UPDATE 25 APRIL –

It’s now official, the Route des Crêtes will be closed this weekend following significant snowfalls this week. Access to the Markstein is only possible via the D27 from Kruth and via the D430 from Guebwiller, so it is not possible to reach the Markstein via the Col de la Schlucht or the Grand Ballon.

The routes remain unchanged, and approximately 30-35% of the route at altitude (above 800 meters) is covered with a beautiful layer of snow between 10 and 40 cm. Temperatures above 10°C are expected this weekend, which should result in the melting of a large part of the snow.

If you wish to run a shorter distance, you can modify this online yourself BEFORE collecting your bib number by logging in on www.sqmtime.com and changing your distance.

If you abandon during the race, please send a text message to one of the phone numbers on your bib mentioning your withdrawal and your bib number.

See you on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday for a memorable edition of the Trail du Blanc Ballon. We look forward to it!

The 70km >>

Following the closure of the Route des Crêtes, we had to adjust the location of some refreshment points on the route as follows:
Refreshment Point 1 is moved forward by 5.5 km (KM14) and will be open until 8:10 am.
Refreshment Point 3 will be moved back by 4.5 km (KM 47) and will be open until 2:25 pm.
The other refreshment points remain the same, as do their time limits.
Trail Route: https://tracedetrail.fr/fr/trace/trace/255208

The 48km >>

Following the closure of the Route des Crêtes, we had to adjust the location of some refreshment points on the route as follows:
Refreshment Point 1 is moved forward by 5.5 km (KM14) and will be open until 9:20 am.
A Refreshment Point will be set up at KM25 for the 70KM, you will find Refreshment Point 2 at KM30, this is the life base where you can pick up your drop bag.
Refreshment Point 3 remains unchanged.
Trail Route: https://tracedetrail.fr/fr/trace/trace/255209

Other distances >>

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