VIRÉE D’IKKISS
26km / 1400 m D+

LA VIRÉE D’IKKISS,

THE EXCURSION OF IKKISS IS AN UNFORGETTABLE RIDE IN THE HIGH ATLAS,
A CONCENTRATE OF EMOTIONS, EFFORT AND PURE BEAUTY.

Registration 2017

Race Results – UTAT 2015

course

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The Ikkiss run : one might think its short distance makes it easier… but think again ! The Ikkriss Run may be shorter than its elders but it demands an intense effort : two 3000m passes, several technical descents and an ultimate amazing ascent ; it also goes through a number of authentic villages. In other words : a short trail with a maximum thrills :

The Ikkiss trail starts in a very highly strung atmosphere : European trailers competing against locals who know the track inside out. Predictably the Moroccans start at a very quick pace and tear along the track to the Oukaïmeden plateau towards Tizi n’Addi the first pass at 3,000 m. Wise are those who start at a slower pace as this first ascent is particularly tiring.

This difficulty overcome, there is an easy 5km descent to the village of Tacheddirt. You leave the village amongst the applause of the people and follow a rather rolling single bypassing the Adrar n’ Oukaïmeden. Throughout this journey you will meet smiling children, women carrying much heavier bundles of wood than your Camelbag and walnut trees offering a saving shade.

The hilly trail takes you up Amssakrou, the only fueling station of the course, just before the final ascent of the formidable Tizi n’Oukaïmeden.

The trail suddenly straightens up and crosses a stretch of red earth crushed by the sun, soon followed by the bright green silhouettes of thuriferous junipers. The climb is steep, you can feel your legs but the breathtaking landscape largely compensates the effort.

After a 8 km climb you pass the red and green Moroccan flags on Tizi n’Oukaïmeden. You will then see the UTAT village. A final and most enjoyable descent allows you to reach the finish. Advice : savour each second and every stride !

Profile & Map

Profil – Carte

MATERIALS REQUIRED

MATERIALS REQUIRED
VIRÉE D’IKKISS 26 KM

– personal cup 15cl minimum
– minimum 2 liters water reserve
– two lamps in good working condition with sufficient energy reserves,
– survival blanket 1,40m x 2m minimum
– whistle
– aid kit: antidiarrheal, acetaminophen (2 g), antiseptic, compresses, adhesive elastic band to make a bandage or straping (mini 80cm x 3cm) tablets for chemical decontamination and disinfection of water (Micropur , Aquatabs, Hydroclonazone)
– food reserve (minimum 1,500 kcal)
– waterproof jacket and pants (Gore-Tex type) for supporting the bad
– weather in the mountains,
– jacket or shirt arctic (second layer) with long sleeves,
– matches or lighter in working order,
– the road book of the race,
– hat, cap or bandana

VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED :

– mobile phone with option enabling its use in Morocco (put it in his repertoire the security numbers of the organization, does not hide its number and do not forget to leave with charged batteries)
– jacket and hot pants “techniques”, long gloves, to withstand the potentially altitude cold temperatures at night
a minimum amount of 300 dirhams (approx € 30 – to overcome contingencies). .

RECOMMENDED (NON EXHAUSTIVE LIST) :

– telescopic poles *
of clothes
compass
knife
twine
sunscreen and sunglasses
Vaseline or anti-overheating cream
dressings bulbs
sewing kit

*If you choose to take the sticks, it’s for the whole duration of the race.

Full equipment will be checked on the course and / or arriving for the first 3 in each event and randomly for other riders. Failure will result in a penalty.

Bib & benefits

350EUROS

- Shuttles : To / (airport Marrakech / Oukaïmeden station).
  From Thursday, 05/10/2017 – Back Monday, 09/10/2017
- Package travel (bib, road book, welcome gifts)
- Accommodation in tents marabout (16m2 / 4 people), bring clothing and low temperature sleeping (0 ° C to -5 ° C).
- Optional (extra charge and subject to availability): Nights in the CAF chalet (dormitory) – Package 4 nights € 80 (from 05/10/2017 to 08/10/2017 inclusive)
- Bathroom (shower, toilet …).
- Dinners (Thursday, 05.10.2017 – Friday, 06.10.2017 – Saturday, 07.10.2017 – Sunday, 08.10.2017 couscous party)
- Breakfasts (Friday, 06.10.2017 – Saturday, 07.10.2017 – Sunday, 08.10.2017 – Monday, 09.10.2017)
- Mineral water for the duration of stay
- Race Logistics:
  - medical assistance
  - para-medical services (massages)
  - supplies of food and water (places defined by race plan)
  - markup race
  - Snack after the race
awards with prizes for all the catwalks (1,2,3 Women – Male 1,2,3)
Additional activities Oukaïmeden (conferences, discovery of rock carvings, tour of a Berber village, folk music etc …)