RUNNERS GUIDE 2025 by UTMB® Iberia

RUNNERS AND COMPANIONS GUIDE

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EVENT PARTNERS – HOKA VAL D ARAN BY UTMB®

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Ajuntament de Canejan

Ajuntament de Naut Aran

SUMMARY

EDITORIAL

P.7

UTMB® WORLD SERIES

P.9

RUNNER’S COMITTMENT

P.14

SCHEDULE

P.17

LOCATION

P.20

HOW TO ARRIVE TO THE VAL D’ARAN

P.21

HOW TO MOVE AROUND THE VAL D’ARAN

P.22

RUNNERS

P.25

COMPANIONS

P.26

SPECTATORS

P.27

TRANSPORTATION PLAN

P.28

REMINDERS

P.30

MORE MOUNTAIN, MORE LIFE

P.31

RELEVANT INFORMATION

P.32

SECURITY

P.38

VIELHA 10K P.96

WOMEN IN TRAIL

P.102

COMPANIONS

P.104

ASSISTANCE P.105

TRACK POINTS

P.106

RUNNER’S CHECKLIST P.110

ULTRA-TRAIL® VILLAGE P.112

TRAIL FESTIVAL

BAQUEIRA-BERET P.114

HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® is organised by UTMB® Group.

All technical specifications, programmes and conditions are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

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EDITORIAL

Welcome to HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®!!

Fifth edition of this great adventure and... Who would have thought it?

What started with a simple phone call is becoming something much more relevant than a sporting event.

HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® is the story of thousands of lives, each with their own dream. It is the courage to accept challenges, and to fight to achieve them. It is about the importance of having illusions, of setting goals, and of striving to achieve them. Regardless of the effort and sacrifice involved.

HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® is an experience that ‘generates memories’, and unforgettable moments. Those that we shared with our loved ones, adding that it was not easy, but that it was worth it. That, in a place in the Pyrenees, in the middle of the mountains, thousands of people came together for a week to share a passion, or a madness, surrounded by landscapes that we would not have been able to imagine even in our best dreams, the Val d’Aran.

Because HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® is much more than a competition. It is friendship, companionship, enthusiasm, joy, effort, sacrifice, emotion, struggle, dreams and, above all, passion. Sharing the values that this marvellous sport instils in us every day.

It is to make friends and strengthen the bonds we already have. Because we love to share the good times, but it is in adversity where we unite much more.

In HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® we create a family. The one that every year we come together to enjoy and share this beautiful madness that we love so much and that moves us so much.

Xavier Pocino Moga CEO of UTMB® Iberia

VAL D’ARAN, PURE NATURE

MEET YOUR EXTRAORDINARY

Uniting trail runners, both elite and amateur alike, through the leading international events in the most stunning locations.

The UTMB® World Series gives all trail runners the chance to experience UTMB® adventure across the world, discovering cultures and sharing trails as they start their quest towards the UTMB® World Series Finals at the pinnacle HOKA UTMB® MontBlanc.

The mythic HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc is the world’s most well-known and revered trail running event on the planet.

In the heart of the Alps, the prestigious UTMB World Series Finals are held in 3 categories: the OCC (50K), CCC® (100K) and UTMB® (100M) every year at the end of August in Chamonix, France.

Four UTMB World Series Majors, are held each year across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Oceania regions.

Collect double the amount of Running Stones compared to other UTMB World Series Events for the UTMB World Series Finals lottery. In total, 210 runners are also granted automatic qualification for the UTMB World Series Finals through each Major. This includes age-group category winners and the top 10 male and female runners in the 100M, 100K and 50K categories.

Get the UTMB experience closer to home. Built on a passion for the mountains, with sustainability at its heart, UTMB World Series Events, gives all trail runners the chance to experience the UTMB adventure while showcasing the unique aspects that each race destination offers at over 50 Events around the world.

4 MAJORS

RUNNING STONES:

BOOST YOUR CHANCES FOR THE UTMB WORLD SERIES FINALS

Earn Running Stones by completing races in the 20K, 50K, 100K, or 100M categories at any UTMB World Series Event or Major.

Running Stones are cumulative and never expire, so you can collect as many as you like over time. You’ll need just 1 Running Stone from the past two years to qualify for the Finals lottery.

Each Running Stone gives you an extra chance to be selected in the lottery.

Start your journey, gather your Running Stones, and unlock the path to the UTMB World Series Finals!

YOUR TRAIL RUNNING PASSPORT

The UTMB Index measures a runner’s performance across four race categories: 20K, 50K, 100K, and 100M , as well as an overall score.

IT’S ESSENTIAL FOR:

Entering the UTMB World Series Finals lottery (with at least 1 Running Stone).

Defining your start wave to ensure the best race experience.

Exclusive Race Access:

You benefit from a 48-hour priority registration to UTMB World Series Events. And for some 100K and 100M events require a valid UTMB Index for safety or lottery pre-registration.

HOW IT WORKS:

Your UTMB Index is based on your top 5 race results (weighted for recency and performance) over the last 36 months. At least 1 valid race result in the past 24 months is required for a valid UTMB Index.

With over 6,000 races worldwide they are plenty of opportunities to boost your UTMB Index.

Ready to level up your trail running?

Validate or improve your UTMB Index today!

CREATE YOUR MY UTMB® ACCOUNT

Manage everything in one place:

-Track your Running Stones and UTMB® Index.

-View your race results and performance stats.

-Check upcoming race registrations.

-Share your achievements with friends.

START YOUR JOURNEY AT UTMB.WORLD

RUNNER’S COMITTMENT

IF YOU TAKE PART IN HOKA VAL D’ARAN BY UTMB®, YOU COMMIT TO...

Taking part in this unique adventure in the heart of the Pyrenees involves much more than running. It is a commitment to yourself, to others, and to the environment that welcomes us. For this reason, by taking part in HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® you commit yourself to:

• BE AWARE OF THE CHALLENGE THAT THIS RACE REPRESENTS. You are prepared to face a demanding event in the high mountains and you have previously acquired the necessary autonomy to manage the challenges involved:

* Tackle extreme weather conditions (night, wind, cold, rain, snow or fog) on your own.

* Manage, even alone, physical or mental fatigue, muscular discomfort, digestive problems or minor injuries.

* Be aware that safety depends, to a large extent, on your ability to adapt to adverse situations, foreseen or unforeseen.

• RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND EVERYONE INVOLVED. We want you to live an unforgettable experience and contribute to everyone enjoying it as much as you do:

* Come with the desire to enjoy yourself, even if it rains, snows or the wind blows! And above all, don’t forget to smile!

* Show respect to all those who make the race possible: volunteers, organisation, medical services and collaborators.

* Take care of the trails, the flora, the fauna... This natural environment is an essential part of the experience.

* Always follow the instructions of the staff and post leaders: they are there to help you and ensure your safety.

* Show solidarity with other runners and offer help if someone needs it. In the mountains, we are all a team.

* Take all your waste with you. The only thing you can leave behind are footprints... and good memories.

• ENJOY THE JOURNEY. Every landscape and every emotion are part of an experience that you will remember forever. You are the protagonist of this story!

THE MOUNTAINS OF THE VAL D’ARAN , A DREAM FOR TRAIL RUNNING

An idyllic natural environment for running and climbing its beautiful peaks. Preserving its biodiversity is everyone’s responsibility.

WEDNESDAY 2 JULY

Time

10:00 - 21:00

10:00 - 22:00

10:00 - 18:00

18:00

19:00

19:30

20:00

21:30

THURSDAY 3 JULY

Time

SCHEDULE

THE DELIVERY OF BIBS FOR THE VDA, CDH, PDA, EXP AND SKY REQUIRES PREVIOUS APPOINTMENT

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

7:00 Carrèr

Ultra-Trail® Village

Event

Bibs delivery PDA

Bibs delivery VIELHA 10K

Official Presentation and elite athletes

VIELHA 10K departure

Scheduled arrival first runner VIELHA 10K

VIELHA 10K Awards Ceremony

Scheduled arrival last runner VIELHA 10K

10.00 - 21:00

10:00 - 22:00

12:30

19:30

22:00

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Event

PDA departure

Bibs delivery VDA and CDH

Scheduled arrival first runner PDA

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha PDA Awards Ceremony

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival last runner PDA

Arroduets Salardú

FRIDAY 4 JULY

SATURDAY 5 JULY Time

6:00

10.00 - 14:00

10:00 - 21:00

16:00

16:30 - 21:00

16:30 - 22:00

18:00

Carrèr Ressèc Les CDH departure

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Bibs delivery VDA

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha VDA departure

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Bibs delivery Corsa des Sanglièrs and Corses Infantiles

Bibs delivery SKY and EXP

Scheduled arrival first runner CDH Time

09:30 - 10:30

09:30

10:00

10:00 - 15:00

10.00 - 21:00

10:00 - 21:00

10:30

11:15

12:30

14:00

15:00

Pla de Beret

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Pla de Beret

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Bibs delivery Corsa des Sanglièrs and Corses Infantiles

SKY PROMESAS departure

SKY MASTER departure

Trail Festival Baqueira Beret

Bibs delivery EXP

Scheduled arrival last runner CDH

Scheduled arrival first runner SKY

SKY Awards Ceremony

Scheduled arrival last runner SKY

Scheduled arrival first runner de la VDA

SUNDAY 6 JULY

Time

8:00

10.00 - 14:00

10:30

12:30

15:40

16:00

Passeig dera Llibertat Vielha EXP departure

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Scheduled arrival first runner EXP

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha VDA, CDH, and EXP Awards Ceremony

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival last runner EXP

Scheduled arrival last runner VDA

Bausen

Pico Aneto

Les

Canejan

Sant Joan de Toran

Bossòst

Era Bordeta

Eth Pònt d’Arròs

VAL D’ARAN

Escunhau

Er Espitao de Vielha

Beret

Tredós

a Lleida a Barcelona

Arties

Maladeta

Baqueira

Salardù

Àrreu

Alós d’Isi

Vielha

Map of the Val d’ Aran

HOW TO ARRIVE TO THE VAL D’ARAN

DUE TO THE PARTICUL AR MOUNTAINOUS OROGRAPHY OF THE VAL D’ARAN , ALL ACCESS TO THE VALLEY ARE BY ROAD.

