The Hike and Fly

💰 REGISTRATION FEES

Prices vary depending on the registration date. The earlier you sign up, the better the rate:

Until March 31: CHF 40.–
From April 1 to May 31: CHF 50.–
From June 1: CHF 60.–

🎯 Secure your race bib at the best price by registering early!

📅 REGISTRATION OPENING

Registration opens on Monday, March 17, 2025.
It is available exclusively online via the Datasport website by clicking the button below.

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICES

No on-site registration on race day.

No registration via postal payment slip or QR code.

For safety, logistics, and transport reasons, the total number of participants is limited to 1,300 across all races.

⏳ REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Registration is open until the Saturday before the race, online only.
This deadline also applies to any request for a category change after registration.

🔄 No changes can be made on race day.

CATEGORIES

The Hike and Fly is open to well-trained participants aged 18 and over on race day.

Two categories are available:
– Women
– Men

📄 LIABILITY WAIVER

Participation in the Hike and Fly implies acceptance of the risks associated with mountain running and free flight.

Each participant must complete and sign the official liability waiver form, which includes acknowledgment of risks and acceptance of image rights. This document is mandatory to validate the registration.

FORM TO BE SIGNED

🗣️ Mandatory briefing:
All participants must attend the pre-race briefing and follow the safety instructions and guidelines provided by the organizers.

⚠️ The organizer declines all responsibility in case of non-compliance with the established rules.

🥾 Equipment & Safety

🚨 Reserve parachute mandatory 🚨

Each participant must be equipped with a certified reserve parachute to complete the paragliding descent.

⚠️ No start will be allowed without this essential equipment.

☁️ In case of unfavorable weather

Safety comes first:
If flying from Rochers-de-Naye is not possible due to conditions, the race will be neutralized.
Paragliders will then descend:

– From Sonchaux, if flying is permitted
– Or by train, as advised by the organizers

⚠️ Mountain conditions: be prepared

You'll be at altitude, up to 1,981 meters.
Even on a short-format course, weather conditions can change quickly.

🌤️ In hot weather:

– Cap or hat
– Sunglasses
– Sunscreen

🌧️ In unstable weather:

– Windbreaker
– Warm, breathable clothing
– Light gloves recommended

🦯 Use of poles

Poles are allowed during the ascent.

BIB PICKUP

📬 Home delivery of race bibs

If you selected the "postal delivery" option when registering, your race bib with electronic timing chip will be sent directly to your home.
💡 This service is available only to residents of Switzerland and costs CHF 3.– at the time of registration.

🏁 On-site pickup

For late registrations or if you do not reside in Switzerland, you can pick up your race bib on-site at:

📍 Race Office – Montreux CFF Train Station
(Platform for the Montreux–Glion–Naye train)

🕒 Pickup hours:

Saturday: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sunday morning: from 6:00 AM

⚠️ No bib pickup in Caux.

🏁 START

The Hike and Fly starts in Caux, on the Route de la Patinoire.

🕤 Start time: 9:30 AM

For all categories (Women and Men).

📋 RACE PROCEDURE

🏃‍♂️ The ascent

Participants begin with an uphill climb from Caux, carrying their flight gear, including a mandatory reserve parachute.
Poles are allowed to help manage the 950 meters of elevation gain.
The ascent is timed upon arrival at Les Rochers-de-Naye (1,981 m).

🪂 The descent

The descent is done by paraglider from Les Rochers-de-Naye to Villeneuve.
🕒 No timing is recorded during this phase, in order to minimize risk-taking.

However, it remains a decisive part of the race:

– Two waypoints must be flown over during the descent
– A precision landing is required in Villeneuve

✅ These three elements result in time bonuses (in minutes), which are deducted from the ascent time.

📊 Final ranking = Ascent time – Flight bonuses

🍎 AID STATIONS

Six aid stations are located along the course to support your climb to Les Rochers-de-Naye. They are marked on the course map with white dots featuring a red cross.

Each station offers:

• Mineral water and energy drinks

• Energy bars

• Fresh fruit: orange slices, lemon wedges, apple slices, and bananas

CUT-OFF TIME

⏱️ The final checkpoint at Les Rochers-de-Naye will close at 1:30 PM.
Participants still on the course after this time will not be classified.

Please plan accordingly and respect this cut-off time for safety and organizational reasons.

🚌 SHUTTLE MONTREUX → CAUX

🚧 Attention: the Glion–Caux road will be closed to traffic from 8:00 AM until the end of the race.

To reach the starting area in Caux, a free shuttle is available from Montreux:

🕗 First departure: 8:00 AM
⏱️ Last departure: 8:45 AM
📍 Departure point: see Start Village Map

👉 We recommend taking an early shuttle to avoid stress and ensure a smooth journey to the start line.

🎁 FINISHER GIFT

Each participant who completes the race within the time limit will receive a finisher gift. This item changes with each edition and may be a technical t-shirt, a backpack, an embroidered cap, a microfiber towel, etc.

In addition, each finisher receives an Energiapro eco-cup, to be used at the finish line aid station and kept as a souvenir!

🏆 THE HIKE AND FLY / TIME-BASED PRIZES IN CHF (SWISS FRANCS)

Cash prizes are awarded to the top 5 finishers in each category.