Conquer the canyons

5-6june 2021

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Conquer the canyons

Swiss Championship trail running / 51K

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CONTENTS

2 KEY NUMBERS

3 WELCOME

6 VAL-DE-TR AVERS

8 SAINTE-CROIX

10 ACCOMMODATION

12 MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

13 2021 AGENDA

15 COVID SAFETY MEASURES 2021

16 MAP AND COURSES

20 CHOOSE YOUR R ACE

22 THE COURSES

26 TR ANSIT TIME

29 2020 JUBILEE 2021

32 PAST WINNERS 1 1 1K AND 81K

33 MORE INFORMATIONS

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5 races: 111K, 81K, 51K, 31K

5'550 M + over the 111K course

3'870 M + over the 81K course

275 KM total official distance of the four races

11 official refreshment stops on the 111K parcours

8 official refreshment stops on the 81K parcours

2 cantons crossed, Neuchâtel et Vaud

+ 26'600 runners have completed Trail de l’Absinthe races over the last 24 years

30 nationalities and 26 Swiss Cantons represented each year

1'500 pasta dishes served during the Pasta Party

+10 tonnes of refreshments provided

25THEDITION OF EVENT AS A WHOLE (FORMERLY TRAIL DE L’ABSINTHE)

KEY NUMBERS

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In September 1994 the Trail de l’Absinthe came to life. At the time, we

were considered crazy for setting out with the ambition of creating a

race of this magnitude. Twenty-four years later under its new guise

Swiss Canyon Trail, the event is still going strong despite all of the

numerous evolutions in the sport.

The Swiss Canyon Trail organisers have always put the desires and well-

being of its participants first, from listening to feedback to providing

all of the essential facilities for your well-being. We are proud of our

reputation for first-class organisation, excellent race management and

course facilities.

In 2018, we also commenced our partnership with La Diagonale des

Fous. More information can be found in this guide. La Diagonale is a

magnificent, legendary race with much in common with our own. The

partnership has also introduced many benefits for athletes taking part

in both races.

We wish all of the runners a wonderful event and hope you take the

maximum pleasure competing in this majestic, natural and distinct

environment. Be ready to meet the green fairy at any twist or turn. She

may even be able to help during the most difficult moments !

Patrick Christinat

Founder, Swiss Canyon Trail

www.swisscanyontrail.com

A P R O U D T R A D I T I O N , A V I B R A N T F U T U R E

WELCOME TO THE 2021 SWISS CANYON TRAIL, OUR 25TH EDITIONWelcome to all of our runners from Switzerland and from overseas.

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www.val-de-travers.ch

The Val-de-Travers (population 10,900) is located in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The region is nestled in the valley of the Swiss Jura mountains and lies 30 minutes from Neuchatel ; 1 hour, 15 minutes from Geneva ; two hours from Zurich. Its most populous town is the watchmaking centre Fleurier. The Val-de-Travers is world-renowned as the cradle of absinthe.

A B R I E F I N T R O D U C T I O N

THE VAL-DE-TRAVERS

LE VAL-DE-TRAVERSThe Val-de-Travers was created on January 1, 2009,

following the merger of nine former municipalities:

Boveresse, Buttes, Couvet, Fleurier, Les Bayards, Môtiers,

Noiraigue, Saint-Sulpice and Travers. The merger was

approved by popular vote on February 24, 2008. The

town hall is in the village of Fleurier. In addition, the former

municipality of Môtiers gave the name to the village square

(place of February 24) in memory of this historic day.

GÉOGRAPHIEAccording to the Swiss Federal Statistical Office, Val-de-

Travers is 124.91 km2. 6.0% of this area corresponds to

areas of housing or infrastructure, 42.4% to agricultural

areas, 50.7% to wooded areas and 0.8% to unproductive

areas. Val-de-Travers borders the Neuchâtel municipalities

of Verrieres, La Cote-aux-Fees, La Brévine, Ponts-de-

Martel, Brot-Plamboz, Brot-Dessous, Boudry and Gorgier.

It is also bordered by the Vaud municipalities of Provence,

Romairon, Mauborget, Fontaines-sur-Grandson and

Sainte-Croix as well as the French communes of the

Allies (25) and Hauterive-la-Fresse (25). Val-de-Travers is

located in the Swiss part of the Jura mountains; there are

typical formations of the Jura mountains, such as Crêt du

Cervelet.

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espaceVAL . Clos-Pury 15 . 2108 Couvet . +41 32 889 69 19 . [email protected] . www.espaceval.ch

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THE TOWN OF SAINTE-CROIXResting on a sunny terrace in the heart of the vast expanse of Jura Vaud, the Commune of St. Croix is famous throughout the world for its music boxes and automatons.

