mixtures. 09h30. From Couvet Sport Centre for Carrière de Môtiers to take the CATEGORIES – Not a competition distance. Times will be 3rd runners available but ordered alphabetically 10h30 From Baronne to Couvet Sports Centre to collect the first two RACE PACK COLLECTION – Race bibs can be collected from legs of runners the race office on Friday 16h00-22h00 and on Saturday from MANDATORY GEAR – See dedicated table on page 12 0h400 until 30 minutes before the race start PRIZES – Souvenir prize for each finisher - details to be confirmed at a MANDATORY GEAR – See dedicated table on page 12 later date on our social media channels. Important Notice : Sticks are obligatory ! 26 27

PASSAGE TIMES

Location Km Altitude Deni + Deni - First Last Time Race switch Refreshments Hot meal Location Km Altitude Deni + Deni - First Last Time Race switch Refreshments Hot meal arrival arrival cut off option beds arrival arrival cut off option beds Centre Sportif 0 729 0 0 05h00 05h00 Food and liquids Centre Sportif 0 729 0 0 08h15 08h15 20h15 Food and liquids 1 Noiraigue 12.1 717 549 564 06h10 07h15 Food and liquids 1 Noiraigue 12.1 717 549 564 09h29 10h20 20h15 Food and liquids Le Soliat 17.4 1458 1330 602 06h45 08h45 Le Soliat 17.4 1458 1330 602 10h00 12h00 20h15 2 Les Petites Fauconnières 20.1 1340 1343 733 07h00 09h15 Food and liquids 2 Les Petites Fauconnières 20.1 1340 1343 733 10h20 13h00 20h15 Food and liquids Le Couvent 26.4 1122 1392 998 07h20 10h30 Le Couvent 26.4 1122 1392 998 10h40 14h00 20h15 3 Carrière de Môtiers 30.4 762 1445 1415 07h45 11h00 Food and liquids 3 Carrière de Môtiers 30.4 762 1445 1415 10h50 14h30 20h15 Food and liquids Bifurcation des gorges 33.6 1162 1874 1442 08h00 12h00 14h00 Sa Via 45K Bifurcation des gorges 33.6 1162 1874 1442 11h10 15h50 20h15 4 Chasseron 40.8 1586 2390 1534 09h15 13h00 15h00 Sa Via 75K Food and liquids 4 La Font 39 883 1948 1796 11h35 16h30 20h15 Liquids 5 Vuiteboeuf 47.8 605 2399 2524 10h00 15h15 Food and liquids 5 Carrière de Môtiers 43 768 2102 2064 11h50 17h30 20h15 Food and liquids 6 Col de l’Aiguillion 57 1328 3404 2806 11h40 19h00 Liquids Route Nouvelle Censière 46.6 941 2408 2194 12h05 18h15 20h15 7 Col des Etroits 64.2 1154 3535 3111 12h15 19h45 Food and liquids Arrivée 50.3 943 2467 2467 12h40 19h00 20h15 Chasseron 70 1572 4088 3246 13h00 21h45 8 Gorges de Noirveaux 75 999 4092 3811 13h30 23h00 food and liquids X Les Bourquins 80.2 1082 4339 3988 14h00 02h00 9 Les Places 83.2 1110 4432 4050 14h15 04h00 04h00 Di Elimination Food and liquids X Montagne de Buttes 88.9 1250 4689 4169 14h40 05h00 10 Chapeau de Napoléon 95 983 4744 4491 15h00 09h00 09h00 Di Elimination Food and liquids X Souces de l’Areuse 99 788 4872 4813 15h15 10h00 Le Signal 102.5 1065 5196 4860 15h45 11h00 11 La Roche 108 1062 5489 5155 16h30 13h00 Food and liquids X Arrivée 112.3 729 5550 5550 17h00 14h00 14h00 Di STOP Food and liquids

