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INFORMATION
KIT 2018
SwissCanyonTrail
www.swisscanyontrail.com
FOR ATHLETES,
SPECTATORS,
MEDIA AND
GREEN FAIRIES
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CON T E N T S
4 WELCOME
6 KEY NUMBERS
7 INTRODUC TION
8 THE VAL-DE-TR AVERS
9 LOGISTICAL INFORMATION
10 OVERSEAS/ VISITING ATHLETES
12 COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
13 2018 Agenda
14 CHOOSE YOUR R ACE
17 THE COURSES
24 PAST WINNERS
25 ENTRY COSTS AND PRIZES
26 MEDICAL SERVICE
27 LIST OF ORGANISERS
AND CONTAC TS
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A PROUD TR ADITION, A VIBR ANT FUTURE
WELCOME TO THE
23RD EDITION OF THE TRAIL
DE L’ABSINTHE AND THE
1ST EDITION OF THE SWISS
CANYON TRAIL
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 – utopians – for setting out with the ambition of
creating a race of this magnitude. Twenty-three years later the Trail de
l’Absinthe is still going strong despite all of the numerous revolutions
in the sport.
The Trail de l’Absinthe 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.
Taking into account athlete feedback, and to respond to the ever-
changing nature of the trail world, we have introduced some
momentous changes for 2018. Our weekend is now truly a weekend
with races starting on Saturday, finishing on Sunday. For the first time
we are organising a long ultra distance race with our inaugural K105.
This is one of five main races, joined by the K75, K45, K25 and the
relay, comprising three individual 15km legs. The Trail de l’Absinthe,
otherwise known as K75, remains one of the highlights of our event.
These changes celebrate the event’s tradition, benefit from our vast
experience, and point us in an exciting new direction.
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, Trail de l’Absinthe/Swiss Canyon Trail
www.swisscanyontrail.com
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S W I S S C A N YO N T R A I L
COME AND CONQUER
THE CANYONS
Our event, originally the Trail de l’Absinthe, was The Swiss Canyon Trail is one of Europe’s most
conceived in 1994 and the first edition held challenging and scenic trail events. It provides
in August 1996. Year after year, the courses five challenging distances, an invitation to attack
have diversified and the parcours modified to the steep inclines of course which do not grant a
continually meet the requirements of runners second’s respite and to conquer your perceived
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and safeguard nature. This year the event has limits while discovering a unique running
RD been rebranded the Swiss Canyon Trail with experience. The challenges are constant, the
the Trail de l’Absinthe still very much part of the risks frequent, the rewards fulfilling.
EDITION weekend in the form of the 75km race.
OF THE TRAIL The Val-de-Travers is the land of Switzerland’s
DE L’ABSINTHE This is a truly unique competition renowned for Grand Canyon (the Creux du Van) ; magnificent
its energising spirit derived from the legend of vistas of the Alps and the Jura and indeed
the fairy in a land where Rousseau and others Switzerland at 360 degrees ; the gorges and
found strength and inspiration. amazing waterfalls of the Poëta-Raisse and, of
course, the Green Fairy herself. For the Swiss
For nearly a quarter of a century, each and every Canyon Trail and the Trail de l’Absinthe the
KEY NU MBERS
1ST
year, the land of the green fairy (Val-de-Travers, clue is in the name; a mystical journey through
5 races. All ending in ‘5’: 105K. 75K. 45K. Switzerland) has welcomed running enthusiasts, the land of the legendary spirit famed for
25K. Relay (3 x 15K) amateur and professional, hardened and loosening writers’ block and multiplying physical
EDITION OF debutant, from across Europe to enjoy its lush, and mental force. This one-time lubricant of
THE SWISS 5'000 M elevation over the 105K course challenging and fertile playground. Few have Bohemian culture, vilified by some and forever
CANYON TRAIL finished the Trail de l’Absinthe without its valleys, associated with myth and madness plays a
+3'500 M elevation change over the
forests and st eep tracks carving an eternal place fundamental backdrop to the races.
