La 6D Marathon
Individual challenge, accessible to all
If you're familiar with the Marathon on the flat and on tarmac, come and discover it on the trails and in the mountains. On the program: 43km and a positive altitude difference of 2100m. The route takes runners from the village of Aime in the valley to the Lac des Blanchets at 2363m, passing through the high-altitude resorts of Grande Plagne before descending through the forest at Montchavin les Côches and finishing along the Isère. This new route will update the original route of the Grande 6000D, with the 1st ascent following the 1st route laid out in 1990. A high-flying, signposted route, 95% on paths and tracks.
The 6000D atmosphere
For the 34th year, a large and enthusiastic public will be cheering you on all along the 6000D route, on Saturday July 27, 2024.
To keep as close as possible to the spirit of the Trail, there are only 3 refreshment points (food and drinks) and 1 water point (drinks only) on the 43 km. A camel bag or water bottle holder is highly recommended.
Self-sufficiency is recommended.
Race info
- 2100 m ascent (D+)
- Start and finish altitude: 677 m
- Race climax: 2361 m
- Start at 5:30 am (new schedule)
- No more time limits at the finish. Last time barrier at Montchavin at 1:30 p.m.
- 3 time barriers (Plagne Centre at 9:30 am, Plagne Bellecôte at 11:15 am and Montchavin at 1:15 pm)
- Limited to 1000 runners
- Prices: from 46€ to 56€ depending on date
- Online registration closes: Sunday, July 21, 2024 if runner limit is not reached.
- Medical certificate or license required at registration
- The age limit to run the 6D Marathon is 20 years in the year (in the year 2004).
- Compulsory equipment to be checked at the start and during the race: cell phone, reusable cup or flask, zip-lock bag for food at refreshment points, 500ml of water, waterproof jacket and survival blanket (be careful, it can get cold at altitude) and your 4 safety pins or other hooks for your race number.
- Highly recommended: food, gloves, glasses, cap or other items.
- Number distribution will take place in Aime (salle des fêtes) on Thursday, July 25 from 2pm to 7pm and Friday, July 26, 2024 from 10am to 7pm, and on race morning on Saturday from 4:45am. Please note that an identity card is required to collect your race number.
- A cloakroom will be available 50m from the start in the Cerrutti hall in Aime.
