The Essential
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Departure
Saturday, September 26 at 8:00 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 (10:00 a.m.).
- Max. time to reach the 2nd supply point at Place Centrale is 3 hours (11:00 a.m.).
- Max. time to reach the 3rd supply point in Chasseral is 5 hours (1:00 p.m.).
- Max. time to reach the 4th supply point at Mt-Crosin is 7.5 hours (3:30 p.m.).
- The entire route must be completed in max. 9 a.m. (5 p.m.).
ITRA Points
By completing the race you will get 2 ITRA points
Race regulations
Coming soon here
Refueling
5 supplies. 4 full ones in Cortébert, Place Centrale, Chasseral and Mt-Crosin and 1 liquid only in Villeret.
Fees and conditions of registration
CHF 65.- from 01 to 28 February 2026.
CHF 80.- from 01.03 to 23.09.26.
CHF 95.- on site.
Withdrawal of bibs and briefing
On Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Tramelan at the Salle de la Marelle between 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. with your identity document.
Briefing 5 minutes before departure, at 07:55.
Mandatory equipment
A personal cup for supplies is required.
There are no cups on supplies.
The front lamp is also compulsory.
Recommended material
- Backpack
- Water reserve, min 1l
- Blanket
- Whistle
- Adhesive elastic band for bandaging or strapping
- Waterproof jacket to withstand bad weather in the mountains
- Small food reserve (bars, gels)
- Cellphone
If you choose to take poles, you must have them throughout the race.
The Essential is a route which condenses the most beautiful sites of the Bernese Jura, hence its name.
This L'Essentielle course requires good physical preparation for those who wish to take on a challenge by covering a distance close to a marathon but in the heart of nature, with added elevation.
After a steep climb on the ridge, a steep and rapid descent to Cortébert which can leave traces.
The path then takes you to Chasseral and its antenna to descend via the magnificent Combe-Grède via a technical path.
From St-Imier, go up the Col du Sergent to arrive at the Mt-Crosin wind farm and its welcome refueling.
Last effort to finally reach Tramelan and the finish line.
