Sunday, February 10, 2008
Range:
- 76 km (47.5 miles), between Lamoura and Mouthe, in free style. It is the main event of the week.
- 54 km (34 miles), between Les Rousses and Mouthe, directly inspired from the 2000 World Cup, which is open to women and men, in free style.
A run, through the Franche-Comte countryside, with a 510 meter difference in altitude, with all kinds of obstacles: harshness of climate, sharp uphills such as the Risoux and the famous "Chalet des Ministres" climb, steep and tortuous downhills towards Bellefontaine.
Departure point:
8:30 AM First departure from Lamoura (altitude 1,100 meters) for the 76 km race
9:15 AM First departure from Les Rousses for the 54 km race
Crossing of villages: Prémanon, Les Rousses, Bois d'Amont, Le Brassus, Bellefontaine, Chapelle-des-Bois, le Pré-Poncet, Chaux-Neuve, Petite-Chaux.
Finish line: Mouthe (altitude 938 m)
Number of participants: more than 3,000 in the year 2005
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