Coupe des 3 sommets - participant guide

All courses will be marked in the mountain. You will find mobile toilets at the top of Orford and at the intersection between the 4km and the Familiale trail.
 

* Courses are subject to change without notice.
 

This 5 KM route crosses Mont Giroux and offers runners and walkers one of the most beautiful mountain running routes! Sometimes in the forest, sometimes on open tracks, you will be entitled to magnificent views and a perfect drop for a first experience of running (or walking) in the mountains.

Technical details :

• Elevation 390 meters +
• 11 years and over
• Time limit for the race: 1h45
• Run and walk will start at the same time

Here is a route that will satisfy the most adventurous who wish to climb the 3 summits! You will be dazzled by the first kilometers on Mont Giroux. Indeed, hardly started that you will reach your first summit with a magnificent view!

Then let yourself descend towards Alfred-Desrochers where you will be accompanied by its tall trees to the top! Take a deep breath, head for the summit of Orford! This section of the course will take you over 850 meters above sea level through open tracks and trails. Wait for the summit to turn around, the view is worth it!

Technical details

• Elevation 985 meters +
• 15 years and over
• Race start only
• Time barrier at mid-course refueling at 10:30 am (1h30 of race time)
• Time limit: 3h

New 21 km trail !

This all-new course is for trail runners looking for a challenge. It will take you over the 3 summits of Mont-Orford while crossing certain trails in Mont-Orford national park. A trail with breathtaking panoramas along the way. 

Technical details

• Magic Forest ascent, Bowen ascent, Passe 45 ascent, Magnum end ascent, Familiale descent, Tortue descent, SEPAQ trails 7, 9, AC4, route verte, 6, 7A, Grande Allée ascent, Toussiski descent, Super and Trois-Ruisseaux start ascent, traverse to Grande Coulée, Grande Coulée ascent, 4 Km descent.
• 1 150 m drop +
• 15 years and older
• Only possible to do this course in running
• 2 refreshment points on course
• Time limite : 4h30

• 7:00 AM : Opening of the race kit distibution tables
• 7:45 AM : Warm-up
• 8:00 AM : Start of the 3 Summit Cup - 21km
• 8:45 AM : Warm-up
• 9:00 AM : Start of the 3 Summit Cup - 12km
• 9:15 AM : Start of the Giroux Cup
• 11:30 AM : Start of the Mini Cup
• 12:00 PM : Prize ceremony
• 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM : Lunch service

Go to the Mont-Orford customer service counter with proof of registration and proof of identity no later than 1 hour before your departure.

Parking is free for everyone. Parking spaces are available in our 6 parking lots (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6) located at the foot of the ski center. We strongly recommend that you use carpooling to avoid traffic and all the inconvenience.

Note that the P6 parking lot is within walking distance of about 10 minutes which will allow you to access the site and the starting area, perfect for warming up!

Prizes will be awarded to the first three participants (M/F) for the 3 courses. The prizes will be awarded on the terrace or in the great room of the new chalet depending on the weather.

Category for all and professional category:

• Mini Cup (800m)
• Giroux Cup (5 km)
• 3 Summit Cup (12 km)
• 3 Summit Cup (21 km)

* All prizes will be awarded on site and cannot be mailed later.
 

Two refreshment stations will be available on the 21km course.
The 12km course will have one refreshment station located between the 5th and 6th km, near the Rapido.

Water, electrolyte drinks, will be available.

A meal is offered to all participants. Menu details to come. A vegetarian option will also be offered.

In order to have access to your meal: You will have to hand over your electronic chip once your race is completed. You will be given a coupon that will allow you to acquire your meal.

It will be possible to purchase an additional meal on the day of the event.

Beverages: Our COORS LIGHT container located on the terrace will serve hot and cold beverages throughout the day, as well as alcoholic drinks.

• The electronic chip must be worn on the ankle and visible at all times;
• Garbage thrown on the ground will not be tolerated under penalty of disqualification;
• It is recommended that participants bring their own water containers for refilling and energy food according to their event, however water containers will be at their disposal at the refreshment stations.
• It is forbidden to wear headphones during the race;
• It is forbidden to run barefoot during the event;
• No external help is allowed outside the designated refreshment zones under penalty of disqualification;
• A participant who goes off course, must turn around and resume the course where they exited or suffer penalty of disqualification;
• A participant who encounters an injured person must assist him until the event organizers have control of the situation;
• Hiking poles are not allowed for safety reasons and to help preserve the trails;
• A participant who abandons must inform a race official as soon as possible and then go to the finish to return their electronic chip to the time official;
• Participants must respect the start time and cannot start before or after the official start time of the race;
• Participants must be courteous to the other participants, volunteers and officials ;
• The race officials have the right to remove any participant from the course if deemed appropriate or necessary;
• The race officials have the right to modify the course at any time, including during the race;
• The race officials have the right to cancel or postpone the race for safety reasons or in the event of force majeure.

A supporter is defined as anyone who provides material, medical or food support to a participant.

• Supporters can assist a participant only at the refreshment stations and in the areas designated by the organization
• Supporters must stay within 200 meters of the refreshment station to help their participant;
• No pets or off-leash dogs will be allowed at participant checkpoints, the finish line, or along the course;
• Smoking is not permitted at checkpoints or along the trail;
• It is strictly forbidden to throw garbage on the ground, at checkpoints, along the trail or at the finish.

Il est du devoir des participants d'assister un participant blessé et de signaler la situation à un bénévole muni d'une radio dans les plus brefs délais. Une équipe de secouristes sera sur place au pied de la montagne. L'infirmerie sera située dans la salle de patrouille (toit rouge).

Numéro d'urgence : 819 843-6548 poste : 8448

Compulsory materials:

• Your electronic chip
• Equipment that is safe for you and others (avoid anything that can hang or protrude from your clothing)
• Trail type running shoes are highly recommended
• Water container strongly recommended for the 11 km course

Prohibited materials:

• Earphones
• Hiking pole

Recommended Materials:

• Energy supplements and food;
• Survival blanket 1.4 m x 2 m (4.6 ft. x 6.6 ft.);
• Cell phone;
• Cap or scarf to protect yourself from the sun;
• Self-adhesive compression bandage (3 inches X 48 inches);
• Épipen (for participants with wasp sting or food allergies);
• Spare clothes.