ITINERARY

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SKIMO 8 — SUMMARY OF THE 2 STAGES

34 km · 2.550 m+ total

The SKIMO 8 is a high-mountain adventure that links two of Andorra’s most iconic alpine areas: Grau Roig and Ordino Arcalís. A two-stage, demanding and spectacular route featuring glacial cirques, quiet valleys, mountain refuges and legendary descents.

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The first stage begins at Grau Roig Station with a progressive section along the Granota track, which leads to the Pessons lakes and the first major climb of the day:
Collada de Montmalús (+600 m).

From the pass, participants enjoy a first descent to the Montmalús Refuge.

The route then advances towards the Ribuls Valley, with a constant and panoramic ascent (+500 m) that leads to the Illa Refuge, the largest in the country.

The traverse continues towards the Port de Vallcivera, from where an elegant and fun descent (–400 m) is faced to the plain.
There will still be the last climb of the day (+400 m) and a final long and smooth descent (–600 m) to return to Grau Roig, where the first stage ends.

Time cuts:
• Montmalús 10.30 am
• Refugi de l’Illa 12.00 pm
• Second Montmalús pass 1.30 pm

Maximum time: 6 h 30 min

STAGE 2 — SORTENY → ORDINO ARCALÍS

14 km · 1050 m+ — Departure 10.30 am

The second stage begins at Puntal de Sorteny, at the gates of the Natural Park. The route goes into open terrain to Planell de Quer, and continues through the magnificent Vall de Rialb passing through its refuge.

The route ascends to Portella de Rialb, a panoramic point from where you can already see, in the distance, the arrival in Arcalís.

But first, one of the great moments of the race awaits:
The descent of Pic de Fontblanca (–700 m), technical, varied and spectacular.

Once at Pont del Castellar, only the last challenge remains:
100 m+ and 2 final km to the finish line in Ordino Arcalís, where this unique high mountain crossing ends.

Finishing time cut-off: 4:00 p.m.
Maximum time: 5 h 30 min

General participation rules

• You must follow the marked route and pass through all the checkpoints.
• It is mandatory to respect the instructions of the Organization.
• The route may be modified for safety or weather reasons.
• The mandatory material may be checked at the start, during the race or at the finish.

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REGULATION

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Each participant in the SKIMO8 crossing is obliged 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 can not fly, the organization would be obligated 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 the event of personal or material damage suffered by its own or third parties arising from the celebration of the SKIMO8.

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/

To Score in the Andorra Mountain Ski Cup, teams can be 2 or 3 people. The Andorra Cup is managed directly by the F.A.M., which will make its refereeing available to the Organization and its regulations will be applied.

RULES OF MOUNTAIN SKI COMPETITIONS

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RIGHT TO RACE

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• 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.

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MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

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• 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.

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WHAT DOES THE REGISTRATION INCLUDE?

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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.

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FINISHER TROPHY

At the end, you will receive a commemorative finisher of the event

CANCELLATIONS

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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

BIB NUMBER COLLECTION

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AWARDS

At 2 pm there will be podium and cast of prizes.

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Premis en categoria Absoluts

Premis participants SKIMO8 Cadets

Premis participants SKIMO8 Juniors