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LES LUMIÈRES DE LA MUZELLESaturday 11 January 2025

LES LUMIÈRES DE LA MUZELLE

SATURDAY 11 JANUARY 2025

“Les Lumières de la Muzelle”, an event organised, for the 3rd year in succession, in collaboration by the Tourist Office and the Les 2 Alpes Trail Association.  The principle of the event is a night-time snow trail with a descent along the snow-covered slopes. It starts at sunset, with a superb view from “La Troïka”, at the top of the Vallée Blanche sector. More than 1800 participants expected in the 2025 edition, for an extraordinary and unusual experience!

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025 EDITION

There’s still time to register for the 8km.
For the 11km, 21km and 42km: these 3 courses are fully booked, so put your name on the waiting list – you never know!

Lumières de la Muzelle 2025 : Teaser officiel
Lumières de la Muzelle 2025 : Teaser officiel
Lumières de la Muzelle 2025 : Teaser officiel

2025 REGISTRATION FEES

8 KM

550 places maximum
27* € (until 8 December)
33* € (until 10 January)

* excluding service charges

The registration fee includes 

  • Access to the race, timing, ranking…
  • Access to the start of the race by cable car
  • A buffet at the finish
  • A surprise gift!
11 KM

550 places maximum
29* € (until 8 December)
35* € (until 10 January)

* excluding service charges

The registration fee includes 

  • Access to the race, timing, ranking…
  • Access to the start of the race by cable car
  • Food and drink during the race
  • A buffet at the finish
  • A surprise gift!
21 KM

550 places maximum
39* € (until 8 December)
45* € (until 10 January)

* excluding service charges

The registration fee includes 

  • Access to the race, timing, ranking…
  • Access to the start of the race by cable car
  • 2 refreshments during the race
  • A buffet at the finish
  • A surprise gift!
42 KM

200 places maximum
55* € (until 8 December)
60* € (until 10 January)

* excluding service charges

The registration fee includes 

  • Access to the race, timing, ranking…
  • Access to the start of the race by cable car
  • 4 refreshments during the race
  • A buffet at the finish
  • A surprise gift!
Make your voice heard to encourage all the participants!

MEET IN THE SPECTATOR ZONE

Specially created to allow you to cheer on the 1,800 runners, this area is open to everyone!
Bells, vuvuzelas, vocal cords, applause… are all welcome!

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ESTIMATED CROSSING TIMES FOR THE 3 ROUTES

11km
First at 5.50pm, last at 6.50pm

21km
1st passage: first at 5.20 pm, last at 6.00 pm
2nd passage: first at 18:10, last at 20:20

42km
1st leg: first at 15:05, last at 15:35
2nd leg: first at 15:55, last at 17:30
3rd stage: first at 16:50, last at 19:30
4th run: first at 5.45pm, last at 9.25pm

Recommended times with the most passages: between 5.20pm and 6.45pm

To each his own level

4 ROUTES

The main thing is to participate...
8 KM

100% daytime course, mostly downhill, accessible to all for running on snow.

Length: 8 km
Negative difference in altitude: 580 m d-
Positive difference in altitude: 150 m d+
Departure: at 3.30 pm from the Troika chalet at 2100 m
Access : Super Venosc cable car
Feeding point: zero
Arrival : at the Palais des Sports

11 KM

The course is mostly downhill, accessible to all to enjoy the experience.

Length: 11 km
Negative difference in altitude: 630 m d-
Positive difference in altitude: 200 m d+
Departure: at 5.30 pm from the Troika chalet at 2100 m
Access : Super Venosc cable car
Feeding point: km 7
Arrival : at the Palais des Sports

21 KM

A magnificent race on snow for experienced runners!

Length: 21,1 km
Negative altitude difference: 1030 m d-
Positive difference in altitude: 600 m d+
Departure: at 5.00 pm from the Troïka chalet at 2100 m
Access : Super Venosc cable car
Feeding point: km 7 ; km 17
Arrival : at the Palais des Sports

42 KM

The incredible challenge reserved for very good runners: the maratrail on snow!

Length: 42,2 km
Negative difference in altitude: 1840 m d-
Positive difference in altitude: 1410 m d+
Departure: at 3.00pm from the Troïka chalet at 2100 m
Access : Super Venosc cable car
Feeding point: km 7 ; km 17 ; km 28 ; km 38
Arrival : at Palais des sports

Profiles of the different routes

Snow trail routes of different levels of difficulty to suit all abilities!

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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Friday 10th January 2025
5.00 pm – 7.00 pm: Collection of race numbers at Palais des Sports

Saturday 11th January 2025
9.30am – 4.15pm: Collection of race numbers
For the 42 km: maximum pick-up at 1.45pm and for the 21 km: maximum pick-up at 3.45pm.

DEPARTURES
Whatever route you choose, the start is at La Troïka at 2100m, accessed via Super Venosc cable car.
3.00pm: Start of the 42km
3.30pm: Start of the 8km
5.00pm: Start of the 21km
5.30pm: Start of the 10km

ARRIVALS
Meet up at the Palais des Sports for the arrival of the participants or along the route to cheer them on!
3.30pm – 5.10pm: Finish of the 8km
6.10pm – 8.00pm: Finish of the 10km
6.30pm – 9.15pm: Finish of the 21km
6.10pm – 10.15pm: Finish of the 42km

HOW TO EQUIP YOURSELF?

We tell you everything...

Remember to dress warmly, the evenings can be cold in January at 2100m altitude.
You can keep your clothes warm (almost) until the start of the race!
Bring your own backpack to carry equipment you will not need on the course.
The organisation will carry it to the finish area.
[Plastic is not welcome: no plastic bags will be provided at this event].

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Discover the 2024 Trail ... in video...

Les Lumières de la Muzelle - Aftermovie - Les 2 Alpes
Les Lumières de la Muzelle - Aftermovie - Les 2 Alpes
Les Lumières de la Muzelle - Aftermovie - Les 2 Alpes

Results of Lumières de la Muzelle 2024

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