15 au 17 août 2025
Linéaire
9 500 m
1 139 m
50 heures
15 stations
100 athlètes
18 +
course
This linear race takes off at the entrance to the Chic-Chocs, close to the welcome station at Réserve Faunique de Matane. Following the International Appalachian Trail (IAT) for 170 km, the finish is at the UTCC Village at the bottom of Mont-Albert.
The first 37 km section takes you to the first peaks of the Chic-Chocs (Charles-Édouard Vézina, aux Perches, William Price, Petchedez and Nid de l'Aigle). A brutal alternation of ascents and descents on ultra-technical trails all the way to the Lac Matane camp. Progress will be very slow on these trails. Of particular note is the final 1.5 km descent from the Nid de l'Aigle for 400 m of descent towards the Lac Matane aid station. The valley of Lac Matane will fill you with wonder as you refuel.
The second 44 km section begins by heading east up the Lac Matane valley to the foot of Mont Nicol Albert on the Rivière Cap-Chat. Once again, you'll cross several Chic-Chocs peaks, including Le Craggy, Le Pointu, the famous Mont Blanc and its spectacular views, and finish with the steep descent of Nicol Albert. The trails remain extremely technical, and progress will once again be very slow on this section.
With the halfway point now behind you, a 38 km stretch will take you to Lac Thibault. You'll then begin a beautiful, gradual 10 km ascent to the summit of Mont Matawee, one of our Chic-Chocs favourites. You'll then leave the Réserve Faunique de Matane to enter the Parc National de la Gaspésie and reach the summit of Mont Logan at 1150 m altitude. The remainder of the IAT up to Lac Thibault will take you over several peaks at over 1000 m altitude, all on highly technical trails. However, there are a few places where you can stretch your legs even further.
The fourth and final 50 km section is a real eye-catcher, with passes over Pic du Brûlé, Mont du Milieu and the legendary Mont-Albert, the emblematic figure of the Chic-Chocs. Once again, the elevation gain will be considerable on this section. Nevertheless, it should be the "rolling " part of the route. The final kilometers at the base of Mont-Albert will take you all the way to the finish line at the UTCC Village.
ALTERNATIVE COURSE
As the UTCC takes place in protected caribou habitat, a vulnerable species, the course of the event may be modified in the case of an area closure due to the presence of individuals on the trail.
CHECKPOINTS
Poste d'accueil John
Ruisseau Pitoune
Lac Tombereau
Lac Matane
Lac Gros Ruisseau
Mont-Blanc
Lac Beaulieu
Petit-Sault
Ruisseau Bascon
Nyctale
Carouge
Huard - Lac Thibault
Pic-du-Brûlé
Cascapédia
La Paruline
La Grande Cuve
La Serpentine
Village UTCC
0 km
12 km
25 km
37 km
47 km
59 km
66 km
80 km
87 km
98 km
108 km
118 km
123 km
137 km
147 km
158 km
161 km
170 km
Liquid
Liquid and solid
Liquid and solid
Liquid and solid
Liquid and solid
Liquid and solid
Liquid and solid
Liquid and solid
First aid only
Liquid and solid
Liquid and solid
Liquide et solide
First aid only
Liquid and solid
Liquid and solid
First aid only
Liquid and solid
Liquid and solid
time limits
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Lac Matane : Saturday 1 a.m.
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Petit Sault : Saturday 1:50 p.m.
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Huard (Lac Thibault) : Sunday 1:10 a.m.
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Cascapédia : Sunday 6:45 a.m.
prerequisite
For safety reasons, given the technical nature of the course and the remote environment in which the event takes place, a prerequisite is required in order to register for the 170 km.
To be eligible, you must have completed an official race of 100 km or more within the last 3 years (2022 to 2024).
UTCC-88 is the only race under 100 km that qualifies for UTCC-170. For it to be recognized, you must have completed the 88 km within the time limits.
Not accepted:
- Stage races
- A distance done outside an event (e.g. personal challenge, training)
- Backyard formula
- A road race
This condition will be verified at registration by submitting the results of this race.
pacers
" pacer "
Pacers are permitted for the night section from Lac Matane (km-37) to Petit Sault (km-80km), and from Lac Cascapédia (km-137) to the finish.
Only 1 pacer will be allowed per athlete.
It is strongly recommended to choose a person who has already participated in long-distance events (40 km and more).
A $30 fee is required to register a pacer.
This fee will be used to cover daily access rights and to provide access to food at aid stations.
Rules to be observed:
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He must wear a pacer bib that will be given to him at registration and must wear it visibly at all times.
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He can get to an aid station as well as the crew.
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The pacer is responsible for his own transportation to the starting point.
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The pacer must stay with the runner at all times and may not arrive before the runner at a checkpoint to start resupplying, except in case of emergency.
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In case of emergency, the pacer may go and get assistance.
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In no circumstance may the pacer take the personal belongings of the runner.
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He cannot physically assist the runner, except in case of emergency.
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All pacers must register on the SportChrono website.
crew
" crew "
Given the complexity of the terrain, it is strongly recommended that 170 km participants have a support team.
Crews will be able to join their runners at these aid stations only:
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Lac Matane : km-37
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Petit Sault: km-80
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Lac Thibault : km-118
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Lac Cascapédia : km-137
Only 1 vehicle with a team of 4 people, including the pacer, will be allowed.
All support teams will have to register on the Sportchrono website to pay for all access rights required for circulation in the national parks.
Registration opens: winter 2025
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Minimum water reserve of 1.5 L
Energy supplements
Waterproof jacket
Long pants
Gloves
Retractable glass or cup
Headlamp
Basic first-aid kit
Satellite communication device
Water purification tablets or bottle with filter
Cap or Buff
Mid-layer
Beanie
Whistle
Spoon and/or fork
Survival blanket (140 cm x 200 cm)
Cellphone in waterproof bag
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Spare shoes and socks
Trekking poles or crampons
2nd headlamp
Warm coat for all weather conditions
Satellite communication device provided by the organization.
Bells are prohibited to avoid disturbing wildlife, specifically the caribou.
There will be single use dishes on-site.
drop bags
4 drop bags allowed.
You will have access to your bag at the aid stations:
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Lac Matane km-37
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Petit Sault km-80
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Lac Thibault km-118
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Lac Cascapédia km-137
You have to drop-off your bag at the Village UTCC during your check-in. Bags will be available for pick up on Sunday.
shuttle
Departure: Friday 11:00 a.m.
Meeting point : UTCC Village
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Be sure to pick up your race number before boarding.
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Please arrive 15 min prior to boarding.
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Shuttle seats are reserved for registered athletes.