Today, Sainte-Croix is active in many areas such

as industry, high-end watchmaking, connectivity,

crafts, training and tourism. Thanks to the presence

of the Technopôle, which is a reference center of

competence for the Canton of Vaud, Sainte-Croix

has a great potential for innovation, certification

and research in cutting-edge fields, such as additive

techniques.

Endowed with the best infrastructures, the town

of Sainte-Croix is delighted to have an intense

associative, cultural and sporting life to which the

population of Sainte-Croix respond with pride

and enthusiasm. Health and well-being are empty

words for St. Croix, which enjoys a quality of life

second to none, with the advantages of a city close

to nature ...

www.sainte-croix.ch

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TRAIN HARDWIN EASY

www.sainte-croix.ch 024 455 41 41 [email protected]

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ACCOMMODATIONAthletes coming from overseas or other cantons in Switzerland are encouraged to take advantage of visiting the area after taking part in the race.

Office du Tourisme de Sainte-Croix/Les RassesRue Neuve 10, 1450 Sainte-Croix, Suisse

T. : +41 (0) 24 455 41 42

www.sainte-croix-les-rasses-tourisme.ch

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.chwww.yverdonlesbainsregion.chwww.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/sainte-croix-les-rasses.htmlwww.val-de-travers.ch/en/tourism/

Those travelling by car may also consider staying in either Neuchatel

or Yverdon-les-Bains both 30 minutes away from Couvet with a range

of accommodation options and diverse activities.

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. Equally appealing post race may be a visit

to thermal baths at Yverdon-les-Bains. You can also take time to

explore the watchmaking region of Neuchatel, or sample chocolate

and absinthe at the many fabricants of the region, and for those

who haven’t exerted themselves enough, the Jura region offers a

multitude of hiking trails and excellent options for mountain and

road biking.

There are numerous accommodation options for athletes. Those

wishing to stay near the race village, are encouraged to stay in the Val-

de-Travers. Accommodation is available to runners at the Centre sportif

du Val-de-Travers where rooms are available at a reduced rate ; likewise

accommodation is available in civil protection shelters.

T. +41 32 889 69 19

www.centresportif-vdt.ch

For full details on accommodation, we invite you to contact :

Office du tourisme du Val-de-TraversT. + 41 (0) 32 889 68 96

www.neuchateltourisme.ch

There are also accommodation options in Sainte-Croix, the nearest

major town to the Mont de Baulmes section of the K105 course, or in

Les Rasses region, renowned in the winter for its cross country skiing

terrain and in the summer for its hiking trails.

“105K : A fantastic trail race, without compromises !”

105K finisher, 2018 edition

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HÔTELS

Hôtel des Cernets**2126 Les Verrières

+41 32 866 12 65

Hôtel – Grill du Crêt de l’Anneau*Crêt de l’Anneau 1

2105 Val-de-Travers

+41 32 863 11 11

Chapeau de Napoléon2123 Val-de-Travers

+41 32 861 16 62

Restaurant-Hôtel de la PosteGrand-Rue 17

2114 Val-de-Travers

+41 32 861 23 98

Hôtel du MoulinQuartier du Bas-du-Village 3

2123 Val-de-Travers

+41 32 861 26 98

La Fontaine d’EnergieRue du Pasquier 12

2114 Val-de-Travers

+41 32 861 45 11

Hôtel de la TruiteChamp-du-Moulin-Dessus

2149 Brot-Dessous

+41 32 855 11 34

Grand Hôtel des Rasses***Route des Alpes 25

1452 Les Rasses

+41 24 454 19 61

ACCOMPANYING ATHLETES, VISITORS AND STADIUM FACILITIES

Many athletes will be travelling with friends

and family who will be coming along to

offer support or who may be taking part in

different distances. Food and refreshments

will be available at the stadium and there will

be onsite entertainment over the weekend.

For those with more time to explore, a help

desk will provide details on how to access

nearby attractions 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.

SPECTATOR POINTS

Spectators wishing to follow friends or

family competing in the 111k or 81k will

need their own transport. The following

refreshment points ca11n be accessed by car

and then a short walk: Noiraigue, Carriere

de Motiers, Le Chasseron, Vuitebouef, Mont

de Baulmes, Col des Etroits, Chapeau de

Napoleon.

