July 30, 2023
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Lac des Hermines
XTERRA Super-Besse

Long Distance Triathlon

Long Distance Triathlon

SWIM 1.9K
BIKE 70K
RUN 20K
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Unfortunately the 2023 event has been cancelled. Follow event socials for info and updates.
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The information on this page is not yet confirmed, and may be based on the previous years' edition.

Compete for your place at the XTERRA World Championship in this long-distance off-road triathlon. Race open to both mountain bikes and gravel bikes.

Registration opens on
Feb 2
Registration Closes on
Jul 30
Registration Closed
COURSE MAPSSCHEDULEPRIZESFEESRULES & INFO

COURSE MAPS

This courses below are not yet confirmed, and subject to change.
Swim: 1900M
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The swim course will take place in the Lake des Hermines situated at the altitude of 1350m, at the foot of the Sancy Mountain Range. The water temperature is usually around 18-20°C. The neopren swim suit is allowed if the water temperature is bellow 24,6°C. Cut-off : 1h10 (9:10am)
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Bike: 70K 1800m+
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The mountain bike course is a loop of 35km to be done two times. There are technical part. You will bike towards the big volcanic lakes of Auvergne : Lake Pavin, Lake Montcineyre and Lake Bourdouze. The race is open to gravel bikes. However, the race course is shaped for mountain bikes. Thus, if you want to race with your gravel bike, be ready to take the shakes. Cut-off : Swim + Bike : 8h00 (4:00pm)
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Run: 20K 880m+
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The trail run course is made of one loop of 13km and a loop of 7km (the trail loop of the the short distance race). You will go to the top of the mountain ski resort up to the altitude of 1800m. The trail run course is quite tough. You will have to manage your effort and your strenghs to make sure to cross the finish line. From the top of the race course, you will embrace all the scenery that you biked ! Cut-off time : End of 1st run loop : 10h30 (6:30pm)
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Swim: 1900M
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Bike: 70K 1800m+
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Run: 20K 880m+

sChedule

This schedule is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.
1
Fri 2023.07.28
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Time
activity
location
14:00-18:00
Athletes bib pick-up

Super-Besse Tourism Office (map)

2
Sat 2023.07.29
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Time
activity
location
10:00-18:00
Expo Village opening

Lac des Hermines (map)

10:00-18:00
Athletes bib pick-up

Super-Besse Tourism Office (map)

3
Sun 2023.07.30
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Time
activity
location
06:30-14:00
Athletes bib pick-up

Super-Besse Tourism Office (map)

06:30
Transition check-in for Long Distance Triathlon

Lac des Hermines (map)

08:00
Long Distance Triathlon start

Lac des Hermines (map)

16:00
Transition check-out for Long Distance Triathlon

Lac des Hermines (map)

19:00
Awards ceremony for Long Distance Triathlon

Lac des Hermines (map)

prizes

This information is not yet confirmed, and subject to change.

28

WC Slots

World Champ Slots Men & Women

DIVISION SLOTS

15-19

1

20-24

1

25-29

1

30-34

1

35-39

1

DIVISION SLOTS

40-44

1

45-49

1

50-54

1

55-59

1

60-64

1

DIVISION SLOTS

65-69

1

70-74

1

75-79

1

80+

1

World Champ Slots Men & Women

DIVISION SLOTS

15-19

1

20-24

1

25-29

1

30-34

1

35-39

1

40-44

1

45-49

1

DIVISION SLOTS

50-54

1

55-59

1

60-64

1

65-69

1

70-74

1

75-79

1

80+

1

Slots indicated apply equally to male and female divisions. See the complete rules here.

There is no Elite prize money on that race.

FEES

The fees below have not yet been confirmed, and are subject to change.

RACE FEES

Description Fee
Individual until April 15th € 175
Individual from April 16th € 198
Relay until April 15th € 210
Relay from April 16th € 250
Individual daily pass (mandatory for non-licesees) € 15
Optional cancelation pack € 25
Bib transfer (without cancelation pack) € 15

INCLUDED

  • Participation and finisher gifts

  • Athlete pack (bib, chip, etc.)

  • 6 aid stations on the bike course

  • 3 aid stations on the trail run course

  • Finish line buffet

CANCELATION POLICY

Cancellation Pack
Cancellation pack must be taken out at the time of registration and cannot be taken out later (€ 25).
Cancellation with 100% refund of the registration amount or transfer of registration to another participant allowed until July 16th, 2023.
A postponement to the following edition is not possible.
Cancellation must be registered online.

Without Cancellation Pack
Cancellation allowed until July 1st, 2023 with partial refund (€ 90 for licensees, € 105 for non-licensees).
The transfer of registration to another participant is allowed until July 1st, 2023 (€ 15 administration fee).
A postponement to the following edition is not possible.
Cancellation must be registered online.

RELAYS

Cancellation allowed until July 1st, 2023 with partial refund (€ 110).
The modification of a member of the relay is allowed until July 9th, 2023.
A postponement to the following edition is not possible.
Cancellation must be registered online.

RULES & INFO

The information below may be from a previous edition of the event, and is subject to change.

Minimum age: 20 during the year (18 for relays).

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