Out-and-back
1 290 m
1 130 m
8 hrs
3
150
18 +
course
Departure and arrival are at the UTCC Village.
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Runners begin with the IAT long-distance hiking trail which gradually climbs on nearly 9 km to the Lac aux Américains at an altitude at 700 meters. From this point, you can see Mount Joseph-Fortin on the right and Mount Xalibu on the left. It is the latter that you have to ascent to then turn around at the top which is at 1,120 meters above sea level.
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Mount Xalibu is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful ascent with its vertiginous viewpoints and its clear summit overhanging several summits of the Chic-Chocs.
This 26 km round trip with 1,290 meters of elevation gain will blow up your mind.
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY
The UTCC takes place in the protected area of caribou habitat, a vulnerable species, so the race course could be modified if a sector is closed due to the presence of individuals on the trail.
CHECKPOINTS
UTCC VILLAGE / 0 KM / LIQUID AND SOLID
LAC AUX AMÉRICAINS / 7 KM / LIQUID AND SOLID
XALIBU / 13 KM / FIRST AID
LAC AUX AMÉRICAINS / 18 KM / LIQUID AND SOLID
UTCC VILLAGE / 26 KM / LIQUID AND SOLID
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
MINIMUM 1L WATER RESERVE
ENERGY SUPPLEMENTS
CLOSED-TOE RUNNING SHOES
CAP OR BUFF
WATERPROOF JACKET
TUQUE
GLOVES
WHISTLE
RETRACTABLE GLASS OR CUP
WATER PURIFICATION TABLET OR WATER BOTTLE WITH FILTER
SURVIVAL BLANKET (140 cm x 200 cm)
BASIC FIRST AID KIT
CELL PHONE IN A WATERPROOF BAG
INTERMEDIATE LAYER
HIKING POLES AND/OR CRAMPONS
LONG TROUSERS
SPOON AND/OR FORK
Bells are prohibited to avoid disturbing wildlife, specifically the caribou.
There will be single use dishes on-site.
