La 6000D en relais à 3

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 36rd year, a large and enthusiastic public will encourage you all along the 6000D course on SATURDAY, 1 AUGUST 2026.

Access to the new Glacier “Live 3000” will be open for summer 2026 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, 1 august 2026.
For accompanying persons, tickets will be on sale at the ski lift ticket offices at the preferential rate (Information to follow) 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, 1 August 2026
STARTS AIME, 4.30 am – PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMETABLE

Start in the first wave of the 6000D

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 4.30 am for the end of the race around 7.00 pm –  PLEASE NOTE NEW SCHEDULE
• Start in the first wave of the 6000D

SECTIONS AND RELAYS

• 1ère Section Aime / Plagne Centre : 20.9km – 1555m (D+) – 253m (D-)– 1 barrier in Plagne Centre at 10.15 am
  
• 2ème Section Plagne Centre / Plagne Bellecôte : 26.4km – 1706m (D+) – 1763m (D-) – 2 Barrier in Live 3000 (at the top) at 12.45 pm and in Plagne Bellecôte at 3.15 pm
  
• 3ème Section Plagne Bellecôte / Aime : 20.5km – 189m (D+) – 1434m (D-)– 2 Barrier in Montchavin at 4.45 pm and in Sangot at 6.30pm
  

• Limited to 250 team
• Price : from 85 – 106€, depending on the date of registration
• Online registration closes on Sunday, July 26, 2026
• Medical certificate or license : PPS or licence required to validate registration, opening of online registration on 2 may for the PPS
• The age limit for running the 6000D in the 3-man relay is 20 years old (in the year 2006) for sections 1 and 2 and 18 years old (in the year 2008) for section 3
  
• Mandatory equipment that will be checked at the start and during the race : 
  Working mobile phone, survival blanket, whistle, reusable cup or flask, 4 pins or fastening system for the race number, waterproof jacket with integrated hood (minimum 10,000 Schmerber – 20,000 Schmerber recommended), trousers, tights, overtrousers or a suit covering the entire legs (e.g. tights with high socks), at least 1 litre of water (1.5 litres recommended), food supplies, crampons or snow chains (relay 2), a working headlamp + spare batteries (relay 1)and proof of identity (in case of rescue, in particular).
• Strongly recommended : Gloves, hat, sunglasses, cap, neck warmer, additional water and food supplies.
• Bibs will be given out at the Salle des Fêtes in Aime from Thursday, 30th at 2.00 pm until the morning of the race on Saturday at 3.00am. 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