The association " SUPERTRAIL DU BARLATAY " is constituted under the official statutes and registered according to the usual rules.

The "SUPERTRAIL DU BARLATAY" association offers five nature trails, most of which are class T2/T3 mountain hiking trails.

The five courses will be run in a single stage, at a free pace, but in a limited time.

Because we love nature, let's respect it! It is imperative to follow the paths as they are marked, without cutting the curves. Each participant agrees to respect the Eco Charter presented on our website. Any competitor found in violation will be immediately disqualified.

These races are open to anyone, male or female, who has reached the age of 18 for the 75K du Barlatay and 50K du Barlatay, 16 for the 25K du Barlatay and 15K du Barlatay and 12 for the Défi-Junior. Each participant undertakes to have sufficient training and to be in a state of health enabling him/her to take part in the event for which he/she is registered. Participation in the "SUPERTRAIL DU BARLATAY" implies unreserved acceptance of the present rules and race ethics.

En s’inscrivant, chaque participant accepte le fait que l’organisation s’octroie le droit d’utiliser les images (photos et vidéos) prises lors de la course, sur les parcours et sur la place de fête, à des fins de communications dans le cadre des activités de l’association du « SUPERTRAIL DU BARLATAY ».

Junior Challenge:

The patrol category does not exist for the Junior Challenge.

15K and 25K du Barlatay :

50K and 75K du Barlatay

For each course, a classification will be established by category.

Les catégories « Patrouille » sont formées de deux coureurs. L’inscription est possible sur les quatre épreuves. Obligation de passer chacun des postes de contrôle à deux (distance maximale de 10 mètres). Seule l’arrivée de la patrouille, complète et ensemble, donnera lieu à un classement!

Attention The use of a lanyard or a traction elastic is totally forbidden.

INSCRIPTION POSSIBLE SUR PLACE uniquement si le quota maximal n’est pas atteint !

Registrations must be made via the Internet - barlatay.ch -or directly via the timekeeper's website - www.mso-chrono.ch et paiement par carte bancaire à partir du 1er février 2025. Pour le Défi-Junior et le Barla’Kids, les inscriptions se font également via le site de notre chronométreur MSO. Les inscriptions en ligne sont possibles jusqu’au mercredi soir 23h59 précédant la course.

Course limitée à 650 coureurs, sur l’ensemble des parcours chronométrés (hors Défi-Junior et Barla’Kids). Les droits d’engagements comprennent tous les services décrits dans le présent règlement. Les inscriptions seront closes dès que le nombre maximal d’inscrits est atteint (~650 adultes et ~150 enfants).

Costs:

Any cancellation of registration must be made in writing. Refunds of registration fees can only be made under the following conditions:

For all cancellation requests made :

Aucun échange de dossard n’est organisé, le changement de nom est possible, sans frais, jusqu’au 6 août 2025 à minuit, par mail au chronométreur info@mso-chrono.ch.

Les changements de parcours sont possibles jusqu’au 6 août 2025 à minuit. Cette demande doit être faite par mail au chronométreur info@mso-swiss.ch

If the change is to a shorter course, no refund will be made. If the change is to a longer course, the timekeeper will charge the difference. 

Number pick-up

75K du Barlatay : vendredi 15 août 2025 de 20h00 à 24h00 welcoming runners to l'Etivaz

50K du Barlatay : vendredi 15 août 2025 de 20h00 à 24h00 at the l'Etivaz welcome desk or samedi 16 août de 03h30 à 04h30 

25K du Barlatay : vendredi 15 août 2025 de 20h00 à 24h00 at the l'Etivaz welcome desk or samedi 16 août de 07h00 à 08h30 

15K du Barlatay : vendredi 15 août 2025 de 20h00 à 24h00 at the l'Etivaz welcome desk or samedi 16 août de 09h00 à 10h30 

For the Barla'Kids and the Défi-Junior, please refer to the schedule on the dedicated page.

The bib must be worn on the chest or stomach and must be visible at all times throughout the race. It must always be worn above any clothing and may not be attached to a bag or a leg under any circumstances. The name and logo of the partners must not be modified or hidden. A souvenir prize is given to each runner when he/she receives his/her number.

