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The two races of the Trail du Petit Saint Bernard

There are two races, an "expert" distance of 60 km and a more accessible one of 40 km - each requiring serious preparation as well as high-performance trail shoes.
With the "expert" course of 60km and 3500mD+/2800mD- located in the heart of the wild mountains, far from civilization, TPS offers you the chance to discover the famous "colle di bassa serra" rising to 2738m altitude, a true wall in the heart of a glacial paradise that overlooks the col des chavannes and offers a breathtaking view of the nearby Mont Blanc massif. Located in an extremely little-frequented area, it is a true gem. You will also discover the ridge of Mont Fortin which offers grand panoramas, not to mention the 2 passes of the 40km, namely the col de l'Ouillon and the Forclaz pass. To cover these distances and climb these passes, it is advisable to properly choose a trail belt and opt for trail bags from the best brands.


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Feedback from the organization of the 2021 races

It was the weekend of October 2 and 3 where registered runners marked the start of this 2021 edition. A 5th edition that played to a full house (1300 registered) with quite a few withdrawals (about 920 starters) likely due to the postponement of the 2020 race which could not be organized, the health passport, and the very uncertain weather.

Strong winds and fog were on the agenda for this 5th edition, but the trail runners were still satisfied to have been able to evolve in the wild mountains, sometimes austere and even worrying due to the weather, reminiscent of certain places in the Scottish Highlands. To face these conditions, high-performance trail shoes and the trail clothing collection are true allies.


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The results of the two TPS races

40km :

4th in 2019 in 4h12min, the winner of the 40 km Nicolas Gourdon seems to have reached a new level this year. After winning successively on the 87km of the Echappée Belle and the 45 km of the Serre Che Trail Salomon, he literally smashed his 2019 time on the TPSB by finishing in 3h55min38s. A runner to watch for sure. Also discover our selection of trail gear at the best price.

First participation for Carole Klein and a beautiful first place in the 40km with an excellent time (4h55min10s) just a few seconds off the reference time held by Mélanie Rousset in 2017 (4h54min57s).

60km :

A member of the Belgium trail team, Jérôme Vanderschaeghe traveled to Savoy with some ambitions for the 60km. Quickly at the front, he opened a small gap in the descent of the Forclaz pass and then maintained this lead, while in control, until crossing the finish line (6h50min01s) setting a new course record previously held by Mikaël Pasero (6h53min06s).

For the women, it was Mélanie Rousset who won, who needs no introduction... Winner of the 40km in 2017, the 60km in 2019 and 2021. No doubt, she is in her element on the TPSB.



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trail petit saint bernard 2021
Credits Photossports.com / Jérôme Vanderschaeghe