Switzerland

June 26, 2021

Vallee de Joux Vallee de Joux

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WHAT: XTERRA Switzerland

WHEN: June 26, 2021

WHERE: Vallée de Joux -Les Charbonnières, Switzerland

The XTERRA Switzerland is ideally located at an altitude of 1000m between Lausanne and Geneva, one hour from Geneva airport. This event is positioned as one of the most beautiful on the European circuit. Swimming in a mountain lake, pedaling among the fir trees and running in unspoiled nature is a privilege reserved for all participants. This year, it is possible to participate individually or as a relay in the two races of the day: Classic or Sprint.

With the good humor that reigns throughout the day, it is naturally a race open to all. At the same time, it is a unique opportunity for each athlete to rub shoulders with the best European representatives of the discipline.

Looking at the photos and videos from these past years is already thinking about registering for the upcoming edition.

RACES

XTERRA Switzerland Off-Road Triathlon Full Distance

(INDIVIDUAL OR RELAY OPTION)

Date: June 26th, 2021

Location: Vallée de Joux -Les Charbonnières, Switzerland

Full Distance: Swim: 1,5 km | Mountain Bike: 27 km | Run: 10 km

The main race begins with a 1500m swimming loop in a beautiful small lake. It continues with 2 identical 13.5 km mountain bike loops on the shores of a larger lake and ends with 2 running circuits around the first lake. Magnificent landscapes follow one another throughout the event.

XTERRA Switzerland Sprint Distance

(INDIVIDUAL OR RELAY OPTION)

Date: June 26th, 2021

Location: Vallée de Joux -Les Charbonnières, Switzerland

Sprint Distance: Swim: 750 m | Mountain Bike: 13,5 km | Run: 5 km

The circuits are complete with the full distance event with only 1 lap for each discipline.

REGISTRATIONS

Registration are open for the 11th edition of the XTERRA Switzerland!

Watch out, you must have with you a licence to participate in XTERRA Classic.

You have two options for the daily licence:

In case you don’t, you can buy a daily licence during the delivery of the bib.
You can also buy a daily licence when you register on MSO-CHRONO

The elite category is reserved for people in possession of a professional license. Without this one, thank you to register in the categories by age group.

Also, the number of spots is limited to 300 for the XTERRA Light and 500 for the XTERRA Classic. The registrations will probably be closed at least a month before the beginning of the race, there won’t be spots for everybody ! N.B.: XTERRA Challenge is reserved for disabled people.

Namely, the youngest participants must have been born in 2004.

XTERRA Switzerland Off-Road Triathlon Full Distance

(INDIVIDUAL OR RELAY OPTION)

XTERRA Classic, (1.5km/27km/10km) :

XTERRA Classic Relay (1.5km/27km/10km) :

XTERRA Switzerland Sprint Distance

(INDIVIDUAL OR RELAY OPTION)

XTERRA Light (0.5km/13km/5km) :

XTERRA Light Relay (0.5km/13km/5km) :

**** WARNING **** Limited number of race bibs (300 for Light and 500 for Classic)

XTERRA Light + XTERRA Light Relay : 300 bibs

XTERRA Classic + XTERRA Light Relay : 500 bibs

Refund is only possible if you take an insurance during the registration.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, June 25th 2021

17:00-19:30 Race bibs pick-up

18:00 XTERRA race briefing (in French, English, and German)

Saturday, June 26th 2021

Race Day

07.30 to 09:15 – Race bibs pick up for XTERRA Sprint + XTERRA Sprint Relay

07:30 to 13:45 - Race bibs pick up for XTERRA Classic + XTERRA Classic Relay

08:00 – Expo village opening

08:15- Transition zone opening for XTERRA Sprint

09:00 – XTERRA Sprint + XTERRA Sprint Relay briefing

09:15: Transition zone closing for XTERRA Sprint

09:30 – XTERRA Sprint + XTERRA Sprint Relay start

11:15 – Cut off bike

11:15 – Exit from transition zone

12:00- Transition zone opening for XTERRA Classic

13:00- Training for swimming

13:30 – XTERRA Switzerland Classic + XTERRA Relay briefing

13:45 – Transition zone closure

14:00 – XTERRA Switzerland Classic + XTERRA Relay start

15:00 – Cut Off swimming

17:15 – Cut Off bike

19:00 – Flamenkuche Party

At the end of the race– Awards Ceremony and slot allocation for Maui

Good to know: Race bibs pick-up for Sunday's Triathlon Vallée de Joux from 16:00 to 18:00

