La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc 2011 result
| Rang | Nation | Mushers | NB Etapes |
Temps cumulé | Ecart/1er |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slovaquie | Milos Gonda | 10 | 27:49:32 | 00:00:00 |
| 2 | République Tchèque | Martin Bily | 10 | 28:19:23 | 00:29:51 |
| 3 | France | Jean-Philippe Pontier | 10 | 29:07:00 | 01:17:28 |
| 4 | Norvège | Ketil Reitan | 10 | 30:28:58 | 02:39:26 |
| 5 | France | Daniel Juillaguet | 10 | 30:50:17 | 03:00:45 |
| 6 | Norvège | Jo Are Brennodden | 10 | 30:52:37 | 03:03:05 |
| 7 | Italie | Fabrizio Lovati | 10 | 31:34:17 | 03:44:45 |
| 8 | Allemagne | Thomas Hoffmann | 10 | 33:37:52 | 05:48:20 |
| 9 | France | Jack-Gerard Gaspard | 10 | 33:43:48 | 05:54:16 |
| 10 | France | Jean Combazard | 10 | 34:54:25 | 07:04:53 |
| 11 | Italie | Germano de Martin | 10 | 35:12:13 | 07:22:41 |
| 12 | Suisse | Pierre-Antoine Heritier | 10 | 37:29:04 | 09:39:32 |
| 13 | République Tchèque | Radek Havrda | 9 | 34:02:03 | |
| 14 | Suisse | Jaco Alex Ulmann | 9 | 41:26:21 |
Scratched Mushers
| Rang | Nation | Mushers |
Date | Etape | Commentaires |
| DSQ | Finlande | Aki Holck | 12/01/2011 | 5 | Comportement |
| DNS | Suisse | Emil Inauen | 13/01/2011 | 5 | Abandon |
| DNS | Suisse | Barbara Inauen | 13/01/2011 | 5 | Abandon |
| DNF | Royaume Uni | Mel Andrews | 14/01/2011 | 1 | Abandon |
| DNF | Allemagne | Wolfram Schumacher | 15/01/2011 | 8 | Blessure |
Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise 2011 result
| Rang | Nation | Mushers | Nbre Etape | Temps cumulé | Ecart/1er |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | Antoine Lemoine | 2 | 07:00:10 | 0:00:00 |
| 2 | France | Isabelle Travadon | 2 | 07:20:08 | 00:19:58 |
| 3 | Suisse | Marc Tercier | 2 | 07:21:15 | 00:21:05 |
| 4 | Espagne | Miquel-Angel Martinez | 2 | 07:54:14 | 00:54:04 |
| 5 | France | Sandrine Muffat Meridol | 2 | 07:54:42 | 00:54:32 |
| 6 | France | Erik Martinez | 2 | 07:55:43 | 00:55:33 |
| 7 | France | Dominique Frafil | 2 | 08:12:41 | 01:12:31 |
| 8 | Espagnol | Marçal Rocias Palau | 2 | 08:22:09 | 01:21:59 |
| 9 | Suisse | Sarah Audetat | 2 | 08:30:55 | 01:30:45 |
| 10 | Suisse | Roland Dubelly | 2 | 08:46:37 | 01:46:27 |
| 11 | France | Ludovic Farcy | 2 | 08:55:55 | 01:55:45 |
Switzerland [41 years old]Finisher :
Sponsors : ENERGIZER SA - LA MOBILIÈRE ASSURANCES - BANQUE RAIFFEISEN DU VAL-DE-RUZ - CABINET VÉTÉRINAIRE PILLOUD - ANNE MAYOLY BOON - SYLVIE PRAZ - CPLN - FIDELL FIDUCIAIRE SA
Prize list :
Trophée Haute-Maurienne 2011 (9)
La Grande Odyssée 2010 20e (non finisher)
Trophée Haute-Maurienne 2009 (2)
Trophée Haute-Maurienne 2008 (4)
Biography :
Sarah owns about 15 siberian huskies from Valérie Du Retail's Leva-Nève Kennel. In 2010, she ran La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc. She is racing the Trophée Haute Maurienne for the 4th time this year. She has settled in Vercors in France this year to live fully her passion for sleddogs.
Czech Republic [28 years old]Finisher : 2011
Sponsors :
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (2)
Biography :
Norway [36 years old]Finisher : 2011, 2010, 2009
Sponsors :
Prize list :
Arctic Alps Cup 2011 CHAMPION
LGO 2011 (6) - Friendliest Musher
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2011 (7)
LGO 2010 (5)
LGO 2009 (4) - Friendliest Musher
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2010 (10)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2008 (14)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2005 (7)
Biography :
Jo Are is from a succesful mushing familly. His father Kjell is one of the best long-distance mushers in Norway. His brother Ola has won the Femundlopet 500 in 2008. Jo Are took a great 4th place in La Grande Odyssee Savoie Mont Blanc 2009. He received also the friendliest musher award.
France [51 years old]Finisher : 2011, 2008
Sponsors : PURINA PRO PLAN - SOGERES
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (10) Best Siberian Husky Team
LGO 2010 (19) Non finisher
LGO 2008 (11)
Trophée Haute-Maurienne 2009 CHAMPION
Biography :
Jean created his own kennel called "des rêves de l'hiver blanc". He owns 15 siberian huskies. In January 2011, he took a great 10th place of La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc. He trains far from the mountains in Seine et Marne with passion and perseverence.
