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KID'S VERTICAL 2026 (Children's Race)

Special 15th Edition Course

To celebrate this anniversary edition, tailored courses are offered in the heart of Chandolin village based on age categories (Girls and Boys):

  • U4 & U6 (Mini Vertical Race): 435 m | 63 m D+
    A true introduction to vertical kilometer racing! Start in the center of the old village and finish at Place des Plampras.
  • U8 & U10 (1 loop): 2 km | 105 m D+
    A loop course with start and finish at Place des Plampras.
  • U12 & U14 (2 loops): 4 km | 210 m D+
    A two-lap challenge starting and finishing at Place des Plampras.

VERTICAL KM (Short Course)

  • Route: Start in La Rèche, finish at the summit of Illhorn (2716m)
  • Profile: 1000m elevation gain over 3.2km distance

Please note: as with the long course, appropriate gear is strongly recommended.

Historically, the Vertical KM started in the village of Fang and finished at Place des Plampras. Since the 10th edition, the route has been updated to finish at the summit of Illhorn.

DOUBLE KM (Long Course)

  • Route: Connecting the STEP (Fang) to Illhorn (2716m)
  • Profile: 2000m elevation gain over 7.7km distance

Please note: appropriate gear is strongly recommended for the long course!
(warm clothing or windbreaker in case of poor weather conditions)

RELAY (2x 1000m)

  • Runner 1: La STEP → La Rèche
  • Runner 2: La Rèche → Illhorn
  • Effort: each runner tackles 1000m of positive elevation gain

Please note: appropriate gear recommended for Runner 2 (finishing at the summit of Illhorn at 2716m).

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