FROM BARCELONA

IF YOU TRAVEL BY PLANE

The closest airport in Spain is Barcelona, 350kms away (recommended for international flights). There are two ways to get from Barcelona to the Val d’Ara:

• By bus (5h00):

BARCELONA-VIELHA *From 27 of July until 8 of July (both days inclusive) there will be a special bus line:

- Departure at 15:15 from Barcelona airport.

- Departure at 5:00 a.m. from Vielha, destination Barcelona Nord (bus station) and Airport T1.

- Departure at 9:15 a.m. from Vielha, destination Barcelona Nord (bus station) and Airport T1 (from monday to friday). Regular ALSA line. Check rates and schedules at www.alsa.es

• By car (3h30):

BARCELONA – VAL D’ARANHire or Taxi.

FROM TOULOUSE

The nearest airport is Toulouse, in France, 166kms away. There are 3 ways to get from Toulouse to the Val d’Aran:

• By bus (3h40): TOULOUSE – ST. GAUDENS – VAL D’ARAN - Regular line. F recuencia: dos por día.

• By car (2h00): TOULOUSE – VAL D’ARAN - Hire or Taxi.

• On-deman service : TOULOUSE – VAL D’ARAN -OLPERER : Reservation required.

There are other secondary airports nearby: Pau (Fr), Lourdes-Tarbes (Fr), Lleida (Es), and Zaragoza (Es).

IF YOU TRAVEL BY TRAIN

The closest towns to the Val d’Aran with train stations are: Lleida (AVE) at 165kms, Montrejeau (SNCF) at 60kms, and Toulouse (TGV) at 165kms. Communications from these locations to the Val d’Aran are by road.

You can check rates and shedules at: www.renfe.es y www.sncf.com.

HOW TO MOVE AROUND THE VAL D’ARAN

At HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® we are committed to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint. For this reason, we have designed a collective mobility plan to facilitate travel throughout the Val d’Aran.

UTMB-BUS

The UTMB-Bus are the organisation’s official buses, designed to make it easier for you to get around the Val d’Aran. They connect almost all the villages in the area, from Les to Beret, with frequencies of 1 hour or 30 minutes, and up to every 15 minutes at peak times.

UTMB-BUS TIMETABLES:

• Wednesday 2: from 10:00 to 21:00 h

• Thursday 3: from 07:00 to 23:00 h

• Friday 4 to Sunday 6: Uninterrupted service from Friday at 07:00 h to Sunday at 20:00h

SPECIAL STOPS

• Thursday 3 (22:00 to 23:00 h): there will be a stop at the Ultra-Trail® Village.

• Friday 4 (22:00 h) to Saturday 5 (08:00 h): The Vielha stop will be at the Ultra-Trail® Village.

• Saturday 5 (22:00 h) to Sunday 6 (08:00 h) Stop at the Ultra-Trail® Village.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: valdaran.utmb.world.

SECURE YOUR SEAT AND MOVE WITHOUT WORRIES!

UTMB-PASS

With the UTMB-Pass you can travel unlimitedly on the UTMB-Bus and on public transport in the Val d’Aran, as well as access to the shuttles.

Free for runners in case of withdrawal.

Access to the Les (CDH) and Salardú (PDA) departures free of charge with prior reservation.

For the departure in Vielha (VDA and EXP), no reservation is necessary. You can use the UTMB-Bus or Intervalle by showing your race bib.

WHAT DOES THE UTMB-PASS INCLUDE?

• Public transport in the Val d’Aran (Intervalle service). Consult timetables and stops HERE.

• UTMB-Bus, the official buses of the organisation.

• Mountain Shuttles, shuttles to Artiga de Lin, Banhs de Tredòs and Beret.

VALID FROM WEDNESDAY 2 TO SUNDAY 6TH JULY.

WHERE TO GET IT?

• Book and buy your UTMB-Pass on your registration page.

• Pick it up at the Ultra-Trail® Village Information Stand (Av. Pas d’Arro).

• There will be units on sale at the Information Stand, but they are very limited.

BUS Service

SKY Departure

CDH Departure

PDA Departure

UTMB-Bus Stop and Transport to DEPARTURE Mountain Shuttles

PDA TICKET AND SKY TICKET

Get access to the PDA and SKY departures with these exclusive tickets for runners and companions.

WHERE TO GET IT?

• Allows companions to access the departure point of the PDA in Salardú and follow the race.

• It must be purchased by the runner on the registration platform.

• Valid only on Thursday 3 July.

• Return ticket for runners and companions.

• Access to the departure of the SKY in Pla de Beret and return.

• Valid only on Saturday 5 July

• Book and buy your PDA or SKY Ticket on your registration page.

• Pick it up at the Ultra-Trail® Village Information Stand (Av. Pas d’Arro).

• There will be units for sale at the Information Stand, but they are very limited.

IMPORTANT

• CHILDREN: Children under 4 years of age do not need to book a place as they can be seated with a parent or guardian. Children over 4 years of age must purchase their UTMB-Pass.

• ANIMALS: Pets are not allowed on the buses, except assistance dogs, always accompanied and under the responsibility of their owners.

BETREN ESCUNHAU CASARILH GARÒS

VIELHA

ARTIGA DE LIN

MOUNTAIN SHUTTLES

UTMB ‘Mountain shuttles’. Special shuttle services to aid stations connected to the UTMB-Bus stops.

Access to the shuttles is free with the UTMB-Pass. No tickets will be sold per journey.

Artiga de Lin aid station:

• Friday 18:00 to 23:00: Departure Vielha – Destination Artiga de Lin, departures every hour. Reservation required for companions when purchasing the UTMB-Pass.

Banhs de Tredòs aid station:

• Salardú stop. Race pass timetable. CDH

Banhs de Tredòs aid station:

• Salardú stop. Race pass timetable. PDA

Banhs de Tredòs aid station:

• Salardú stop. The shuttles will start after each wave of departures: at 7:15, 7:45 and 8:15. After that, they will make one journey every hour approximately. Reservations are required for companions when purchasing the UTMB-Pass or the PDA Ticket.

We remind you that, once the car parks are full, the local authorities may close or regulate the accesses from time to time for the safety of the traffic of people and vehicles.

The shuttles will have permanent access to the aid stations

RUNNER

I AM A RUNNER, WHAT SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS DOES THE ORGANISATION OFFERS ME?

OUTSIDE MY RUNNING HOURS

From 2 July to 6 July you can use the UTMB-Bus and Intervalle service to get around most of the towns in the Valley.

Only accessible with the UTMB-Pass. Unlimited rides.

TO GO TO RACES DEPARTURES

Mountain shuttles. To get to the start of the CDH (Les) and the PDA (Salardú), the organisation has arranged free buses for runners from all the UTMB-Bus stops, as these races are not circular.

To reach the departure (and return journey after your participation) of the SKY in Beret, you must buy the special SKY Ticket.

There is no specific service for the VDA and the EXP, but you can use the UTMBBus and the Intervalle service to get to Vielha.

Free for CDH and PDA runners. But be careful, you must make your reservation on the registration plataform. SKY: you must purchase a return ticket and book your seat.

VDA and EXP: you can access to the UTMB-Bus to go to the departures showing your bib.

IN CASE OF WITHDRAW

If you withdraw at an aid station with a stop on the UTMB-Bus line, you can take the buses back to Vielha or to any of the other stops.

If there is no bus stop at the aid station, the organisation will take you to the nearest bus stop or to Vielha.

Free for all runners with the bib number and the identification wristband.

AT THE END OF THE RACE

At the end of the race, in Vielha, runners have access to the UTMB-Bus and the Intervalle service to return to the place where they took the bus.

Free for all runners with the bib number and the identification wristband.

The bus will go to the same stops where it picked up the runners to go to the different departures (indicated on the map).

COMPANIONS

I AM A COMPANION, WHAT SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS DOES THE ORGANISATION OFFERS ME?

OUTSIDE RACE SCHEDULES

From the 2th of July until the 6th of July you can use the UTMB-Bus and Intervalle service to get around most of the towns in the Valley.

Only accessible with the UTMB-Pass. Unlimited rides.

TO KEEP TRACK OF MY RUNNERS

In order to be able to follow your runners in a comfortable way, you have the following combination:

• The UTMB-Bus that runs through most of the aid stations. Included in the UTMB-Pass.

• UTMB “Mountain shuttles”, included in the UTMB-Pass, to access the Artiga de Lin and Banhs de Tredòs aid stations.

Only accessible with the UTMB-Pass. Unlimited rides.

The PDA Ticket will only be valid on Thursday 3 July to track the event.

I WANT TO ACCOMPANY MY RUNNER TO THE DEPARTURE

CDH, PDA and SKY: If you want to accompany your runner to the departure on the same bus, your runner must reserve your seat at the same time that she/he makes her/his reservation.

Included in the UTMB-Pass. You must have the UTMB-Pass to be able to get on the runner buses, and thus you can also return and do an unlimited tracking of the runner.

For the PDA, the runner’s companions can purchase the PDA Ticket (this ticket will only allow travel on Thursday 3 July). To access the shuttle to the Banhs de Tredòs aid station, a reservation must be made in advance.

For the SKY, the runner’s companions can purchase the SKY Ticket (this ticket will only allow the return journey to Beret on Saturday 5 July).

SPECTATOR

I AM A SPECTATOR, WHAT SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS DOES THE ORGANISATION OFFERS ME?

HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® is an important environmental challenge for our territory.