TRANSPORTBY CAR1h15 from Geneva & Geneva Airport – 1h30 from Besançon – 2h from Zurich

2h15 from Basel – 2h20 from Zurich Airport – 5h15 from Paris

From Yverdon-Les-BainsFollow the direction Sainte-Croix - Val-de-Travers before heading towards Fleurier

in the direction of Neuchâtel. Pass through the village of Couvet before turning

right for the Sports Centre immediately after the Ford garage. Direction Centre

sportif du Val-de-Travers.

From NeuchâtelFollow 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

Centre sportif du Val-de-Travers.

BY TRAINConnections 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

Hôtel la Grange***Grand-Rue 47

1454 Sainte-Croix

+41 24 454 43 77

La Grand’Borne1454 Sainte-Croix

+41 24 454 13 51

Hôtel de l’Ours**Route de Sainte-Croix 7

1445 Vuiteboeuf

+41 24 459 22 59

Big villa in Sainte-Croix1450 Sainte-Croix

+41 24 459 22 59

Gite de la RobellaRuelle Pierre-Boulanger 5

2115 Val-de-Travers

+41 32 861 30 26

LOGISTICAL INFORMATION

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MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

• ID card• Personal eco cup (we don’t sell any eco cups on the event)• Minimum water reserve 1L• Headlamp• Cellphone• Blanket• Safety whistle• Waterproof jacket with a water column (hydrostatic head) rating of at least 10’000mm. Using

Gore-Tex, Dry Q or other patented membranes. A simple windbreaker is insufficient.• A long-sleeved shirt• Trail backpack, capacity not important.• 1 x adhesive elastic band to make a bandage or strapping• Food reserves• Sticks are allowed. Any runner who starts with sticks must finish the course with sticks.

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

THE MATERIAL BELOW IS NOT OBLIGATORY BUT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED :

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

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

• ID card• Personal eco cup• Cellphone

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

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

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2021 AGENDA

Centre Sportif de Couvet

FRIDAY 4 JUNE15:00 - 21:30 Tests Covid (salle des Spectacles de Couvet)

16:30 - 21:30 Race office open

SATURDAY 5 JUNE03:30 Race office open

10:00 - 15 Tests Covid (salle des Spectacles de Couvet)

05:00 Start Ultra 111k

08:15 Start 51k (Swiss championship Trail Running)

13:00 Finish best 51K

15:00 Prize giving scratch 51k

16:15 Finish best Ultra 111K

20:15 Finish last 51K

18:00 Prize giving scratch 111K men

20:00 Prize giving scratch 111K women

SUNDAY 6 JUNE08:15 Start 31K

09:00 Finish last Ultra 111K

11:15 Finish best 31K

16:15 Finish last 31K

12:00 Prize giving 31K

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COVID SAFETY MEASURES2021

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

TESTSOnly runners with negative tests will be allowed to enter the start/finish area.

• Quantitative antigen tests will be administered on-site at Couvet, Friday 4 June from 15h00 - 21h00 (3pm-9pm) and Saturday 5 June from 10h - 15h (10am - 3pm). 30 CHF paid for by participant.

OR

• PCR tests will be administered on-site at Couvet, Friday 4 June from 15h00 - 21h00 (3pm-9pm). 70 CHF paid for by participant (valid for foreign nationals to return to their country of origin)

OR

• Provide proof of a PCR test less than 72-hours old

OR

• NEW Provide proof of a quantitative antigen test less than 24-hours old

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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111K

81K

51K

31K + NORDIC WALKING

REFRESHMENT STOPS

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CHOOSE YOUR RACES W I S S C A N YO N T R A I L

112.3km5550m

82.2km3870m

50.6km2470m

Sa 5:00

Sa 8:15

1606mChasseron

1463m Le Soliat

1271mMont de Baulmes

1606m Chasseron 1463m Le Soliat

1463m Le Soliat

Ultra TrailX Long -Very difficult

Ultra Trail Long -Difficult

Ultra Trail Medium -Moderately difficult

Leaders 10h Average 20hLast 33h

Leaders 7hAverage 12hLast 14h

Leaders 3h30Average 5hLast 8h

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

30.3km1520m

Sun 8:15 1113mLa Mordetta

Trail -Challenging

Leaders 1h30Average 2h15Last 4h

30.3km1520m

Sun 8:15 1113mLa Mordetta

Not competitive Leaders 4hAverage 5h30Last 7h

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

CANCELLED IN 2021

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

2% paved surfaces 58% forest trails 40% pedestrian footpaths



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

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

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

7% paved surfaces 53% forest trails40% pedestrian footpaths

2Gorges de la Poëta-Raisse, Château de Môtiers

The half marathon+ race course offering a challenging parcours and 1000m of vertical ascension. Its highest point topping at 1113m.

