half marathon Névache - Val-des-Prés - Briançon

Created in 1975 at the instigation of the 159th Alpine Infantry Regiment based in Briançon, this historic race links Névache in the Clarée valley to the Vauban town of Briançon.

Its rolling downhill profile promises excellent times in a pleasant setting surrounded by peaks over 3000m. With 2 routes available to runners:
Distance: 21 km
Altitude gain: +60 m / -345 m

Programme:
Saturday 20 June
15H00 -18H00: Number collection and registration, Jardin Chanoine Motte, Cité Vauban, Vieille Ville de Briançon.

Sunday 21 June
06h00 - 07h30 : Pick-up of race numbers (no registration), Jardin Chanoine Motte, Cité Vauban, Vieille Ville de Briançon.
07h30: Departure of the shuttles (stop Champs de Mars, Cité Vauban, Briançon).
09h00: Start of the Half Marathon, Ville Haute, Névache.
09h00: Start of the 10km, Val des Prés.
09h30: Arrival of the first runners.
12:30: Podium finishes
13:00: Return to Névache possible (one shuttle only)

Equipment:
No equipment required for either distance.
Recommended equipment:
- one litre water reserve
- food reserve
- a mobile phone
- sunglasses
- warm clothing in case of bad weather conditions