Sunday, June 27th 2021

International Vallée de Joux triathlon (road)

One of the most beautiful short distance in the world!

Information on www.valleedejouxtriteam.ch

COURSE INFORMATION

Note: the courses are subject to changes depending on weather conditions that may make some places impractical.

XTERRA FULL DISTANCE

Swim

One loop of 1510m in the shape of triangle, without exit of the water like the Australian. Water temperature is from 18 to 20°C.

View of the course HERE

Mountain Bike

One loop to go twice.

View of the course HERE. Link of the course HERE

Trail Run

Two loops of 5 km. 100m vertical drop per loop. Departure from the transition zone to make the tour of Lake Brenet. Landscapes to savor without moderation.

View of the course HERE

Refreshments:

An Aid Station will be available at the end of the first lap of the mountain bike loop. and at the . Aid Station with water cups will be available on each running lap.

XTERRA SPRINT DISTANCE

Swim

500m triangle-shaped, with no water outlet in the Australian style.

Water temperature is from 18 to 20°C.

View of the course HERE

Mountain Bike

View of the course HERE

Link of the course of mountain bike HERE

Trail Run

Unlike the Classic course, the lake tour is only once.

View of the course HERE

WARNING: for reasons of protection of the fauna and the flora, it’s forbidden to use the Mountain Bike course before Thursday, June 27 under penalty of disqualification

F.A.Q

Q: Do you need a license to participate in XTERRA Switzerland?

A: Yes for the classic distance. It is possible to buy one at registration (CHF 32.50) or on site (CHF 40.-) There is no need license for the Sprint.

Q: Can I collect a friend's bib?

A: Yes, with appropriate documentation, including proof of license.

Q: Can I get a refund?

A: Reimbursement is only possible by taking out insurance during registration.

Q: Are there finisher medals?

A: Yes, they are made locally with local wood.

Q: Can I recognise the loops?

A: The course is located in protected areas and as such recognition is tolerated from Wednesday.

Q: How many aid stations are planned on the course?

A: There is 1 refreshment station on the bike course (water bottle), also 1 during the bike / run transition and 3 during the run. (Classic)

Q: Is there a time barrier?

A: Yes,End of the swimming course: 1 hour after departure.

End of the mountain bike route: 3 hours after departure.

PRIZE MONEY

Prize money XTERRA Switzerland Classic

Rang	Men	Rang	Women
1	TBD CHF	1	TBD CHF
2	TBD CHF	2	TBD CHF
3	TBD CHF	3	TBD CHF
4	TBD CHF	4	TBD CHF
5	TBD CHF	5	TBD CHF

ECOLOGY/SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainable development

- Online registrations and results to delete paper forms.

- Garbage cans ensuring selective sorting in the area.

- Establishment of 4 cleanliness zones along the course so that competitors leave their waste there. 2 minutes penalty for non-compliance with these cleanliness zones.

- Biodegradable paint for marking and maximum use of the site's natural resources to limit signage.

- Evening tour of the courses to ensure the cleanliness of the circuits.

- Use of fruit from the market for supplies to reduce packaging.

- The medals awarded to each finisher are made of local wood.

- An Event profile is established on the site of Swiss olympic, it is possible to consult it here, https://manifestation-verte.ch/EventProfil/Detail/1794

- In this logic of demonstration with minimum environmental impact, we ask you to come by train (Pont station at 400m) or to carpool.