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The track connects two well-known cross-country ski places: LAMOURA in Jura department, and MOUTHE, in Doubs department, crossing along the way 10 villages nestling in the heart of the Jura Massif.
It is rated the second best long-distance ski race in the World, after the Swedish Vasaloppet race (90 km), an international circuit of long-distance races which brings together 13 countries (Australia, Austria, Germany, Italy, Japan, Estonia, Canada, USA, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, France), involves over 22,000 organizers, and hosts more than 90,000 skiers every year.
In France, the Transjurassienne joined together with the Foulée Blanche (Isère region), the Transpyreneenne (Pyrenees region) and the Etoile des Saisies (Savoy) to create the Cross-country ski race Grand Prize. It is awarded to the best 3 performances on those 4 runs.
| A charming tradition takes place at the finish line. The ski racer who arrives first is awarded with a cowbell which is hung around his/her neck. The last participant receives a large gingerbread heart baked in the village of Mouthe. |
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