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COMMITTEE & HISTORY
Explore 45 years of passion
The Presidency
Jean-Luc Terrettaz
President of the Organizing Committee
In 2018, Jean-Luc Terrettaz took over the presidency of the Courses Montreux-Les Rochers-de-Naye with the desire to perpetuate the authentic spirit of the event while giving it new momentum.
Our Committee
Behind every pennant placed, every aid station prepared, and every smile at the finish line, hides a single family of enthusiasts. Discover those who bring the Montreux-Les-Rochers-de-Naye races to life throughout the year.
The Core Leadership
President
Jean-Luc Terrettaz
Honorary President
Francis Brülhart
General Secretariat
Tanja Heysé
Treasurer
Alexandre Giavazzi
Communication & Sponsoring Manager
Jean-Marc Gallarotti
Website & Social Media Manager
Marc-François Gallarotti
Planning Manager
Alexia Couturier
Technical Coordinator
Arnaud Vannay
Institutional Relations
Obicna Huber
Equipment & Infrastructure Manager
Francis Frauchiger
Elite Managers
Luc Muggli / Marc-François Gallarotti
Support Dinner Manager
Carole Clavadetscher
Hike & Fly Director
Thierry Müller
The Technical Force
Chief Medical Officer
Dr Jean Blanchard
Health Partners
Samaritains Vevey / Alpine Rescue Montreux
Registration Managers
Florence Erbetta / Annick Gabriel
Marking Managers
Nicolas Büchler / Arnaud Vannay
Post Chief - Montreux Start
Armin Gote
Post Chief - Caux Start
Michel Borloz
Aid Station Manager
Elodie Strahm
Lead Car Driver
Carola Fastiggi
Sweeper Managers
Nicolas Zbinden / Christophe Brülhart
Transmission Manager (Radio)
Philippe Golay
Post Chief - Finish
Sébastien Vernet
Official Announcers
Laurent Savoyen / Daniel Hilfiker
VIP Welcome Manager
Marie Pittier
Protocol & Prize Manager
Luc Muggli
Official Timing
Datasport
Official Photographers
Alpha Foto
Our History
Laying the Foundations of a Legend
Birth of a visionary club. Driven by passionate local runners, the Club Athlétique Montreux was born. Their ambition was to create an unmissable mountain race, firmly anchoring the passion for effort in the heart of the Riviera.
Experience the Very First Ascent
Montreux-Les Paccots race. The kickoff was given with a demanding 17 km course. Colombian Domingo Tibaduiza claimed a prestigious victory there. After three editions, constraints related to highway construction pushed the committee to be bold.
Discover an Iconic Race
The birth of La Classique. President Francis Brülhart and his team imposed their vision: connecting the city of Montreux to the summit of Rochers-de-Naye. This 18.4 km challenge with 1,760 m of positive elevation gain immediately became a classic of the discipline.
Get Started in Mountain Running
To open the mountain to a wider audience, the committee created La Cadette, a compact format starting from Caux (9.2 km), ideal for an introduction to verticality against a grandiose Alpine panorama.
Dare the Alliance of Earth and Sky
The event opened up to free flight with the introduction of the Hike and Fly format. After a timed ascent of 950 m D+ from Caux, the "flying mountaineers" deployed their sails at Rochers-de-Naye to reach Villeneuve, thus merging physical endurance and piloting precision.
Face Pure Verticality
Under the leadership of President Jean-Luc Terrettaz, the organization inaugurated a raw 5.5 km ascent with 970 m of positive elevation gain from Caux. This wild track starting from Caux established itself as a concentrate of power for lovers of uncompromising elevation gain. This was the arrival of La Directissime.
Experience the Marathon Adventure
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of La Classique, the team transformed the event into two days of sporting festivities. This historic milestone was marked by the birth of the Marathon (42 km, 3000 m D+), an endurance race that propelled the Montreux-Les Rochers-de-Naye races into the world of trail running and offered an extraordinary vertical adventure.