Location Km Altitude Deni + Deni - First Last Time Race switch Refreshments Hot meal Location Km Altitude Deni + Deni - First Last Time Race switch Refreshments Hot meal arrival arrival cut off option beds arrival arrival cut off option beds Centre Sportif 0 729 0 0 05h00 05h00 Food and liquids Centre Sportif 0 729 0 0 10h15 10h15 20h15 Food and liquids 1 Noiraigue 12.1 717 549 564 06h10 07h15 Food and liquids Le Couvent 6.4 1122 462 73 10h45 12h15 20h15 Le Soliat 17.4 1458 1330 602 06h45 08h45 1 Carrière de Môtiers 10.2 762 498 473 11h00 13h15 20h15 Food and liquids 2 Les Petites Fauconnières 20.1 1340 1343 733 07h00 09h15 Food and liquids Bifurcation des gorges 13.3 1089 868 512 11h20 14h15 20h15 Le Couvent 26.4 1122 1392 998 07h20 10h30 2 La Font 18.8 883 1035 886 12h00 15h30 20h15 Food and liquids 3 Carrière de Môtiers 30.4 762 1445 1415 07h45 11h20 Food and liquids 3 Carrière de Môtiers 23 768 1195 1160 12h15 16h30 20h15 Food and liquids Bifurcation des gorges 33.6 1162 1874 1442 08h00 12h20 14h00 Sa Via 45K Route Nouvelle Censière 26.6 941 1483 1275 12h30 17h45 20h15 4 Chasseron 40.8 1586 2390 1534 09h00 14h25 16h00 Sa Elimination Food and liquids Arrivée 30.3 729 1516 1516 12h45 18h45 20h15 Food and liquids Chasseron 41 1572 2395 1570 09h05 14h45 5 Gorges de Noirveaux 45 999 2425 2156 09h20 15h40 Food and liquids X Les Bourquins 50.2 1079 2648 2301 09h30 16h40 6 Les Places 53.2 1110 2782 2400 09h55 17h00 04h00 Di Elimination Food and liquids X Montagne de Buttes 58.9 1250 3001 2500 14h40 18h30 7 Chapeau de Napoléon 65 980 3087 2837 10h55 19h15 09h00 Di Elimination Food and liquids 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 Food and liquids X Arrivée 82 729 3858 3858 12h40 23h15 14h00 Di STOP 28 29

Testimonee Swiss Canyon Trail Benoît Girondel – 105K EXCEPTIONAL RUNNERS Team Fujispirit – Club ASPTT Valence 1st Diagonale des Fous 2017 and 2018 3th Ultra Fiord 2018 ATHLETES 2019 1st le Grand Trail des Templiers 2019

Xavier Thévenard – 105K Maxime Cazajous – 105K Martin Kern – 105K

E Team Fujispirit – Club DSA Pontarlier Team Hoka One One - Club Givrés de Nay‌ Team Provence Endurance‌

R 1st UTMB 2015, 2016 and 2018 1st Ultra Trail Beachcomber 2018 4th 46km du Trail de la Galinette 2019 I 3th Hardrock 100 Endurance Run 2016 3th Diagonale des Fous 2018 7th Tarawera Ultra 2018 A S 2nd 90Km du Mont Blanc 2018 7th Ultra Trail Australia 2017 R E V ANNI

René Rovera – 105K Joris Botton – 105K Fabrice Fauser – 75K Team Garmin Ski Club des Essarts Team Salomon / Backdoor It’s time to conquer 1st Ultra Trail Madeire 85km 2019 5th Trail Drome 2018 - 41 Km 1st Swiss Canyon Trail 75K 2018 13th Diagonale des Fous 170km 2018 3th Ultra Tour Du Beaufortain 2017 6th Eiger Ultra-Trail® 2017 - E51 the canyons in 2020 1st Ultra Trail Côte d’Azur Mercantour 90km 1st La Montagn’hard 2017 - La Moins’hard 38 2nd Ultra Trail Du Barlatay

Jérome Lassale – 75K Nicolas Delmi-Deyirmendjian – 75K Matis Bondurand – 75K Team Provence Endurance‌ Team Provence Endurance‌ Team Provence Endurance‌ 1st 85km de l’Ultra Tour de la Motte 16th 28km du Trail du petit Ballon 2019 3th 28km du Trail du Petit Ballon 2019 Jubilee 25 years Chalencon 2017/2018 6th 42km du Trail de Dormillouse 2018 1st 30km de la Gapencimes 2018 3th Trail Drome 42km en 2017 10th 32km du Sparnatrail 2018 3th 30km de la Transgrancanaria 2018 Swiss Trail Running Championships Warmup European Meeting Trail

Mélanie Rousset – 105K Camille Bruyas – 105K Laurence Yerly – 105K 1st Ultra Sierra Nevada 2017 - Ultra 5th Trail de Bourbon 2018 1st Swiss Canyon Trail 2018 1st Utpma 2017 - Ultra Trail Puy Mary Aurillac 1st Ultra Trail Cape Town 2018 2nd Matterhorn Ultraks 2018 1st Trail De La Galinette 2017 - Les Drailles 1st Trail De Bourbon 2017 2nd 20 km de Lausanne 2018 De La Galinette 1st Ultra Tour Des 4 Massifs 2017 1st Trail de l’Absinthe 2015, 2016, 2017 30 31

THEY WROTE HISTORY, 105K AND 75K WINNERS GENERAL INFORMATION PAST WINNERS ENTRY COSTS

1999 2010 RACE ELEVATION -20 % -10 % UNTIL FULL M: AHANSAL Lahcen, Zagora (MAR), 5 :22.51,9 M: JENZER, Urs, Frutigen (SUI), 6 :28.18,6 UNTIL UNTIL 04.06.19 PRICE (ON SITE) F: LENNARTZ Brigit, Siegburg (DEU), 6 :22.59,4 F: ALTER Julia, Noiraigue (SUI), 8:18.43,8 28.02.19 30.04.19 COSTING

