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Val Tho Summit Games

The ninth edition of the Val Tho Summit Games will take place from 2 to 4 August in Val Thorens and will bring together amateur and elite mountain racers in search of fun, novelty and sharing.

Sports and leisure Val Tho Summit Games Val Thorens

About

On Friday 02 August 2024
Val Thorens (73440)
Animals allowed

Ski lifts open free of charge for the event:

- Saturday 3 August: Cairn gondola from 8am to 2pm and Cime Caron cable car from 8.30am to 12.30pm (there is a short walk from the arrival of the Cairn gondola to the departure of the Cime Caron cable car).
- Sunday 4 August: Pionniers chairlift and 3 Vallées funitel from 9am to 10.30am

Don't miss the VT Boost Camp!

On the programme: lectures and nutrition and technical workshops.

2 sessions to choose from
- From 29 July to 2 August
- From 5 to 9 August

Prices
- 37€ per session
- 350€ for the 5-day course

The 5 experiences of the Val Tho Summit Games

VT Trail Kids - Friday 2 August 2024

Youngsters aged 10 to 15 will also be competing in the VT Trail Kids. The race takes the form of a loop to be completed several times, depending on the category.

- 2013-2014: 1.3 km, 54D+ course
- 2011-2012: 2.6 km, 96D+ course
- 2009-2010: 3.8 km, 214D+ course

Registration: €6

VT Speed 3200 - Saturday 3 August 2024

Val Thorens' iconic vertical kilometre race takes you up Cime Caron for a dry ascent of 4.8km and 1,000m D+ with an average gradient of 23.5%.

The race finishes at the summit of Cime Caron, at an altitude of 3200m! Reference time 41 min 16 sec, ready to beat it?

The Cairn gondola is open free of charge from 8am to 2pm and the Cime Caron cable car from 8.30am to 12.30pm (there is a short walk from the Cairn gondola to the start of the Cime Caron cable car), so those accompanying the competitors can come up and cheer them on at the finish.

And after the effort, the comfort! A free snack for all participants!

VT Speed 3200: €17

VT Trail Pursuit - Sunday 4 August 2024

A choice of 3 routes:
- 10 km: take to the trails of Val Thorens for a 10 km Trail Pursuit with 500 m D+ accessible to all runners aged 16 and over, whatever your level. Minimum altitude: 2224 m - maximum altitude: 2626 m. Trail shoes compulsory, poles recommended. Registration: €17.
- 20 km: take to the trails of Lac du Lou for a 20 km discovery trail with a 1000 m elevation gain. Minimum altitude: 1881 m - maximum altitude: 2527 m. Trail shoes obligatory, poles recommended. Registration fee: €28. Qualifying race for the UTMB WORLD SERIES QUALIFIER 20 K.
- 42km: from snow to daisies, 42 km of running and 2200 m D+ to discover all the landscapes of Val Thorens. Minimum altitude: 1763 m - maximum altitude 3000 m. Registration: 49€. Qualifying race for the UTMB WORLD SERIES QUALIFIER 50 K (2 points) + prize money for the first 5.

VT Family Fun Marche - Sunday 4 August 2024

In Val Thorens, 6 km of easy walking: a panoramic tour on the ski lifts, more than 12 original activities and the inevitable Savoyard stopover. At the finish, there's a snack for everyone... 100% unmissable!

The course is open to everyone, from 3 years upwards. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Fun and gourmet ride.
Adults: €12, 6 to 11 years: €5, under 6s: free

About the Val Tho SUMMIT GAMES

The Val Tho SUMMIT GAMES have been devised in collaboration with sportsmen and women, trail experts and other experts in the field.

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    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : English, French
    Languages of documentation : English, French

    Dates

    From Friday 2 to Sunday 4 August 2024.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • showers

    Access

    Toît du Centre Sportif - Le Board Quartier Grande Rue 73440 Val Thorens
    Information update on 22/07/2024 by Office de Tourisme de Val Thorens