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There are still places
The maximum number of competitors for the TDS has not quite been achieved ! There are still a few places, but hurry ! We would like to remind you that there has been a "small" change; the start is from Courmayeur on Friday at midnight and everybody will finish in Chamonix. [Click here]
Medical certificate
This year, you may send your medical certificate by e-mail! Attention though as you must send a scan of the original certificate. Reminder : the specific medical certificate can be found as an attachment with the confirmation e-mail which you received confirming your registration.
Runner's guide
For everybody : the runner's guide and the route maps will be down-loadable from each registered person's runner's file as of the beginning of June. For those who opted for a paper version, they will be sent out during June.
Courir pour Toi
The UTMB® has had, from the beginning, a partnership with the charity COURIR POUR TOI which receives at least 1€ for each registration for this event...
We would like to enrich this partnership and have the following ambition:
- To run the 2010 UTMB® by accompanying 4 handicapped people on 4 different sections of the route which will be indentified as compatible with the following values :
- - The dignity of the accompanied person
- - Realistic sportsmanship
- - Sharing together a sporting challenge
If, as a competitor for the UTMB® registered for 2010, you wish to share this human adventure or have more information, please consult our web site :
http://www.courirpourtoi.com/
or contact Olivier CAPRON on +33 6 61 87 35 37
Did you know ?
Repatriation by helicopter costs between 800 and 3000 euros. Every year, some runners are caught out by not having made sufficient arrangements. However, the rules of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc® demand that you will have individual insurance.Too many runners are negligent about this essential rule. For only 35 euros, the annual Ultrafondus "Multi-Endurances" card is exactly what you need. It gives you a ‘Europ Assistance’ guarantee, for a large range of sports, valid world-wide, should you be training, on reconnaissance or running a race, for French and European citizens.
[More information]
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Ultrafondus Magazine leads the investigation
As last year and because we have worked together since the first year of the Ultra-Trail® of Mont-Blanc, Ultrafondus Magazine will each month develop the topic which we tackle in the letter. The first, in the series of articles, will be out at the beginning of April.
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Editorial
Daydreaming already ?
You’ve got a grin on your face, you feel as if you’re floating, you’re happy, you want to hug your post-woman (or postman), you breathe deeply and already you imagine yourself on the paths at altitude. You have in your hand a precious object which many people envy. You are registered for the UTMB®, or maybe the TDS, or perhaps the PTL, or even the CCC®. In short, you know what you will be doing at the end of August and you are delighted.
For the 8th year, we are going to accompany you on the paths of Mont-Blanc, and as last year, as from the spring we will enlighten you on all that awaits you. Here are some details to begin warming you up and if you read them all, you will find some advice on what to do, as from today, to benefit from each moment that separates you from your adventure in the Mont Blanc country.
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TDS (Sur les Traces des Ducs de Savoie) |
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Change of direction !
The TDS, in its 2009 format, did not sufficiently fulfill one of the objectives made at its creation, which was knowing how to satisfy the largest number of runners possible, at the same time as balancing the number of registrations between the different events.
The message from the competitors couldn’t be ignored. After numerous discussions with the communes concerned, notably with Courmayeur and Chamonix, it was decided to reverse the direction of the TDS. The runners will now be able to benefit from the superb starting line in Courmayeur, identical to that of the CCC®, and cross the finish line in Chamonix just like all the other finishers.
The start of the TDS will be from Courmayeur on Friday August 27th 2010 at midnight. This time was chosen after studying the different possibilities and bearing in mind the security of the competitors. The definitive route has not as yet been determined but it will be announced in the coming weeks.
The change of direction of the TDS has been very well received by the competitors, of whom now more than 1,100 have registered for this event.
With the 2010 version of this event, around 160km and 6,600m of positive height gain; the TDS presents itself as a difficult mountain race, which must be completed in less than 31 hours if you want to obtain the title of ‘finisher’. [More information] |
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| 2011 registration A few small adjustments |
Following the enthusiasm in registering for the 2010 events, we were obliged to make a draw for places on the UTMB® and the CCC® and as a result, to turn down almost 1,400 registrations…This was not very satisfactory for us, we do not have the vocation for making certain runners unhappy. In order to manage the large number of runners wishing to participate in one of our events, we have made several changes for the 2011 registration.
Outlined as follows:
- reduction to a period of 2 years (rather than 3) to acquire the necessary points (for the 2011 registration, the points must have been acquired in 2009 and 2010)
- reduction to a period of 3 years (rather than 5) to acquire the points from our own events (for the 2011 registration we will only take in to account the results from the 2008,2009 and 2010 CCC®, TDS and UTMB® )
- necessity to acquire 5 points, from a maximum of two races, for the UTMB®, rather than 4 points.
[2011 registration]
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| The figures Where "you are" |
You will not be alone on the Mont-Blanc paths at the end of August. At least, you will not be alone at the start, because then, we wish you numerous moments of solitude, of communion with the mountains, of introspection and of beautiful encounters. In the mean time, you are going to have many pals to greet just before the race that you have chosen …
55 nationalities :
South Africa,Germany, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cyprus, Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, United States of America, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Island, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Morocco, Mexico, Monaco, Nepal, Niger, Norway, New Zealand, Paraguay, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Romania, United Kingdom, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela, Zimbabwe.
All the French departments are represented.
