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Reviewing rider briefings

Aug 8, 2023 | News

Thanks to all those who took part in the briefings for the 26km and 50km courses. Sorry again for the technical problems, but in a few editions we'll be up to scratch. Above all, we'll be more careful about closing the microphones.

VIDEO - Link 50K Briefing

VIDEO - Link Briefing 26K

Important points in FrenchThe English translation is below.

Shuttle buses

A shuttle bus will depart from Château-d'Oex station at 04:00 for the Trail start at 05:00. If you are interested, please contact team@barlatay.ch.

Parking

Parking is available at l'Etivaz. Follow the signs and do not leave your vehicle outside the designated area, about 250 m from the start.

Food

You are entitled to a meal after the race.

Timetables can be found in the program on the website.

Bib number pick-up

Another competitor can collect your number, vouchers and souvenir prize.

All we need is your first and last name.

Change of route

It is possible to change course by sending an e-mail to team@barlatay.ch.

Please be aware of possible fees. You can find information on this subject in the regulations or by sending us an e-mail to team@barlatay.ch.

Supply

Please note that there is no possibility of refuelling outside the official refreshment points.

You can leave a bag with your belongings (change of clothes or personal supplies) in front of the race office. Attention no paper bags and indicate on the bag the bib number and the name of supply location.

The schedule for returning bags on arrival will be posted, but please be patient.

It's not possible for a single bag to be sent to each of the supply points.

Weather

You can find weather information on our website. It is updated regularly.

The trails are dry, so there shouldn't be any problems.

Equipment

Mandatory equipment is maintained for both courses. The Trail Découverte climbs to 1,850 m and the weather can change quickly. In all cases, you must have your equipment with you.

The race leader may decide to modify the compulsory equipment at the last moment, so remember to take everything with you in accordance with the regulations.

Abandon - Repatriation

There are no plans to repatriate riders who retire.

Podium

This year, we want to have all three riders in each category on the podium, so you may have to wait.

Time barrier

Time barriers are indicated on the website.

Information for all routes

  • - The course is well-marked, with arrows pointing the way for each run.
  • - Passages marked "Danger" should be approached with caution.

General informations en français

Shuttle nozzles

For the start of the Trail at 05:00 a.m., a shuttle bus will leave Château-d'Oex station at 04:00 a.m. If you are interested, please contact team@barlatay.ch

Car park

Parking is available at Etivaz. Follow the directions and do not leave your vehicle outside the designated area, approximately 250m from the start.

Food

You are entitled to a meal after the race.

The timetables can be found in the program on the website.

Taking the bib

Another competitor can pick up your bib as well as the vouchers and souvenir prize. To do this, we simply need to have your first and last name.

Race changing

It is possible to change course by sending an email to team@barlatay.ch.
Beware of possible costs. You can find information about this on the rules or by sending us an

e-mail to team@barlatay.ch

Refueling

Please note that there is no possibility of refueling outside the official supplies. You can leave a bag with your belongings (change of clothes or personal supplies) in front of the race office.

Attention no paper bag and indicate on the bag the number of the bib as well as the name of the place of supply. The schedule for returning the bags on arrival will be displayed but you must be patient.

It is not possible for only one bag to be sent to each of the supply points.

Weather report

You can find weather information on our website. An update is carried out regularly.

The trails are dry so there should be no problem.

Equipment

Mandatory equipment is maintained for both courses. The Discovery Trail goes up to 1,850 m and the weather can change quickly.

In any case, you must have the material with you or in your bag

The race manager can decide to modify the compulsory equipment but at the last moment so remember to take everything with you in accordance with the regulations.

Abandonment - Repatriation

There are no plans to repatriate runners who drop out.

Podium

This year we want to have all three riders from each category on the podium so you may have to wait.

Time barrier

The time barriers are indicated on the website.

Info for all routes

- The course is well marked and arrows indicate the direction to follow for each race. - The passages marked " Danger " must be approached with caution.

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Weather forecast for August 12, 2023

Weather forecast for August 12, 2023

Saturday 12: Moisture moving up from the SW could give a few drops in the morning between 9 and 12:00 in the Pays d'En-Haut, les Ormonts regionThis moisture combined with the heat will lead to the formation of cumulus clouds, as well as showers, and even thunderstorms at the end of the...

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