Half triathlon
Why?
Looking for an extraordinary challenge? Push your limits and have fun at the same time with this extraordinary middle-distance race! Between the banks of the Rhône, vineyards and orchards, discover the best of the Valais plain.
PRecisions
StartPass compulsory for non-holders of a Swiss Triathlon license: CHF 42.50 - for individuals only.
Sunday bike park schedule :
- Bike and personal belongings drop-off from 05h00 to 06h30
- Check-out possible from 12:30 to 13:30, then from 15:00 to 17:00. The bike park closes at 5:00 p.m.
Relay:
The Half Distance is open to teams wishing to take part in a relay. Two or three teammates for three events: to each his or her own speciality(ies)!
Podiums and Awards ceremonies :
Prizes will be awarded only to the first 3 women and the first 3 men in the overall rankings for all categories ("scratch" rankings) in each race, as well as to the first 3 women's scratch relay teams and the first 3 men's/mixed scratch relay teams. They will have access to the official prize-giving ceremony and to the podium, which will take place shortly after their race.
For the Half Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon and Short Distance races, the first 3 women and the first 3 men in each category will also have access to the podium.
Awards Ceremony: Sunday, August 18, 1 p.m.
DISTANCE
1.9km swim
90km - 450mD+ bike
21.1km run
AGE
from age 18
(2006)
RATES
from CHF 190.-
to CHF 240.-
START
Rolling Start
DEPARTURE TIME
Sunday, August 18
07:00
1.9Km
The swimming start is south of Domaine des Îles, and the course joins the east side of the lake along both shores.
90Km 450mD+
The cycling route consists of three 30km loops along the left bank of the Rhône before tackling the Chamoson climb (2.5km at 5.6%), then returning to Les Îles via the right bank of the Rhône between vineyards and orchards.
21.1Km 30mD+
The running route consists of four loops of 5.275km, offering a pleasant out-and-back along the banks and right bank of the Rhône.