By purchasing the UTMB-Pass at the Information stand located in the Ultra-Trail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro), in Vielha, from 2 July I have at my disposal the UTMBBus, the shuttles, and the Intervalle service every day.

The number of UTMB-Passes is limited while stocks last.

Help us to take care of the territory! Opt for a sustainable mobility model by reducing private vehicle journeys and limiting CO2 emissions in the Valley.

Together we can make HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® an unforgettable experience without “bad fumes”.

The organisers recommend accessing the PDA departure by the UTMB-Bus as parking spaces in Salardú will be very limited.

At HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB® we are committed to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint. Therefore, in 2023 we designed a public transportation plan to facilitate travel throughout the Val d'Aran. Thanks to this public transportation plan, we signiﬁcantly reduced the event's carbon footprint in 2024. With 110 buses in operation, we avoided the use of up to 2,400 cars, transporting 8,800 people, including runners and their companions. This joint effort allowed us to reduce 4.90 tons of CO₂ equivalent, demonstrating that a large-scale event can also be environmentally friendly

Thank you for being part of the change!

TRIPS

PERSONS TRANSPORTED

AVERAGE OF 2 RUNNERS PER CAR

AVERAGE OF 3 RUNNERS PER CAR CARS LESS CARS LESS

COMPANIONS

RUNNERS

REMINDERS

REMEMBER!

You must have an accident insurance that you must upload on the registration platform, or purchase the one offered by the race organisers on the registration platform. The race bib will not be given to those runners who do not have accident insurance uploaded on the registration platform. It is the responsibility of the runner to have the appropriate insurance. The organisation will only verify that the runner has insurance and that it is valid..

REMEMBER!

Book your appointment to pick up your VDA, CDH, PDA, EXP, and SKY bib in your registration page, if you haven’t already.

REMEMBER!

Book your place on the shuttle to go to the PDA and the CDH departures in your registration page, if you haven’t already.

REMEMBER!

So that your companions and assistants can travel comfortably through the Valley and follow you at the various aid stations, book the UTMB-Pass for them on the registration platform.

REMEMBER!

It will not be possible to exchange the runner’s T-shirt that you will receive with your race bib.

REMEMBER!

If you have contracted a mobile phone line when you arrive in Spain, remember to communicate your new phone number to the organisation. You can change it by logging into the registration platform, or request a change at the Information stand or at the bibs delivery in the Ultra-Trail® Village.

REMEMBER!

Download the free app for tracking and reporting: LIVETRAIL.

MORE MOUNTAIN, MORE LIFE

From HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® we would like to propose a series of good practices so that our dream, your dream, remains a reality.

Thank you for your collaboration!

THE MOUNTAIN HAS ITS OWN LAW

Have fun while practising sport, but always respect the regulations of the area. Try to follow the routes marked in advance, and avoid shortcuts that cause unnecessary soil erosion.

Follow the indications and signs when you enter the peripheral area of Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. Check the Park’s regulations here.

EVERY DROP COUNTS

Don’t waste water. Buy only what you need and avoid single use plastics and disposable materials.

REUSE YOUR DROP BAG

If you have already taken part in an edition of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® and you still have your life bag, give it a second chance and reuse it in your race. Be sustainable.

SEPARATING GIVES LIFE

Deposit the waste in the selective collection containers provided. Outside the aid stations, take them with you in your backpack to the nearest bin.

HYGIENE IN NATURE

Do not litter fountains and streams with your biological waste. Make sure your stools are well covered and away from trails and water areas. Use the least amount of toilet paper possible to reduce waste, and remember to take it with you and deposit it in the containers provided. In the envelope with your race bib you will find a small bag for this purpose, but it is a good idea to bring another one with you.

YOU CAN LOOK, BUT PLEASE, DON’T TOUCH

While running or walking, do not disturb wildlife, especially in the mountains.

THE

BEST SOUND IS THE SOUND OF NATURE

Noise pollution can disturb both people and native species. Avoid unnecessary noise and don’t disturb, especially in mountain areas.

PURE MOUNTAIN AIR

Avoid unnecessary CO2 emissions. Use public transport when travelling within the Valley, if possible. If you need to use your vehicle, park it in the car parks set up for this purpose.

THE MOUNTAIN OFF

When you are not driving, always turn off the engines.

WE

TAKE CARE OF PEOPLE

Help boost rural economies by using local services and consuming local products.

BE AWARE OF WHERE YOU ARE GOING

When passing through a barrier or gate, always leave it closed. And remember, if you pass through private land, do not pick fruit from trees without the owner’s permission.

MY HOME IS YOUR HOME

Take care of the natural environment and leave it as it would be if you had not been there.

RELEVANT INFORMATION

ACCEPTANCE OF THE REGULATION

Participation in the HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® implies the express and unreserved acceptance of the Regulations published on the website valdaran.utmb.world and of any instructions given by the organiser and his team to the participants.

APPOINTMENT FOR BIBS DELIVERY

To avoid crowds and unnecessary waiting times, the organisers have set up PREAPPOINTMENT system for the bib collection. Runners can book through their registration page the time slot that best suits their needs to collect their bib number. No race bibs will be handed out without a PRIOR APPOINTMENT.

BIBS

For bib collection, which will take place at the Ultra-Trail® Village, in Vielha, it will be compulsory to present an ID card, supporting document or PASSPORT.

In addition, runners must have uploaded their accident insurance on the registration platform prior to the event, or have purchased the insurance proposed by the organisation.

NO RACE BIB WILL BE GIVEN TO A RUNNER WITHOUT ACCIDENT INSURANCE.

The collection of bib numbers will be personal. No bib number may be collected by a third person for security reasons. We must check in person the veracity of the data and each of you will be given a runner’s wristband that gives access to the race services. The bib must be worn on the chest or belly and must be visible permanently and in its entirety throughout the race. It must always be positioned on top of any clothing and under no circumstances may it be attached to the backpack or a leg.

The bib is the necessary pass to access the buses, aid stations, infirmaries, bag deposit areas, bag retrieval, etc. Except in the case of refusal

to obey the decision of a race official, the bib is never removed, but in the case of withdraw it is deactivated and marked.

IMPORTANT: No safety pins will be handed out. In order to reduce waste and minimise environmental impact, safety pins will not be handed out at bib collection. Each runner must wear their bib with their own fastening system (bib belt, magnetic clips, elastic cords, etc.). Make sure it is visible at all times during the race. Thank you for your cooperation!

CONTROL

Each runner will be given 2 electronic chips (front bib and backpack bib) and an identification bracelet

Some checkpoints will be automatic and others manual. There will be other surprise checkpoints carried out by the organisation.

Runners who are not i n possession of their chips and wristband will be penalised.

The use of the chip is very important to be able to control your times.

You must place the chip in your race backpack , in a visible place, with a clip that you will ﬁnd in the envelope of your race bib.

SPARE BAGS

For logistical reasons, the UTMB® World Series events only accept UTMB® World Series spare bags, which are distributed at bib collection. These bags are reusable, so we ask runners who have already received one of these bags to reuse it each time they take part in a UTMB® World Series event.

Only the bags provided by the organisation will be transported. Walking poles cannot be carried in the bags. The contents of the bags will not be checked and no complaints will be entertained. We recommend not to bring valuables.

VDA

Each runner receives 3 bags of 30 litres at the bib collectio n , and material for their personal identification with their bib number. After having filled them with the necessities of their choice, and having closed them, they can leave them from 14:00 to 15:30 on Friday 4 July at the Ultra-Trail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro in Vielha).

The bags will be deposited in Vielha. During the race, the runner will be able to recover the first bag at the Bossòst aid station, the second at the Salardú aid station, and the third at the Arties aid station. Once returned, they will be transported to be collected later in Vielha.

When collecting their bib collections, runners will find an identification sticker on their envelope with their bib number to identify the bag that goes to Bossòst, the one that goes to Salardú, and the one that goes to Arties.

CDH

Each runner receives 2 bags of 30 litres at the bib collection , and material for their personal identification with their bib number. After having filled them with the necessities of their choice, and having closed them, they can

leave them up to 30 minutes before the start in the space provided next to the start line. The bags will be deposited at Les. During the race, runners will be able to recover their first bag at the Salardú aid station, and the second at the Arties aid station. Once returned, they will be transported to be collected later in Vielha.

When collecting their bibs, runners will find an identification sticker on their envelope with their bib number to identify the bag that goes to Salardú and the one that goes to Arties.

PDA

Each runner receives 1 30-litre bag at bib collection , and material for personal identification with their bib number. After having filled it with the necessities of their choice, and having closed it, they can leave it up to 30 minutes before the start in the space provided next to it.

The bag will be deposited in Salardú , next to the start, and will be transported to Vielha. It will not be possible to retrieve it during the race.

EXP

Each runner receives 1 30-litre bag at the bib collection , and material for personal identification with their race-bib number. After having filled it with the necessities of their choice, and having closed it, they can leave it from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. on Sunday 6 July at the Ultra-Trail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro, Vielha).

The bag will remain in Vielha, and runners will be able to retrieve it until 18:00 at the Ultra-Trail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro).

If you have already taken part in an edition of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® and you still have your spare bag, give it a second chance and reuse it in your race. Be sustainable.

RELEVANT INFORMATION

RECOVERY OF THE BAGS

Runners, or their relatives, will be able to collect their bags when presenting their bib. They must be collected at the Ultra-Trail® Village in the following time slots:

VDA

Saturday 5 July: 09:00 to 01:30 hours.

Sunday 6th July: 08:00 to 18:00 hours.

CDH

Friday 4 July: 14:00 to 00:00 hours.

Saturday 5 July: 06:00 to 18:00.

PDA

Thursday 3rd July: From 13:00 to 23:00 hours.

EXP

Sunday 6 July: 13:00 to 18:00 hours.

The organisation ensures the return of the bags of runners who have withdrawn, provided that the abandonment has been registered. The time taken to return the bag will depend on logistical requirements, and the organisation cannot guarantee the delivery of all the bags before the end of the race.

