A 380 m elevation gain loop lasting 4 hours
New this year: Relay format for the Défi du Chéry.
Want to take on Mont Chéry? Break the record on Strava? We’re offering a 380D+ vertical run to be completed in loops over 4 hours to accumulate as much elevation gain as possible!
The descent will be by cable car (TC Chéry) to spare your joints and allow you to catch your breath.
Four hours of racing against the clock, pushing yourself to the limit and experiencing thrills… Just thinking about it makes our hearts race and our quads tremble!
Please note: this race is physically demanding. It is recommended that you have some experience of mountain running before taking part.
The Mont Chéry challenge, it is :
Elevation gain: maximum climb possible in 4 hours, 380D+ / climb
Distance : 1,9 km
Start: Saturday 18 July 2026 at 9am
Starting area: departure of the Mont Chéry cable car
Number of race numbers: 150
Collection of race numbers: At the Colombière Hall, Saturday 18 July
Categories: from hopefuls (2004-2006)
Fee : €30 (solo rate) / €22.50 (duo rate) Refreshments only at the finish, at the top of the cable car, depending on the heat, a water point will be set up at the following GPS point: 46.165220, 6.664016
The plus:
Défi du Mont Chéry’ finisher medals
Rescue and timing
Participant bag
Refreshments





