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Ajuntament de Canejan

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SUMMARY

EDITORIAL

P.6

UTMB® WORLD SERIES P.8

RUNNER’S COMITTMENT P.13

SCHEDULE P.14 LOCATION P.17

HOW TO MOVE AROUND THE VAL D’ARAN P.18

REMINDERS

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MORE MOUNTAIN, MORE LIFE P.23

RUNNER’S CHECKLIST P.24

RELEVANT INFORMATION

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AROUND VIELHA P.35 VDA P.38

TRACK POINTS GUIDE P.90

ULTRA-TRAIL® VILLAGE P.94

TRAIL FESTIVAL BAQUEIRA-BERET P.98

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.

Reproduction in whole or in part without the permission of the publisher UTMB® Iberia SLU is prohibited. The images are protected by copyright.

Photography team: HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®.

Web: valdaran.utmb.world

Contact: valdaran@service.utmb.world

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EDITORIAL

Welcome to HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®!

We’ve been waiting twelve months for this… and it’s finally here! The year of the TDL!

In 2026, we celebrate our sixth edition, the fifth as a UTMB® World Series Major, and we couldn’t be happier. We also arrive with many new features: the updated SKY and Vielha 10K courses , which we hope you’ll enjoy, and above all, the creation of a new distance: the TDL.

You’ve been asking for it for a long time: an intermediate race between the 55 km PDA and the 110 km CDH. But those who know us also know we don’t make things easy. It’s 75 km… but what a 75 km! A route through an environment that has truly captured my heart. A border area rich in history, a place where our ancestors fought or escaped in search of freedom. That’s where the name “Termières de la Libertat” comes from: borders of freedom.

We are also very happy because, since 2021, we have doubled the number of participants, bringing together more than 7,500 runners from 90 nationalities. But what truly excites us is what this growth represents. HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® has become much more than a sporting event.

It is a meeting point for cultures, talents, and visions. A way to showcase our beloved Val d’Aran, its heritage and gastronomy, and a means to support local businesses and initiatives that bring life to the valley all year round.

Our commitment is to create real opportunities in our territory and to position Val d’Aran internationally as a benchmark for active tourism, authenticity, and highquality experiences, leveraging the global visibility of the event.

This growth has been made possible thanks to the dedication, effort, and enthusiasm of our volunteer team, as well as all the people of Val d’Aran, who make this event a large, ever-evolving family, always striving to improve year after year.

Because HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® is not just a distance to conquer, it is an experience to live. It’s about sharing, pushing limits, feeling emotions, and remembering why we do what we do.

During these days, we will once again show that trail running is much more than running in the mountains: it is a way to connect with others, with nature, and with ourselves.

Thank you for continuing to write this story together. See you in the mountains.

Xavier Pocino Moga CEO of UTMB® Iberia

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 60 Events around the world.

4 MAJORS

RUNNING STONES:

BOOST YOUR C HANCES FOR THE UTMB WORLD SERIES FINALS

Earn Running Stones by completing races in the 20K , 50K , 10 0K , or 10 0M categories at any UTMB World Series E vent or Major

Running S tones are cumula tive and never expire, so you can collec t as many as you like over time.

You’ll need just 1 Running S tone from the past t wo years to qualif y for the Finals lot ter y.

Eac h Running S tone gives you an ex tra c hance to be selec ted in the lot ter y.

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

YOUR TR AIL RUNNING PASSPORT

The UTMB Index measures a runner ’ s per formance across four race categories: 20 K , 50 K , 10 0 K , and 10 0M , as well as an overall score.

I T’S E SS E N T IAL FO R:

Entering the UTMB World Series Finals lottery (w i t h a t le as t 1 Running S tone).

Deﬁning your star t wave to ensure the best race experience

E xclusive Race Access:

You beneﬁt from a 48 -hour priorit y registration to UTMB World Series E vents. And for some 10 0 K and 10 0M events require a valid UTMB Index for safet y or lot ter y pre -registration.

H OW I T WO R KS :

Your UTMB Index is based on your top 5 race resul ts (weighted for recenc y and per formance) over the last 36 months. At least 1 valid race resul t in the past 24 months is required for a valid UTMB Index

With over 6,00 0 races worldwide they are plent y of oppor tunities to boost your UTMB Index.

Ready to level up your trail running?

Valida te or improve your UTMB Index today!

Manage ever y thing in one place:

- Trac k your Running S tones and UTMB® Index.

- V iew your race resul ts and per formance sta ts.

- Chec k upcoming race registra tions.

- S hare your ac hievements with friends.

THE MOUNTAINS OF 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.

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!

