Round trip and loop
19 hours
3,800 m
6 stations
510 m
100 runners
1,055 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. The trail continues through the peaks of Mont Ernest-Ménard (850 m) and Pic-du-Brûlé (790 m) where in good weather you will have an incredible view of the St. Lawrence River. It is at this point that you turn around.
For the return, you backtrack to Lac Cascapédia, then to the SIA/Cuve 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 9 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
Lac Cascapédia
49.7 km
Solid et liquid
La Paruline
58.1 km
Solid and liquid
Village UTCC
77.4 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 aid station Lac Cascapédia on the way in and out.
You have to drop-off your bag at the Village UTCC during your check-in. Bags will be available for pick up on Sunday.
pacers
" pacer "
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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He can accompany the runner from Lac Cascapédia (km-50) for the last 27 km section.
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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.
To register your pacer, please send an email to inscriptions@utchicchocs.com
crew
" crew "
Crews will be able to join their runners at 1 aid stations only:
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Lac Cascapédia : km-34
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Lac Cascapédia : km-50
Only 1 vehicle allowed per team, as space is very limited.
The masculine form used in this text is gender neutral and refers to both men and women.