75K course
in their running soul and a treasured place in
11 official refreshment stops on the their palmārēs of achievements. The essence The goal of the organisers has always been
105K parcours of this race is about more than mere prizes and to provide one of the Europe’s most distinct,
finish times. It’s an experience. In 2018, we have intense and rhythmic trail events with races
8 official refreshment stops added to that experience with new routes and which celebrates being in true nature. Mission
on the 75K parcours paths to conquer, trails which lead runners to accomplished.
more spell-bounding views, and more wondrous
2 cantons crossed, Neuchâtel et Vaud
natural features from canyons to cliffs to gorges
+ 25 absinthe producers in the and waterfalls.
Val-de-Travers
+ 23'000 runners have completed Trail
de l’Absinthe races over the last 22 years
22 nationalities represented at 20th
anniversary race in 2015
1'000 pasta dishes served during the
Pasta Party
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THE VAL-DE-TRAVERS
The Val-de-Travers (population 10,900) is located The Val-de-Travers is world-renowned as the
in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The region is cradle of absinthe. The region counts some
nestled in the valley of the Swiss Jura mountains and twenty distilleries and numerous museums
lies 30 minutes from Neuchatel ; 1 hour, 15 minutes dedicated to the fabled spirit which was
from Geneva ; two hours from Zurich. Its most once banned for the best part of a century
populous town is the watchmaking centre Fleurier. throughout Switzerland and Europe.
Some of the most famous spots in the
Val-de-Travers are explored in our dedicated
section on the race course highlights.
LOGISTICAL INFORMATION
Transport Accommodation
BY CAR
1h15 from Geneva & Geneva Airport There are numerous accommodation options There are also accommodation options in
2h from Zurich for athletes. Those wishing to stay near the Sainte-Croix, the nearest major town to the
2h15 from Basel race village, are encouraged to stay in the Val- Mont de Baulmes section of the K105 course,
2h20 from Zurich Airport de-Travers. Accommodation is available to or in Les Rasses region, renowned in the
5h15 from Paris runners at the Centre sportif du Val-de-Travers winter for its cross country skiing terrain and
where rooms are available at a reduced rate ; in the summer for its hiking trails.
From Yverdon-Les-Bains likewise accommodation is available in civil
Follow the direction Sainte-Croix - Val-de- protection shelters. Office du Tourisme de Sainte-Croix/Les Rasses
Travers before heading towards Fleurier in T. +41 32 889 69 19 – www.centresportif-vdt.ch
the direction of Neuchâtel. Pass through the
village of Couvet before turning right for the
Sports Centre immediately after the Ford The closest hotel to the Centre sportif
garage. Direction Centre sportif du Val-de- du Val-de-Travers is:
Travers. Hôtel de l'Aigle ***
Grand-Rue 27 | 2108 Couvet Rue Neuve 10, Sainte-Croix, Suisse, 1450
From Neuchâtel T. + 41 (0) 32 864 90 50 T. : +41 (0) 24 455 41 42
Follow Val-de-Travers (Pontarlier). Pass W : www.sainte-croix-les-rasses-tourisme.ch
through the village of Travers and before
entering the village of Couvet. Turn right just For full details on accommodation, we invite Those travelling by car may also consider
before the Ford garage. Direction Centre you to contact : staying in either Neuchatel or Yverdon-les-
sportif du Val-de-Travers. Office du tourisme du Val-de-Travers Bains both 30 minutes away from Couvet
T. + 41 (0) 32 889 68 96 with a range of accommodation options and
BY TRAIN www.neuchateltourisme.ch diverse activities.
Connections from Zurich, Basel, Geneva,
Lausanne change at Neuchâtel for the train
which departs for Couvet. Please visit the
CFF/SBB website for further details.
www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
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OVERSEAS/VISITING
ATHLETES
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 public
beaches, is usually at an ideal temperature for swimming, water sports
and relaxing those muscles after the endeavours of the Swiss Canyon
Trail. You can also take time to explore the watchmaking region of
Neuchatel, the hiking trails of the Jura, chocolate and absinthe tasting
and excellent options for mountain and road biking.