TUESDAY

30 JUNE

16:00 - 22:00

WEDNESDAY

1 JULY

SCHEDULE

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

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

TDL bibs delivery

10:00 - 21:00

10:00 - 18:00

10:00 - 22:00

16:00

17:00 - 21:30

18:30

18:00

19:00

19:30

20:00

21:30

dera Glesia Bossòst

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

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 VIELHA 10K

Bibs delivery PDA

Scheduled arrival first runner TDL

Scheduled arrival first woman runner TDL

Official Presentation and elite athletes

VIELHA 10K departure

Scheduled arrival first runner VIELHA 10K

VIELHA 10K Awards Ceremony

Scheduled arrival last runner VIELHA 10K

Time

04:00

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival last runner TDL

07:00 Carrèr Arroduets Salardú PDA departure

10.00 - 21:00

10:00 - 22:00

12:30

12:45

14:00 - 20:00

19:30

22:00

FRIDAY

3 JULY

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

Bibs delivery VDA and CDH

Scheduled arrival first runner PDA

Scheduled arrival first woman runner PDA

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha PDA and TDL Awards Ceremony

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival last runner PDA

Time Location Event

06:00

10.00 - 14:00

10:00 - 21:00

15:00 - 21:00

16:00

16:30 - 21:00

16:30 - 22:00

18:00

18:45

Carrèr Ressèc Les CDH 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

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

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Bibs delivery Corsa des Sanglièrs and Corses Infantiles

Bibs delivery SKY

Scheduled arrival first runner CDH

Scheduled arrival first woman runner CDH

Time Location Event

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

14.00 - 21:00

15:00

16:30

SUNDAY 5 JULY

Pla de Beret

Bibs delivery Corsa des Sanglièrs and Corses Infantiles

Pla de Beret SKY PROMESAS departure

Pla de Beret SKY MASTER departure

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

Trail Festival Baqueira Beret

Bibs delivery EXP

Scheduled arrival last runner CDH

Scheduled arrival first runner SKY

Pla de Beret SKY Awards Ceremony

Pla de Beret

Ultra-Trail® Village

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

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

Scheduled arrival last runner SKY

Scheduled arrival first runner de la VDA

Scheduled arrival first woman runner de la VDA

Time Location Event

8:00

10:30

10:30 - 15:00

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 Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

Scheduled arrival first runner EXP

VDA, CDH, and EXP Awards Ceremony

Scheduled arrival last runner EXP

Scheduled arrival last runner VDA

LOCATION

Bausen Canejan

Er Espitao de Vielha

HOW TO GET THERE

Due to the unique high-mountain terrain of the Val d’Aran, all access to the valley is by road.

Whether you are traveling by car, bus, train, or plane, we recommend checking our website to discover all available options to plan your arrival in the most convenient way.

Access the complete information by scanning the following QR code or visiting HERE.

VA L D’ARAN

a Lleida a Barcelona

Les Bossòst

Artie s

Maladet a Pico Aneto

Baqueira

Salardù Beret

Àrre u Alós d’Isi

Eth Pònt d’Arrò s

Vielha

Escunhau

Sant Joan de Tora n

Era Bordet a

Tredós

Map of the Val d’ Aran

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 1: from 10:00 to 21:00 h

• Thursday 2: from 07:00 to 23:00 h

• Friday 3 to Sunday 6: Uninterrupted service from Friday at 07:00 h to Sunday at 20:00h

SPECIAL STOPS

• Wednesday 1 (22:00 to 05:00 h): there will be a stop at the Ultra-Trail® Village

• Thursday 2 (22:00 to 23:00 h): there will be a stop at the Ultra-Trail® Village.

• Friday 3 (22:00 h) to Saturday 5 (08:00 h): The Vielha stop will be at the Ultra-Trail® Village.

• Saturday 4 (22:00 h) to Sunday 5 (08:00 h) Stop at the Ultra-Trail® Village.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE HERE

Free for runners in case of withdrawal.

Access to the Les (CDH), Bossòst (TDL) 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.

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.

SECURE YOUR SEAT AND MOVE WITHOUT WORRIES!

IT IS

MANDATORY TO RESERVE

AND/OR PURCHASE THE UTMB® PASS, TDL, PDA OR SKY TICKET THROUGH YOUR REGISTRATION PAGE.

BUS

UTMB PASS, TDL TICKET, PDA TICKET AND SKY TICKET

Get access to all departures with these exclusive tickets for runners and their companions.

WHERE TO GET IT?

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

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

• Valid only on Wednesday 1 to Sunday 5 July.

• Allows companions to access the departure point of the TDL in Bossòst and follow the race.

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

• Valid only on Wednesday 1 July.

• 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 2 July.

• Return ticket for runners and companions.

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

• Valid only on Saturday 4 July .

• Book and purchase your UTMB-Pass, TDL, 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.

HOW TO MOVE AROUND THE VAL D’ARAN

To ensure all participants can enjoy the event under the best possible conditions, and with the goal of reducing our environmental impact, we encourage runners, companions, volunteers, and visitors to learn about and use the exceptional transport system implemented during HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®.

OUT OF RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT!

Whether you are a runner, companion, or spectator, access full information on how to get around during the event by scanning the following QR code:

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, TDL, 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 TDL, 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 bibs delivery stand 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.

RUNNER’S CHECKLIST

BEFORE THE RACE

• 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!

RELEVANT INFORMATION

ACCEPTANCE OF THE RULES

Participation in HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® races implies full and unconditional acceptance of the Rules published on the website valdaran.utmb.world, as well as all instructions from the organization. It also implies acceptance of the basic principles of sportsmanship, mutual assistance between runners, and respect for the environment.

BIBS

APPOINTMENT REQUIRED

To avoid overcrowding, bib collection will be carried out exclusively by appointment , which must be booked through the registration page.

No bibs will be issued without a prior appointment.

