The Crossing
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Departure
Saturday, September 26 at 9:00 a.m.
The start will be in Tramelan, behind the Marelle multipurpose hall.
Time limit and time barriers
- Max. time to reach the 1st supply point in Cortébert is 2 hours (11:00 a.m.).
- Max. time to reach the 2nd supply point at Mt-Crosin is 5 hours (2 p.m.).
- The entire route must be completed in max. 7 a.m. (4 p.m.).
ITRA Points
By finishing the race you will get 1 ITRA points
2nd stage of the GCTS
The Traversée is part of the Grand Chasseral Trail Series and represents the 2nd stage (out of 3) of this series. For more information, see the dedicated Grand Chasseral Trail Series
Race regulations
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Refueling
3 refreshments. 2 complete in Cortébert and Mt-Crosin and 1 only liquid in Villeret.
Fees and conditions of registration
CHF 50.- from February 1st to 28th, 2026.
CHF 60.- from March 1st to September 23rd, 2026.
CHF 75.- on site.
Withdrawal of bibs and briefing
On Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Tramelan at the Salle de la Marelle between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. with your identity document.
Briefing 5 minutes before departure, at 08:55.
Mandatory equipment
A personal cup for refueling is required.
There are no cups at the aid stations.
Recommended material
- Backpack
- Water reserve, min 1l
- Waterproof jacket to withstand bad weather in the mountains
- Second layer (long sleeve sweater or sleeves)
- Small food reserve (bars, gels)
- Cellphone
If you choose to take poles, you must have them throughout the race.
The Crossing largely follows the route of The Essential race but without the climb to Chasseral.
The Traversée route begins with a steep climb on the ridge and a steep descent to Cortébert and the 1st refreshment point. Quiet passage along the river, ideal for restarting the machine. Hilly climb to St-Imier and big climb of Col du Sergent to arrive at the Mt-Crosin wind farm. Last effort to reach Tramelan and the finish line. NB La Traversée is the 2nd stage of the Grand Chasseral Trail Series with the Villeret-Chasseral-Villeret race and the 7 Lieues trail (course des Pavés).