The tourist offices of the canton of Neuchatel, the towns of Yverdon-
les-Bains and the regions of the Val-de-Travers and Les Rasses provide
numerous options and ideas:
www.neuchateltourisme.ch/en/
www.sainte-croix.ch
www.yverdonlesbainsregion.ch
www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/sainte-croix-les-rasses.html
www.val-de-travers.ch/en/tourism/
ACCOMPANYING ATHLETES, VISITORS AND STADIUM FACILITIES
Many athletes will be travelling with friends and family who may be
taking part in different distances. For those finishing races earlier,
there will be food and refreshments available at the stadium and
onsite entertainment. For those with more time to explore, a help desk
will provide details on how to access nearby options like an outdoor
swimming pool, spa, absinthe tasting and how to visit different parts of
the parcours by public transport to cheer on friends and family.
12 KM55 (K105 only) : MONT DE BAULMES
BECOME A TRAILBLAZER.
TOWARDS COL DE L'AIGUILLON
C O M E A N D C O N Q U E R T H E C A N YO N S
2018 AGENDA
The section between Mont de Baulmes and
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Col d’Aiguillon offers a little under 5km of
gradual climbing with frequent views of Lac
Leman and Neuchatel and the entire Alpine All race starts and events will take place at Centre Sportif de Couvet
The Swiss Canyon Trail is a race like no other. range. This section is technical in places. (Couvet Sports Centre).
This is not some empty slogan or vacuous remark.
It’s a genuine statement. While some races are defined KM75 (48) : LA CÔTE-AUX-FÉES FRIDAY 8 JUNE
by the ascent of a peak, a specific view or technical Whether descending from La Chasseron
challenge, the Swiss Canyon Trail is characterized by (4km, 600m elevation change in K75) or YOUTH RACES
its energizing spirit. from Col d’Aiguillon and around Sainte- From 17h00 Official opening ceremony
Croix runners will head towards the gorges From 18h00 PASTA PARTY, BBQ, DESSERT FOR ALL ENTRANTS
of Noirvaux, the Col des Etroits and the 18h30 Start of youth races
border between the cantons of Vaud and 20h00 Last youth race depart
Neuchâtel before reaching the Côte-aux- 20h30 Results ceremony
Fées region, where fairies of all descriptions
Its hard to quantify, but it exists. This is the glaciers and streams provides awe-inspiring KM40 : LE CHASSERON may greet athletes with goblets of various Note : The Pasta Party will be held on Friday evening
land of the Green Fairy, of dreams, of myth views whether over the pine-coated Jura, 1606m. The highest point of the race. La colours. A chance not only to celebrate the Free for all
and legend, of spruce-topped mountains, through the gorges below, or across the lake Chasseron is one of the most isolated cult of absinthe but run through forests and
of waterfalls and gorges, of luscious green of Neuchâtel and towards the Alps. Ibex and summits in Switzerland. The inclines are fields where its ingredients grow, notably
forests and charming streams. Its like friends often provide company at this beautiful steep, paths rugged and gradients tough. At wormwood and bountiful herbs. This then SATURDAY 9 JUNE
running through a scene from the Lord natural amphitheatre and enchanting view. this point you’ve practically ran a marathon. followed by 10km of endurance along
of Rings. Remote, rugged, with mystery The reward is the second spellbounding view notorious Jurassian paths. 05h00 K105 and K75 starts
always present. The 2018 race through its KM 28 : ROUSSEAU’S WATERFALL of the Alps and the knowledge that one of the 08h15 K45 and relay starts
K105 course offers a wider range of natural The parcours doesn’t take the runners hardest climbs is done. KM85 (58) : CHAPEAU DE NAPOLÉON 10h15 K25 and Nordic Walking start
wonder from cascades to cliffs to canyons into the village of Môtiers itself. This is as Nestling above the watchmaking town 10h45 Arrival first runners K45, relay
and ever more challenging terrain. close as it gets. The descent down from KM46 (K105 only) : of Fleurier, this area is today noted for its 12h00 Arrival first runners K25
the Creux du Van winds through the view DESCENT INTO VUITEBOEUF hotel, but its name derived from the profile 13h00 Arrival first runners K75
KM 0 / KM 105 (75) : STADIUM START that Rousseau so fabuously admired. Following the highest point of La Chasseron it has carved into rock. Seen from the east it 14h15 Arrival first runners Nordic Walking
COUVET It was here that the writer, composer, comes a descent in the region of 1,000m. resembles the bicorn of the Emperor himself. 17h00 Arrival first runners K105
It feels only right to commence and finish in philsopher and influencer of Enlightenment Plunging from the vast expanse of the summit This is the spot where Charles The Bold tried
Couvet, the spiritual home of absinthe. Like spent years in exile from 1762-65. through the village of Bullet and down into to pass the Val-de-Travers with his army in Schedule of the scratch podiums: K25, K45 et relais, K75 : 14h00
many famous races the first and final steps Today there is a museum in his honour. Vuiteboeuf nestled at the foot of the valley. 1476 only to be thwarted by well-organised K105 : 17h00
are made along an athletics track, evoking This section promises to be one of the fastest locals who united to block the narrow route Schedules for podiums by category: K105, K75, K45, K25
memories of Olympian feats, and to contrast KM 30 : GORGES DE POËTA-RAISSE but most technical. which runners will tackle from 60-65km. After 30min after the 3rd in the category has crossed the finish line.