BIB COLLECTIONL

Collection will take place at the Ultra-Trail® Village (Vielha) , and it is mandatory to present an ID card, official document, or passport.

To collect the bib, the runner must have previously uploaded their accident insurance to the registration platform or purchased the one offered by the organization.

USE OF THE BIB

The bib must be worn on the chest or stomach and must remain fully visible at all times during the race. It must always be positioned over all clothing and may not, under any circumstances, be attached to a backpack or leg.

The bib is required to access buses, aid stations, medical services, and bag drop/ recovery areas.

Except in the case of refusal to comply with a race official’s decision, the bib is never removed, but in case of withdrawal it will be deactivated and marked.

IMPORTANT:

No safety pins will be provided. To reduce waste and environmental impact, no safety pins will be distributed. Each runner must bring their own fastening system (race belt, magnetic clips, elastic cords, etc.).

Thank you for your cooperation!

CONTROL

Each runner receives 2 electronic chips (front bib and backpack) and an identification wristband. Some checkpoints will be automatic and others manual. There will also be surprise checks by the organization.

Bib collection is personal. For safety reasons, no bib may be collected by a third party. We must verify the accuracy of the runner’s data in person. At that time, the identification wristband granting access to race services will be placed.

Runners without a chip or wristband will be disqualified. The chip is essential for tracking your times.

The chip must be attached to the backpack using the zip tie included in the bib envelope.

DROP BAGS

For logistical reasons, UTMB® World Series events only accept official UTMB® World Series life bags, distributed at bib collection.

These bags are reusable, so we kindly ask runners who have already received one to reuse it each time they participate in a UTMB® World Series event.

Only organization provided bags will be transported. Poles are not allowed inside bags. Contents will not be checked, and no claims will be accepted. Do not place valuables inside.

VDA

Each runner receives 3 bags of 30 liters at bib collection, along with materials for personal identification with their bib number.

After filling them with the items of their choice and closing them, they may be dropped off from 14:00 to 15:30 on Friday, July 3 at the Ultra-Trail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro, Vielha).

The bags will be deposited in Vielha. At bib collection, runners will find in their envelope an identification sticker with their bib number to label the bag going to Bossòst , the one going to Salardú , and the one going to Arties

After use at these aid stations, the bags will be transported back to Vielha.

CDH

Each runner receives 2 bags of 30 liters at bib collection, along with materials for personal identification with their bib number.

After filling them with the items of their choice and closing them, they may be dropped off up to 30 minutes before the start in the designated area next to it.

The bags will be deposited in Les . At bib collection, runners will find in their envelope an identification sticker with their bib number to label the bag going to Salardú and the one going to Arties

After use at these aid stations, the bags will be transported back to Vielha.

TDL

Each runner receives 1 bag of 30 liters at bib collection, along with materials for personal identification with their bib number.

After filling it with the items of their choice and closing it, it may be dropped off up to 30 minutes before the start in the designated area next to it.

The bag will be deposited in Bossòst , near the start, and will be transported to Vielha.

It will not be possible to retrieve it during the race.

PDA

Each runner receives 1 bag of 30 liters at bib collection, along with materials for personal identification with their bib number.

After filling it with the items of their choice and closing it, it may be dropped off up to 30 minutes before the start in the designated area next to it.

The bag will be deposited in Salardú , near the start, and will be transported to Vielha.

It will not be possible to retrieve it during the race.

RELEVANT INFORMATION

EXP

Each runner receives 1 bag of 30 liters at bib collection, along with materials for personal identification with their bib number.

After filling it with the items of their choice and closing it, it may be dropped off from 6:30 to 7:30 on Sunday, July 5 at the Ultra-Trail® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro, Vielha).

The bag will remain in Vielha, and runners may collect it until 18:00 at the Ultra-Trail® Village.

BAG RECOVERY

Runners or their relatives may collect bags upon presentation of the bib. Bags must be collected at the Ultra-Trail® Village within the specified time slots.

VDA

From Saturday, July 4 at 09:00 until Sunday, July 5 at 18:00.

CDH

From Friday, July 3 at 14:00 until Saturday, July 4 at 18:00.

TDL

Wednesday, July 1:

From 16:00 to 04:30

Thursday, July 2:

From 13:00 to 23:00

PDA

Thursday, July 2:

From 13:00 to 23:00

EXP

Sunday, July 5:

From 13:00 to 18:00

The organization guarantees the return of bags for runners who withdraw, provided the withdrawal has been officially registered.

Return times depend on logistics, and delivery before the end of the race cannot be guaranteed.

If a runner withdraws at any point other than Bossòst, Salardú, or Arties, we cannot guarantee that their bag will be in Vielha when they arrive.

Thank you for your patience and for respecting the work of the volunteers.

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

ENVIRONMENT

CUP AND PLATE

To avoid the waste of disposable plastic cups, plates, and cutlery during the race, each participant must bring their own, with a minimum capacity of 15 cl.

ATTENTION!

Water bottles or containers with caps instead of cups are not allowed.

BYOU “BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS”

The organization will not provide any disposable tableware (cutlery, cups, bowls) at the aid stations. You are required to bring your own utensils if you wish to eat hot food (soup, pasta, etc.) during the race.

