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The Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc

Wednesday 9th January 2008 : 17h30 !

This fabulous dog-sledge race will see the world’s best mushers (dog-sledge drivers) facing each other in the heart of the Portes du Soleil. A long distance race in the style of the legendary Yukon Quest and Iditarod, the Grande Odyssée is physically very challenging and necessitates an optimal level of preparation for both dogs and mushers. It alternates endurance and speed races, with important climbs that can very hard technically if climate conditions prove difficult.

Don’t miss this unusual event and amazing spectator sport!

The Grande Odyssée will be held in the Portes du Soleil from 6th – 9th January 2008, covering 350km in 5 ‘special’ stages.

Les Gets: The last stage of this fabulous adventure

On Wednesday 9th January, Les Gets will play host to all competitors in the Grande Odyssée for the last leg organised in the Portes du Soleil.
•    ½ leg in Les Gets : 40 km
•    timing : departure 17 h 30 – arrival around 19 h 45
(Departure from La Maison des Gets Square driving under the porch and arrival at the Maison des Gets Square).

•     Price Giving of the Grande Odyssée week at the Maison des Gets Square.
The second part of this leg will take place on Chavannes, going up to the ridge passing over the snow-covered golf-course. The arrival of the first mushers is planned around 6.30 pm.

www.grandeodyssee.com