several hours in nature and isolation, the roar The second big ascent of the race leads this stretch lies a climb before a progessive Full results will be available on the MSO website.
and encouragement of a partisan crowd. athletes up from Môtiers through these KM48 (K105 only) : descent to Couvet and the finish.
majestic gorges. Rousseau would have GORGES DE COVATANNAZ
KM 10 : CLIMB INTO THE FOREST undoubtedly found freedom for his thoughts in Vuitebouef marks the end of the descent. KM100 (70) : ROUTE TO THE FINISH SUNDAY 10 JUNE
The first 7km or so are flat. A false friend. the Gorges of Poeta-Raisse. This is a wondrous Then its time to climb again. The Gorges A difficult last leg descending just above the
Time to find rhythm in your legs. Enjoy it. The place, with plentiful streams, fresh waterfalls de Covatannaz are amongst the most Val-de-Travers towards the finish. 14h00 Arrival last runners K105
first climb takes you from the race’s lowest and stone bridges. It’s an environment many picturesque trail paths of the entire Jura. The
altitude point to one of its highest at over believe was fertile ground for boot-legging trickling sound of the Arnon River winding
1,400m. 700m of climbing. This in the space and clandestine activities of yesteryear. On down through the gorges offers therapeutic
of roughly three gruelling kilometres. The a hot day it also provides welcome shelter, a calm. The second half of this climb towards
race has truly begun. No turning back. continued supply of fresh water and a unique, the Mont de Baulmes is narrower, steeper
“I saw from my windows a magnificent waterfall which falls from the
mysterious atmosphere. Within 12km you will and definitely more challenging underfoot in
top of the mountain by the escarpment of a rock in the valley. Its sound
KM 17 : THE MAJESTIC CREUX DU VAN climb from 737m to 1600m. terms of terrain.
is heard in the distance, especially when the waters are fast.”
One of the natural wonders of Switzerland.
Often labelled the ‘Swiss Grand Canyon’ Jean-Jacques Rousseau,
this natural, protected rock area sculpted by Note : Numbers refer to the K105. In brackets the corresponding number for the K75. writer and philosopher
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S W I S S C A N YO N T R A I L
CHOOSE YOUR RACE
RACE* CLIMBING* START HIGHEST DIFFICULTY AVERAGE SURFACE HIGHLIGHTS ITRA
TIME POINTS COURSE TIME POINTS
5000m 05h00 1606m Ultra Trail Leaders 10h 7% paved surfaces Rousseau waterfall ; Poëta-Raisse gorges ; Creux du Van ; Le Chasseron ; Gorges de 5
Chasseron X Long - Average 20h 53% 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
3500m 05h00 1606m Ultra Trail Long - Leaders 7h 7% paved surfaces Rousseau waterfall ; Poëta-Raisse gorges; Creux du Van ; Le Chasseron; Gorges de 4
Chasseron Difficult Average 12h 53% 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.
2500m 08h15 1463m Ultra Trail Medium - Leaders 3h30 7% paved surfaces Cascade à Rousseau ; Gorges de Poëta-Raisse ; Creux du Van 3
Le Soliat Quite difficile 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.
