XXL-Race
Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 of october
This race will brind you 5 ITRA pts
Km D1
Km D2
m of ascent
Runners
The XXL-Race is the Ultra-Race track to be runned in 2 days.
Even if the first day is the most difficult and long with the Semnoz ascent and the crossing of the Bauges, you should not underestimate the second day which will bring you to the chalet de l’Aulp and on the Mont Veyrier peaks.
Time limits are calculated so that a runner with an ITRA ranking of 380 points will be finisher. If you have a lower ITRA ranking, you can take part in the race but we invite you to prepare and train seriously to be fast enough to pass the checkpoints within the time limits.
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Detailed race informations
Bib collection
To collect your bib you will have to present an ID with your photo.
In order to make the bibs collection fast, you will have time slots to collect it the day before the race according to the race your participate. Details are available on the dedicated page.
Saturday starts : MaXi, R-Race, XL-Race D1
Practical information:
- We differentiate waves and SAS starts:
- A starting wave corresponds to a starting time
- For each wave, there can be 1 or 2 SAS in order to distribute the runners within the starting wave according to their level and to fluidify the starts. - The SAS are automatically constituted based on your performance index one month before the event
- Your race time will start when you cross the start line.
- Time barriers are calculated on the start time of the last wave.
Start time schedule:
In order for you to be able to estimate in which SAS you are going to start, we communicate you the distribution of the SAS of 2022. This distribution will evolve for 2023 according to the level of the registered riders and will be communicated 1 month before the event
- 2:50 am: Start of wave 1 consisting of:
- SAS 1: between 30 and 50 elite runners (index above 778 for men and 601 for women)
- SAS 2 : 500 runners with an index above 535 - 3h00 : Start of the wave 2 made of :
- SAS 3: all the runners of the R-Race whatever the performance index
- SAS 4: about 400 runners with an index between 460 and 534 - 3:10 : Start of wave 3 made up of SAS 5 : about 500 runners with an index below 533
Opening of SAS :
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- SAS Elite, 1, 2 and 3 will open at 2h20
- SAS 4, 5 will open at 2h55
Sunday starts - Marathon-Experience / XL-Race D2
Practical information:
- We differentiate between waves and SAS:
- A starting wave corresponds to a starting time
- For each wave, there can be 1 or 2 SAS in order to distribute the runners within the starting wave according to their level and to fluidify the starts. - The SAS are automatically constituted by our timing software based on your performance index one month before the event
- Your race time will start when you cross the start line.
- Time barriers are calculated on the start time of the last wave.
Start schedule:
In order for you to be able to estimate in which SAS you are going to start, we communicate you the distribution of the SAS of 2022. This distribution will evolve for 2023 according to the level of the registered riders and will be communicated 1 month before the event
- 8:30 am: Start of wave 1 consisting of
- SAS 1: Approximately 30 runners with an index above 650 for men and 603 for women
- SAS 2: Approximately 450 runners with an index between 649 and 450 - 8:40 am: Start of wave 2 consisting of SAS 3: 400 runners with an index between 449 and 283
- 8:50 am: Start of wave 3 made up of SAS 4: 166 runners who no longer have an index but have already been referenced in the last 10 years.
- 9:00 am: Start of wave 4 made up of SAS 5: 380 runners who have never had an index
Opening of SAS :
- Every SAS will open at 8h10
Information about the assistance areas
The assistance areas are the only places where an accompanying person can come to refuel and help a runner. They are located near the refreshement points. Except these specific places indicated above, any other assistance is prohibited even between runners.
In these areas, you can pick and drop anything you want between the green panel (zone entry) and the red panel (zone exit). When you leave this zone, remember to leave with all the mandatory equipment.
The accompanying persons who make the assistance will not be authorized to "enter" the "covered" area used for the runners refreshment points. This rule applies to all the runners, including elite runners.
The accompanying persons must be masked
Information about refreshment points
You will find details of the place of the refreshment points on the board above.
To have the details of the food present at the refreshment points, we invite you to consult the dedicated page.
Please note that the refreshment points are only available for the runners and not for the accompanying persons.
On the R-Race, refreshment points are only available for the runner who have just finished his relay before he has changed his clothes. Runners starting their relay will not be allowed to access to the refreshment points.
Drop bag, luggage service and luggage storage
Drop bag :
The drop bag is to be deposited on Friday when you come to collect your bibs (according to your number withdrawal of bibs - between 11am and 9pm - !!! no drop bag will be taken at the start !!!) and you will find them at the refreshment station in Doussard.
On the MaXi-Race This drop bag service is offered as an option on the MaXi-Race at a cost of 3€ (to be taken at the time of your registration or later by going to your personal space on the registration site)
The drop bag is to be deposited on Friday when you come to collect your number and you will find them at the refreshment station in Doussard.
After your race you can pick it up in Annecy on Saturday from 3pm to midnight and on Sunday from 10am to 6pm
On the XL-Race
This service is included in the price of your registration.
On Sunday morning, you can drop it off again (between 7:30am and 8am) or before the start of the race in Doussard and you will get it back in Annecy between 10am and 6pm
Rules to respect for the dropbags:
- You must only use the bag provided at the race number distribution (dimensions 40 x 35 x 15 cm) and you must put the number we will give you
- This bag closes with a zip, but do not overload it.
