Information for athletes – Heliporting
Please kindly note that helicopter operations on Swiss territory will be carried out by private companies. As these operations are the sole responsibility of the athletes concerned, participants are strongly advised to take out private liability insurance, as costs incurred will be billed to them.
MIXED RELAY RACE
In teams of 2 to 4, the relay is an intense race with a course completed in about ten minutes. All technical aspects of ski mountaineering are involved, and the relay handoff, a strategic moment, can shift the course in favor of or against a team.
Start
Monday 3rd March at the bottom of Hameau ski lift / Crosets [+]
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VERTICAL RACE
A formidable race, the vertical race is a pure ascent, with no descents or manipulations. Straight up the slope, only the fastest, most powerful, and precise skier triumphs at the top.
Start
Tuesday 4th March at the bottom of Morgins gondola [+]
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SPRINT RACE
The most intense event in ski mountaineering! A concentrated mix of skiing, techniques, carrying, transitions, and descent, completed in under three minutes by the best. After a time trial qualification, skiers compete in heats of six (quarters, semis, and finals) in a format similar to ski cross. Spectacular and thrilling, this race allows the public to follow all the action at once!
Start
Thursday 6th March at the bottom of Géant ski lift / Morgins [+]
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INDIVIDUAL RACE
The individual race is an adventure event where runners compete individually against each other! The one-hour course is a mixture of climbs and descents in a mountainous environment. Endurance, mastery of handling and downhill technique are essential to stand out from the crowd and claim the title of best skier.
Route for U18 & U20 WOMEN + U18 MEN
Route for SENIOR WOMEN + U18 MEN
Route for SENIOR MEN
TEAM RACE
The flagship event: team races embody the spirit of ski mountaineering. Teamwork, mutual support, immersion in the mountains, and team strategy are at the heart of this competition. The most technical race, with extreme sections and impressive elevation changes, will test the endurance of the participants.
Start
Saturday 8th March at the bottom of Sépaya 2 ski lift / Champoussin [+]