2500m 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 _
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. 16.5km, +1162 / - 518m difference. Couvet - Le Soliat.
footpaths Leg 2 : Ascending. 14km, + 209 m / - 804m difference. Le Soliat - Carrière de Môtiers.
Leg 3 : Mixed leg 18 km. + 1043m / - 1092m de dénivelé. Carrière de Môtiers - Couvet
1000m 10h15 1113m Trail - Leaders 1h30 7% paved surfaces Gorges de la Poëta-Raisse, château de Môtiers
1
La Mordetta Challenge Average 2h15 53% forest trails
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.
1000m 10h15 1113m Not competitive Leaders 4h 7% paved surfaces A chance to attack the K25 course as a nordic walker 1
La Mordetta Average 5h30 53% forest trails
Last 7h 40% pedestrian
footpaths
• For exact distances and elavation profiles please refer to the specific race pages.
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The new arrival. 105 kilometres of exacting and technical trail
running. The elevation change is relentless, the visual rewards
endless. Some 5000m 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 – 107.2km CATEGORIES – Elite Men – Senior Men 1 – Senior
HIGHEST POINT – 1606m (Chasseron) Men 2 – Veteran Men – Elite Women – Senior
LOWEST POINT – 715m (Noiraigue) Women 1 – Senior Women 2 – Veteran Women
CLIMBING – 5128m RACE PACK COLLECTION – Race bibs can be col-
DESCENDING – 5119m lected from the race office on Friday 16h00-22h00
ITRA points - 5 and on Saturday from 04h00 until 30 minutes be-
TERRAIN – 7% on paved surfaces ; 53% through fore race start. Proof of payment is required.
forest tracks ; 40% on pedestrian footpaths IMPORTANT NOTES – Choice of racecourse
START TIMES – 05h00 possible after 33.5km and 40.8km.
CUT-OFF TIMES – 33 hours (final) MANDATORY GEAR – One eco cup per runner
Gorges Bifu - 33.5km - after 9 hours – average – One flask or camelbag with hydration flask/
3,77km/h (non-eliminatory. Runners may switch water container (750ml) per runner – One
to K45 course) mobile/cell phone – One whistle – One blanket
La Chasseron – 40.8km – after 10 hours – – One torch/headlamp
1606 average 4km/h (non-eliminatory. Runners may One waterproof jacket/longsleeve windbreaker
1540 1580 COUVET
1460 switch to K75 course) (GORTEX) – One trail rucksack. No runner will
1150 1240 Les Places - 78.8km – after 23 hours – average be allowed to start without this material.
1064
3.2km/h (eliminatory) PRIZES – Each finisher will receive K105 finisher
755 837 Chapeau de Napoléon – 90.29km – after prizes to be confirmed on our social media
729 607 729 28 hours – average 3.2km/h (eliminatory) channels in due course.
REFRESHMENTS – Eleven official stops offering Note: Sticks are allowed but not obligatory (if a
water, tea, bouillon, coca-cola, isotonic drinks, runner starts with sticks, they must keep them
energy bars, fresh and dry fruit throughout the race and until the finish). Please
also refer to Race Rules on official website.
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
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Genève
Lausanne
105K
75K
45K + RELAY
25K + NORDIC WALKING
Sainte-Croix
Yverdon
Fleurier
Creux-du-van Couvet20 21
It all started with the 75km race. Now in its 23rd year, the Trail de A marathon+ distance over tough terrain, significant ascending (+2000m)
l’Absinthe remains one of Europe’s most diverse and challenging trail runs, and one major ascent up Le Soliat offering views of Switzerland’s most
a constant physical and mental challenge. Even with the birth of a new famous canyon, the Creux du Van.
longer distance race, the 75km has lost none of its allure or prestige.
OFFICIAL DISTANCE – 79.7km Men 2 – Veteran Men – Elite Women – Senior OFFICIAL DISTANCE – 48.8km MANDATORY GEAR – None
HIGHEST POINT – 1606m (Chasseron) Women 1 – Senior Women 2 – Veteran Women HIGHEST POINT – 1463m (Le Soliat) PRIZES – Each finisher will receive a prizes to
LOWEST POINT – 715m (Noiraigue) RACE PACK COLLECTION – Race bibs can be LOWEST POINT – 715m (Noiraigue) be confirmed at a later date on our social media
CLIMBING – 3590m collected from the race office on Friday 16h00- CLIMBING – 2420m channels.