7% paved surfaces 53% forest trails40% pedestrian footpaths

2A chance to attack the K25 course as a nordic walker

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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

HIGHEST POINT – 1606m (Chasseron)

LOWEST POINT – 715m (Noiraigue)

+ ELEVATION – 5550m

– ELEVATION – 5550m

ITRA points – 5

TERRAIN – 2% on paved surfaces ; 58% through

forest tracks ; 40% on pedestrian footpaths

START TIMES – Saturday 05h00

CUT-OFF TIMES – 33 hours (final)

– Gorges de la Poëta-Raisse Bifu – 34km – after

9 hours, average 3,77km/h (non-eliminatory).

Runners may switch to 45K course.

– Le Chasseron – 41.3km – after 10 hours,

average 4km/h (non-eliminatory). Runners may

switch to 75K course.

– Les Places – 82km – after 23 hours – average

3.2km/h (eliminatory)

– Chapeau de Napoléon – 93.8km – after 28h,

average 3.35km/h (eliminatory)

– The runners will all be stopped after 33 hours

and repatriated by car.

REFRESHMENTS – Eleven official stops

offering isotonic liquid, still water, sparkling

water, coca, Rivella, syrup (mint and lemon),

chocolate, farmer, apricots, bananas, oranges,

apples, broth, cheese, dried meat, sausage, Tuc,

chips, nut mixtures

3 last posts, hot pasta

CATEGORIES – Elite Men – Senior Men 1 –

Senior Men 2 – Veteran Men – Elite Women

– Senior Women 1 – Senior Women 2 – Veteran

Women

MANDATORY GEAR – See dedicated table on

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PRIZES – Each finisher will also receive finisher

prizes

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

Rivella, syrup (mint and lemon), chocolate,

farmer, apricots, bananas, oranges, apples,

broth, cheese, dried meat, sausage, Tuc, chips,

nut mixtures. 3 last posts, hot pasta

CATEGORIES – Elite Men – Senior Men 1 –

Senior Men 2 – Veteran Men – Elite Women

– Senior Women 1 – Senior Women 2 – Veteran

Women

RACE PACK COLLECTION – Race bibs can be

collected from the race office on Friday 16h00-

22h00 and on Saturday from 04h00 until 30

minutes before race start. Proof of payment is

required.

IMPORTANT NOTES – Choice of racecourse

possible after 34km. Shortly after the Carrière

de Môtiers. Only for 105k/75km trail runners.


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PRIZES – All finishers are guaranteed the

opportunity to bypass the ballot to enter the La

Diagonale des Fous 2020. Each finisher will also

receive K75 finisher prizes to be confirmed on

our social media channels in due course.


HIGHEST POINT – 1606m (Chasseron)

LOWEST POINT – 715m (Noiraigue)

+ ELEVATION – 3870m – ELEVATION – 3870m

ITRA points – 4

TERRAIN – 2% on paved surfaces ; 58% through


START TIMES – 05h00

CUT-OFF TIMES – 33 hours (final)

– Gorges de la Poeta Raisse Bifu - 34km –

9 hours after race departure, average 3,77km/h

(non-disqualification). Runners can finish the

45K course with ranking.

– La Chasseron – 41.3km –11 hours after race

departure, average 3.77km/h (disqualification).

– Les Places – 52km – 23 hours after race

departure, average 2,2km/h (disqualification).

– Chapeau de Napoléon – 63.8km –

28 hours after race departure, average 2,5km/h

(disqualification)

REFRESHMENTS – Eight official stops offering

isotonic liquid, still water, sparkling water, coca,

CANCELLED IN 2021

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7.4 KM

NOIRAIGUE LES PETITES FAUCONNIÈRES

LA FONTCARRIÈREDE MÔTIERS

CARRIÈREDE MÔTIERSCOUVET

38.9 KM

COUVET50.6 KM

12.1 KM

12.1 KM 20.1 KM

8 KM

30.4 KM

8.5 KM10.3 KM 4.3 KM

43.2 KM

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


HIGHEST POINT – 1463m (Le Soliat)LOWEST POINT – 715m (Noiraigue)


ITRA points – 3

TERRAIN – 7% on paved surfaces; 53% through


pedestrian footpaths

START TIME – Saturday 08h15

CUT-OFF TIME – 12 hours

EQUIPMENT – Light equipment authorised

REFRESHMENTS – Five official stops offering





nut mixtures.