BYOU

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

Help us preserve natural areas. Do not litter along the course! We all share the responsibility of keeping our playground clean.

Remember to carry a small bag to transport your waste between points with bins.

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

AID STATIONS (AID)

All races are run in a semi-self-sufficiency format, so runners must also plan for their own supplies. Runners should be able to manage their own survival between aid stations. Therefore, at the start of each aid station, only liquids may be taken.

The organization will provide both liquid and solid aid along the course. Water or energy drinks will be provided to refill liquid containers, along with mandatory individual cups. It is the runner’s responsibility to leave each aid station with enough food and drink to reach the next one.

Only runners with a visible bib on their chest or stomach, along with their wristband, will have access to aid stations.

The organization will only provide water or energy drinks to refill bottles or hydration packs. Any other beverages must be consumed onsite.

There will be three types of aid stations:

• Drinks only.

• Full aid station.

• Full aid station with hot food at Bossòst, Salardú, and Arties.

FINAL AID STATION

A final aid station will be available at the Ultra-Trail® Village. Food trucks will also be available for supporters.

MARKING

The entire course will be marked with orange ribbons or flags and reinforced with signage. All markers are equipped with a reflective component that reflects headlamp light. It is mandatory to follow the marked routes without cutting corners.

ATTENTION

If you do not see markers, turn back! The tip of the flag does not indicate the direction to follow. Keep the course track downloaded on your watch.

Do not remove the markings. They are not a souvenir but a SAFETY ELEMENT.

RESPECT FOR THE RULES AND RACE MARSHALS

Volunteers are there to help you, but also to ensure that the rules are respected. Among them, race marshals have specific instructions, particularly regarding the immediate application of real-time penalties if the Rules are not followed.

Time penalties are applied during the race. Specifically, this can result in a drop in ranking for those at the front of the race and the risk of missing cut-off times for those further back.

RELEVANT INFORMATION

Race marshals are authorized to check mandatory equipment at the start and at various points along the course. The absence of any mandatory safety equipment results in immediate disqualification.

To learn more about applied penalties, you can read the complete Rules at: https://valdaran.utmb.world/

The most significant cases will be reviewed in coordination with race management.

TIME CUTS AND CHECKPOINTS

Time cut-offs are calculated to allow participants to reach the finish line within the maximum allowed time, including occasional stops (for food, rest, etc.).

To be authorized to continue the race, participants must leave each checkpoint before the established cut-off time, regardless of their arrival time at that point.

Participants must pass through all checkpoints, which will be clearly visible and mostly coincide with aid stations.

At each checkpoint, race staff will verify the passage of runners.

Participants are responsible for ensuring that the checkpoint official has recorded their passage at each checkpoint.

A sweep team from the organization will follow the course, closing the races. Instructions from race and safety personnel must be followed at all times.

No runner may leave a checkpoint behind the sweep team.

TIMING AND CHECKPOINT CONTROL

Runner timing and tracking will be done via LiveTrail®.

Bibs include a single-use chip attached to the bib that must not be returned, as well as an additional mandatory chip that each runner must place in their backpack.

At control points, identified on the map, runner passage will be verified via chip control, either manually by authorized personnel or automatically via radio frequency.

Each participant must ensure that they pass all established checkpoints correctly. Missing a timing control will result in DISQUALIFICATION.

Runner identification is done exclusively through chip control.

Smartphone use is mandatory throughout the race. The phone must:

• Be turned on and operational.

• Have sufficient battery.

• Have international service enabled.

• Not be in airplane mode.

For runners expected to be on the course for more than 15 hours, carrying an external battery is recommended.

ARE YOU SPONSORED?

Perfect, but sponsorship can only be displayed on clothing or equipment used during the race.

Any other advertising accessory (flag, banner, etc.) is prohibited anywhere on the course, including the finish line.

LIVETRAIL®

All runners must have the LiveTrail® app installed and operational, essential for their safety and communication with the organization.

Key points

• Verify that your personal data on the registration platform is correct. You may update it until the start of your race.

• Keep your phone on throughout the race.

• Enable SMS reception for possible alerts.

COMMUNICATION AND EMERGENCIES

The Race Control Center may send alert messages, relevant information, and real-time updates, including course changes or weather warnings.

The SOS function of the LiveTrail® app allows sending the runner’s GPS position to the organization, reducing response time.

ATTENTION

Using LiveTrail® does not replace direct calls to the Race Control Center (CECOR).

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

Personal assistance is only allowed at specific aid stations.

Aid stations where assistance is permitted:

BOSSÒST - SALARDÚ - ARTIES

Assistance may be provided by a single person in a designated area, after identifying themselves with a “SUPPORTER – Number BIB” credential, at the discretion of the aid station chief.

SUPPORTER credentials are given at bib collection. Runners are free to give them to whomever they choose.

Assistance is allowed only with one carry-on bag (maximum 30 liters) to transport necessary items (food, clothing, etc.).

Assistance provided by professionals, or any medical or paramedical professional, is strictly prohibited. This measure ensures fairness among runners. It does not prevent family and friends from supporting runners along the course, always following the instructions of the aid station chief.