DESCENDING – 3580m 22h00 and on Saturday from 04h00 until 30 DESCENDING – 2410m
ITRA points – 4 minutes before race start. Proof of payment is ITRA points - 3
TERRAIN – 7% on paved surfaces ; 53% through required. TERRAIN – 7% on paved surfaces ; 53% through
forest tracks ; 40% on pedestrian footpaths IMPORTANT NOTES – Choice of racecourse forest tracks ; 40% on pedestrian footpaths
START TIMES – 05h00 possible after 33.5km. Shortly after the Carrière START TIME – 08h15
CUT-OFF TIMES – Gorges Bifu - 33.5km - after de Môtiers. Only for 75km trail runners. CUT-OFF TIME – None
9 hours – average 3,77km/h (non-eliminatory. MANDATORY GEAR – One eco cup per runner EQUIPMENT – Light equipment authorised
Runners may switch to K45 course) – One flask or camelbag with hydration flask/ REFRESHMENTS – Five official stops offering
La Chasseron – 40.8km – after 11 hours – water container (750ml) per runner – One water, tea, bouillon, coca-cola, isotonic drinks,
average 3.7km/h (eliminatory) mobile/cell phone – One whistle – One blanket energy bars, fresh and dry fruit
Les Places – 51.39km – after 23 hours – average One waterproof jacket/longsleeve windbreaker CATEGORIES – Junior Men – Elite Men
2.2km/h (eliminatory) (GORTEX) – One trail rucksack. No runner will Senior Men 1 – Senior Men 2 – Veteran Men –
Chapeau de Napoléon – 62.8km– after be allowed to start without this material. Junior Women – Elite Women – Senior Women
28 hours – average 2.25km/h (eliminatory) PRIZES – Each finisher will receive a small bottle 1 – Senior Women 2 – Veteran Women
REFRESHMENTS – Eight official stops offering of absinthe and a K75 race prize. RACE PACK COLLECTION – Race bibs can be
water, tea, bouillon, coca-cola, isotonic drinks, Note: Sticks are allowed but not obligatory (if a collected from the race office on Friday 16h00-
energy bars, fresh and dry fruit. runner starts with sticks, they must keep them 22h00 and on Saturday from 06h00 until 30
CATEGORIES – Elite Men – Senior Men 1 – Senior throughout the race and until the finish). Please minutes before race start.
also refer to Race Rules on official website.
1600
1460
1460 48.8 KM
COUVET
1240 COUVET
1240
755
729 729 729 755 729
4.37 KM 6.5 KM 7.5 KM
34.8 KM 41.3 KM
COUVET NOIRAIGUE LES PETITES CARRIÈRE GORGES BIFU. GORGES DE CHAPEAU DE NAPOLÉON LA ROCHE NOIRAIGUE LES PETITES CARRIÈRE GORGES BIFU. CARRIÈRE
CHASSERON LES PLACES COUVET FAUCONNIÈRES DE MÔTIERS MONTAGNETTE DE MÔTIERS
FAUCONNIÈRES DE MÔTIERS MONTAGNETTE NOIRVEAUX22 23
The half marathon+ race course offering a challenging A novel way for a team of three people to attack
parcours and 1000m of vertical ascension. Its highest point the marathon+ distance with three distinct legs –
topping at 1113m. ascending, descending and a mixed section.
OFFICIAL DISTANCE – 22.64km water, tea, bouillon, coca-cola, isotonic drinks, OFFICIAL DISTANCE – 48.8km
HIGHEST POINT – 1113m (La Mordetta) energy bars, fresh and dry fruit 3 legs
LOWEST POINT – 729m (Couvet) CATEGORIES – Junior Men – Elite Men – Senior Leg 1 : Climbing. 16.5km, +1162 / - 518m difference.
CLIMBING – 1070m Men 1 – Senior Men 2 – Veteran Men – Junior Couvet - Le Soliat
DESCENDING – 1070m Women – Elite Women – Senior Women 1 – Leg 2 : Ascending. 14km, + 209 m / - 804m difference.
