Serre-Chevalier

Mountain running,
a shorter but more demanding format than trail running

short distances
lots of elevation gain!

Whether you're a licensed runner aiming for a national title or an independent runner, if you're in good physical condition and sufficiently trained, you can come and measure yourself on our mountain courses.

Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon lends itself perfectly to this type of event, with its breathtaking scenery, technical sections and fast sections.

It's a return to our roots for our region, which hosted the 6th edition of the world championships in 1994.

An on-site screen, live webcasting, cam runners in the field, dynamic hosts - everything is in place to make this an exciting day for spectators and an unforgettable one for runners.

Course

French championships and open U23, seniors and masters races
The special feature of this typical mountain course is its combination of heritage and nature. The start is in the center of Briançon. The first kilometer takes you to the Old Town, which you enter through the Porte d'Embrun. This is the first time you will pass through the Vauban fortifications, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You cross the Old Town via the large gargoyle. This steep, cobbled street, the main thoroughfare, owes its name to the open-air canal dug through its middle in the Middle Ages. Once you've passed the Porte de Pignerol and crossed the road to the Col de Montgenèvre, it's time to take on the mountain side of the race. The Bois de la Pinée is the toughest part. This single-track route takes you up to the Croix de Toulouse. This is the highest point of the race. At an altitude of almost 2000 metres, you will have covered 5 km and 800 m of D+. A quick glance at the magnificent panorama (this is the junction of the 3 valleys: Durance, Guisane and Clarée) and it's time for the descent. It's a highly technical single in places, requiring all your concentration, and takes you past the Fort des Salettes, over the fortifications to the Porte de la Durance. After crossing the Asfeld bridge, a true work of art combining technical prowess and aesthetics, you'll tackle the second and final climb of the race on a military road. The 5 hairpins on this part of the course will take you into the Fort des 3 têtes. After crossing the fort through galleries and ditches, it's the final descent to the Parc de la Schappe, where the finish line will be marked. You will have covered 14 Kms and 990 m of D+ .
French Championships and open cadet and cadette races
The course for the cadet and cadette races will have the same start and finish. Only the second part, the ascent to the Croix de Toulouse via the Bois de la Pinée, will be shunted. Runners will thus be able to enjoy the incredible heritage of Briançon and run part of a fabulous mountain sample of the wide open spaces of the High Alps. A course of 6.5 km and 320m D+.

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Program
Races

Race 1 : Cadets + Open cadets
Start and venue: 9am Briançon, Rue ALPHAND. Distance: 6km500 and 320m D+
Race 2: Cadettes and women's U20 + open Cadettes and women's U20
Start and location: 9:10am Briançon, rue ALPHAND. Distance: 6km500 and 320m D+
Race 3: U23, Seniors and Masters Women + open U23, seniors and masters women
Start: 9:45 am Briançon, rue ALPHAND. Distance: 14km and 990m D+
Race 4: U20 men + open U20 men
Start: 10:15 am Briançon, rue ALPHAND. Distance: 6km500 and 320m D+
Race 5: U23, Seniors and Masters Men + open U23, seniors and masters men
Start: 11am Briançon, Rue ALPHAND. Distance: 14km and 990m D+

Bibs can be collected from Les Garcins gymnasium (Collège les Garcins)
on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 2pm to 7pm and on Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 7:30am .
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Awards will be held at the Gymnase Les Garcins (Collège les Garcins) on Sunday April 28 from 1pm.
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Registrations

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Practical info

The different locations in Briançon:

Departures are from Rue Alphand in the center of Briançon
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Finishes are at Parc de la Schappe, 500 m from the start
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Number collection, mealsand prize-giving are 1.5 km from the finish line. Parking is available near the gymnasium
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Only online until April 25, 2024.
No on-site registration.

Non-licensed runners wishing to take part must present a medical certificate stating that they are not contraindicated in the practice of athletics in competition.

French Championships registration: €25 (This fee includes race number, refreshments on the course, meal at the finish and a runner's prize)

Open race registration: €28 (This fee includes race number, refreshments on the course, meal at the finish and a runner's prize)

Accompanying meal: €15

Some important points in the rules

For the French Championships, the jersey of the club or referring club and the race number must be worn visibly at all times. The number belt is tolerated if the number is clearly visible.
The organization reserves the right to modify the event, even during its running, due to unfavorable weather or snow conditions. Entries will not be refunded.
Depending on weather conditions, the organizers reserve the right to impose a waterproof jacket with a hood that fits the runner and can withstand bad weather in the mountains (high point of the course at 2000m).
The use of poles is not permitted on any of the events.