Aid stations with assistance permitted:

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)

RELEVANT INFORMATION

COMPANIONS ON THE COURSE

To ensure equality among competitors, unregistered persons are prohibited from accompanying runners on any part or the entirety of the race, except in clearly marked tolerance zones near aid stations.

This allows for small family walks at confluence points but prohibits “hares.”

Race marshals will be present at several points along the course and may impose real-time penalties for rule violations.

WITHDRAWING FROM THE RACE

Except in cases of injury or accident, a participant may not abandon the race except at an aid station designated for withdrawal.

In the event of withdrawal, the runner must notify the race staff as soon as possible at the nearest aid station or, if not possible, by calling the Race Control Center (CECOR) number listed on the bib.

The bib will be marked as “withdrawn.” The runner must keep their bib, which is required to access buses and other services.

The participant must also inform the aid station how they will return to their place of origin, or if transport is needed to the start point or the nearest public transport point. All runners who withdraw will be evacuated to the finish in Vielha or to a point with public transport service (free for runners).

Note that logistics in these cases can be complicated, and the runner may have to wait some time for transport. Please be patient, considering this is high mountain terrain.

Runners who withdraw at a point without planned transport and whose health does not require evacuation must reach the nearest transport or return point by their own means.

In case of adverse weather conditions justifying partial or total race suspension, the organization will ensure the return of runners to the finish as quickly as possible.

In the case of injury or accident preventing the runner from moving to the nearest checkpoint, they must immediately inform the Race Control Center (CECOR) or the emergency numbers:

ALERT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

TELEPHONE NETWORK AVAILABLE

1 CALL THE RACE CONTROL CENTER CECOR +34 973643651 or Pompièrs d’Aran +34 973640080 or Nª of emergency 112

2 INDICATE YOUR POSITION USING LIVETRAIL®.

TELEPHONE NETWORK NOT AVAILABLE

ALERT A MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION OR THE OTHER RUNNERS

It is recommended to save these numbers in your phone contacts as “aa VDA” with the +34 prefix, as this is a border area.

AID AND MEDICAL SERVICES

There are several aid and control points along the course, connected by radio or phone to the Race Control Center (CECOR), where a medical team will be present throughout the race.

Aid points are intended to provide assistance if needed, but medical personnel are not responsible for treating minor issues, such as blisters or other small discomforts.

It is the responsibility of a runner in difficulty to request help through any of the following means:

• Presenting themselves at an aid station or checkpoint.

• Calling CECOR directly.

• Asking another runner to request help.

• Using the SOS function of the LiveTrail® app.

Any runner who encounters a person in difficulty must provide assistance and stay with them until the organization arrives.

Do not forget that environmental and race-related difficulties may delay help longer than expected. Safety will also depend on the quality of the equipment carried in your backpack.

SOLIDARITY AND SAFETY

Solidarity among participants is an essential value of the race. In emergencies, collaboration and mutual assistance must take priority over competition.

WEATHER

The HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® races take place in the wilderness, in mountainous and isolated areas, where weather can change quickly and become severe.

Guidelines to keep in mind along the course :

• Do not stop in high areas.

• If you lose the markers, turn back to find the last one.

• Stay on the paths.

Common sense advice:

• Prepare for extreme cold and heat.

• Do not wait until you are shivering to put on warm clothing.

• Do not change clothes exposed to the wind.

• Protect yourself from the sun.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

All participants must carry all mandatory equipment listed. Any changes will be communicated to participants.

Random checks of mandatory equipment will be carried out both at the access to the closed start area and at any point along the course, from start to finish. The absence of any item will result in immediate disqualification.

All clothing must be the correct size and unmodified from factory conditions. All equipment must be carried in a backpack or similar container, identified with the chip provided at bib collection, and may not be exchanged during the race. All items must be properly packed to prevent them from getting wet inside the backpack in case of rain.

Runners who choose to carry poles must transport them throughout the race. Leaving without poles or acquiring/using other poles during the race is prohibited, and poles cannot be stored in the gear bag.

RELEVANT INFORMATION

POLES

Be careful with poles, especially in the first part of the race where runner density is particularly high.

Do not use wrist straps during descents, as in the event of a hard fall, they can prevent proper recovery with your hands.

FOOD AND HYDRATION

Hydration and energy intake should be adapted to weather conditions and enriched with salts throughout the effort.

Maintain a good balance between slow and fast sugars.

FATIGUE AND CONCENTRATION

Aid stations have areas for resting and sleeping. It is recommended to rest at the Base of Life aid stations, where sleeping areas have been set up.

All runners must remain on the marked course, even when resting or sleeping.

If you need to sleep on the course, it is recommended to use the sleep bib provided by the organization. This bib indicates that you wish to sleep without being disturbed.

Fatigue and lack of concentration can cause accidents.

Any runner who voluntarily leaves the marked course is no longer under the organization’s responsibility.

MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE

To start the race, every participant must have individual accident insurance covering mountain rescue and evacuation expenses in Spanish territory (all distances) and French territory (VDA and CDH), up to at least 3,000 meters of altitude, as well as probable hospitalization costs.

The insurance must cover trail running and participation in long-distance mountain races.

Insurance can be obtained from any organization, federation, or insurance company of the participant’s choice, as long as it meets the requirements indicated above. Check with your insurance company or federation that your insurance complies with the requirements.