In case of withdraw at any point of the race other than Bossòst, Salardú, and Arties, we cannot guarantee that the runner will have the bag when he/she arrives in Vielha. We thank you for being patient and respecting the work of the volunteers.

CUP AND PLATE

In order to avoid wasting disposable plastic cups, plates and cutlery during the race, everyone must bring their own, with a minimum capacity of 15 cl.

Attention!

No canteens or containers with stoppers are accepted instead of cups.

BYOU “BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS”

The organisation will not distribute any disposable tableware (cutlery, glasses, bowls) at the life bases or aid stations.

BYOU

ENVIRONMENT

Help us to preserve natural spaces, don’t throw your rubbish on the routes! We all share the responsibility of keeping our playground clean. Don’t forget to bring a bag to carry your rubbish between two points equipped with bins.

Check the regulations of the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park here.

RESPECT FOR THE RULES AND RACE MARSHALS

The volunteers are there to help you, but also to ensure that the rules are respected. Among them, the race marshals will have precise orders, especially with regard to the immediate application of penalties in real time in the event of non-compliance with the rules.

Downtime penalties are applied during the race. Speciﬁcally, this penalty leads to a regression in the ranking for those at the head of the race, and the risk of not passing the time barrier for those who are further behind. The race commissaires are empowered to check the mandatory equipment at the departures and at various points along the route. The absence of any of the obligatory safety equipment will result in immediate disqualiﬁcation.

To know the penalties applied you can read the complete Set of Rules at: https://valdaran.utmb.world/

The most important cases will be discussed in coordination with the race management.

ARE YOU SPONSORED?

Fine, but you can only display it on clothing or equipment worn during the race. Any other advertising accessory (flag, banner...) is forbidden at any point along the course, including the finish line.

AID STATIONS (AID)

All races are run on a semi-autonomous basis and therefore runners will also have to provide for their own reserves. Runners must be able to organise their own survival between two aid stations. For this reason, at the departure of the aid station, only liquids may be provided.

The organisation will provide liquid and solid provisioning along the routes. The organisation will will provide mineral water or energy drink to reﬁll the liquid bags and individual cups that are compulsory. It is the responsibility of the runner to dispose, when leaving the aid station, the amount of drinks and food needed to reach the next one.

Only runners wearing a visible race bib on their chest or belly and their wristband will have access to the aid stations. The organisation will only provide water or energy drinks to fill the flasks or hydration bags. Other drinks must only be consumed at the aid stations.

There will be three types os aid stations:

• Refreshments only.

• Full provisioning.

• Provisioning with hot food in Bossòst, Salardú and Arties.

FINAL AID STATION

Runners will have a ﬁnal aid station at the Ultra-Trail® Village. In addition, there will also be a food truck area for companions.

TIME BARRIERS AND CONTROLS

These time barriers are calculated to allow participants to reach the finish line in the maximum time imposed, with possible stops (lunch, rest...). To be authorised to continue the race, participants must leave the checkpoint before the set time limit (regardless of the time of arrival at the checkpoint).

Participants are obliged to pass through the checkpoints, which are clearly visible and coincide, for the most part, with the aid stations. At each checkpoint there will be staff from the organisation who will verify the passage of the runners.

Participants are responsible for ensuring that the controller has verified their passage through each checkpoint.

A team from the organisation will close the races. The instructions of the organisers and security personnel must be followed at all times.

No runner will be allowed to leave a checkpoint behind the broom team.

MARKING

The entire course will be marked with orange ribbons or orange flags, and reinforced with signage. All beacons are equipped with a reflective material that reflects the light from the front.

It is compulsory to follow the marked routes, without shortening them.

WARNING

If you don’t see any markers, turn back! The point of the marker does not indicate the direction

RELEVANT INFORMATION

WITHDRAW AND SECURITY

Except in case of injury or accident, a participant may not abandon the race except at an aid station set up for withdraw.

In case of withdraw, the organisation staff must be informed as soon as possible at the nearest aid station or, if not, by calling the Race Control Centre (CECOR) number on the bib. In this case, the bib will be marked as “withdraw”. The runner will keep his/her bib as it is the passport to access the buses and other services.

The participant will also have to inform the aid station how he/she will return to his/her place of origin, or if he/she needs transport to the departure point or to the nearest point with a public transport service. All runners who have withdrawn will be evacuated to Vielha or to a point with a public transport service (free of charge for runners). However, it must be taken into account that the logistics in these cases is complicated, and it is possible that the runner may have to wait for a while before the transport. We ask for your understanding Please note that it is a high mountain.

Runners who withdraw at another point on the course, or at an aid station where no transport is possible (high mountain), but whose state of health does not require evacuation, must reach the nearest transport/return point by their own means as soon as possible.

In case of unfavourable weather conditions that justify the partial or total suspension of the race,

the organisers will ensure that the runners return to the finish line in the shortest possible time.

In case of withdraw due to injury or accident that prevents the participant from walking to the nearest checkpoint, the participant must communicate the situation to the race emergency centre, whose telephone number can be found on the race bib (CECOR emergency telephone +34 973 643 651), or to the following emergency telephone numbers:

Emergency CECOR

+34 973 643 651

Pompièrs d’Aran emergency

+34 973 640 080 or

112 Emergency

We advise you to save these numbers in your address book as “ aa VDA ” to make it easier to find them if necessary, with the prefix +34 in front, as we are in a border area.

Solidarity among participants is key in these cases. Collaboration must take precedence over competitiveness. Solidarity and respect between runners will be crucial in this type of situation.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

Personal assistance is only allowed at certain aid stations. The aid stations where assistance is allowed are: BOSSÒST, SALARDÚ, ARTIES.

Assistance will be provided by a single person, in the area specifically reserved for this use, after identifying themselves by means of a “SUPPORTER – Number BIB” accreditation and at the discretion of the aid station manager (the rest of the aid station area is strictly reserved for runners). SUPPORTER accreditations are provided at the time of collecting the bib. The runner is free to give them to any person he/she wishes.

Your assistance is entitled only to access with a hand bag (maximum 30 litres) to carry the necessary products (food, clothes...). Assistance provided by professionals, or any medical or paramedical professional, is strictly forbidden. This measure is a guarantee of fairness between runners. Naturally, this does not prevent your family and friends from supporting you throughout the race.

Simply, in order to ensure a good atmosphere and harmony, ask them to respect the instructions of the aid station manager.

Aid stations with allowed assistance:

VDA

AID. 5 BOSSÒST (KM. 49)

AID. 11 SALARDÚ (KM. 114)

AID. 15 ARTIES (KM. 149)

CDH

AID. 6 SALARDÚ (KM. 61)

AID. 10 ARTIES (KM. 96)

COMPANY ON THE ROUTE

In order to ensure equality between competitors, whatever their level, it is forbidden to be accompanied on any part or all of the race by a nonregistered person, outside the clearly identified tolerance zones near the aid stations. This authorises small family walks at the meeting points, but forbids “hares”.

Race marshals will be present at various points along the course and will be able to impose penalties in real time in case of non-compliance with the rules.

METEOROLOGY

The HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® races take place in the middle of nature, in mountainous areas, in isolated areas (far from the main road networks, telecommunications...), with weather that can change very quickly and become adverse.

Instructions to be taken into account during the tour:

• Don’t stop at high altitudes.

• If you miss the markers, turn around to look for the last one.

• Stay on the roads.

Some common sense tips for dealing with difficult weather:

• Be prepared for extreme heat and cold.

• Don’t wait until you’re shivering to get warm.

• Don’t change exposed in the wind: Anticipate it or wait until you are under cover.

• Protect yourself from the sun.

POLES

Be careful with the poles, especially during the first part of the race, where the density of runners is particularly high. Do not wear the straps during descents, as in the event of a hard fall, the straps can prevent you from properly using your hands to recover (leading to injuries in the shoulders, wrists, forearms… or even the head).

SECURITY

NUTRITION AND HYDRATION

Hydration and energy intake must be adapted to the weather conditions and enriched with salts throughout the effort. Maintain a good balance between slow and fast sugars.

FATIGUE AND CONCENTRATION

At the aid stations, there are designated areas for resting and sleeping for a while. We recommend that runners take their rest at the Life Base aid stations, where a space has been set up specifically for sleeping. Every runner must remain on the marked trail, even when sleeping. If you need to sleep along the trail, it is highly recommended to use the “sleep bib” provided by the organisation. This bib signals that you intend to rest for a while without being disturbed. Stopping alone in the wild to sleep can be dangerous.

Tiredness and lack of concentration can be the cause of an accident. Run according to your possibilities in order to reserve energy to overcome a difficult si tuation, such as a sudden change in the weather.

Any runner who voluntarily departs from the marked route is no longer under the responsibility of the organisation.

MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE

In order to start the race, please remember that all participants are required to have individual accident insurance that covers res -

cue and evacuation costs in the mountains, within Spanish territory (for all distances) and French territory (for the VDA and CDH), up to a minimum altitude of 3,000 meters , as well as potential hospitalisation expenses. The insurance must cover the practice of trail running and participation in long distance races in the mountains. The insurance can be taken out by any organisation, federation or insurance company of the participant’s choice.

However, the organisation offers runners who have not taken out insurance that meets the requirements, or who wish to extend their cover, the possibility of taking out insurance by going to the registration platform. Highly recommended for all runners.

The bib will not be given to those runners who have not uploaded their accident insurance on the registration platform or, if they do not have it, who have not taken out the insurance offered by the organisation. Having accident insurance is a requirement for running in HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®.

TIMING AND CHECK POINT

LiveTrail will be used for the timing and tracking of the runners. The bibs will incorporate a single use chip attached to the bib (which must not be returned), as well as an additional chip that each runner must place in their backpack.

