Good news for fans of night-time ski touring courses: after 5 years away, the Plum MOONtain Races are back in Courchevel, in a new format even more festive.
Here is everything you need to know about these new races for ski touring enthusiasts, whether expert or novice!
The dates: So that participants have an extraordinary experience, the Plum MOONtain Races take place on full-moon evenings! For a guaranteed magical atmosphere, join us on Mondays 6 January, 10 February and 9 March 2020.
The course: The start of these climbs will be given in Courchevel Village. Competitors gather at 6.20 pm, then it is off for a 4.8 km time trial with 920 m of elevation gain, finishing at the Col de la Loze at 2,304 m altitude, at the restaurant “ Le 1928”.
The race format: While the more contemplative make the most of the race to enjoy an exceptional moment by the light of the full moon, the discipline’s best specialists fight for the season record. The best male and female time of the winter wins prize money of €300 (€200 for second, €100 for third). At each race, the three best overall male/female times are rewarded with PLUM prizes, and a prize draw could make your day!
The little extras that make the difference: Once at the summit, athletes are rewarded for their efforts with a mountain buffet offered at the restaurant “Le 1928”. Then, for the descent, a great torchlit descent supervised by ESF instructors…