It is the runner’s responsibility to have adequate insurance. The organizers will only verify that the runner has valid insurance. If the specifications are not met, the runner will be personally responsible for any medical or rescue costs.

However, the organization offers participants who do not have the required insurance, or wish to extend coverage, the option to purchase one through the registration platform.

Bibs will not be handed out to runners who have not uploaded their accident insurance to the registration platform or, if they do not have one, have not purchased the insurance offered by the organization.

Having accident insurance is a requirement to run in HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB®.

AROUND VIELHA

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.

DEPARTURE VIELHA

ARRIVAL VIELHA

DEPARTURE DATE

FRIDAY 3 JULY

DESPARTURE TIME 16:00 HOURS

MAXIMUM RACE TIME 48 HORAS FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST 23 HORAS

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TIME CHARTS

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).

• 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-sleeve thermal layer (cotton excluded) with a minimum weight of 180 g (in the runner’s size).

Warm, waterproof gloves.

Waterproof overtrousers.

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).

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.

Drinking water tablets or Soft flask with filter.

Sunscreen.

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).

FRIDAY 4 JULY

14:00 - 15:30

SATURDAY 5 JULY

09:00 - 00:00

SUNDAY 6 JULY

00:00 -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

AID STATION

WATER

SPARKLING WATER

DRINK MIX NÄAK

DRINKS

COLA SOFT DRINK

ORANGE JUICES

INFUSIONS - TEA - COFFEE

BANANAS WATERMELON

FRUIT, DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

SWEETS

MELÓN ORANGE RAISINS DRIED APRICOT

ASSORTED NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT

JELLY BEANS MILK CHOCOLATE QUINCE BISCUITS WAFER COOKIES

SLICED BREAD PAN PAGES

COCOA CREAM

BAKERY / SANDWICHES / CURED MEATS

PEANUT CREAM CHEESE

CURED MEATS

FUET

MINI BREADSTICKS CRACKERS

CEREAL BARS HOT PASTA HOT RICE

COLD RICE SALAD

GREEN OLIVES BROTH

NÄAK WAFFLES NÄAK CEREAL BARS

BASSA DÓLES ARTIGA DE LIN POILANER POTILHON BOSSÒST CANEJAN

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 geometric shapes representing nuts, pay homage to our roots, to the earth.

DEPARTURE LES

ARRIVAL VIELHA

DEPARTURE DATE

FRIDAY 3 JULY

DEPARTURE TIME 06:00 HOURS

6.400M DISTANCE 110 KM

12 HOURS D+

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST

MAXIMUM RACE TIME

28 HOURS

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TIME CHARTS

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.

Second additional thermal layer: A long-sleeve thermal layer (cotton excluded) with a minimum weight of 180 g (in the runner’s size).

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.

Drinking water tablets or Soft flask with filter.

Sunscreen.

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

FRIDAY 3 JULY

Adhesive elastic band (min. 100 cm x 6 cm). 04:30 - 05:30

SPARE BAGS

FRIDAY 3 JULY

14:00 - 00:00 Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

SATURDAY 4 JULY

00:00 - 18:00 Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

AID STATION

WATER

SPARKLING WATER

DRINK MIX NÄAK

DRINKS

COLA SOFT DRINK

ORANGE JUICES

INFUSIONS-TEA-COFFEE

HONERIA

FRUIT, DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

SWEETS

BANANAS WATERMELON MELON ORANGE RAISINS DRIED APRICOT

ASSORTED NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT

JELLY BEANS MILK CHOCOLATE QUINCE BISCUITS WAFER COOKIE

SLICED BREAD PAGES BREAD

COCOA CREAM

BAKERY / SANDWICHES / CURED MEATS

PEANUT CREAM CHEESE

CURED MEATS

FUET

MINI BREADSTICKS CRACKERS

CEREAL BARS HOT PASTA HOT RICE

COLD RICE SALAD

GREEN OLIVES BROTH

NÄAK WAFFLES

NÄAK CEREAL BARS

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 14 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.

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.

All maximum times and cut-off times, for all distances, have been calculated and established taking into account the start time of the last wave.

VAL D’ARAN, PURE NATURE

Termières dera Libertat, Borders of Freedom, is a distance that pays tribute to those who crossed these mountains in search of a future. A race that invites you to discover the wildest and most moving essence of the Val d’Aran, inspired by the hidden paths that, for decades, served as escape routes for those fleeing war, persecution, and repression.

A route that connects history with the epic of trail running, crossing border passes that witnessed silent movements of resistance and hope.

DEPARTURE BOSSÒST

ARRIVAL VIELHA

DEPARTURE DATE

WEDNESDAY 1 JULY

DEPARTURE TIME 08:00 HOURS

D + 5.100M DISTANCE 75 KM

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST 8 HOURS

MAXIMUM RACE TIME 20 HOURS

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TIME CHARTS

BOSSÒST 0 0 0 0 wed. 08:00

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.

Second additional thermal layer: A long-sleeve thermal layer (cotton excluded) with a minimum weight of 180 g (in the runner’s size).

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.

Drinking water tablets or Soft flask with filter.

Sunscreen.

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).

