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Welcome
Le Tour du Mont Valin is an important annual event held in Saguenay on the third week-end of March. It’s a magnificent ride in the kingdom of snow. This citizen cross-country skiing competition gathers masses of casual cross-country skiers as well as the world’s elite skiers. It’s located in the national Mont-Valin Park, which is about 30 km north of Chicoutimi in the province of Quebec. Any skier who thinks he is physically fit enough to complete the race is welcomed.
Participant’s Kit
All skiers who register before March 9th can get their kit at:
Sports Experts-Atmosphère
Place du Royaume (Shopping Centre)
1401, blvd Talbot (Chicoutimi)
- Thursday, March 15th between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- Friday, March 16th between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Challenge
Four circuits are offered, both in free and classic style. The 50 and 38km geographically go around the mountain, revealing some breathtaking views. The 12 and 20km are held at the foot of the mountain near the interpretation center and the park’s services.
The 50km : Course leveled on four meters wide and marked out the entire way. It demands strength and endurance because the altitude of the race varies between 230 and 720 meters.
The 38km : It is the same as for the 50km but without a 12km ring done in the piedmont. It is a little less demanding but still geared towards skiers with experience.
The 20 and the 12km : Both are located at the piedmont and go into the 12km course in the national Park. They both offer a good view of the mountain.
Time limit for the 38 and 50km is 6 hours and 30 minutes. At any given time, the organization can remove a skier they think will not meet this objective.
Security
Security is ensured by Sauvetage 02, a specialized organization, assisted by a group of people in charge of closing the tracks. These people are from the Caribou Conscrits ski-doo Club and Radio Amateur Saguenay Club.
All the tracks are marked out and all danger zones are identified. Teams of volunteers are on site and can react quickly. Five relays are scattered throughout the course and the distance between each of them is about 8km. Each relay has a team of first-aid professionals, Sauvetage 02, who have the necessary equipment in case of emergency. All relays are linked to the operation center by a team of communication professionals, Radio Amateur Saguenay. There is also an emergency room, where a nurse and a doctor are available. Ski-doo club Caribou Conscrit is in charge of controlling the tracks and of the general security.
To make sure that each track is easily recognizable, it corresponds to a specific color well placed all over the circuit (it is the skier’s responsibility to know its track) :
12km = Blue
20km = Orange
38km = Yellow
50km = Red
Supplies
There are five relays where water, beverages and healthy snacks are served.
Training
Here is a realist training program which should allow disciplined skiers to finish the 50km within the time limit. Be ready!
| Training table | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEEK | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | TOTAL |
| 1 | 12 KM | 18 KM | 15 KM | 45 KM |
| 2 | 14 KM | 20 KM | 15 KM | 49 KM |
| 3 | 16 KM | 22 KM | 22 KM | 60 KM |
| 4 | 18 KM | 25 KM | 24 KM | 67 KM |
| 5 | 20 KM | 28 km | 28 KM | 76 KM |
| 6 | 20 KM | 28 KM | 35 KM | 83 KM |
| 7 | 20 km | 30 km | 40 km | 90 km |
| Week before the race | 10 km | 10 km | 0 km | 20 km |
Accommodation
Package deals are offered by the « Hotel le Montagnais » during the week-end of the event. For more information, please contact them toll-free at 1-800-463-9160 or 418-543-152. You can also check out their Internet site at www.lemontagnais.qc.ca
Route
Click here to find out the directions.
Registration
| Fees | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DATE | 50 KM | 38 KM | 20 KM | 12 KM |
| Until December 31st 2007 | 45$ | 45$ | 23$ | 18$ |
| Until February 17th 2008 | 55$ | 55$ | 28$ | 23$ |
| Until march 14th 2008(noon) | 65$ | 65$ | 33$ | 28$ |
| March 15th 2008 | 75$ | 75$ | 38$ | 33$ |
| Changes in registration | 10$ | 10$ | 10$ | 10$ |
Registration fees include snacks during the race, dinner at the Hotel le Montagnais, participation prizes during the closing ceremony and a Tour du mont Valin t-shirt. Minimum age required for the 50km is 18 years old, 16 years old for the 38km and 12 years old for the 20 and 12 km. Parents authorization is required for kids under 18. A 50% price reduction is given to kids between the ages of 16 and 19 for the 38 and 50km distances.
There are three ways to register:
1. Online
To register online click here.2. By Mail
Click here, type your name and other information into the form, print it and please write your check to the Tour du mont Valin and send it to the following address:
Tour du mont Valin
C.P. 1372
Chicoutimi (Québec)
G7H 5G7
3. The day’s event
It is possible to register on site, on the day’s event as early as 7:00 a.m.
Acknowledgement of responsibility
I free the organization of the Tour du mont Valin, the Aménagement des monts Valin inc., the partners and sponsors and the volunteers from any responsibilities for anything that could happen to me. I state that I’m in a good shape, mentally and physically, and capable of participating in such an event.
Confirmation
Click here to get your registration’s confirmation.
Results
Click here to see the race results.
Contact Us
Tour du mont Valin
C.P. 1372
Chicoutimi (Québec)
G7H 5G7
