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Alternative Route for the Rocher Blanc Skyrace

Weather conditions forecast for tomorrow morning are challenging. Following consultations with the Météo France weather router, we are adjusting the Skyrace. We are obliged to offer a backup course covering 20 km with 1,400 m of elevation gain, starting from Fond-de-France at 11:00 AM. A cut-off time will be enforced at 1:00 PM at the […]

Change to the start time of the Intégrale

Challenging weather conditions are forecast for tomorrow morning. Following consultations with the Météo France weather router, we are adjusting the start times for the full *Echappée Belle* race. NEW SCHEDULE for the 3 start waves in Vizille: Wave 1: start at 8:00 AM Wave 2: start at 8:30 AM Wave 3: start at 9:00 AM […]

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Vincent Esmiol broke Francois D’Haene’s record

Belledonne experienced a great sporting moment last weekend: Vincent Esmiol won in 23:38’19 the Echappee Belle Integrale and broke Franois D’Haene’s mythic record (23:55). Perfect weather, ideal conditions, top-notch performances and plenty of excitement: this 13th edition will go down in history. On 22nd, 23rd and 24th of August, Belledonne buzzed with excitement during the […]

”Incredible! Amazing! Wonderful!”, the 12th edition

”Incredible! Amazing! Wonderful!” there were no shortage of superlatives at the finish line in Aiguebelle for this 12 th edition. This year’s weather enabled the 2800 runners taking part in the 4 routes to enjoy the Echappée Belle adventure to the full. A crossing of the Belledonne massif that’s always a hit, not only for its challenging route […]

D-15 before launch of L’Échappée Belle 10th edition

044The start of the 10th edition of L’Echappée Belle will happen on Friday, August 19th at 5:00, in Domaine de Vizille in Isere, for the 700 runners who will set off for the whole track of 149km / 11300m uphill till Aiguebelle in Savoie. They will be joined on Saturday 20th by the trailers from […]

Weather, podiums, atmosphere, 2021 a very nice 9th edition of the Echappée Belle!

Once again, L’Echappée Belle kept all its promises and provided the 1718 starters and 600 volunteers a great celebration in the heart of Belledonne. Departure from L’Echappée Belle Intégrale du Domaine de Vizille – Photo: Bruno Lavit 531 runners set off on Friday August 20 from the Domaine de Vizille by the light of their […]