ITRA points – 1 Senior Women 2 – Veteran Women Le Soliat - Carrière de Môtiers
TERRAIN – 7% on paved surfaces ; 53% through RACE PACK COLLECTION – Race bibs can be Leg 3 : Mixed leg 18 km. + 1043m / - 1092m de dénivelé.
forest tracks ; 40% on pedestrian footpaths collected from the race office on Friday 16h00- Carrière de Môtiers - Couvet
START TIME – 10h15 22h00 and on Saturday from 04h00 until 30 HIGHEST POINT – 1463m (Le Soliat)
CUT-OFF TIMES – None minutes before race start LOWEST POINT – 723m (Noiraigue)
REFRESHMENTS – Three official stops offering PRIZES – Each finisher will receive a finishers’ CLIMBING – 2420m
prize. DESCENDING – 2410m
TTERRAIN – 7% on paved surfaces ; 53% through forest tracks ; 40% on
1120
pedestrian footpaths
930
729 729 START TIME – 08h15
CUT-OFF TIMES – None
REFRESHMENTS – Five official stops offering water, tea, bouillon,
coca-cola, isotonic drinks, energy bars, fresh and dry fruit
OFFICIAL DISTANCE – 22.64km
CATEGORIES – Men – Women – Mixed (Categories are valid providing
4.9 KM 4.37 KM 6.5 KM 7.5 KM
HIGHEST POINT – 1113m (La Mordetta)
4.9 KM 9.27 KM 15.77 KM 23.27 KM
there are at least 7 teams participating in the category).
CARRIÈRE MONTAGNETTE CARRIÈRE LOWEST POINT – 729m (Couvet)
COUVET DE MÔTIERS DE MÔTIERS COUVET RACE PACK COLLECTION – Race bibs can be collected from the race
CLIMBING – 1070m
office on Friday 16h00-22h00 and on Saturday from 06h00-06h45
DESCENDING – 1070m
Proof of payment required
ITRA points – 1
Important Remarks : The 2nd and 3rd runner should carry a bag with a
TERRAIN – 7% on paved surfaces ; 53% through
flask and long sleeve top which can be taken by the preceding runner.
forest tracks ; 40% on pedestrian footpaths
Shuttle buses :
START TIME – 10h15
08h30. From Couvet Sports Centre for Baronne to take the 2nd runners
CUT-OFF TIMES – None
09h30. From Couvet Sport Centre for Carrière de Môtiers to take the
REFRESHMENTS – One official stop offering
3rd runners
water, tea, bouillon, coca-cola, isotonic drinks,
10h30 From Baronne to Couvet Sports Centre to collect the first two
energy bars, fresh and dry fruit
legs of runners
CATEGORIES – Not a competition distance.
PRIZES – Each finisher will receive a finishers’ prizes to be confirmed
Times will be available but ordered alphabetically
at a later date on our social media channels.
RACE PACK COLLECTION – Race bibs can be
collected from the race office on Friday 16h00-
22h00 and on Saturday from 0h400 until
30 minutes before the race
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T H E Y W R O T E H I S T O RY, T R A I L D E L'A B S I N T H E 7 5 K G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
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 05.06.18 PRICE
F: LENNARTZ Brigit, Siegburg (DEU), 6 :22.59,4 F: ALTER Julia, Noiraigue (SUI), 8:18.43,8
28.02.18 30.04.18 COSTING
2000 2011
105K 5000m 112 CHF* 140 CHF* 140 CHF +30
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 75K 3500m 88 CHF 99 CHF 110 CHF +30
45K 2500m 72 CHF 81 CHF 90 CHF +20
2001 2012
M: IANOS Bogdar, Fancsal (HON), 5 :47, 25,1 M: REY, Jean-Yves, Lens (SUI), 7:01.48 25K 1000m 36 CHF 41 CHF 45 CHF +15
F: LENNARTZ Brigit, Siegburg (DEU), 7 :45.30,0 F: MENEGHIN-PLISKA Maja, Vermes (SUI), 8:22.22
RELAY 2500m 88 CHF 99 CHF 110 CHF +30
2002 2013 NORDIC 1000m 36 CHF 41 CHF 45 CHF +5
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 * -20% until 24.11.17
ONLINE REG ISTR ATION then full price
2003 2014 www.swisscanyontrail.com
M: SARTORI Stefano, Trento (ITA), 5 :30, 06,7 M: MEIER, Christophe, Bullet (SUI), 7:17.18 www.mso-chrono.ch
F: CASIRAGHI Monica, Misagua Ieco (ITA), 6 :10.31,5 F: FATTON Julia, Vermes (SUI), 8:43.24
PRIZES
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 Numerous prizes are given to the top three athletes in each category.