5550m 119 CHF* 140 CHF – – 2000 2011 105K M: IANOS Bogdar, Fancsal (HON), 5 :29, 58,3 M: SCHNEIDER, Christian, Zurich (SUI), 7:14.55 3870m 88 CHF 99 CHF 110 CHF +30 F: LENNARTZ Brigit, Siegburg(DEU), 6 :13.58,8 F: FATTON Julia, Noiraigue (SUI), 8:00.32 75K 2160m 72 CHF 81 CHF 90 CHF +20 45K 2001 2012 1520m 36 CHF 41 CHF 45 CHF +15 M: IANOS Bogdar, Fancsal (HON), 5 :47, 25,1 M: REY, Jean-Yves, Lens (SUI), 7:01.48 25K F: LENNARTZ Brigit, Siegburg (DEU), 7 :45.30,0 F: MENEGHIN-PLISKA Maja, Vermes (SUI), 8:22.22 2160m 88 CHF 99 CHF 110 CHF +30 RELAY 1520m 36 CHF 41 CHF 45 CHF +5 NORDIC 2002 2013 M: JAQUEROD Christophe, Genève (SUI), 5 :47, 25,1 M: MEIER, Christophe, Bullet (SUI), 7:17.59 * -15% until 11.1o.18 then full price F: HERRY Karine, Siegburg (FRA), 6 :28.46,8 F: MENEGHIN-PLISKA Maja, Vermes (SUI), 7:54.36

It is possible to amend your registration should you wish to switch from a longer ONLINE REGISTRATION 2003 2014 distance to a shorter once. There is however no reimbursement in relation to the price www.swisscanyontrail.com M: SARTORI Stefano, Trento (ITA), 5 :30, 06,7 M: MEIER, Christophe, Bullet (SUI), 7:17.18 difference between two races. www.mso-chrono.ch 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) = PRIZESNumerous prizes are given to the top three athletes in each category. F: YERLI Laurence, (SUI), 7:33.13 Details on prizes will be communicated before the event. 2005 Each runner will receive finisher prizes which may include t-shirts, medals and other gifts. 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 F: LESERVOISIER Michelle, St Julien en Genevois (FRA), 8:15.14,5 32

MEDICAL SERVICE COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS A first aid service is provided by the organisers throughout the course, The Swiss Canyon Trail Organising Committee is More than 500 volunteers unite each year to play a vital organized jointly by doctors, the ambulance service and the Samaritans of the composed of a group of people who work throughout the role in the smooth running of the event. We are eternally Val-de-Travers. The Ambulance Service engages the best available support year on the organisation of the event. grateful for their support and time. Together we form a depending on location of incident. formidable team, one which we look forward to working Patrick CHRISTINAT – Presidency, Sponsoring, together as in the future. Communication, Media Relations Furthermore, 15 local groups will be responsible for running Every participant should be willing to provide MEDICAL WAIVER Adan LOZANO – Technical director, the refreshment stands. assistance to others (other runners in particular) Responsible for courses and in the case of necessity, either offer their Only participants who have accepted the conditions will be able to Sven BLANCK – Refueling Logistics, skills or forewarn the next officials along the participate in the race. COMMUNICATION AND Supporting Bodies / Organisation course. The form (in French) can be downloaded, printed, filled in and bought to MARKETING Elif BASIC – PC course Manager / Running safety The Swiss Canyon Trail is supported in its communication and the race village. Maria CHRISTINAT – Subsistence, catering marketing by the Neuchatel-based design agency Graphice http://swisscanyontrail.com/Docs/levee_secret_medical.pdf PROCEDURE: Gladys LUETHI – Responsible for massages, and UK-based communication specialist Peter Bourne. Physio / Tapping http://graphice.ch • Before the race, download the application EMERGENCY NUMBERS: Christelle LUSSU – Race Office RETTE MI (https://rettemich.ch) and use it in Emergency numbers will be supplied on your dossard. Francine RICCHIUTO – Obligatory equipement check, case of problems to simplify your localization The national emergency ambulance number for Switzerland is 144 NEWS AND UPDATES Finishing line, Stadium To follow the latest updates from the Swiss Canyon Trail François SEEWER – Youth races and to benefit from special offers follow our Facebook and • The caller must be closer to the patient so René MIORINI – Treasurer | Online registration Instagram channels and our website. that the health regulator can guide him/her Dogan BASIC – Prizes, results / Finisher athlete www.swisscanyontrail.com in the first aid and he can speak directly to the Pascale Ecabert – Secretariat Facebook and Instagram: SwissCanyonTrail patient if necessary Pierre Jobin – Resp. doctor @SwissCanyonTrail – #SwissCanyonTrai

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