SPARE BAGS

WEDNESDAY 1 JULY

06:30 - 07:30 Departure Bossòst DEPOSIT

WEDNESDAY 1 JULY

16:00 - 04:30

THURSDAY 2 JULY

13:00 - 23:00

Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

AID

WATER

SPARKLING WATER

DRINK MIX NÄAK

DRINKS

COLA SOFT DRINK

ORANGE

JUICES

INFUSIONES / TÉ/CAFÉ

BANANAS

WATERMELON

FRUIT, DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

MELON NARANJA RAISINS DRIED APRICOT

ASSORTED NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT

JELLY BEANS

SWEETS

BAKERY / SANDWICHES / CURED MEATS

MILK CHOCOLATE QUINCE

BISCUITS

WAFER COOKIE

SLICED BREAD PAGES BREAD

COCOA CREAM

PEANUT CREAM

CHEESE

EMBUTIDOS

FUET

MINI BREADSTICKS

CRACKERS

CEREAL BARS

HOT PASTA HOT RICE

COLD RICE SALAD

GREEN OLIVES BROTH

NÄAK WAFFLES

NÄAK CEREAL BARS

GO TO THE DEPARTURE IN BOSSÒST

TDL runners will be provided with free transport to the START line in Bossòst. The free transport ticket will be accredited with the bib and wristband. 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 14 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

AROUND BOSSÒST

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 shapes of the logo refer to the predominant element of this route: water.

DEPARTURE SALARDÚ

ARRIVAL VIELHA

DEPARTURE DATE

THURSDAY 2 JULY

DEPARTURE TIME 07:00 HOURS

D+ 3.300M DISTANCE 55 KM

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST 05:30 HOURS

MAXIMUM RACE TIME 14 HOURS

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TIME CHARTS

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.

All maximum times and cut-off times, for all distances, have been calculated and established taking into account the start time of the last wave.

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.

Second additional thermal layer: A long-sleeve thermal layer (cotton excluded) with a minimum weight of 180 g (in the runner’s size).

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).

THURSDAY 3 DE JULY

SPARE BAGS

AID

WATER

SPARKLING WATER

DRINK MIX NÄAK

DRINKS

COLA SOFT DRINK

ORANGE

JUICES

INFUSIONES / TÉ/CAFÉ

BANANAS

FRUIT, DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

SWEETS

WATERMELON MELON ORANGE RAISINS DRIED APRICOT

ASSORTED NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT

JELLY BEANS MILK CHOCOLATE QUINCE BISCUITS

WAFER COOKIES

SLICED BREAD PAGES BREAD

COCOA CREAM

BAKERY / SANDWICHES / CURED MEATS

WARM MEAL AND OTHERS

PEANUT CREAM CHEESE

CURED MEATS

FUET

MINI BREADSTICKS

CRACKERS

CEREAL BARS

HOT PASTA HOT RICE

COLD RICE SALAD

GREEN OLIVES BROTH NÄAK WAFFLES NÄAK CEREAL BARS

BANHS DE TREDÓS

COLOMÈRS

AROUND SALARDÚ

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 14 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.

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 2 July.

SUSTAINABLE HEAD & NECKWEAR DESIGNED FOR EVERY ADVENTURE

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.

DEPARTURE VIELHA

ARRIVAL VIELHA

DEPARTURE DATE

SUNDAY 5 JULY

DEPARTURE TIME 08:00 HOURS

2.100M DISTANCE 32 KM

02:30 HOURS D+

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST

MAXIMUM RACE TIME

07:15 HOURS

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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.

All maximum times and cut-off times, for all distances, have been calculated and established taking into account the start time of the last wave..

SPARE BAGS

SUNDAY 5 JULY

06:30 - 07:30 Ultra-Trail® Village Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha

13:00 - 18:00 Ultra-Trail®

Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha RECOVERY

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.

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

AID STATION

DRINKS WATER

SPARKLING WATER

DRINK MIX NÄAK

COLA SOFT DRINK

ORANGE

JUICES

INFUSIONES / TÉ /CAFÉ

BANANAS WATERMELON MELON

ASSORTED NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT FRUIT, DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

JELLY BEANS MILK CHOCOLATE QUINCE BISCUITS SWEETS

WAFER COOKIES

SLICED BREAD PAN PAGES

COCOA CREAM

BAKERY / SANDWICHES / CURED MEATS

PEANUT CREAM

CHEESE

CURED MEATS

CRACKERS

CEREAL BARS

NÄAK WAFFLES NÄAK CEREAL BARS

PUSH HARDER, RUN STRONGER WITH COMPRESSPORT BY YOUR SIDE.

All the excitement of the Pyrenees packed into 18 km with 900 m of positive elevation gain! The new SKY route crosses some of the most spectacular spots in the Val d’Aran.

A distance that invites you to discover the essence of high-mountain trail running, combining demanding climbs, wide-open vistas, and the intensity of a brief yet unforgettable experience. A spectacular challenge, designed to feel, step by step, the true SKY spirit.

DEPARTURE BERET

ARRIVAL BERET

DEPARTURE DATE

SATURDAY 4 JULY

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

DESNIVEL + 900M DISTANCIE 18 KM

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST 01:15 HOURS

MAXIMUM RACE TIME 4 HOURS

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TIME CHARTS

The Clot der Os chairlift will be operating on Saturday, 4 July, so spectators and companions will be able to use it free of charge to go up and cheer on their runners.

