Olympic Triathlon

A demanding Olympic format, ideal for testing your speed and endurance.

DISTANCE

1.5 km
40 km – 270 m elevation gain
10 km

AGE

from age 18
(2008)

RATES

from CHF 85.-
to CHF 115.-

START

Rolling Start

time
limit

04h30

DEPARTURE TIME

Sunday, August 16
08:00

route

Swimming

1.5 km

The race starts south of Domaine des Îles. Athletes run along the shore before returning to the race village on a 1.5 km loop.

Cycling

40Km 270mD+ (over 270m)

A 40 km route on a rolling and varied loop: along the banks of the Rhône, through the village of Saillon... A condensed version of Valais, combining speed and the pleasure of cycling.

running

10 km, 20 m elevation gain
Two 5 km loops, offering a pleasant round trip along the riverbanks followed by a section on the right bank of the Rhône.

Key facts

FunPass

Mandatory for those who do not hold a Swiss Triathlon license.
Price: CHF 3 ( individuals only).

Bike park hours – Sunday

The schedule will be announced at a later date.
No check-in the day before.

Relay

The Olympic Distance is open to teams wishing to participate in relays.
With two or three teammates for three disciplines: each person has their own specialty or specialties!

 

Podiums and awards ceremony

  • A prize will be awarded to the top three women and top three men in the overall ranking (scratch).
  • The top three women's relay teams and the top three men's/mixed relay teams will also receive awards.
  • The top three women and top three men in each age group will be awarded podium places.

The schedule for the awards ceremony will be announced at a later date.

1.5km

The swimming start is south of Domaine des Îles, and the course runs along the shoreline to the east of the lake. 

40km 30mD+ (over 30m)

The cycling route consists of two entirely flat 20km loops, first on the left bank, then on the right bank of the Rhône.

10km 20mD+ climb

The running route consists of two 5km loops offering a pleasant out-and-back along the banks and then the right bank alongside the Rhône.