The control of the equipment will be done 30 minutes before each start in the closed area. Controls will be carried out on the course according to the request of the race leader

Mandatory on all courses (carried or in the bag)

• Personal cup of 15 cl minimum (canister excluded)
• Minimum water reserve of 1 liter.
• Food reserve (energy bar, energy gel,...)
• Cell phone in function during the whole event. Record in the directory the security number of the organization which will be communicated to you at the time of the delivery of the numbers.
• Survival blanket size 210 cm x 130 cm
• Waterproof jacket to withstand bad weather in the mountains.
• Tights covering the entire leg ( ¾ with long socks covering the entire leg is accepted)
• Working headlamp (75K and 50K only)

The race leader reserves the right to modify the equipment according to the weather

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Les bâtons sont autorisés. Le participant qui prend les bâtons doit les garder sur l’ensemble du parcours.

• Cap or bandana
• For the 75K du Barlatay, a spare headlamp (we're not immune to "breakdowns").

Participants who wish to do so can leave their own supply bags, not exceeding 30 liters, when they pick up their number. The organizer will take them to the four official feeding stations. On each bag, the following information must be clearly visiblehe bib number and the destination (Isenau R1 and R2 - Les Mosses R3 - Sonlomont R4), this task is the responsibility of each rider.

A bag without this information will not be considered for transport.

Le principe de course individuelle en semi auto-suffisance est la règle.

Four food and beverage stations are planned.

These positions are located:

• In Isenau (R1 and R2)
• Aux Mosses (R3)
• At Col de Sonlomont (R4)

At each official refreshment station, you will be able to buy water, broth, coca-cola, tea, energy drinks, bars, fruit, chocolate, cheese, dried meat, bread.

En cas de nécessité (ex : canicules) le comité d’organisation peut prévoir d’autres points d’eau sur le parcours. Pas de point d’eau officiel entre les ravitaillements précédemment cités.

Warning:
No glass or cup will be provided at the refreshment posts, hence the obligation to carry a personal cup for the entire duration of the race. Wild refuelling, i.e. any refuelling of a competitor outside the official stations is strictly forbidden and will be eliminated.

Bicycles, mountain bikes or motorized vehicles are strictly forbidden on the course. Any individual personal assistance (team, coach, doctor or paramedic) is forbidden.

It is forbidden to run with a dog, even on a leash. It is also forbidden to be accompanied during the race by a non-registered person, except in the tolerance zones 50 m before and after the refreshment posts (Isenau, Les Mosses, Col de Sonlomont).

Persons who, for health reasons (disability), need to be assisted may be accompanied by a guide provided that this is reported to and authorized by the race management prior to registration (team@barlatay.ch).

deLe maximum time is :

• For the 75K du Barlatay (departing at 01:00): 7pm
• For the Barlatay 75K (departure from 03:00): 17:00
  ATTENTION: Identical time barriers for both departures from 75K du Barlatay!

ATTENTION: If a participant starts at 01:00 and arrives at a checkpoint that is still closed, he/she must wait for the checkpoint to open.

Please choose the appropriate start for your trail level.

• For the 50K du Barlatay: 15h
• For the Barlatay 25K: 11 a.m.
• For the 15K du Barlatay: 9am
• For the Défi-Junior du Barlatay : 4h

The cut-off times at the main checkpoints are available below but may be modified by the race leader for safety reasons.

Competitors who are out of time on the Barlatay 75K course will be able to finish the race on the Barlatay 50K course without being classified there. Any competitor wishing to continue the race after the deadline will only be able to do so after having returned his numberunder its own responsibility and in complete autonomy.

All participants are required to know the course, although the markings are provided by the organizer according to the usual standards.

Departures from the Barlatay 75K are at 01:00 and 03:00. (le samedi 16 août 2025) par le chef de course ou le chef sécurité depuis la place de fête à l’Etivaz. Etre attentif aux time barriers (BH) which are the same for both starts! The indications given are actual times, not race times.

1. BH - Isenau 1 : 07h00
2. BH - Isenau 2: 10:30 a.m.
3. BH - Les Casernes: 3:00 p.m.
4. BH - Les Capises (Rechargère): 6:00 pm
5. BH - Arrival l'Etivaz: 8:00 pm

The 50K starts at 05:00 par le chef de course ou le chef sécurité depuis la place de fête à l’Etivaz.