2005 Details on prizes will be communicated before the event.
M: CAMENZIND Peter, Birmensdorf (SUI), 5 :41, 49,2 2016 Each runner will receive finisher prizes which may include t-shirts, medals and other gifts.
F: HERRY, Karine, Les Estables (FRA), 6:36.28,0 M: BALANCHE, Herve, (FRA), 6:58.03
F: YERLI 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
F: SCHICK, Doryane, Noiraigue (SUI), 8:52.06,0
2008
M: CHALLIER Jérôme, (SUI), 7 :01.28,3
F: ALTER Julia, Mannheim (DEU), 7:50.43,2
2009
M: SCHNEIDER Christian, Zürich (SUI), 6 :55.54,9
F: LESERVOISIER Michelle, St Julien en Genevois (FRA),
8:15.14,526 27
L I S T O F O R G A N I S E R S & C O N TAC T S
MEDICAL SERVICE COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS
A first aid service is provided by the organisers throughout the route,
The Swiss Canyon Trail Organising Committee is More than 400 volunteers unite each year to play a vital
organized jointly by doctors, the ambulance service and the Samaritans
composed of a group of people who work throughout the role in the smooth running of the event. We are eternally
of the Val-de-Travers.
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 – Presidency, Sponsoring, together as in the future.
The medical service of the Swiss Canyon Trail The medical service is made up of volunteers Communication, Media Relations Furthermore, ten local groups will be responsible for
is spread over five stations and connected to who are : Elif BASIC – Coordination, PC Course running the refreshment stands.
an alarm station under the responsibility of • Doctors Maria CHRISTINAT – Subsistence
the Ambulance Service of the Val-de-Travers. •Ambulance drivers Pascale ECABERT – Secretariat COMMU N ICAT ION A N D
Official controllers will be able to stop and assist •Physiotherapists Adam LOZANO – Responsible for courses MA R KE T IN G
any runner showing signs of ill health. •Samaritans Gladys LUETHI – Massages The Swiss Canyon Trail is supported in its communication
•Massagers Christelle LUSSU – Race Office and marketing by the Neuchatel-based design agency
Every participant should be willing to provide •Chiropractors Francine RICCHIUTO – Finish line, Stadium Graphice and communication specialist Peter Bourne.
assistance to others (other runners in particular) •Reflexologists François SEEWER – Youth races http://graphice.ch
and in the case of necessity, either offer their Germain SIMONET – Treasurer, On-line registration http://mrpeterbourne.com
skills or forewarn the next officials along the Pascal STIRNEMANN – Prizes, results
course. Antonio VALVERDE – Refreshments N E WS A N D U P DAT E S
Manuel VALVERDE – Supporting Bodies / Organisations To follow the latest updates from the Swiss Canyon Trail
and to benefit from special offers follow our Facebook and
Instagram channels and our website.
I N T H E E V EN T www.swisscanyontrail.com
O F A N ACC IDE N T Facebook and Instagram: SwissCanyonTrail
@SwissCanyonTrail – #SwissCanyonTrail
Only participants who have accepted the conditions will be able to
participate in the race. The following form must be duly completed and CON TAC T
signed upon delivery of your bib. T. +41 (0) 32 730 64 14
The form (in french) can be downloaded, printed, filled in and bought to media@swisscanyontrail.com
the race village.
http://swisscanyontrail.com/Docs/levee_secret_medical.pdf
RULES
The race rules are available – currently in French only – on
the Swiss Canyon Trail website.
http://swisscanyontrail.com/Docs/2017_reglement_fr.pdfMEDIA@SWISSCANYONTRAIL.COM
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