At the checkpoints (identified on the map) you will have to pass the chip control, which will be carried out manually by a duly identified volunteer, or automatically by radio frequency.

Each participant must ensure that he/she passes the chip, and assists in its control, at all the checkpoints established by the organisation. Failure to pass a timing checkpoint will result in DISQUALIFICATION of the participant.

The identification of the runner at the checkpoints depends on the chip control and not on the passing judges.

The mobile phone is mandatory and must have the international option during the race, have a battery, and be operational. Under no circumstances put it on aeroplane mode as we may need to contact you before, during and after the race.

It is mandatory to use a smartphone in order to access the LiveTrail® app. It is essential for your safety. For runners who will be on the course for more than 15 hours, it is recommended to carry an external battery. Check that the number you have indicated us as an emergency contact number is the person you wish to be contacted in case of any issues.

Very important: To avoid aggravating circumstances in case of accident, make sure your details are correct on the registration platform. You can update it until the start of your race.

LIVETRAIL

All runners must ensure that the LIVETRAIL app is installed and functioning properly, as it enables real-time tracking and communication with the race organisation. In addition, it is essential to:

• Ensure that the personal information on the registration platform is correct.

• Keep your mabile phone turned on throughout the entire race.

• Enable SMS reception to receive potential alerts from the organisation.

In case of an emergency, the organisation will send messages through this system, so it is vital to stay alert to any notifications.

Caution!

Under no circumstances should it replace a call to the Race Control Centre (CECOR).

TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTRE RUNNER

The Control Centre can send you alert messages, relevant race information and real-time updates. In the event of an emergency, you will receive precise instructions to ensure your safety, such as changes to the course, adverse weather conditions or any other situation that requires your immediate attention. Keep the LiveTrail App notifications activated so that you are always informed and can react quickly to any warnings.

RUNNER CONTROL CENTRE

In case of SOS, the app serves to alert the organisation of an emergency and allows you to send your GPS position directly to the organisation by SMS. This means that you can reduce the amount of time you need to be attentive, which is important! This does not replace the call to the race control centre.

MAIN FEATURES FOR RUNNERS MAIN FEATURES FOR PUBLIC

Safety during the race

Report your abandonment, send an SOS or call the Race Direction.

Ghost runner

Set up a ghost runner based on your UTMB Index or time goal and receive notifications to let you know if you’re on track.

Landmarks on the course

Find out the next important waypoints with the estimated time to get there.

Sharing on social networks

Share your race progress on your social networks in one click to update your friends. Also share your personalized certificate at the end of the race.

Follow your friends

For friends on the same race, follow them to know if you are in front or behind, and by how long. For those on another race, keep up to date their progress without changing the app.

GPS tracking

Use your smartphone as a GPS beacon to send information directly to your runner file on the live tracking site.

Race information

Get your bearings on the course, view all courses with time barriers and launch GPS navigation to a waypoint to get there.

General information

Access general event information (maps, schedules, parking, transport, program, etc.).

Get information

Get information on runners taking part in the event (UTMB Index, prize list).

Follow your friends and family

Search for your friends and family and track their progress, speed, their last crossing point and the estimated time to the next crossing point.

Follow your favorites

Create a list of favorites, select several runners to follow and keep up to date with their progress thanks to automatic notifications.

Watch lives

Live or relive the thrill of the race with LiveCams at various points of interest.

AID AND MEDICAL SERVICES

There are several help and control points along the route. These points are communicated by radio or telephone with the Race Control Centre (the number of the Control Centre, CECOR, +34 973 643 651, will be printed on the bib), where there will be a medical team throughout the race.

The help points are intended to provide assistance to any person with the organisation’s own or public means. The medical staff is not responsible for treating blisters or minor foot care for participants. It is the participant’s responsibility to take care of his/her feet.

It is the responsibility of a runner in difficulty to ask for help:

• Reporting to the help point.

• Calling the Control Centre (CECOR).

• Asking another runner to request assistance.

• Using the SOS function of the LiveTrail application.

Every runner must assist any person in difficulty and ask for help. In addition, they must stay with the runner in distress until the arrival of the organisation’s staff.

If it is impossible to contact the Race Control Centre, +34 973 643 651 , it is possible to call the emergency services directly (particularly in areas where only emergency calls are possible) by calling 112 or +34 973 640 080 Pompièrs d’Aran.

We must not forget the difficulties of all kinds, linked to the environment and the race, which can make you wait longer than expected for help. Safety will therefore depend on the quality of the equipment carried in the backpack.

Before you start, make sure you register the emergency numbers on your mobile phone!

EMERGENCY ALERT

TELEPHONE NETWORK AVAILABLE 1 CALL THE CONTROL CENTER +34 973643651 or pompièrs d’Aran +34 973640080 or emergencies 112 2

INDICATE YOUR POSITION BY LIVETRAIL®.

TELEPHONE NETWORK NOT AVAILABLE ALERT THE REST OF THE ORGANISATION OR THE REST OF RUNNERS

AROUND VIELHA

AROUND LES

GO TO THE DEPARTURE IN LES

CDH runners will be provided with free transport to the START line in Les. The free transport ticket will be accredited with the bib and wristband. You can reserve your place on the UTMBBus to access the departures. But do it as soon as possible because the deadline is Sunday 15 June at 11pm.

FROM

The main villages of the Val d’Aran. UTMB-Bus line stops.

HOW UTMB-Bus

SCHEDULES

Select the time you want to take the bus from your registration page.

RESERVE

It is essential to reserve your place on the registration platform and indicate the departure stop.

GO TO THE DEPARTURE IN SALARDÚ

PDA runners will be provided with free transport to the START line in Salardú. Companions may purchase the PDA Ticket to access the start line and follow the race. It is recommended to use the UTMB-Bus as the town of Salardú does not have enough parking spaces for private vehicles. Those who decide to go by private vehicle (not recommended) may park in the Baqueira 1,500 car park. Shuttles will be available from 6:00 to 8:30 a.m. to transport runners and companions, and to take the companions back to their vehicles. You can reserve your place on the UTMB-Bus to access the departures. But do it as soon as possible because the deadline is Sunday 15 June at 11pm.

FROM

The main villages of the Val d’Aran. UTMB-Bus line stops.

HOW UTMB-Bus.

SCHEDULES

Select the time you want to take the bus from your registration page.

AROUND SALARDÚ

COMPANIONS

Companions will be able to purchase the PDA Ticket to access the departure in Salardú and follow the race. This ticket will be valid only on Thursday 3 July.

RESERVE

It is essential to reserve your place on the registration platform and indicate the departure stop.

AROUND BERET

GO TO THE DEPARTURE IN BERET

Runners and companions of the SKY race can purchase the SKY Ticket to go to the START line in Beret from the different villa ges of the valley (see transport information) and return once the race is over.

FROM

The main villages of the Val d’Aran.

UTMB-Bus line stops.

HOW

UTMB-Bus.

SCHEDULES

Select the time you want to take the bus from your registration page.

RESERVE

It is essential to reserve your place on the registration platform and indicate the departure stop.

SUSTAINABLE HEAD & NECKWEAR DESIGNED FOR ANY FORECAST

Torn dera Val d’Aran means Tour around the Val d’Aran in Aranese, the local language. We like to dream big, so why not go all the way around the valley?

Air, fire, earth and water are the elements that you will find along the route. The geometric shapes of the race logo and its colour represent fire, so present in Aranese culture because of the Fire Festivities.

DISTANCE 163 KM

D+ 10.000M D10.000M

DEPARTURE DATE FRIDAY 4 JULY

DEPARTURE TIME 16:00 HOURS

DEPARTURE VIELHA

ARRIVAL VIELHA

MAXIMUM RACE TIME 48 HOURS

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST 23 HOURS

TIME CHARTS

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

In the Pyrenees, and in the Val d’Aran, the weather can change very quickly. In order to ensure the correct evolution of the race, please pay special attention to this section.

All runners undertake to carry the mandatory equipment. All participants, without exception, must ensure that they have, as a minimum, the material marked as mandatory in the following table, in order to be able to take part in the race. On the 2th July, and according to what the Safety Committee determines on the basis of the latest meteorological report, it will be communicated if any of the items on the list are not compulsory for the whole race , or if any of the recommended items become mandatory.

Random control of mandatory equipment will be carried out o access the closed starting area, and at any point along the route between the departure and arrival (included), where bibs, chips and mandatory equipment will be checked. Not wearing it implies immediate disqualification from the race.

All garments must be of the participant’s size and unaltered after leaving the factory.

All the material will be transported in a backpack, or similar, which the runner will mark with the chip that will be given to him/her at the race-bib collection, and which cannot be changed during the race.

Any participant who chooses to carry poles must carry them throughout the race. It is forbidden to start without poles and to obtain and use poles during the race.

Walking poles will not be allowed in the spare bag.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Closed shoes suitable for trail running.

Backpack or similar to carry the mandatory equipment. The timing chip delivered along with the bib number must be added to the backpack.

Smartphone with LiveTrail App installed and parameterized that allows its use in Spain and France. The runner must be available and answer the phone at any time before, during and after the race. Keep your phone on, airplane mode is prohibited and can be penalized. An external battery is recommended.

Personal glass of at least 15cl. (Drums or containers with stoppers not accepted).

Water reserve of 1.5l minimum.

2 headlamps with batteries or spare batteries for each headlamp. Recommendation: 200 lumens or more for the main lamp.

Survival bivouac bag.

Food reserve. Recommended: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energy bars of 65g each).

Jacket with hood to withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof membrane minimum 10,000 mm water column and breathable (recommended RET less than 13).

• The jacket must imperatively have an integrated or attached hood with a system provided of origin by the manufacturer.

• The seams must be heat-sealed.

• The jacket must not have parts made of a non-waterproof fabric, only the ventilation provided by the manufacturer (under the arms, on the back) and as long as they do not obviously alter impermeability, are accepted.