1. BH - Isenau : 10h30
2. BH - La Lé (Les Semillets): 11:30 a.m. - weather permitting
3. BH - Les Mosses : 16h30
4. BH - Arrival l'Etivaz: 8:00 pm

The 25K du Barlatay starts at 09h00 par le chef de course ou le chef sécurité depuis la place de fête à l’Etivaz.

1. BH - Les Charmilles : 12h00
2. BH - Les Mosses : 16h30
3. BH - Arrival l'Etivaz: 8:00 pm

The 15K du Barlatay starts at 11:00 a.m. par le chef de course ou le chef sécurité depuis la place de fête à l’Etivaz.

1. BH - Arrival l'Etivaz: 8:00 pm

The start of the Défi-Junior du Barlatay will be given at 1:15 pm by a representative of the committee from the Nordic center of Les Mosses.

Riders in the 75K and 50K categories are required to attend the departure briefing which will be given in videoconference according to the established program.

In case of withdrawal not due to injury, the competitor must inform the person in charge of the nearest refreshment post or control and give him his number. He will have to return to Etivaz by his own means. When the refreshment posts are closed, the organization can, within the limits of the available means, repatriate the runners who have abandoned and are still present at the post.

For a patrol, if a member decides to drop out, the 2nd person may keep his/her number and continue the race, but will not be ranked. Neither patrol nor individual.

For the Junior Challenge, in case of abandonment, the runner has the obligation to stop at the nearest checkpoint.

In case of unfavorable weather conditions justifying the partial or total stop of the race, the organization ensures the repatriation of the stopped runners as soon as possible, from the refreshment posts.

Safety posts will be set up at several points along the course. These posts will be in radio contact with the race headquarters. Health teams will be present throughout the race at the refreshment posts. They will be able to intervene on the course within a reasonable time and with, if necessary, helicopter means.

If you need medical assistance outside of the refreshment stand, call the organization's security number (noted on the race numbers). The organization will take all necessary measures in case of intervention. The medical staff will be authorized to withdraw the number and to put out of the race any competitor unfit to continue the event.

All five tests are supervised by emergency professionals and specially trained staff.

Every competitor is obliged to assist other runners in case of need.

No cash prizes will be distributed. A souvenir prize will be given to each participant as well as a good meal after the race.

Aucun classement « scratch » n’est effectué. Seuls les podiums de chaque catégorie sont récompensés. En cas d’absence d’un·e concurrent·e lors de la remise des prix (l’horaire est communiqué dans le programme), l’organisation n’enverra aucun prix par voie postale. Il est toutefois encore possible de le retirer sur place le lendemain de la course, jusqu’à 18h00.

Each course has its own colors:

All the courses are identically marked, i.e. :

• By fluorescent orange beacons.

Competitors refusing to comply with these rules will be penalized, in particular for (non-exhaustive list):

The organization reserves the right to apply a penalty after the event. Penalties are not subject to appeal.

CLAIM

Any person wishing to make a complaint must do so in writing to the Race Committee within a maximum of 2 hours after arrival and against payment of CHF 100.

Civil liability

The organizer takes out civil liability insurance for the duration of the event. This liability insurance covers the financial consequences of its responsibility, that of its employees and participants.

Personal accident insurance

Each competitor must be in possession of personal accident insurance covering any search and rescue costs. Such insurance can be taken out with any organization of the competitor's choice.

Please note: Helicopter evacuations in Switzerland are subject to a charge to the evacuee

The organization reserves the right:

• De modifier à tout moment les parcours, sans préavis, pour des raisons de sécurité.
• The time barriers can also be modified for the safety of the runners and the race marshals.
• Les courses peuvent être neutralisées en cas de météo défavorable.

All these decisions are made by the chief of race and the chief of security. No dispute or complaint will be taken into consideration on points that affect the safety of the runners and the race marshals.

If conditions so require, the organizers reserve the right to interrupt or cancel the event. Such a decision does not entail any right to reimbursement of the entry fee. In the event of cancellation due to a pandemic, the organization will refund the full registration fee less bank charges.

A change of course "downwards" does not entitle the student to a refund of the difference in the registration fee. Conversely, a change of course "upwards" will result in the billing of this difference.

Any participant who has completed the entire course within the time limit will be awarded ITRA points, as follows

• 4 ITRA points for the Barlatay 75K
• 3 ITRA points for the 50K du Barlatay
• 1 ITRA point for the 25K du Barlatay

All courses (15K-25K-50K-75K) are part of the UTMB INDEX evaluation.