Round trip and loop
17 hours
2,910 m
5 stations
590 m
100 runners
1,067 m
18+
course
Departure and arrival are at the UTCC Village.
Runners start with an easy section of 3 km before climbing Mont-Olivine (670 m) who has an exceptional view on the Chic-Chocs. From there, you head towards La Serpentine, climb the Grande Cuve of Mont-Albert west to then head to the ravito La Paruline. You reach the top of Mont du Milieu (950 m), then that of Mont Ells (1000 m) to arrive at the ravito of Lac Cascapedia.
For the return, you backtrack to the Versant junction via La Paruline to take the direction of the summit of Mont-Albert (1088 m). You cross the plateau and end your course with a 6.5 km descent leading to the UTCC Village.
Runners will climb a total of 7 summits ranging from medium to very technical trails.
AID stations
OUTBOUND
La Serpentine
11.6 km
Solid and liquid
La Paruline
25.5 km
Solid and liquid
Lac Cascapédia
33.9 km
Solid and liquid
RETURN
La Paruline
42.3 km
Solid and liquid
Village UTCC
61.7 km
Solid and liquid
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
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Minimum 1.5 L of water
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Water purification tablet or gourd with filter
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Energy supplements
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Waterproof jacket
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Mid-layer**
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Pants**
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Cap or Buff®
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Beanie
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Gloves
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Whistle
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Survival blanket (140 cm x 200 cm)
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Headlamp with extra batteries
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Retractable glass or tumbler - eco-cup type *
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Spoon and/or fork *
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Cellphone in a waterproof bag
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Basic first aid kit
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Small bell
* There will be no single-us dishes available
** Will be mandatory only if weather conditions require it. Information will be given during registration.
recommended EQUIPMENT
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Hiking pools or crampons
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Spare shoes and socks
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Warm coat for all weather conditions
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2nd headlamp
drop bag
1 drop bag allowed.
You will have access to your bag at the refueling station Lac Cascapédia.
You have to drop-off your bag at the Village UTCC during your check-in. Bags will be available for pick up on Sunday.
crews
" crew "
Crews will be able to join their runners at 1 aid station only:
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Lac Cascapédia : km-34
Only 1 vehicle allowed per team, as space is very limited.
No pacer allowed for the 62 km.
