French round of the Adventure Racing European Series, this new race has been designed for the teams aiming to get an overview of long distance adventure races, and more specifically Raid in France spirit, or for the teams wanting to get in some more training before an International ARWS race. « Our goal with a short race is to open adventure racing to more teams with an accessible route and minimal equipment and financial investments, » says Pascal Bahuaud, race director.
Dates: April, 1st - 3rd 2022 Location: Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes, Haute-Loire, lac de Lavalette / Base nautique de Lavalette, Lapte Distance: 151km ish (3200 m D+). Non stop and non assisted race. Racing time: 18 to 20h for the winning team to 28hours (Closing deadline) Activities: 79km of MTB, 39km of trekking, 33 km of kayaking Teams: maximum 75 mixed teams of 4 racers Accommodation: 3 villages, near the Lavalette lake : Lapte, village of the start; Yssingeaux, the most big town near the lake at 15 mn in car; Grazac, at 10 mn in car Contact: rifspirit@raidinfrance.fr
PROGRAM > Friday, April 1st (08:00 pm), Lavalette lake Equipment checkings > Friday, April 1st (06:00 pm) Team's briefing > Saturday, April 2(06:00 am) Race start > Sunday, April 3 (12:00 pm) Last team arrival > Sunday April 3 (12:30 pm) Price giving ceremony and lunch > Sunday April 3, from 7:00 am to 01:00 pm Brunch offered to teams, volunteers and partners