• It is the responsibility of the runner to judge, according to these criteria, if his jacket adapts to the regulations and therefore to the bad weather in the mountains, but in a control, the judgment of the person in charge of the control or the commissioner will prevail.

Long-legged running pants or tights.

Cap or bandana, or piece of clothing that covers the head.

Second additional thermal layer: A long-sleeved second layer thermal garment (cotton excluded) weighing at least 180g (men, size M). OR the combination of a long-sleeved thermal undergarment (first or second layer, cotton excluded) of aminimum weight of 110g (men, size M) and a windbreaker* with water-repellent protection resistant (DWR protection). *the windbreaker is not a substitute for the waterproof jacket with hood, and vice versa.

Warm, waterproof gloves.

Waterproof overtrousers.

Whistle.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Dishes and eating utensils. *If you want to eat hot it is mandatory. This material is not provided at the aid stations.

Poles.

Vaseline or anti-scratch cream.

GPS watch with race course uploaded.

Knife or scissors to cut the elastic tape.

Sewing kit.

Drinking water tablets or Soft flask with filter.

Sunscreen.

Sunglasses.

Spare warm clothing , indispensable in the case of cold or wet weather or in the case of injury.

Adhesive elastic band (min. 100 cm x 6 cm).

AID STATION SUPPLYING

Family Products

SPARKLING WATER

DRINK MIX NÄAK

COLA SOFT DRINK

DRINKS

FRUIT

DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

DRIED APRICOT

ASSORTED NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT

JELLY BEANS

MILK CHOCOLATE

BASSA D’OLES POLAINER POTILHON BOSSÒST CANEJAN

SWEETS

BAKERY / SANDWICHES / CURED MEATS SLICED BREAD

WARM MEAL AND OTHERS

NÄAK

CREAM

WEDNESDAY 2 JULY

SCHEDULE

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

THURSDAY 3 JULY

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

FRIDAY 4 JULY

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

SATURDAY 5 JULY

SUNDAY 6 JULY

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Scheduled arrival last runner VDA

FRIDAY 4 JULY

14:00 - 15:30

SATURDAY 5 JULY

09:00 - 01:30

SUNDAY 6 JULY

08:00 -18:00

SPARE BAGS

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro Vielha DEPOSIT

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro Vielha RECOVERY

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro Vielha RECOVERY

Remember to choose the time to pick up your race bib on the registration platform.

As a novelty of this year’s edition THE BERET LIFE BASE MOVES TO SALARDÚ.

Camins d’Hèr means Iron Roads in Aranese, the local language. The Valley’s old mining past comes to the fore in this spectacular race, where you will cross tunnels and abandoned mines at the foot of the imposing Mauberme.

The ochre colour of the logo, and the geometric shapes representing nuts, pay homage to our roots, to the earth.

DISTANCE 110 KM

D + 6.400M D6.050M

DEPARTURE DATE FRIDAY 4 JULY DEPARTURE TIME 6:00 HOURS

DEPARTURE LES

ARRIVAL VIELHA

MAXIMUM RACE TIME 28 HOURS

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST 12 HOURS

TIME CHARTS

MANDATORY MATERIAL

In the Pyrenees, and in the Val d’Aran, the weather can change very quickly. In order to ensure the correct evolution of the race, please pay special attention to this section.

All garments must be of the participant’s size and unaltered after leaving the factory.

Any participant who chooses to carry poles must carry them throughout the race. It is forbidden to start without poles and to obtain and use poles during the race.

Walking poles will not be allowed in the spare bag.

MANDATORY MATERIAL

Closed shoes suitable for trail running.

Backpack or similar to carry the mandatory equipment. The timing chip delivered along with the bib number must be added to the backpack.

Personal glass of at least 15cl. (Drums or containers with stoppers not accepted).

Water reserve of 1.5l minimum.

2 headlamps with batteries or spare batteries for each headlamp. Recommendation: 200 lumens or more for the main lamp.

Survival bivouac bag.

Food reserve. Recommended: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energy bars of 65g each).

Jacket with hood to withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof membrane minimum 10,000 mm water column and breathable (recommended RET less than 13).

• The jacket must imperatively have an integrated or attached hood with a system provided of origin by the manufacturer.

• The seams must be heat-sealed.

Long-legged running pants or tights.

Cap or bandana, or piece of clothing that covers the head.

Warm, waterproof gloves.

Waterproof overtrousers.

Whistle.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Dishes and eating utensils. *If you want to eat hot it is mandatory. This material is not provided at the aid stations.

Poles.

Vaseline or anti-scratch cream.

GPS watch with race course uploaded.

Knife or scissors to cut the elastic tape.

Sewing kit.

Drinking water tablets or Soft flask with filter.

Sunscreen.

Sunglasses.

Spare warm clothing , indispensable in the case of cold or wet weather or in the case of injury.

Adhesive elastic band (min. 100 cm x 6 cm).

AID STATION SUPPLYING

Family Products

SPARKLING WATER

DRINK MIX NÄAK

COLA SOFT DRINK

DRINKS

FRUIT

FRUIT AND NUTS

NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT

SWEETS

BAKERY / SANDWICHES / CURED MEATS

MEAL AND OTHERS

BREAD

PAGES BREAD

CREAM

MEATS

BREADSTICKS

SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY 2 JULY

Time Location Event

18:00

THURSDAY 3 JULY

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Official Presentation and elite athletes

Time Location Event

10:00 - 22.00

FRIDAY 4 JULY

18:00

SATURDAY 5 JULY

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Bibs delivery CDH

Time Location Event 06:00 Carrèr Ressèc Les CDH departure

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival first runner CDH

Time Location Event

10:30

SUNDAY 6 JULY

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival last runner CDH

Time Location Event

12:30

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha VDA, CDH, and EXP Awards Ceremony

SPARE BAGS

FRIDAY 4 JULY

04:30 - 05:30 Departure Les DEPOSIT

FRIDAY 4 JULY

14:00 - 00:00

SATURDAY 5 JULY

06:00 - 18:00

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha RECOVERY

Remember to choose the time to pick up your race bib on the registration platform.

As a novelty of this year’s edition THE BERET LIFE BASE MOVES TO SALARDÚ.

DEPARTURE IN LES

THREE-WAVES DEPARTURE

1st : 06:00 hours.

2nd : 06:15 hours.

3ªrd : 06:30 hours.

The order of departure will be organised according to the UTMB® Index of each runner.Those runners who do not have a UTMB® Index will start in the last wave.

The runner will be informed of the corresponding wave prior to the start, and will be marked on his/her bib.

If you and your friends are in different waves, you can start together in the wave of the last one in the group. You can never advance in the boxes, you must start from the box of the one with the lowest Index.

Peades d’Aigua means Water Footsteps in Aranese, the local language. One of the most impressive parts of this route is its passage through Colomèrs, the largest cirque of glacial lakes in the Pyrenees.

On this fast and demanding race, you will pass over more than 20 lakes and the ancient thermal baths already known to the Romans: Banhs de Tredòs. The colour and shapes of the logo refer to the predominant element of this route: water.

D+ 3.300M D3.700M DISTANCE 55 KM

DEPARTURE DATE THURSDAY 3 JULY

DEPARTURE TIME 07:00

DEPARTURE SALARDÚ

ARRIVAL VIELHA

MAXIMUM RACE TIME 14 HOURS

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST 05:30 HOURS

TIME CHARTS

MANDATORY MATERIAL

In the Pyrenees, and in the Val d’Aran, the weather can change very quickly. In order to ensure the correct evolution of the race, please pay special attention to this section.

All garments must be of the participant’s size and unaltered after leaving the factory.

Any participant who chooses to carry poles must carry them throughout the race. It is forbidden to start without poles and to obtain and use poles during the race.

Walking poles will not be allowed in the spare bag.

MANDATORY MATERIAL

Closed shoes suitable for trail running.

Backpack or similar to carry the mandatory equipment. The timing chip delivered along with the bib number must be added to the backpack.

Smartphone with LiveTrail App installed and parameterized that allows its use in Spain. The runner must be available and answer the phone at any time before, during and after the race. Keep your phone on, airplane mode is prohibited and can be penalized. An external battery is recommended.

Personal glass of at least 15cl. (Drums or containers with stoppers not accepted).

Water reserve of 1l minimum.

1 headlamps with batteries or spare batteries. Recommendation: 200 lumens or more.

Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum.

Food reserve. Recommended: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energy bars of 65g each).

Jacket with hood to withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof membrane minimum 10,000 mm water column and breathable (recommended RET less than 13).

• The jacket must imperatively have an integrated or attached hood with a system provided of origin by the manufacturer.

• The seams must be heat-sealed.

Long-legged running pants or tights.

Cap or bandana, or piece of clothing that covers the head.

Warm, waterproof gloves.

Waterproof overtrousers.

Whistle.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Dishes and eating utensils. *If you want to eat hot it is mandatory. This material is not provided at the aid stations.

Poles.

Vaseline or anti-scratch cream.

GPS watch with race course uploaded.

Knife or scissors to cut the elastic tape.

Sewing kit.

Drinking water tablets or Soft flask with filter.

Sunscreen.

Sunglasses.

Spare warm clothing , indispensable in the case of cold or wet weather or in the case of injury.

Adhesive elastic band (min. 100 cm x 6 cm).