CATEGORIES – Junior Men – Elite Men

Senior Men 1 – Senior Men 2 – Veteran Men –

Junior Women – Elite Women – Senior Women

1 – Senior Women 2 – Veteran Women


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PRIZES – Souvenir prize for each finisher -

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7.1 KM8.6 KM10.3 KM 4.3 KM

CARRIÈRE LA FONT10.3 KM

DE MÔTIERSCARRIÈREDE MÔTIERSCOUVET

18.9 KM 23.2 KM

COUVET30.3 KM

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729 729

1120


HIGHEST POINT – 1113m (La Mordetta)

LOWEST POINT – 729m (Couvet)


ITRA point – 2

TERRAIN – 7% on paved surfaces; 53% through


pedestrian footpaths pedestrian footpaths

START TIME – Sunday 8h15

CUT-OFF TIMES – 10 hours

REFRESHMENTS – Three official stops offering





nut mixtures.

CATEGORIES – Junior Men – Elite Men – Senior

Men 1 – Senior Men 2 – Veteran Men – Junior

Women – Elite Women – Senior Women 1 –

Senior Women 2 – Veteran Women


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PRIZES – Souvenir prize for each finisher -

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PASSAGE TIME

Refreshment stations Km Altitude Climb + Desc - Timing Timing Cut off Transition Refreshment hot food best last time possible beds Centre Sportif 0 729 0 0 05h00 05h10 Food and drink

1 Noiraigue 12.1 717 549 564 06h00 07h30 Food and drink

Le Soliat 17.4 1458 1330 602 06h30 09h00

2 Les Petites Fauconnières 20.1 1340 1343 733 06h45 09h45 Food and drink

Le Couvent 26.4 1122 1392 998 07h00 10h30

3 Carrière de Môtiers 30.4 762 1445 1415 07h30 11h00 Food and drink

Bifurcation des gorges 34 1162 1874 1442 07h45 11h30

4 Chasseron 40.8 1586 2390 1534 08h45 13h30 13h30 Sa Food and drink

5 Vuiteboeuf 47.8 605 2399 2524 09h30 14h30 Food and drink

6 Col de l’Aiguillion 57 1328 3404 2806 11h00 17h15 Drink

7 Col des Etroits 64.2 1154 3535 3111 11h45 18h00 18h00 Sa Eliminatory Food and drink

Chasseron 70 1572 4088 3246 12h45 21h00

8 Gorges de Noirveaux 75 999 4092 3811 13h00 21h30 21h30 Sa Eliminatory Food and drink Life zone*

Les Bourquins 80.2 1082 4339 3988 13h20 23h45

9 Les Places 83.2 1110 4432 4050 13h30 00h45 Food and drink X

Montagne de Buttes 88.9 1250 4689 4169 14h30 02h00

10 Chapeau de Napoléon 95 983 4744 4491 14h45 02h45 02h45 Di Eliminatory Food and drink X

Souces de l’Areuse 99 788 4872 4813 15h00 03h15

Le Signal 102.5 1065 5196 4860 15h30 05h00

11 La Roche 108 1062 5489 5155 16h00 08h00 Food and drink X

Finish 112.3 729 5550 5550 16h15 09h00 09h00 Di STOP Food and drink

Ravitaillement Km Altitude Déni + Déni - Temps Temps Barrière Transition Ravitaillement Repas du 1er du dernier horaire possible chaud – lits Centre Sportif 0 729 0 0 06h00 06h00 Solide et liquide

1 Noiraigue 12.1 717 549 564 06h10 07h15 Solide et liquide

Le Soliat 17.4 1458 1330 602 06h45 08h45

2 Les Petites Fauconnières 20.1 1340 1343 733 07h00 09h15 Solide et liquide

Le Couvent 26.4 1122 1392 998 07h20 10h30

3 Carrière de Môtiers 30.4 762 1445 1415 07h45 11h20 Solide et liquide

Bifurcation des gorges 34 1162 1874 1442 08h00 12h20 12h30 Sa Via 51K

4 Chasseron 40.8 1586 2390 1534 09h00 14h25 13h30 Sa Eliminatoire Solide et liquide

Chasseron 41 1572 2395 1570 09h05 14h45

5 Gorges de Noirveaux 45 999 2425 2156 09h20 15h40 21h30 Sa Eliminatoire Solide et liquide Zone de vie*

Les Bourquins 50.2 1079 2648 2301 09h30 16h40

6 Les Places 53.2 1110 2782 2400 09h55 17h00 Solide et liquide X

Montagne de Buttes 58.9 1250 3001 2500 14h40 18h30

7 Chapeau de Napoléon 65 980 3087 2837 10h55 19h15 02h45 Di Eliminatoire Solide et liquide X

Souces de l’Areuse 69 788 3182 3116 11h10 20h15

Le Signal 72.5 1054 3504 3182 11h40 21h15

8 La Roche 78 1062 3809 3479 12h20 22h15 Solide et liquide X

Arrivée 82.2 729 3858 3858 12h40 23h15 09h00 Di STOP

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

CANCELLED IN 2021

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Refreschment stations Km Altitude Climb + Desc - Timing Timing Cut off Transition Refreschment hot food best last time possible beds Centre Sportif 0 729 0 0 08h15 08h25 20h15 Food and drink