- There should be no drinks or fragile items in the bag, the organisation is not responsible for any breakage or loss.
- Nothing should stick out of the bag.
- If you use poles, fold them and protect the tips.
- To get them back you will need your number.
- Do not forget them, no bags will be returned by post.
Luggage service:
A luggage service is also available as an option for XL-Race runners who wish to carry a larger bag (1 bag of 100L maximum that you must provide). The fee is 5€ (to be taken at the time of your registration or later by going to your personal space on the registration site).
The bag is to be deposited on Saturday morning before the start of your race with the Staff who will be at the entrance of your SAS start. You will find it in Doussard.
On Sunday morning, you can drop it off (between 7:30am and 8am) or before the start of the race in Doussard and you will get it back in Annecy between 10am and 6pm (you will have to show your number to get it back)
Locker service :
There is no locker service on the event
Transport of bag for the night from saturday to sunday for XL and XXL-Race
The bivouac option that was previously offered is not available this year because the Doussard gymnasium is no longer accessible due to the damage caused by last year's storm. However, for XL and XXL runers, we can carry a bag of 90-litres and 15 kilos maximum in Doussard or Giez instead of their Dropbag.
On day 1, runners will have to let this bag in place of the dropbag bag when you collect your bib. You will find it at the end of your first day : Giez for the XXL-Race or Doussard for the XL-Race.
On day 2, runners will have to let this bag before the start of the race in Doussard and will be abble to picked up at the MaXi-Village.
As there is a limited place, if you are interested by this option please fill the form : https://forms.gle/cGvwqgt9KNKobZKz8
Mandatory equipment - Can be adjust 15 days before the event
The equipment will not be checked at the delivery of the numbers, but will be randomly checked at the start, during the event and at the finish.
1/ Basic pack for all :
- Suitable shoes (trail shoes) - if it's muddy think to have shoes with big enough studs, not in "slick" otherwise it slips.
- Survival blanket in its original packaging and uncut.
- Charged cell phone - with the LiveRun application activated:
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/liverun-by-livetrail/id1265092866
Android : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.livetrail.livetrailrunning&hl=fr&gl=US - Whistle
- Visible bib (to be placed on the front of the runner. A second additional electronic chip will be attached to the back of your backpack).
- Food (at least a gel or just in case - up to you, but probably more if you are on a long distance!!!...).
- Water :
- 0.75 liter container minimum or 2 flasks of 0.5 liter --> up to you, but for the vast majority of you, you will surely need more. 1,5l to 2 liters (even more for some) are advised at the start of each Rav and water point !!! There will be no water brought up in a car or 4x4 in the mountains, so be prepared. - Sticks allowed
2 / In addition to the basic pack you will need for :
Short-Race, Femina-Race, R-Race SEPas Impossible :
Basic pack +
- Depending on the weather (information between 7 days and 1 day by email and SMS for French numbers): a jacket with "high waterproofness and breathability" Type Salomon Bonatti Waterproof: https://www.salomon.com/fr-fr/shop-emea/product/bonatti-waterproof-lc11935.html#color=67941
R-Race SEP not Impossible
Basic pack +
Headlamp in operation for :
- 1st runner: 2h30 at night
- and according to the departure time for the 4th runner --> after 5pm, headlamp on the head of the Rav3 of Villard-Dessus/
Model that goes well: https://www.i-run.fr/electronique/Lampe-frontale-eclairage_c1010/Petzl_m106/Petzl-Iko-Core_Petzl_fiche_97060.html
Marathon-Race and Marathon-eXperience
Basic pack +
- Water container in addition to your water supply: reusable cup type, because we are not allowed to put disposable plastic glasses on the refreshment stands anymore!
- Depending on the weather (information between 7 days and 1 day by email and SMS for the French numbers): a jacket with "strong waterproofness and breathability" Type Salomon Bonatti Waterproof: https://www.salomon.com/fr-fr/shop-emea/product/bonatti-waterproof-lc11935.html#color=67941
MaXi-Race of 87km :
Basic pack +
- Water container in addition to your water supply :
- Type reusable cup, because we are not allowed to put disposable plastic glasses on the refreshment stands anymore.
- Headlamp in operation (2h30 of night for the 1st, 5h (2h30 + 2h30 the second night) for the last.
- Jacket with "high waterproofness and breathability" Type Salomon Bonatti Waterproof : https://www.salomon.com/fr-fr/shop-emea/product/bonatti-waterproof-lc11935.html#color=67941
Warning!!!
The prefecture of Haute-Savoie can ask us to oblige you to run with a Cold Weather Kit (in addition to the compulsory packs) until 24 hours before the start!
- Cold weather kit
The activation of this kit will be decided at the latest 24 hours before the event according to the weather conditions.
This kit includes: 1 long-sleeved upper body layer like a fleece + 1 long stocking + 1 pair of long gloves + 1 head covering (buff or cap) and a "high waterproof and breathable" jacket (for those who did not have it in the mandatory list).
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