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GRANDVALIRA SKIMO 6 – 20 km · 1,500 m+

Start and finish point: Grau Roig Ski Resort, Grandvalira Resorts
Start time: 08:30 AM

The SKIMO 6 invites you to experience a true high-mountain adventure, surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in Andorra.

Route description

The route begins in Grau Roig, following the Granota piste: a 1.5 km wide section with gentle climbs that will help warm up the legs.

Leaving the piste, a double track leads towards the Pessons Lakes. Just after the lakes, you will see the iconic Montmalús Pass in the distance—the first major climb of the day:
600 m+ to the highest point, where the first descent begins towards the Montmalús Refuge, the location of the first aid station.

We will then cross the lake and climb through the quiet and impressive Ribuls valley, a beautiful ascent of around 500 m+, with no major technical difficulties and breathtaking views. This climb takes us to the second skin removal area, followed by a gentle descent to the Refuge de l’Illa, the largest refuge in Andorra, where the second aid station awaits.

At the halfway point of the race, we continue with a traversing section containing minimal elevation gain until reaching the Port de Vallcivera Pass. From here begins a spectacular 400 m- descent, down an easy, moderate-gradient couloir that all participants will enjoy. This descent leads to the Vallcivera plateau.

Here we begin the final climb of the day (400 m+), passing once again by the third aid station at the Montmalús Refuge.

Finally, we ascend one last time to the Montmalús Pass before launching into the final descent:
600 m- down to the finish line in Grau Roig, where the team will be waiting to celebrate your achievement.

Participation rules

• Participants must follow the marked route at all times and pass through all control points.

• All instructions from control point staff must be respected.

• The Organisation reserves the right to modify the route if necessary.

Cut-off times

• First passage – Montmalús Refuge: 10:30 AM

• Refuge de l’Illa: 12:00 PM

• Second passage – Montmalús Refuge: 1:30 PM

Participants must follow the Organisation’s indications at all times.

Additional information

• Maximum race time: 6 h 30 min

• The Organisation may stop or hold teams at certain refuges when deemed necessary.

• Mandatory equipment may be checked at the start, during the race, or at the finish line.

REGULATION

Each participant in the SKIMO6 crossing is obligated to have the federal competition card or day insurance that covers the practice of this activity.

DAY LICENSE

The teams must be made up of 2 or 3 people of legal age. Throughout the course of the race the team members must go together and they can not be separated.

In case the weather forecast is very adverse and the helicopter could not fly, the organization would be forced to cancel the test for security reasons.

In the event that on Saturday, weather conditions are very adverse, the organization can assess the option of organizing skimo6 on Sunday.

Each runner will have to sign the REGISTRATION REGISTER, in this way, accept their participation under their responsibility. The organization declines all responsibility in case of personal or material damage suffered by its own or third parties arising from the celebration of the SKIMO6.

In the event that a team leaves the race, it must notify the organization.
In case of abandonment of a component in a team of 2, the other must abandon, since at least 2 must arrive upon arrival so that the team is counted.
In case of abandonment of a component in a team of 3, this must leave COMPULSORY at a control point of the organization in this way the team can continue and will be counted upon arrival.

The organization will provide assistance / abandonment points during the tours for participants who are not able to continue, when the organization believes it appropriate, will accompany all participants who have left using a convoy by land to a point of collection where they will have a vehicle of the organization that will transfer them until arrival.
Outside these points, except for injury or major health problems, any evacuation will be borne by the same broker.

​The Organization reserves the right to modify and extend the insurance coverage requested to the participants, in accordance with the law in force at any time.

For everything not provided for in this regulation the organization can enforce the regulation of the FAM.

https://www.fam.ad/index.php/documents_oficials/

RULES OF MOUNTAIN SKI COMPETITIONS

RIGHT TO RACE

• Race numbers
• Commemorative gift of the race, in case any registered participant cannot attend, the gift will be kept or sent cash on delivery.
• Bus transport to the start and subsequently to the finish. (to be arranged with the registration)
• Breakfast before the race
• The route will be properly marked and traced in its entirety.
• Multiple checkpoints and supplies, both liquid and solid, throughout the route.
• Lunch at the finish
• “Finisher” trophy for all participants who complete the entire course; if only one runner from a team arrives, they will not be able to obtain the trophy.
• The organization will provide a sweep team to proceed with the closure of the race.
• The organization will be in contact with the Andorra Firefighters rescue group throughout the day.
• Live tracking, on our website, there will be a transmission of passage in 2 sectors of the crossing.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

• Pair of skis with bindings
• Pals
• Arva
• Shovel
• Probe
• Whistle
• 2 sets of skins per person (recommended a couple of months per team)
• Thermal blanket
• Sunglasses
• Approved helmet
• Backpack of at least 20l
• Hat
• 3 layers top
• 2 layers bottom
• Small front
• Small first aid kit per team (adhesive tape, compeed, veins ...)
• * Recommended: Crampons: The organization may request its use.

WHAT DOES THE REGISTRATION INCLUDE?

GIFT 2026

Breakfast at the Departure Zone

Refreshments during the route and at the finish

Lunch at the finish area

At the Restaurant of THE FINISH AREA, you can have lunch at the Self-service from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
The lunch ticket will be handed out when you finish the stage. Accompanying persons who wish can obtain a lunch ticket in the finish area for €10.

FINISHER TROPHY

CANCELLATIONS

The organization for adverse weather conditions or for the proper development of the race may decide to cancel it.

The organization reserves the right to modify or decide on any unforeseen event not covered in these regulations.

For anything not provided for in these regulations, the organization may enforce the regulations of the FAM.

http://www.fam.ad/index.php/documents_oficials/

With your registration, you have access to a registration protection insurance and services, which in case you cannot attend the event will refund you 100% of the amount.

If you have not purchased the protection insurance:
In case you cannot attend the event due to medical prescription (demonstrable), the registration fee will not be refunded, but you will be allowed to add a substitute or transfer the registration.

In case you cannot attend for any other reason, the registration fee will not be refunded, but you will be able to transfer it.
In no case will the organization refund the registration fees.

In the event that the weather forecast is very adverse and the helicopter cannot fly or there is a high risk of avalanches, the organization would be obliged to cancel the event for safety reasons.

In case of cancellation due to adverse weather conditions or safety reasons, on the same day of the event, the registration will not be refunded, you will be able to use the lunch and all contracted services.

In no case will the date of the event be postponed, it will be directly canceled until the next edition.

In case of cancellation and/or modification of the event due to major causes and external to the organization due to COVID-19

The Organization reserves the right to modify any point, to ensure the safety of participants, volunteers and members of the organization, if required by the Andorran authorities.

The event may be canceled if:

Due to covid-19, the health situation in the Principality of Andorra does not allow for the organization of events and the Andorran authorities decide to cancel or restrict sporting events.
For major external causes to the organization, if for major external causes the event cannot be held, the organization may decide to cancel it at any time.

In no case will the date of the event be postponed, it will be directly canceled until the next edition, the registration fee will not be refunded and will be deferred to the next edition.

For other questions related to Covid-19:

FREQUENT QUESTIONS

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AWARDS

Premis en categoria Absoluts

1st podium: Female Absolut

2nd podium: Mixed Absolut

3rd podium: Male Absolut