Le Couvent 6.4 1122 462 73 08h45 09h45 20h15

1 Carrière de Môtiers 10.2 762 498 473 09h15 10h45 20h15 Food and drink

Bifurcation des gorges 13.3 1089 868 512 09h30 11h30 20h15

2 La Font 18.8 883 1035 886 09h45 12h30 20h15 Food and drink

3 Carrière de Môtiers 23 768 1195 1160 10h20 13h45 20h15 Food and drink

Route Nouvelle Censière 26.6 941 1483 1275 10h30 14h45 20h15

Finish 32.2 729 1516 1516 11h15 15h15 20h15 Food and drink

51Refreshment stations Km Altitude Climb + Desc - Timing Timing Cut off Transition Refreshment <hot food best last time possible beds Centre Sportif 0 729 0 0 08h15 08h25 Food and drink

1 Noiraigue 12.1 717 549 564 09h00 10h30 Food and drink

Le Soliat 17.4 1458 1330 602 09h45 11h30

2 Les Petites Fauconnières 20.1 1340 1343 733 10h00 12h00 Food and drink

Le Couvent 26.4 1122 1392 998 10h40 13h00

3 Carrière de Môtiers 30.4 762 1445 1415 11h15 13h30 Food and drink

Bifurcation des gorges 33.6 1162 1874 1442 11h30 14h00

4 La Font 39 883 1948 1796 11h45 14h45 Drink

5 Carrière de Môtiers 43 768 2102 2064 12h20 15h45 Food and drink

Route Nouvelle Censière 46.6 941 2408 2194 12h35 16h45

Finish 52.2 943 2467 2467 13h00 17h15

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TOP ATHLETES 111K MENTSCHUMI JEAN-PHILIPPE SUI 882

GAMITO JORDI ESP 861

PAZOS DIEGO SUI 851

DECK HUGO FRA 847

GIRONDEL BENOIT FRA 842

RUSSI JONAS SUI 830

GRENOT MAXIME FRA 827

NOËL YANNICK FRA 814

RIVIERE NICOLAS FRA 810

FERRARI UGO FRA 806

PASERO MIKAËL FRA 803

LEJEUNE ARNAUD FRA 766

HALL BENJAMIN AUS 762

111K WOMEN

CHAVEROT CAROLINE FRA 718

YERLY LAURENCE SUI 674

ZIMMERMANN DENISE SUI 657

FATTON JULIA GER 639

MULLER CAROLINE SUI 629

51K MEN

EGLI PASCAL SUI 895

CHASSAGNE BAPTISTE FRA 859

MANSER WALTER SUI 841

VIET VINCENT FRA 840

LUSTENBERGER MARTIN SUI 838

KERN MARTIN FRA 838

SPRENGER RAPHAEL SUI 832

MATHIEU CLÉMENT SUI 819

MANETSCH RAMON SUI 818

BAGGENSTOS TOBIAS SUI 801

RAGUET GAEL FRA 797

LORIER BAPTISTE FRA 790

BLANCHARD TRISTAN SUI 785

ROWLAND DANIEL RSA 784

KREBS RAMON SUI 780

GARDIER RÉMY BEL 779

TODA MAS ALEIX ESP 778

PUGIN JEAN FRANCOIS FRA 775

BIGLER MARKUS SUI 770

CHARITE AURELIEN FRA 768

MEIER CHRISTOPHE SUI 768

51K WOMEN

GÖTZ KATHRIN SUI 744

POOLEY EMMA SUI 730

WILHEM ARIANE SUI 726

BAER NATASCHA SUI 725

31K MEN

NAMBERGER HANNES GER 888

THEVENARD XAVIER FRA 884

PACCARD SIMON FRA 826

JACQUET MATHIEU FRA 811

HELOURY YVES FRA 796

RAYA JONATHAN SUI 794

SYFER FELIX BEL 790

RIBEIRO DYLAN FRA 789

SCHAEDLER DEMIAN SUI 787

POUMEROL FRÉDÉRIC FRA 770

FAUSER FABRICE SUI 767

BURYSKA TOMAS CZE 752

HÖFLER RAMON SUI 748

MURISET JÉRÉMY SUI 743

BOILLON DORYAN FRA 742

MESMAN JURGEN NED 740

31K WOMEN

NUNIGE JASMIN SUI 708

LAFAYE CÉLINE FRA 702

DARRAGON HELENE FRA 682

FATTON MARIANNE SUI 680

DESJACQUES ANNE LISE FRA 672

GEISER NATHALIE SUI 657

NAT. ITRA NAT. ITRA

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TOP ATHLETES 2021EXCEPTIONAL RUNNERS

