The Classic

💰 REGISTRATION FEES

The registration fees vary depending on when you sign up.
The earlier you register, the better the price you get:

• Until March 31: CHF 50.–

• From April 1 to May 31: CHF 60.–

• From June 1 onwards: CHF 70.–

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

📅 REGISTRATION OPENING

Registration opens on Monday, March 17, 2025.
All registrations must be completed online via the Datasport website by clicking the button below.

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICES

• No on-site registration will be available on race day.

• No registration via postal payment slip or QR code.

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

⏳ REGISTRATION DEADLINE

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

🔄 No changes can be made on race day.

RUNNER CATEGORIES

The Classic is open to well-trained participants aged 18 and older, divided into the following categories:

• Elite – Men

• Men 1, 2, and 3

• Elite – Women

• Women 1, 2, and 3

🚶‍♂️ WALKER CATEGORIES

These categories are open to everyone from the age of 7:

• Walking

• Nordic Walking

⏱️ Timing is recorded, but no ranking is established.

🎽 EQUIPMENT

No mandatory gear is required to participate in The Classic.
However, keep in mind that you will be running in a mountain environment, reaching nearly 2,000 meters in altitude. Weather conditions can change quickly, and it is essential to equip yourself accordingly.

Depending on the weather, you may face intense heat or biting cold, even in summer.
Be sure to protect yourself from the sun with a cap or hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
In case of unstable weather, warm clothing and a windbreaker may become essential.

USE OF POLES

Poles are permitted only for walkers and Nordic walkers.

⚠️ Poles are not allowed in the runner categories.

BIB PICKUP

📬 Home Delivery Option

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

🏁 On-Site Pickup

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

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

🕒 Pickup Hours:

• Saturday: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Sunday morning: from 6:00 AM

🕒 START TIMES AND WAVES

All starts take place from Place de la Gare in Montreux.

🚶‍♀️ Walker Categories

• Start at 7:30 AM for participants registered in Walking or Nordic Walking.

🏃‍♀️ Runner Categories

• Staggered starts beginning at 9:00 AM.

• To ensure safety and avoid congestion, especially in the narrow section at Les Planches, four starting waves are scheduled: at 9:00 AM, 9:05 AM, 9:10 AM, and 9:15 AM.

💡 Start times are assigned based on the estimated race time provided during registration on Datasport.

🍎 AID STATIONS

A demanding race like the Montreux–Les Rochers-de-Naye requires regular hydration and nutrition.

No fewer than 9 aid stations are distributed along the "Classic" course. 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.

🚞 RETURN TRAIN FROM LES ROCHERS-DE-NAYE

All participants return to Montreux via the cogwheel train.
🎫 The return ticket is included in your registration: your race bib serves as your transport pass.

👥 DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR COMPANIONS

Preferential rates are available for friends and family who wish to join you at the finish:

• Adults (partners, friends): CHF 40.–

• Children up to 16 years old: CHF 20.–

• Children up to 6 years old: Free

Companion tickets are handed out at the same time as your race bib.

👉 For participants who chose postal delivery of their bib, companion tickets must be collected at the Bib Pickup Office before it closes at 9:30 AM.

⚠️ In case of heavy crowds, a little patience may be needed for the return journey.
Take the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular views from Les Rochers-de-Naye!

🎁 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!

🏆 PRIZES & CHALLENGES

Cash prizes are awarded to the top 5 finishers in each category, as well as to the top overall finishers.

⚠️ Only participants who are present at the official awards ceremony and podiums at 1:30 PM at Les Rochers-de-Naye will receive their prize.
No prizes will be distributed afterward.

💶 PRIZE GRID (IN CHF)

⏱️ "THE CLASSIC" RECORD

A special cash prize of CHF 1,000.– will be awarded to any performance that breaks one of the official course records: