To participate you must :

To be fully aware of the length and specificity of the test, and to be perfectly prepared for it.

To have acquired, prior to the race, a real capacity for personal autonomy enabling them to manage the problems inherent in this type of event, and in particular :

  • Knowing how to cope with harsh desert climatic conditions(extreme heat during the day, cold at night, dehydration, orientation) without outside help.

  • Know how to manage physical or mental problems resulting from fatigue, digestive problems, muscular or joint pain, minor injuries...

  • To be fully aware that the role of the organization is not to help a rider deal with these "little problems".

  • To be fully aware that for such an outdoor activity, safety depends on the rider's ability to adapt to encountered or foreseeable problems. 

A medical certificate less than 1 year old attesting to the competitor's fitness to take part in an ultra-trail is required. It must be sent to the organization no later than one month before the start.

Regulations

Article 1: Organization
Cy & Sy Aventures organizes the Ultra Trail Fort Saganne which will take place in Mauritania. In case of dispute, Swiss law is applicable. 

Article 2: Definition
The Fort Saganne Ultra Trail is a desert race during which competitors are self-sufficient in terms of food and health, and face extreme climatic conditions. 

Article 3: Participation
Any person over the age of majority may take part under his/her own responsibility. The participant must assess his/her fitness for the event. However, the organization reserves the right to prohibit the start or to interrupt the race of any participant whose attitude, physical or mental state is incompatible with the pursuit of the effort. Any participant who is obliged to take a seat in an organization vehicle during the race (due to fatigue, orientation problems, etc.) will be disqualified from the race, but may continue without being classified, with the agreement of the organization.

Article 4: Mandatory equipment

  • Backpack 

  • Minimum 2.5l water reserve

  • Headlamp + spare batteries

  • GPS + spare batteries

  • Survival blanket

  • Cell phone with access to the Mauritanian network

  • Windproof jacket, cap or hat, glasses

  • 500 kCal at the start of each stage

  • Signal mirror

  • Lighter

  • Whistle

  • Bandages, disinfectant, sun cream.

A mandatory equipment check will take place on Saturday before the start. Any participant failing to pass the check will not be allowed to start. 

Recommended equipment:

  • Sleeping bag

  • Ground mattresses for bivouacs

  • Gaiters

  • Polar fleece, Buff for the night 

Each participant's personal equipment will be transported from the start to the finish of the stages. A maximum of one 15kg bag per person.
During the race, the rider must carry only the mandatory equipment.

Article 5: Time barrier - Neutralization

  • Stage 1 - 30km : 8h

  • Stage 2 - 40km: 10 a.m.

  • Stage 3 - 60km: 30h

  • Stage 4 - 40km: 10 a.m.

The race may be neutralized at any time or its course modified if the organizers deem it necessary for the safety of participants. 

Article 6: Orientation
A portable GPS provided by participants is mandatory. It is strongly recommended to choose a battery-powered GPS model, not a rechargeable one, as there will be no power supply at the bivouacs. The route map will be sent to participants in the days prior to departure. For obvious safety reasons, it is strictly forbidden to deviate from the track.

Article 7: Check Points (CP)
Two Check Points will be set up along the course, regardless of the length of the stage. They will provide competitors with hot and cold water, as well as tents for shelter and rest. Each competitor must leave the CPs with at least 2.5 liters of water. 

Article 8: Withdrawal
In the event of withdrawal, the competitor must notify race HQ or the nearest CP. He/she will remain self-sufficient until repatriated. 

Article 9: Medical team
Each participant must be able to treat minor problems (blisters, tendonitis, gastro-intestinal problems) on his or her own. A doctor and two nurse-anesthetists will be on hand to deal with more serious problems. 

Article 10: Insurance
Each participant undertakes to be fully aware of the health, medical and political risks that such a race may entail. Furthermore, Cy & Sy Aventures declines all responsibility in the event of physical or psychological failure, accidents, or political unrest during the race or its transfer. Art. 100 para. 1 of the Swiss Code of Obligations (RS 220) is reserved. 

Participants must take out repatriation insurance valid for the race and destination.

Article 11: Cancellation
Cancellation requests must be sent to the organization by registered letter.

  • Before December 1, 2024 cancellation fee of 100 euros

  • Before December 31, 2024 cancellation fee of 1,000 euros

  • After December 31, 2024 cancellation fee of 2,390 euros