AID STATION SUPPLYING

Family Products

SPARKLING WATER

DRINK MIX NÄAK

COLA SOFT DRINK

DRINKS

INFUSIONS TEA COFFEE

BANANAS

FRUIT

DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

SWEETS JELLY BEANS

MILK CHOCOLATE

QUINCE BISCUITS

WAFER COOKIES

BREAD

PAGES BREAD

CREAM

BAKERY / SANDWICHES / CURED MEATS

WARM MEAL AND OTHERS

MEATS

BREADSTICKS

CEREAL BARS

HOT PASTA

HOT RICE

COLD RICE SALAD

GREEN OLIVES

BROTH

SOLID NÄAK NÄAK WAFFLES

NÄAK CEREAL BARS

DE TREDÓS COLOMÈRS

SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY 2 JULY

Time Location Event

10:00 - 22:00

18:00

THURSDAY 3 JULY

12:30

19:30

22:00

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Bibs delivery PDA

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Official Presentation and elite athletes

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

departure

Scheduled arrival first runner PDA

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha PDA Awards Ceremony

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival last runner PDA

SPARE BAGS

THURSDAY 3 DE JULY

05:30 - 06:30 Departure Salardú DEPOSIT

13:00 - 23:00

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha RECOVERY

Remember to choose the time to pick up your race bib on the registration platform.

DEPARTURE IN SALARDÚ

THREE-WAVES DEPARTURE

1st: 07:00 hours.

2nd : 07:30 hours.

3rd: 08:00 hours.

The order of departure will be organised according to the UTMB® Index of each runner.Those runners who do not have a UTMB® Index will start in the last wave.

The runner will be informed of the corresponding wave prior to the start, and will be marked on his/her bib.

Experiéncia d’Aran is a race for middle distance runners, or for those who want to get started in the world of trail running, that has been created with the aim of encouraging participation in long distance races.

A circular route with about 2,100 metres of positive height gain, starting and finishing in Vielha. A circuit that passes through some of the best sections of the valley, in just 32 kilometres.

DISTANCE 32 KM

D + 2.100M

D2.100M

DEPARTURE DATE SUNDAY 6 JULY

DEPARTURE TIME 08:00 HOURS

DEPARTURE VIELHA

ARRIVAL VIELHA

MAXIMUM RACE TIME 07.15 HOURS

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST 02:30 HOURS

TIME CHARTS

MANDATORY MATERIAL

In the Pyrenees, and in the Val d’Aran, the weather can change very quickly. In order to ensure the correct evolution of the race, please pay special attention to this section.

All garments must be of the participant’s size and unaltered after leaving the factory.

Any participant who chooses to carry poles must carry them throughout the race. It is forbidden to start without poles and to obtain and use poles during the race.

Walking poles will not be allowed in the spare bag.

MANDATORY MATERIAL

Closed shoes suitable for trail running.

Backpack or similar to carry the mandatory equipment. The timing chip delivered along with the bib number must be added to the backpack.

Personal glass of at least 15cl. (Drums or containers with stoppers not accepted).

Water reserve of 1l minimum.

Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum.

Whistle.

Jacket with hood to withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof membrane minimum 10,000 mm water column and breathable (recommended RET less than 13).

• The jacket must imperatively have an integrated or attached hood with a system provided of origin by the manufacturer.

• The seams must be heat-sealed.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Poles.

Vaseline or anti-scratch cream.

GPS watch with race course uploaded.

Sunscreen.

Sunglasses.

Spare warm clothing , indispensable in the case of cold or wet weather or in the case of injury.

AID STATION SUPPLYING

Family Products

MIX NÄAK

DRINKS

DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

RAISINS

DRIED APRICOT ASSORTED NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT

SLICED BREAD

PAGES BREAD

COCOA CREAM

PEANUT CREAM

BAKERY / SANDWICHES / CURED MEATS

WARM MEAL AND OTHERS

CURED MEATS

BREADSTICKS CRACKERS

CEREAL BARS

HOT PASTA HOT RICE COLD RICE SALAD

OLIVES

SOLID NÄAK NÄAK WAFFLES

NÄAK CEREAL BARS

SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY 2 JULY

Time Location Event

18:00

FRIDAY 4 JULY

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Official Presentation and elite athletes

Time Location Event

16:30 - 22.00

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Bibs delivery EXP

SATURDAY 5 JULY Time Location Event

10:00 - 21.00

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Bibs delivery EXP

SUNDAY 6 JULY Time Location Event 08:00 Passeig dera Llibertat Vielha EXP departure 10:30

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

12:30

15:40

Scheduled arrival first runner EXP

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha VDA, CDH, and EXP Awards Ceremony

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival last runner EXP

SPARE BAGS

SUNDAY 6 JULY

06:30 - 07:30

13:00 - 18:00

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha DEPOSIT

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha RECOVERY

Remember to choose the time to pick up your race bib on the registration platform.

DEPARTURE IN VIELHA

THREE-WAVES DEPARTURE

1st : 08:00 hours.

2nd : 08:15 hours.

3rd: 08:30 hours.

The order of departure will be organised according to the UTMB® Index of each runner.Those runners who do not have a UTMB® Index will start in the last wave.

The runner will be informed of the corresponding wave prior to the start, and will be marked on his/her bib.

SKY, an ideal race to enjoy the views of the whole valley and the majesty of the roof of the Pyrenees, running along high mountain trails.

The little sister of the races, and the fourth element: air. Thanks to this aerial route you can enjoy a panoramic view of the valley and the Baqueira Beret ski resort.

DISTANCE 15 KM

D+

800M

D-

800M

DEPARTURE DATE SATURDAY 5 JULY

DEPARTURE TIME SKY PROMESAS 09:30 SKY MASTER 10:00

DEPARTURE BERET

ARRIVAL BERET

MAXIMUM RACE TIME 4 HOURS

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST 01:15 HOURS

TIME CHARTS

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

In the Pyrenees, and in the Val d’Aran, the weather can change very quickly. In order to ensure the correct evolution of the race, please pay special attention to this section.

All runners undertake to carry the mandatory equipment. All participants, without exception, must ensure that they have, as a minimum, the material marked as mandatory in the following table, in order to be able to take part in the race. On the 2nd July, and according to what the Safety Committee determines on the basis of the latest meteorological report, it will be communicated if any of the items on the list are not compulsory for the whole race, or if any of the recommended items become mandatory.

All garments must be of the participant’s size and unalte-red after leaving the factory.

Any participant who chooses to carry poles must carry them throughout the race. It is forbidden to start without poles and to obtain and use poles during the race.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Closed shoes suitable for trail running.

Backpack or similar to carry the mandatory equipment. The timing chip delivered along with the bib number must be added to the backpack.

Personal glass of at least 15cl. (Drums or containers with stoppers not accepted).

Water reserve of 1l minimum.

Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum.

Whistle.

Jacket with hood to withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof membrane minimum 10,000 mm water column and breathable (recommended RET less than 13).

• The jacket must imperatively have an integrated or attached hood with a system provided of origin by the manufacturer.

• The seams must be heat-sealed.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Poles.

Vaseline or anti-scratch cream.

GPS watch with race course uploaded.

Sunscreen.

Sunglasses.

Spare warm clothing , indispensable in the case of cold or wet weather or in the case of injury.

AID STATION SUPPLYING

Family Products

DRINKS

DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS RAISINS X

DRIED APRICOT

ASSORTED NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT X

SWEETS JELLY BEANS

SLICED BREAD PAGES BREAD

COCOA CREAM

PEANUT CREAM

BAKERY / SANDWICHES / CURED MEATS

WARM MEAL AND OTHERS

CHEESE

CURED MEATS

FUET X

MINI BREADSTICKS X CRACKERS X

CEREAL BARS X HOT PASTA HOT RICE

COLD RICE SALAD

GREEN OLIVES X BROTH

CAP. DE CLOSOS BLANHIBLAR BERET

SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY 2 JULY

Time Location Event

18:00

FRIDAY 4 JULY

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Official Presentation and elite athletes

Time Location Event

16:30 - 22:00

SATURDAT 5 JULY

09:30

10:00

10:00 - 15:00

11:15

Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha Bibs delivery SKY

Pla de Beret

Salida SKY PROMESAS (16 a 19 years)

Pla de Beret SKY MASTER departure

Pla de Beret Trail Festival Baqueira Beret

Pla de Beret

Scheduled arrival first runner SKY

12:30 Pla de Beret SKY Awards Ceremony

14:00 Pla de Beret

Scheduled arrival last runner SKY

Remember to choose the time to pick up your race bib on the registration platform.

VIELHA - 10K

In the heart of the Pyrenees, surrounded by the incomparable beauty of the Val d’Aran, the Vielha 10K is a special race that celebrates the spirit of sport, nature and the dedication of those who make each event possible: volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors and, of course, runners.

Starting and finishing in Vielha, this 8-kilometre route, with 600 metres of positive elevation gain, runs along paths and trails that represent just a small part of the unique beauty of this region.

The race will take place on Wednesday 2 July, after the presentation of the elite athletes, and will start from the UltraTrail® Village with a clear objective: to enjoy and share the passion for trail running.

More than a sporting event, the Vielha 10K is an invitation to run and feel the essence of the Val d’Aran, regardless of level or experience. A unique opportunity to move, breathe fresh air and share an unforgettable day in a unique environment.

600M D600M DISTANCE 10 KM

DEPARTURE VIELHA

ARRIVAL VIELHA

DEPARTURE DATE WEDNESDAY 2 JULY

DEPARTURE TIME 19:00

MAXIMUM RACE TIME 2:30 HOURS

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST 00:30 HOURS D+

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Closed shoes suitable for trail running.

Backpack or similar to carry the mandatory equipment. The timing chip delivered along with the bib number must be added to the backpack.

Personal glass of at least 15cl. (Drums or containers with stoppers not accepted).

Water reserve of 0.5l minimum.

Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum.

1 headlamp with batteries or spare batteries. Recommendation: 200 lumens or more.

Jacket with hood to withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof membrane minimum 10,000 mm water column and breathable (recommended RET less than 13).

• The jacket must imperatively have an integrated or attached hood with a system provided of origin by the manufacturer.

• The seams must be heat-sealed.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Poles.

Vaseline or anti-scratch cream.

GPS watch with race course uploaded.

Sunscreen.

Sunglasses.

Spare warm clothing , indispensable in the case of cold or wet weather or in the case of injury.

