2 sessions
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd
vt speed 3200
Vertical kilometer
arrival : 3 003m of altitude
DeFINITION
Val Thorens’ iconic vertical kilometre features the ascent of Cime Caron for a dry 4.8 km climb…
1,000m D+ / average gradient 23.5% / record 41 m 16 s!
Start Virage Caron: 2,200 m – Finish Cime Caron: 3,200 m
PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS
| Points | Altitudes | Mean slope | Distances between each point | Cumulative distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrival | 3160 | 650 | 4930 | |
| 9 | 3060 | 25,90% | 620 | 4280 |
| 8 | 2960 | 21,20% | 610 | 3660 |
| 7 | 2860 | 41,00% | 520 | 3050 |
| 6 | 2760 | 42,00% | 310 | 2530 |
| 5 | 2660 | 42,10% | 270 | 2220 |
| 4 | 2560 | 39,00% | 280 | 1950 |
| 3 | 2460 | 37,90% | 280 | 1670 |
| 2 | 2360 | 37,50% | 756 | 1390 |
| 1 | 2260 | 14,00% | 634 | 634 |
| Departure | 2160 | 0 |
ArrivAL cime caron
Altitude : 3200m
Record to beat : 41:16
Average time :1:11:15
AFTER THE EFFORT, THE COMFORT
OF THE RUNNERS
- Compulsory descent by ski lift
- Casse croûte
- Shower, Le Board Val Thorens
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& companions
- Encourage & join the summit by ski lifts (TC Cairn, TPH Cime Caron, free)
- Share the casse croûte with the participants : 12€
Program
July, 27 to August, 2
Conferences, nutrition and technical workshops. Led by Julien Chorier, ultra-trailer athlete and Jean Pierre Camm, D.E Athletics
FRIDAY, august 2
Young people from 12 to 17 years old will also compete in the VT Trail Kids!
saturday, august 3
The emblematic vertical kilometer! A “sprint” of 4.6 km, 1000m of difference in altitude, from 2003m to the Cime Caron summit, 3200m!
sunday, august 4
To meet your desires, 3 races are offered this year, there will be something for everyone!
sunday, august 4
Ingredients: surprises, laughter, sharing. In Val Thorens… 6 km of easy riding 100% unmissable!
August, 5 to 9
Conferences, nutrition and technical workshops. Led by Julien Chorier, ultra-trailer athlete and Jean Pierre Camm, D.E Athletics