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.

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

AID STATION SUPPLYING

DRINKS

WATER SPARKLING WATER DRINK MIX NÄAK COLA SOFT DRINK ORANGE

FRUIT, DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

SWEETS

BANANAS MELON ORANGE RAISINS

ASSORTED NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT

MILK CHOCOLATE QUINCE BISCUITS WAFER COOKIES

CEREAL BARS GREEN OLIVES OTHERS

SOLID NÄAK

NÄAK WAFFLES NÄAK CEREAL BARS

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.

STARTS IN YOUR HEAD.

Rudy

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 10 kilometre route, with 500 metres of positive elevation gain, runs along paths and trails that represent just a small part of the unique beauty of this region.

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.

DEPARTURE

VIELHA

ARRIVAL

VIELHA

DEPARTURE DATE

WEDNESDAY 1 JULY

DEPARTURE TIME 19:00

D+ 500M DISTANCE 10 KM

FIRST RUNNER TIME FORECAST

00:30 HOURS

MAXIMUM RACE TIME 2:30 HOURS

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MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Closed shoes suitable for trail running.

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

Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum.

1 headlamp with batteries or spare batteries.

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.

Open Ear Headphones

ULTRA

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.

ASSISTANCE

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 TDL, PDA, EXP, SKY and VIELHA 10K races.

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

REFUGI DERA HONERIA

TRACK POINTS GUIDE TDL AND PDA

PDA TDL

POILANÈR AID wed. 09:45 PROHIBITED NO ROAD ACCESS ARTIGA DE LIN AID wed. 10:36 wed. 15:00 PARKING LIMITED CAPACITY, 2.5 KM FROM THE AID RUNNERS PASS NEXT TO THE

AREA BASSA D’OLES AID wed. 12:00 wed. 18:20

MOUNTAIN SHUTTLE HORNO AID wed. 13:17 wed. 21:30 PROHIBITED SANTET ESCUNHAU AID wed. 15:07 thu. 02:00 PROHIBITED

VIELHA AID wed. 16:00 thu. 04:00 PARKING

Assistance

BANHS DE TREDÒS AID thu. 07:36 thu. 10:15 PROHIBITED MOUNTAIN SHUTTLE. COLOMÈRS AID thu. 08:55 thu. 14:00

SANTETESCUNHAU AID thu. 11:24 PROHIBITED VIELHA AID thu. 12:30 thu. 22:00

Assistance to runners on the PDA is not allowed.

From July 1 to 5, the Ultra-Trail® Village will be set up in the heart of Vielha, a benchmark event where the leading brands in the industry 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 1 July to Saturday 4 July

HOURS:

From Wednesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 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:

STYRPE

RONHILL

PIMIENTO NEGRO

ROMEO ATHLETICX

JULBO

OTSO

LURBEL

EVILEYE

JOMA

ROSSIGNOL

ALTRA

LINTERNAS FENIX

COMPEX

QUINTON SPORT

NIKE VISION

LEKI & MOUNT TO COAST TRANGOWORLD

CIMALP

TUGA WEAR

GEONATLIFE

NUTRIPURE

NEDAO

BAOUW ORGANIC NUTRITION

X-BIONIC

INMUNOTEC

RUMM CULTURE THE NORTH FACE

MERREL NNORMAL

NITECORE MAURTEN

MADEIRA OCEAN & TRAILS

226ER

ATOM

KAILASFUGA

GAFAS ADDICTIVE

ALL THE WAY TO THE FINISH LINE

THEY LOOKED AFTER MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHILE I WAS ON THE MOUNTAIN

HAVING A DEDICATED ATHLETE MANAGER IN RESORT MEANT EVERYTHING WAS HANDLED

THEY PLANTED A TREE ON MY BEHALF

HOTEL WAS IN A GREAT LOCATION, PERFECTFOR ALL THE RACE WEEK ACTION!

ONLY ONE BOOKING TO MANAGE FOR ALL MY FLIGHTS, HOTEL AND TRANSFERS – A HUGE RELIEF!

TRAIL FESTIVAL BAQUEIRA BERET

A DAY TO ENJOY WITH THE FAMILY

On Saturday 4 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 3 July, from 16:30 to 21:00 at the Ultra-Trail ® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha).

-Saturday 4 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 3 July, from 16:30 to 21:00 at the Ultra-Trail ® Village (Av. Pas d’Arro. Vielha).

- Saturday 4 July, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Pla de Beret.

SKY MASTER & PROMESAS

The SKY, a timed and ranked race open to everyone aged 16 and over, debuts a new route with 18 km and 900 m of ascent. It starts at Pla de Beret, climbs to Tuc deth Dossau passing lakes such as Baciver and Clòt der Os, and offers spectacular views of the Pyrenees before descending back to the finish line. A small refreshment point will be available at the end.

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, atmosphere, gastronomy, and mountains. Baqueira opens its cafés and restaurants, the Clot der Os chairlift starts running… and at 1:00 PM, it’s vermouth time!

PLACE: Pla de Beret

DATE : Saturday 4 july

TIME: 09:30 -15 hours

GASTRONOMY NATURE CULTURE SKIING PYRENEES

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