On 2-4 July 2022 they will see 300 runners descend in Meribel, at the center of the domain of the 3 Valleys (the largest connected ski resort in the world), for a 3-day weekend of enduro and all-round fun.
Registration opens on Sunday 9 January 2022 on www.enduro2.fr
Source: press release
Enduro2 has always carried out an endless hunt for epic trails and tracks, taking advantage of the ski lifts creating long races on sight. The “blind-racing” format (no practice is allowed) will be applied again to the Meribel event, with 15 major stages and well over 10.000 meters of descent over the 3 days. A creative team tactic sees the main runner reading the course by "communicating" what he sees in front of him to the teammate following him. Often it can be the key to the advantage, or more likely, a good way to have a good laugh at the end of the stage!
Organizer Ali Jamieson (the same behind Trans-Savoie) explains his thinking behind this unexpected change of location:
“I am very excited to finally be able to share all this with the Enduro2 participants.
Meribel is, in my personal opinion, perhaps the best place in the world to ride an Enduro mtb, 100km of incredible single track routes and shared trails accessible from the largest connected ski lift in the world.
A key factor that allowed us to put together a “dream” itinerary was to agree on a special, one-off opening of the impressive Olympe Telecabine lift (which normally remains closed in the summer season). With this facility at our exclusive disposal, we are able to access a further vertical kilometer of path below the Meribel station, up to the spa town of Brides Les Bains at 572 meters above sea level. We have also organized a special opening of the Bruyères 2 ski lift in nearby Val Thorens, which allows us to access the slopes up to just under 2800 meters above sea level. "
USEFUL INFORMATION
Dates: Sunday 2nd to Monday 4th July 2022
Location: Meribel & Le 3 Valli, Savoy, France
15 huge timed stages, connections with the ski lifts
10.000m + of total descent; (<1200m total climb).
Categories include teams of 2, teams of 3 and E-bike options.
Varied terrain: artificial bike park and natural alpine singletrack
Race between 468 m and 2752 m altitude
Technical difficulty: Expert riders (blue, red and black slopes)
No mandatory jump / descent
No practice of the course - 100% running on sight
Relaxed format and strong focus on the social aspect.
JOIN THE PLATFORM
Standard membership is € 439 for a team of 2.
Registration includes 3 days of ski pass, lunch at the restaurant every day, end of race party and free parking for the camper for the whole weekend.
A range of accommodation and transfer options from Geneva Airport are available for purchase along with registration for the race.
Race categories include teams of 2, teams of 3 and E-bike options.
Registration opens on Sunday 9 January 2022 on www.enduro2.fr