Devision by gender and by race :
| Races |
Women |
Men |
| CCC® |
14,2 % |
85,8 % |
| PTL |
12,4 % |
87,6 % |
| TDS |
7,6 % |
92,4 % |
| UTMB® |
7,3 % |
92,7 % |
| TOTAL |
10,9 % |
89,1 % |
The average age of competitors by race and by gender :
| Races |
Women |
Men |
Total |
| CCC® |
41,5 |
41,2 |
41,3 |
| PTL |
41,5 |
45,5 |
45,2 |
| TDS |
42,9 |
43,5 |
43,4 |
| UTMB® |
43,2 |
43,2 |
43,2 |
| TOTAL |
42,3 |
42,6 |
42,6 |
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| In words Four races in brief |
Each year we offer you four events, among the most difficult that there are each with its own charm, their attractions, and their exigencies...
UTMB® (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc®) - The queen of races
Since the first event, it has been called the ‘race of all the superlatives’. With 166 km and 9,400 m of positive height gain to be completed in a maximum of 46 hours, the UTMB® is your favourite race, a complete tour of Mont-Blanc, and one that each ‘ultra’ runner must finish once in their lives.
CCC® (Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix) - The way in
The CCC® is considered by the majority of runners as the ‘petite’. All the same, it is also one of the most difficult ultra-trail challenges in France with 98 km and 5,600m of positive height gain, to be finished in less then 26 hours. Do not take the CCC® lightly; more than one runner has had burning thighs.
TDS (Sur les Traces des Ducs de Savoie) - The wild alternative
Wilder than the two previous events and in the opposite direction, the TDS leaves from Courmayeur to arrive in Chamonix a long a route of 106 km, 6,600m of positive height gain and to be completed in less than 31 hours. A relatively unusual view of the perimeters of the Mont-Blanc and Beaufort landscapes.
PTL (Petite Trotte à Léon) - A great team adventure
A strikingly beautiful event, whose route continually overhangs the route of the UTMB®, including high, steep sections. If you like solitude, solidarity and have a sense of adventure, it is that which will inspire you to register for this event. 240 km, 18,000m of positive height gain with, this year, the possibility of entering as a team of 2. |
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Approved courses to prepare you
Ultrafondus : become a finisher
 For the 3rd year, Ultrafondus Magazine and Vincent Delebarre are preparing practice runs around Mont-Blanc. Five courses are organised, between 3 and 5 days in duration, in the months of June, July and September. If you would like to experience an anthology of paths, in small groups, visiting charming mountain huts to become a finisher, we have some tips for you. Inclusive board and lodging, including refreshments.50€ reduction for all reservations made before April 30th 2010. [More information]
L'UCPA : complete programme of introductory courses or trail running training.
Several levels :
- - Trail Préparation : You run a minimum of 10km, 3 or 4 times a week…so add a spectacular dimension to your chosen pastime…landscapes to take your breath away !...
- - Trail Performance : You have already run trails in the mountains and run very regularly. You would like to recce the CCC® route
- - UTMB® preparation : The Argentiere UCPA, a partner of the Ultra-Trailv organisation, in association with Dawa Sherpa
(winner in 2003, 2nd in 2008) are offering a course to recce the UTMB® route.
[More information]
Pleasant breaks for all the family
Résidence Vallorcine Mont-Blanc***: a week with the family and friends
Your preparation begins in Vallorcine...
In the space of a week, the Residence Vallorcine Mont-Blanc invites you to take part in a preparation for trail running comprising of a palette of varied stages which make up the routes of the CCC®. In an exceptional setting, come and get some fresh air and recce the race route.
7 night stay, Saturday to Saturday
Package valid between 29/05 and 03/07/2010
PACKAGE PRICE : 419 € per person
Le prix comprend :
• A personal welcome with the handing over of your Road book (Preparation plan with progressive positive height gains)
• Lodging in apartments
• Free access to indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam-room, and cardiovascular fitness training room
• Collective return transfers from the residence to the start and finish of training stages.
• Entrance to the Thermal baths at Pré St Didier in Italy
In June, the Residence Vallorcine Mont-Blanc, in Vallorcine, offers you a diversified programme to recce the route of the race while profiting from a holiday with your family. [More information]
La Forêt des Tines, an ideal situation form which to prepare for the UTMB® with the family :
- Situated 4 km from Chamonix, 50m from the station at Tines and 800m from the Flégère cable-car
-Lodging in rooms from 2, 3 or 4 persons
-The advantages of a holiday village : heated pool, outside terrace for the bar and restaurant, free Wi-Fi
- Logistical help for the runner (distribution of course maps, advice on how to get to the various points)
For the family (included in the price) :
- Accompanied walks and hikes every day
- 1/2 day climbing per week
- 1 day’s glacier walk per week
- evening entertainment (shows, dances, films,.)
- 1 children’s club (3-12 yrs) 5 days/7
Price : from 399€/adult/week full board
Offer valid from July 3rd to August 21st
information : 04 50 53 06 35 or chamonix@touristravacances.com
[More information]
Soon in the Ultrafondus Magazine...
The walk begins today
In its issue out at the beginning of April, Ultrafondus will introduce you to the first chapter in a series devoted to races around Mont Blanc. First stage : «Your registration is in your pocket ? You are in it up to your neck ! » Or, how not to fail your UTMB®, five months before lining up at the start. You will find 7 (detailed) pieces of advice :
1. You are registered ; appreciate and savour the moment
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Do not sacrifice everything on the way to being a finisher
3. Map out your preparation
4. Recover, sleep, drink
5. Your best trainer is yourself
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Give yourself some landmarks
7. 3 months of trials, and 2 to become accustomed
... and all the latest UTMB® news.
 While waiting, you can re-learn the ropes and discover if you really have the ultra spirit in the March 2010 edition of the magazine, available in the shops or on line.
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