Verbier – Saint Bernard @TVSB2016 Traversée

We want to send our sincere congratulations to our colleague Marie-Caroline Fonta who successfully finished a highly demanding race: the famous Verbier – Saint Bernard Traversée of 61km and 4’100m of positive ascent.

Traversée profile
Source: www.trailvsb.com

The now well known Traversée starts off with a 4,300ft ascent to reach the “col de Fenêtre” (2’698m) .

Fenêtre pass

Then the runners continue across the famous Grd St Bernard pass.

Running: Mille pass
Running: Mille pass

Along the way, several stops in villages allow the trailers to refill their energy and brave the last uphills. Among them the one to Mille, which finishes off on a track  with grandiose views, leading along the hillside.

Mille pass
Mille pass

After that the runners have to pace themselves as there is still an important climb to follow before the arrival in Verbier: the last 1,200m climb up to La Chaux. From there you can start to count your chickens, yet they will only hatch on the finish line!

Arrival at Verbier

Bravo Marie-Caroline!

We are really proud to have a crazy and wild sportswoman in our team.

 

Morat-Fribourg 2015

Running Team
Part of Notz Stucki’s running team before the race

A perfect day to share a great human experience, hats off to their sporting dedication! We are proud to present you a small part of our running team. In 2015, these highly motivated athletes took part in the Morat-Fribourg race, pushing their limits, sharing the effort and finishing the race together. Today, the NS “peloton” has grown, training sessions are scheduled several times a week at lunch time and of course the next challenge has been selected: see you in June at the “Trail des Paccots”.