The Crossing
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Departure
Saturday September 27 at 9:00 a.m. The start will be given 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 now part of the Grand Chasseral Trail Series and represents the 2nd stage (of 3) thereof. Grand Chasseral Trail Series website
Race regulations
Refueling
2 refreshments. In Villeret and Cortébert.
Fees and conditions of registration
CHF 45.- from April 1 to 30, 2025. CHF 55.- from 05/01 to 09/24/2025. CHF 65.- on site.
Withdrawal of bibs and briefing
Saturday September 27, 2025 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 8:55 a.m.
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
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).