NAME SURNAME BIRTHDATE ITRA (21.05.21) RACE

TSCHUMI JEAN-PHILIPPE 1982-07-25 882 111KM

GAMITO JORDI 1981-12-20 861 111KM

PAZOS DIEGO 1984-11-28 851 111KM

DECK HUGO 1999-11-03 847 111KM

RUSSI JONAS 1985-04-04 830 111KM

GRENOT MAXIME 1989-05-22 827 111KM

NOËL YANNICK 1986-08-04 814 111KM

SALVETTI CARLO 1990-05-24 812 111KM

RIVIERE NICOLAS 1983-02-09 810 111KM

FERRARI UGO 1992-04-21 806 111KM

PASERO MIKAËL 1983-11-05 803 111KM

KREBS RAMON 1983-10-26 780 111KM

NAMBERGER HANNES 1989-05-16 888 31KM

THEVENARD XAVIER 1988-03-06 884 31KM

PACCARD SIMON 2000-07-25 826 31KM

JACQUET MATHIEU 1997-03-07 812 31KM

HELOURY YVES 1999-02-19 796 31KM

RAYA JONATHAN 1982-07-07 794 31KM

SYFER FELIX 1998-12-08 790 31KM

SCHAEDLER DEMIAN 1980-10-17 787 31KM

NUNIGE JASMIN 1973-12-28 708 31KM

LAFAYE CÉLINE 1981-12-09 702 31KM

CHASSAGNE BAPTISTE 1993-10-27 859 51KM

VIET VINCENT 1983-12-16 840 51KM

SPRENGER RAPHAEL 1987-01-23 832 51KM

RAGUET GAEL 1987-04-05 797 51KM

LORIER BAPTISTE 1994-06-03 790 51KM

BLANCHARD TRISTAN 1979-11-26 785 51KM

ROWLAND DANIEL 1984-05-03 784 51KM

WILHEM ARIANE 1992-12-05 726 51KM

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1999M: AHANSAL Lahcen, Zagora (MAR), 5 :22.51,9

