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 Grand Fond for a dry 4.6 km climb…
1,000m D+ / average gradient 23.5% / record 41 m 16 s!
Start Boulevard Cumin: 2,003 m – Finish Grand Fond: 3,003 m
PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS
| Points | Altitudes | Mean slope | Distances between each point | Cumulative distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrival | 3003 | 499 | 4674 | |
| 9 | 2903 | 30,70% | 279 | 4175 |
| 8 | 2803 | 24,00% | 366 | 3530 |
| 7 | 2703 | 28,50% | 366 | 3530 |
| 6 | 2603 | 18,00% | 534 | 3164 |
| 5 | 2503 | 17,40% | 783 | 2630 |
| 4 | 2403 | 35,90% | 289 | 1847 |
| 3 | 2303 | 29,80% | 317 | 1558 |
| 2 | 2203 | 14,30% | 658 | 1241 |
| 1 | 2103 | 18,70% | 583 | 583 |
| Departure | 2003 | 0 |
ArrivAL GRAND FOND
Altitude : 3003m
Record to beat : 41:16
Average time :1:11:15
AFTER THE EFFORT, THE COMFORT
OF THE RUNNERS
- Casse croûte
- Shower, Le Board Val Thorens
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& companions
- Encourage & join the summit by ski lifts (TC Cairn-Caron, 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 Grand Fond summit, 3003m!
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