9th edition of the "Blue Devils" ski mountaineering race

The tests :
There are three types of test, and you can only register for one of them. You must specify on the
which one you wish to register for:

- Course A: 1,000 meters of positive ascent, accessible to those over 16.
Ascent => From the top of the Télébufette gondola to the summit of the Crête de la Tête des Arpettes. Rephoetize to climb Dos Rond.
Descent => From the summit of Dos Rond to the top of the Télébufette gondola. Off-piste descent on marked itinerary.

- Course B: 450 m ascent, accessible to 13-year-olds and over.
Ascent => From the top of the Télébufette gondola to the top of the Plan-Bois chairlift.
Descent => From the top of the Plan-Bois chairlift to the top of the Télébufette gondola. Descent on marked blue run.
This course is essentially reserved for non-licensed skiers (except for licensees born between 2007 and 2010, whose age does not allow them to compete on the grand course).

- Duo course: 1,000 meters of ascent, to be completed by two people.
Ascent => From the top of the Télébufette gondola to the summit of the Crête de la Tête des Arpettes. Rephoetize to climb Dos Rond.
Descent => From the summit of Dos Rond to the top of the Télébufette gondola. Off-piste descent on marked itinerary.
Please note: both competitors in the duo must cross the finish line together.

Competitors in all 3 events will take the same start at 9:00 am. Athletes are invited to the Salle Pignard des Coches on Saturday March 22 from 7.30 a.m. for race number collection and briefing.
Registration closes at 8.00am.
A morning snack and lunch are included in the registration fee.
New Barrière Timetable courses A & Duo: climb to Plan Bois in 1h30, Colu 2h30 and summit of Arpette 3h30.
Prizes will be awarded to the male and female winners of each course.

- Duo event to be completed by 2 on the Grand Parc only: parent and child (aged 16 and over), as a couple, with your best friend, etc. Any combination is permitted, provided you start and finish with your partner.
- Each type of event - Solo Grand Parcours, Solo Petit Parcours or Duo Grand Parcours - can be run either in Discovery format (no ranking at the finish) or in race format with ranking.
The trophée d'Ussel / Garcia (a tribute to two Chasseurs Alpins who died in an avalanche) is awarded every year.

Registration:
- 25€00 per person for courses A and B
- 40€00 per Duo
5€00 surcharge from Thursday March 20, 2025.

Organization:
The race will start on Saturday March 22, 2025 at 9:00 am. Numbers can be collected from 8:00 am at Les Coches (Salle Pignard at the top of the resort).
Each competitor must be equipped with an avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, survival blanket and helmet.
- You are required to fill out a health form authorizing you to ski tour, as well as a certificate of personal insurance covering ski touring.
if you do not hold a FFME/CAF license (also required).