WOMEN IN TRAIL

AT HOKA VAL D’ARAN BY UTMB® WE WANT TO PROMOTE FEMALE PARTICIPATION IN MOUNTAIN RACES.

Encouraging the inclusion of women in trail running competitions not only advances the fight for gender equality, but also enriches the essence of this discipline, promoting values such as inclusion, resilience and collaboration.

To achieve this, it is crucial to promote projects that overcome social and cultural barriers, create safe and supportive spaces, and provide role models that inspire more women to join this exciting activity. To this end, at HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® we are carrying out a series of initiatives to encourage more women to take part in this experience:

WOMAN KIT: Since the last edition, the women of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® will find a Woman Kit at all the aid stations, as well as at the finish line. It will contain essential products for personal hygiene such as sanitary towels, tampons, intimate wipes and hydroalcoholic gel.

TOILETS ONLY FOR WOMEN.

WOMEN’S CHANGING ROOMS, at the aid stations with a bag of life.

PREGNANCY POLICY: A new pregnancy policy has been implemented and applies to all events in the UTMB® World Series circuit. The organisation will guarantee a full refund or a priority entry valid for 2 years to pregnant women, their partners, and parents who adopt or become parents through surrogacy. More info HERE.

COMPANIONS

Because you are that essential encouragement to cross the finish line. Because without your help and support, we would not have made it this far. Because your presence is just as important as that of those who have decided to add more kilometres to their running shoes.

For all these reasons, at HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® we have prepared this Companion Guide. So that you can live this experience first hand and enjoy all the possibilities that this magical valley has to offer.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCESUPPORTER

Personal assistance is only permitted at certain aid stations. The aid stations where assistance is allowed are: BOSSÒST, SALARDÚ, and ARTIES.

Assistance must be provided by a single person, in the area specifically reserved for this use, after identifying themselves as a “SUPPORTER” by means of their accreditation, and at the discretion of the aid station manager (the rest of the aid station is strictly reserved for runners).

“SUPPORTER” accreditations are provided at the time of the bib delivery. The runner is free to give the accreditation to the person of his/her choice.

Your assistance is only entitled to access with a hand bag (maximum 30 litres) to carry the necessary products (food, clothes, etc.).

Assistance provided by professionals, or any medical or paramedical professional, is strictly forbidden. This measure is a guarantee of fairness between runners. Naturally, this does not prevent families and friends from supporting the runner throughout the course. Please respect the instructions of the aid station manager.

Aid stations with allowed assistance:

VDA:

AID5 Bossòst (km. 49)

AID11 Salardú (km. 114)

AID15 Arties (km. 149)

CDH:

AID6 Salardú (km. 61)

AID10 Arties (km. 96)

No assistance is allowed at any point for PDA, EXP and SKY races.

ASSISTANCE

REMEMBER!

You can cheer and accompany your runner following the established rules.

You will find bar and restaurant services in the main towns of the Valley.

Make the most of your stay in the Val d’Aran to enjoy the gastronomy offered by any of its idyllic villages.

Company on the route

In order to ensure equality between competitors, it is forbidden for a non-registered person to accompany a runner during part or all of the race. This is only permitted in the areas close to the aid stations. This authorises small family walks at the meeting points, but forbids “hares”. There will be race marshals at several points along the route and they will be able to impose penalties in real time in the event of non-compliance with the rules.

In the following tables you will find the points where it is allowed to accompany runners, the best way to get there, and some recommendations to take into account.

Remember that you can cheer and accompany your runner following the established rules.

TRACK POINTS GUIDE

VDA

TRACK POINTS GUIDE

CDH

TRACK POINTS GUIDE

BEFORE THE RACE

RUNNER’S CHECKLIST

• Download and read the Runner’s Guide.

• Confirm your transport booking (plane, train, bus, etc.) and accommodation.

• Make sure your registration is complete, and you have chosen your bib pick-up time and bus to the start (if needed).

• Check the event programme for times and locations of each action taking place during the week.

• Bring your ID card, passport, or other proof of identity.

• Make sure you bring all the mandatory material according to the regulations.

• Familiarise yourself with the event and your race.

• Download the official track on your watch, check where each aid station is located, and check the cut-off times to manage your competition.

• Install the LiveTrail App on your smartphone (mandatory) and make sure you have the GPX loaded with the official track.

• Check the time to pick up your race bib.

• When you pick up your bib, check that you have everything and that it is correct.

• Prepare the night before the race to attach your bib. There will be NO safety pins.

• Charge your mobile phone, watch and external battery.

• Check the status of your headlamp, batteries and back-up.

• Confirm that you do not have aeroplane mode on your phone. If the organisation needs to communicate an urgent message, this will be done via SMS from the LiveTrail App.

ON THE DAY OF THE RACE

• Prepare your runner’s bag(s) and backpack or similar.

• If you’re running a race with Life Bases, carefully plan what to have at each aid station.

• Make sure you have everything.

• Arrive at the departure point at least 45 minutes before the start.

• Deposit your runner’s bag in the designated place.

• Run, enjoy, and take your finisher’s medal, you’ve earned it!

• Collect your runner’s bag.

• Refuel at the finish line aid station and...

• Celebrate with your family and friends!

AFTER THE RACE

• Look for your photos on the event website (Sportograf).

• Download your diploma and results from the LiveTrail App.

• Download your video souvenir on UTMBLive HERE.

• Share your experience, photos and video using #HOKAValdAranbyUTMB.

• After a reasonable time, check your rankings and check that the Running Stones are in your MyUTMB account.

• Congratulate yourself for being part of this unique adventure.

• Start thinking about your next challenge!

From 2 to 6 July, Vielha will become the world capital of trail running. The Ultra-Trail® Village will be set up right in the centre of the town, a leading trade fair where the most important brands in the sector will be represented.

In the Ultra-Trail® Village of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®:

• The different brands will get to know the motivations of the runners.

• The runners will discover the new products on the market.

• The different organisers of sporting events will have the opportunity to show their races to the world.

In this space, made up of wooden huts, there will also be the collection of race bibs, the sale of event merchandising, and there will be a runner information and service centre.

Award ceremonies, activities, concerts, food trucks and many other attractions will create a festive atmosphere in which to share the passion for trail running and get to know the world of running. More than 15,000 people are expected at this fair to be held in the centre of Vielha.

In addition, the Ultra-Trail® Village will host the arrival of all the distances of HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®, as well as the start of the VDA 100M, the main distance of the event.

PLACE:

Av. Pas d’ Arro VIELHA

DATE:

From Wednesday 2 July to Sunday 6 July

HOURS:

From Wednesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Don’t miss the experience of walking through the streets of Vielha sharing experiences with runners, companions and visitors in general from more than 80 countries.

ORIENTATION MAP

EXHIBITORS CONFIRMED:

ENERFIP

LESSEAU

NIRVANA

CIMALP

FANTÉ NUTRICION

RONHILL

LURBEL

NNORMAL

PIES COMODOS

OTSO

NEDAO

MADEIRA OCEAN & TRAILS

TRANGOWORLD

MERRELL

THE NORTH FACE

ROMEO ATHLETICK

MAURTEN

ADDICTIVE

GOLDNUTRITION

QUINTON

NEVERSECOND COMPEX

KAILAS FUGA

HSN

JULBO

EVIL EYE EYEWEAR

4ULTRA

226ERS

LINTERNAS FENIX

NONSTOP SPORTS

LEKI

ROSSIGNOL

INOV8// UYN

OLEUS

ATOM

CAMELBAK

STYRPE

PIMIENTO NEGRO

TUGA WEAR

TECNICA OUTDOOR- GABEL

ALTRA

RUNNING

TRAIL FESTIVAL BAQUEIRA BERET

A DAY TO ENJOY WITH THE FAMILY

On Saturday 5 July, throughout the morning, the Trail Festival Baqueira Beret will be held, an outdoor festival dedicated to families and companions, organised with the help of Baqueira Beret ski resort. Since its first edition in 2021, the Trail Festival Baqueira Beret has become an unmissable event in the HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® experience, bringing together family, friends, sport, nature and a great desire to have fun.

We also take the opportunity to encourage the runners of the VDA 163km who arrive in Beret, the aid station and life base with assistance allowed, with 100 kilometres in their legs.

The Trail Festival Baqueira Beret consists of:

CHILDREN’S RACES

For champions from 4 to 12 years old. The races will take place from 12 to 13 hours, are not timed, without classification, and with a cost of 3 euros per registration. The little runners will start every 15 minutes and will receive a medal at the end. In addition, there will be a small aid station.

Registration through our website.

Price: 3 euros.

Bibs delivery :

-Friday 4 July, from 16:30 to 21:00 at the Ultra-Trail ® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha).

-Saturday 5 July, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Pla de Beret.

CORSA DES SANGLIÈRS

5 km route through the Pla de Beret for future ultra runners aged between 8 and 16. The race, not timed and without classification, will start at 10:30 am. Runners will receive a medal at the end of the race and will also have a small aid station to replenish their strength.

Registration through our website.

Price: 5 euros.

Bibs delivery:

- Friday 4 July, from 16:30 to 21:00 at the Ultra-Trail ® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha).

- Saturday 5 July, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Pla de Beret.

SKY MASTER & PROMESAS

The SKY is a race of 15 km and 800 m D+, timed and with classification, open to everyone from 16 years old. It starts in Pla de Beret and climbs up to Cap des Clòsos, Tuc de Costarjàs and Blanhiblar. At the end there will be a small aid station.

KIDS TRAIL FUNZONE

The little ones will have fun with all kinds of activities: slides, adventure circuit, human table football, obstacle course, craft workshops, painting, games, inflatables, face painting...

AND MUCH MORE!

Music, the gastronomic offer of Baqueira and its cafés and restaurants... And at 1 p.m., it’s “Vermouth time”!

PLACE: Pla de Beret

DATE : Saturday 5 july TIME: 09:30 -15 hours

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