La 6000D en relais à 3

2nd edition of this challenge for 3 people, accessible to all

A total course of 69km to be run at 3.

A route that takes runners from the village of Aime in the valley to the top of the Bellecôte Glacier at an altitude of 3050m, with a passage through the high altitude resorts of Grande Plagne and then down through the forest at Montchavin les Côches to finish along the Isère river. A high quality marked route, 95% on paths and tracks.

The 6000D atmosphere

For this 34rd year, a large and enthusiastic public will encourage you all along the 6000D course on SATURDAY 27 JULY 2024.

Access to the new Glacier “Live 3000” will be open for summer 2024 with its new gondola, possibility of stopping at Roche de Mio and the Col de la Chiaupe. An incredible view awaits you at 3050 meters.
La société d’aménagement de la Plagne is pleased to offer 1 access to Live 3000 for all 6000D in relay to 3 on Saturday July 27.
For accompanying persons, tickets will be on sale at the ski lift ticket offices at the preferential rate of €12 to encourage the runners at 3050m.

In order to be as close as possible to the spirit of the Trail, there are only 5 refreshment points (food and drinks) and 3 water points (drinks only) on the 69 km. It is recommended to run self-sufficiently.

Organization of the 6000D in relay for 3 people

SATURDAY, July 27th, 2024
STARTS AIME, 5.00 am
69 km over a marked course with control points and on ascent in the Olympic bobsleigh track

 Race information

• 69 km – 3400 m (D+) to be carried out with 3 people
• Altitude at the start and finish : 677 m
• Highest point of the race : 3050 m
• Relay point at Plagne Centre à 1981 m et à Plagne Bellecôte à 1922 m
• Departure at 5.00 am for the end of the race around 6.30 pm

SECTIONS AND RELAYS

1st Section Aime / Plagne Centre : 20.9km – 1560m (D+) – 255m (D-) – 1 time barrier in Plagne Centre at 10 am

2nd Section Plagne Centre / Plagne Bellecôte : 27.3km – 1730m (D+) – 1790m (D-) – 2 time barrier at Col de la Chiaupe (return) at 1.15 pm and to Plagne Bellecôte at 3 pm

3rd Section Plagne Bellecôte / Aime : 20.5km – 190m (D+) – 1435m (D-) – 1 time Barrier in Montchavin at 4.30pm

• Limited to 250 team
• Price : from 80 – 100€, depending on the date of registration
• Online registration closes on Sunday, July 21th, 2024
• Medical certificate or license compulsory for the registration
• The age limit for running the 6000D in the 3-man relay is 20 years old (in the year 2004) for section 2 and 18 years old (in the year 2006) for sections 1 and 3
  
• Mandatory equipment that will be checked at the start and during the race:  Headlamp (runner N°1 climbing Plagne Centre), mobile phone, reusable cup or flask, a zipped bag to put your food at the refreshment posts, crampons (to be worn over your shoes for the relay runner N°2), a whistle, 500ml of water, a survival blanket, a long-sleeved waterproof and breathable jacket (be careful, it can be very cold at altitude) and 4 safety pins or other hooks for the bib
  Strongly recommended gloves, glasses, cap or other, water and food.
• Bibs will be given out at the Salle des Fêtes in Aime from Thursday, 25th at 9.00 am until the morning of the race on Saturday at 3.30am. Please note that an identity card will be required for the withdrawal of the bib and this on an individual basis
  
• A baggage room will be available 50m from the start point in the salle Cerrutti in Aime.

The société d’Aménagement de la Plagne