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The PicAriège 70km - 7000m D+

Since 2021, the apparition of a new race The PicAriège in a new format, 70km 7000m of elevation gain, on the path of the legendary PICaPICA.

The race is a challenge set by mountaineers for mountaineers.

The route, devised by the last victor of EUFORIA in Andorra (233km/20,000 ascent), Nahuel Passerat, is very demanding and requires training adapted to altitude.

Profile

Profil PicAriège 2023

Technical data

Here are some key statistics to enable you to envisage the race

- 68,3km and 6878m of elevation gain

- 3 summits at 3000 m

- 3 mountain refuges

- 15 lakes

- 7 refreshment points

- Start 18/08/2023 at 7h

- 2 time barriers:

  1. 12h of race in Soulcem
  2. 20h of race in L'Artigue

- Time max: 31h

- 700 volunteers 

Itinerary

Carte 70km 2021

 

Itinerary:

détails 70

Boutton road book

TRACE GPS

 

Conditions of registration

- To have completed at least 1 race with more than 5000 m altitude difference 

Or

-To prove your knowledge of the field in day time as in night time and a great experience in high mountains environment. A written application must be submitted to the race committee which will decide on a case-by-case analysis to validate the registration or not.

mandatory equipment

  • The bib with the number must be worn in a very visible manner throughout the race. Same thing for the control system provided by the organization.
  • A GPS, a GPS watch or a smartphone with the GPS track of the race and the fallback routes, to be downloaded on the site of the race.
  • A bag large enough to carry the mandatory material.
  • 2 headlamps or lighting torches with spare batteries.
  • 2 survival blankets with minimum dimensions of 1.4m by 2m.
  • 1 water reserve of at least 1.5 liters.
  • 1 whistle.
  • 1 anorak or down jacket.
  • 1 waterproof rain jacket with hood and thermo-welded seams.
  • 1 "second skin" warm clothing with long sleeves in technical fabric adapted to the environment.
  • 1 long tights.
  • 1 waterproof over-trousers.
  • 1 pair of gloves.
  • 1 adhesive elastic band allowing bandaging / strapping with a minimum length of 2.50 m and 6 cm wide.
  • 1 protection of the head covering the ears (cap type, choker allowed).
  • 1 food reserve sufficient to reach the food supply points.
  • 1 eco mug / cup, reusable: there will be no cups at the supply points (eco responsible action).
  • 1 mobile phone in working order to be reachable during the race. Include the organization's numbers in your phone, do not call in masked numbers, keep your phone turned on.
  • 1 identity card.
  • 1 road book of the race (in pdf, photo or paper format).

recommended equipment

  • sun protection cream
  • anti-heat cream
  • water purification tablets
  • external battery
  • fleece jacket
  • walking sticks
  • shoe cleats in case of snow passages in the race
  • lighter
  • flashing red rear lamp 
  • cap
  • sunglasses
  • knife