The atmosphere in the camp grounds where the race HQ is located and teams are lodging is laid back for the moment. One senses that the race organization has the ballet of race logistics mastered. Former  French adventure racing vice-champion Karine Baillet is here as well, working with the organizers to present the race on the film that will be produced during the week. She arrived directly from the Cannes film festival in a short fuchsia summer dress.

 

The information sent out by the race organizers last week stated that 10 nationalities will be present. The race distance will be 300 kilometers divided between several disciplines, for example 130 km of mountain biking, 55km of sea kayaking, 110 km on foot, 5km of canyon and rope works, etc. (Including  an abseil of 80 meters under a waterfall on Wednesday).  Given the its international reputation, the scenery promises to be stunning! The race has also been part of the Adventure Racing European Series for several years and international teams will competing with that in mind.