F: LENNARTZ Brigit, Siegburg (DEU), 6 :22.59,4

2000M: IANOS Bogdar, Fancsal (HON), 5 :29, 58,3

F: LENNARTZ Brigit, Siegburg(DEU), 6 :13.58,8

2001M: IANOS Bogdar, Fancsal (HON), 5 :47, 25,1

F: LENNARTZ Brigit, Siegburg (DEU), 7 :45.30,0

2002M: JAQUEROD Christophe, Genève (SUI), 5 :47, 25,1

F: HERRY Karine, Siegburg (FRA), 6 :28.46,8

2003M: SARTORI Stefano, Trento (ITA), 5 :30, 06,7

F: CASIRAGHI Monica, Misagua Ieco (ITA), 6 :10.31,5

2004M: LAUBER Pascal, Morlon (SUI), 2 :58, 34,4

F: ALTER Julia, Mannheim (DEU), 3 :31.03,9

2005M: CAMENZIND Peter, Birmensdorf (SUI), 5 :41, 49,2

F: HERRY, Karine, Les Estables (FRA), 6:36.28,0

2006M: BÜRGY Othmar, Guschelmuth (SUI), 7 :51, 18,9

F: BOEHLER, Theresia, Rheinfelden (DEU), 9:28.28,3

2007M: CHALLIER Jérôme, (SUI), 6 :46,50

F: SCHICK, Doryane, Noiraigue (SUI), 8:52.06,0

2008M: CHALLIER Jérôme, (SUI), 7 :01.28,3

F: ALTER Julia, Mannheim (DEU), 7:50.43,2

2009M: SCHNEIDER Christian, Zürich (SUI), 6 :55.54,9

F: LESERVOISIER Michelle, St Julien en Genevois (FRA),

8:15.14,5

2010M: JENZER, Urs, Frutigen (SUI), 6 :28.18,6

F: ALTER Julia, Noiraigue (SUI), 8:18.43,8

2011M: SCHNEIDER, Christian, Zurich (SUI), 7:14.55

F: FATTON Julia, Noiraigue (SUI), 8:00.32

2012M: REY, Jean-Yves, Lens (SUI), 7:01.48

F: MENEGHIN-PLISKA Maja, Vermes (SUI), 8:22.22

2013M: MEIER, Christophe, Bullet (SUI), 7:17.59

F: MENEGHIN-PLISKA Maja, Vermes (SUI), 7:54.36

2014M: MEIER, Christophe, Bullet (SUI), 7:17.18

F: FATTON Julia, Vermes (SUI), 8:43.24

2015M: ROGNON, Alexandre, Le Bélieu (FRA), 6:31.07

Cédric MARIETHOZ (SUI) =

F: YERLI Laurence, (SUI), 7:33.13

2016M: BALANCHE, Herve, (FRA), 6:58.03

F: YERLY Laurence, (SUI), 7:39.48

2017M: WINGS, Samuel, (SUI), 7:01.19

F: YERLI Laurence, (SUI), 7:18.42

2018 RESULTS 105K

M: MESSER, Mirko, (SUI), 12:00.12

F: YERLI, Laurence, (SUI), 13:20.50

75KM: FAUSER, Fabrice, (SUI), 7:36.57

F: GENOUD, Carole, (SUI), 9:51.33

2019 RESULTS111K

M: KERN Martin, (FRA), 10:59:32

GIRONDEL Benoît, (FRA), 10:59:32

F: BRUYAS Camille, (FRA), 12:14:53

81KM: MEIER Christophe, (SUI), 07:48:34

F: MOUROT Sophie, (FRA), 09:42:40

PAST WINNERST H E Y W RO T E H I S T O RY, 1 1 1 K A N D 8 1 K W I N N E R S

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Numerous prizes are given to the top three athletes in each category.

Details on prizes will be communicated before the event.

Each runner will receive finisher prizes which may include t-shirts, medals and other gifts.

ONLINE REGISTR ATIONwww.swisscanyontrail.com

www.mso-chrono.ch

PRIZES

G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N

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The race rules will be availavle to download in French and

English on the Swiss Canyon Trail website.

https://swisscanyontrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Reglement_2021_EN-1.pdf

Every participant should be willing to provide

assistance to others (other runners in particular)

and in the case of necessity, either offer their

skills or forewarn the next officials along the

course.

PROCEDURE:

• Before the race, download the application

RETTE MI (https://rettemich.ch) and use it in

case of problems to simplify your localization

• The caller must be closer to the patient so

that the health regulator can guide him/her

in the first aid and he can speak directly to the

patient if necessary

• Follow the instructions of the sanitary

regulator including details on emerging access

RULES

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

MEDICAL WAIVER

Only participants who have accepted the conditions will be able to

participate in the race.

The form (in French) can be downloaded, printed, filled in and bought to

the race village.

http://swisscanyontrail.com/Docs/levee_secret_medical.pdf

EMERGENCY NUMBERS:Emergency numbers will be supplied on your dossard.

The national emergency ambulance number for Switzerland is 144

More than 500 volunteers unite each year to play a vital

role in the smooth running of the event. We are eternally

grateful for their support and time. Together we form a

formidable team, one which we look forward to working

together as in the future.

Furthermore, 15 local groups will be responsible for running

the refreshment stands.

COMMUNICATION AND MARKETINGLes Créatifs Associés www.creatifs-associes.ch and The

Iceberg www.theiceberg.ch

NEWS AND UPDATESTo follow the latest updates from the Swiss Canyon Trail

and to benefit from special offers follow our Facebook and

Instagram channels and our website.

www.swisscanyontrail.com

Facebook and Instagram: SwissCanyonTrail

@SwissCanyonTrail – #SwissCanyonTrai

CONTAC TT. +41 (0) 32 730 64 14

[email protected]

VOLUNTEERSCOMMITTEEThe Swiss Canyon Trail Organising Committee is

composed of a group of people who work throughout the

year on the organisation of the event.

Patrick CHRISTINAT – Président, Sponsoring

Elif BASIC - PC Course manager

Maria CHRISTINAT - Catering

Vidjay CHRISTINAT - Finish line

Adan LOZANO – Responsible for course

Sven BLANCK – Refreshment stations

Gladys THARIN – massage /physio/ tapping

Christelle LUSSU – Race office

Francine RICCHIUTO – Starts and Finish

François SEEWER, Camille STIRNEMANN – Défi Jeunesse

Germain SIMONET - Abandons

René MIORINI – Treasurer

Dogan BASIC – Prizes, results

Pierre Jobin – Resp. doctor

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