Basic kit
- Running pack to carry mandatory gear throughout the race.
- Mobile phone (smartphone strongly recommended): the runner must be reachable at any time before, during and after the race:
- mobile phone with international roaming allowing for its use in the three countries (load into its memory the organization's security numbers, don't mask your number and don't forget to take the start of your race with the battery fully charged)
- Keep the phone on, airplane mode is forbidden and could give rise to penalties.
- For smartphones: LiveRun application installed and activated.
- An external battery is highly recommended
- Personal beaker 15 cl minimum (bottles or flasks with lids are not accepted)
- Minimum water supply: 1 liter
- 2 working torches with spare cells/batteries for each torch
Recommendation : 200 lumens or more for the main torch
- Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum
- Whistle
- Self-adhering elastic bandage for bandaging or strapping (minimum 100 cm x 6 cm)
- Food reserve
Recommendation: 800kcal (2 gels + 2 power bars each of 65g )
- Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains. The jacket must be made of a waterproof* and breathable** membrane (eg. Outdry)
*minimum recommended 10 000 Schmerber
**RET recommended inferior to 13
- the jacket must, imperatively, have an integrated hood or one which is attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer.
- the seams must be sealed.
- the jacket must not have sections of fabric which are not waterproof, but air vents fitted by the manufacturer (under-arm, in the back)-since they do not damage in any obvious way the impermeability- are accepted.
The runner must judge whether, according to the beforementioned criteria, the jacket complies with the regulations and therefore is suitable for bad weather in the mountains. However, during a check, the race director’s opinion on the matter shall prevail.
- Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of leggings and socks to cover the legs completely
- Cap or bandana or Buff®
- Additional warm second layer: a warm second layer top with long sleeves (excluding cotton) weighing at least 180g (men's size medium - M) OR the combination of a long-sleeved warm undergarment (first or second layer, excluding cotton) weighing at least 110g (men's size medium - M) and a windproof jacket* with durable water-repellent protection (DWR protection)
*the wind-proof jacket does not replace the mandatory waterproof jacket, and vice versa
- Hat
- Warm and water-proof gloves
- Waterproof overpants
- ID – passport/ID card
Hot weather kit (may be required by the organization, depending on weather conditions)
- Sunglasses ***
- Saharan cap or any combination which completely covers the head and nape of the neck
- Sunscreen
Recommendation: minimum sun protection factor (SPF) 50
- Minimum water supply: 2 liters
Cold weather kit (may be required by the organization, depending on weather conditions)
- Protective eyewear ***
- 3rd warm layer (intermediary layer between the 2nd layer and the waterproof jacket)
- Recommendation: fleece or compressible down jacket
- Sturdy, closed-toe trail-running shoes (minimalist or ultralight shoes excluded)
*** it is possible to use the same glasses if they are suitable both for the sun and bad weather (such as glasses with photo-chromatic lenses)
All clothing items must fit the runner - in terms of size - and they must not be altered in any way after leaving the factory.
The mandatory gear must be carried in a running pack for the duration of the whole race. The running pack is tagged during race-pack collection and must not be changed during the race.
Other recommended equipment (including but not limited to)
- Spare warm clothing, essential in case of cold and rainy weather or in case of injury
- Poles in the case of rain or snow for your safety on slippery ground
- Vaseline or anti-heat cream
- at least 20€ cash (just in case...).
- Reusable bowl
- GPS watch
- Knife or scissors for cutting elastic bandage
- Emergency sewing kit
If you choose to take hiking poles with you, you have to carry them for the duration of the whole race. It is forbidden to take the start without poles and get them during the course of the race.
No poles are authorized in the spare bags.
For safety or environmental reasons, poles are forbidden in certain zones along the route. These areas are marked by specific signs.
If you have further questions about mandatory equipment, do not hesitate to consult our FAQs