EVENT
The first edition of OUREA takes place from July 11 to 18 2020 in Avoriaz 1800 (Haute-Savoie). This new event was created in order to bring together amateurs and the best in the world around an atypical event in the trail. It will be unique in its format, the beauty of the landscapes and the quality of the courses.
This is a muli-stage race with several formats of 3-4 and 8 days. Competitors will also be able to choose the most suitable distance for their level if they want to run a single day with access to 9 trails.
The concept
OUREA is an innovative event which gathers amateur athletes and the best ELITE athletes worldwide for 3 stage races and 9 day races with diversified courses.
Departures and arrivals will be daily from Avoriaz 1800, allowing simplified logistics for athletes and an ideal setting for their companions. The OUREA concept also lies in its ability to offer a range of leisure and entertainment activities important for families and relatives of competitors and for spectators. The organization will be eco-responsible and educational throughout the year and during the week of the race.
Race formats
French and international runners will discover 7 demanding stages from 4 to 61km. Competitors will be able to enter one of the 7 stages or the following events:
• OUREA Xtrem: 8 days of racing, 7 stages, 250 km in total and 17,000 m of elevation gain. Can be run individually or in relay (2 runners).
• OUREA 130: 4 days of racing, 4 stages, 130 km in total, 9,000 m of elevation gain..
• OUREA 120: 3 days of racing, 3 stages, 120 km in total, 8,000 m of elevation gain.
• OUREA Solo: A race for all levels. OUREA Solo offers the opportunity to participate in the stage of your choice.
The Elites
OUREA will propose an unparalleled prize grid of €200,000 spread over the week for Elite Women and Men. 50 Elite Women and Men will be invited by the organization.
8 renowned Ambassadors are already committed to participate in this 1st edition of OUREA Xtrem:
• Jonathan ALBON (GB), 2019 World Champion
• Pau CAPELL (ESP), World Champion Ultra-trail World Tour 2018
• Ragna DEBATS (ND), 2018 World Champion
• Lucy BARTHOLOMEW, 3rd Western State 2018
• Nicolas MARTIN (FRA), Vice-champion of the world 2016
• Patrick BRINGER (FRA), 3rd World Championship 2015
• David HAUSS (FRA), 4th London Olympics triathlon and 2 times winner Trail de Bourbon
• Alexis SEVENNEC, 22nd ITRA ranking and Athlete Ambassador of Morzine-Avoriaz
Ultra-trail in stages as if you were on vacation!
• OUREA Xtrem is the only one-week trail run in the world to house its athletes in 4-star apartments or more … sleep on a good mattress as if you were at home!
• A buffet breakfast is served every morning.
• A real post-race daily meal will be waiting for all ultra-trail runners (OUREA Xtrem, OUREA 130 and OUREA 120)
• For all ultra-trail runners (OUREA Xtrem, OUREA 130 and OUREA 120), every evening a sumptuous buffet will be served for dinner.
• Daily refreshments are offered on courses with energy drinks, water and solid food.
• Qualified medical personnel follow the race and a helicopter rescue unit is based in Avoriaz to respond to major problems.
• 14 Hot Spots for families or spectators will be accessible by car from the Portes du Soleil ski lifts.