Italy [59 years old]Finisher : 2011
Sponsors :
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (11)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2008 (21)
Alpentrail 1997 (5), 1998 (6), 1999 (8)
Biography :
This year will be his first participation in La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc.
Switzerland [38 years old]Finisher :
Sponsors :
Prize list :
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2011 (10)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2010 (4)
Transalp Vaudoise 2009 (2)
Biography :
Roland lives in Fribourg, he started professional mushing in 2004. He mainly ran mid-distance races and ran the European Championship in 2009. This is his third run in a row of the Trophée Haute Maurienne.
France [43 years old]Finisher :
Sponsors : Le Crédit Agricole Nord de France - Produits Laitiers KLL - Fromajol - Mizuno
Prize list :
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2011 (11)
Biography :
Ludovic is training in the north of France on the hills and the beaches. After his 11th place on the Trophée Haute Maurienne, he is starting the Trophée Grande Odyssée.
France [43 years old]Finisher :
Sponsors : Azay Alliance Auto - Mousset Peinture
Prize list :
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2011 (7)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2010 (6)
Biography :
Dominique lives west of France in the Deux Sevres and trains with a quad without the engine due to lack of snow. He runs several times a week to stay in shape. His dream is to one day participate in La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc. This is 3rd second participation in the Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise.
France [59 years old]Finisher : 2011, 2010, 2009
Sponsors : Villa Soleil - BRD (Bernard Royal Dauphiné) - Clinique Vétérinaire du Royans
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (9)
LGO 2010 (14)
LGO 2009 (9)
Alpirush 2009 (2)
Biography :
Jack runs a tour business in Vercors with his 100 sleddogs. Most of them are siberian Huskies but he also owns 15 alaskan huskies he runs in races.
Slovakia [34 years old]Finisher : 2011
Sponsors : Royal Canin
Prize list :
LGO 2011 CHAMPION
Pasvik Trail 2011 CHAMPION
Pasvik Trail 2007 (28)
Biography :
Milos has discovered the mushing in 2003. He know runs tours for tourist in Swedish Lapland. 2011 champion, he comes back to LGO to defend his title.
Czech Republic [38 years old]Finisher : 2010, 2009, 2008
Sponsors : HUMI OUTDOOR - EURO HUSKY - VETERINÁR S.R.O.
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (13) non finisher
LGO 2010 (2)
LGO 2009 CHAMPION
LGO 2008 (4)
Trophée Grande Odyssée 2007 CHAMPION
Biography :
La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc is Radek's main goal. He won the race in 2009 in front of Robert Sorlie. He is one of the main favorite's of the 2012 edition.
Switzerland [46 years old]Finisher : 2011, 2008, 2006, 2005
Sponsors :
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (12) - red lantern - friendliest musher
LGO 2008 (10)
LGO 2006 (10)
LGO 2005 (16)
Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise 2007 (4)
Yukon Quest 2010 (21)
Femundlopet 600 2009 (23)
Femundlopet 600 2007 (23)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2007 (27)
Biography :
Since 2005 and his first LGO, his siberians and himself have ran numerous other great races in Scandinavia and Northern America. Last year, he finished the Yukon Quest. Pierre-Antoine is the only musher running with siberians who has finished La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc, the Femundlopet 600, the Finnmarkslopet 1000 and the Yukon Quest with the same dogs.
Germany [46 years old]Finisher : 2011, 2006
Sponsors : Manmat ; Bergans of Norway ; Renault.
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (8)
LGO 2006 (7)
Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise 2007 (5)
Finnmarkslopet every year since 2000
Biography :
For 20 years he lived with sled dogs. After a good 8th place last year, he is back and will run the Arctic Alps Cup, this year.
Finland [49 years old]Finisher :
Sponsors : Huskypoint, Musch, Sasta
Prize list :
Finnmarkslopet 500 2006 8th
Pasvik Trail Open Class 2007 3rd
Carelian EastPoint 200 2008 1st
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2008 7th
Biography :
Aki operates a sleddog tour business in Rovaniemi in Finland. He started racing late in 2006. His main goal is to be the first Finn ever to run the Iditarod. He cooperates with Taisto Thorneus from Sweden and Ketil Reitan from Norway inside Team Lapland.
Switzerland [39 years old]Finisher : 2010, 2008, 2005
Sponsors : Swiss Natural, Virbac, Energizer, GLA-WEL, Scurion, Simex Trading, Lowa, Black Diamond, Mountain Hardwear, Trade Net
Prize list :
Yukon Quest 300 2003 (8)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2005 (5) Rookie of the year
LGO 2005 (6)
LGO 2008 (2)
LGO 2010 CHAMPION
Biography :
A former steep skier and climber, Emil has fallen in love with sleddogs during a trip in Canada. Originally coming from Switzerland, he has moved his kennel to Norway in 2009 to improve his level. Emil is also the builder of the sleds of the world famous BEWE brand. Emil hold the record of most stages won on La Grande OdysséeSavoie Mont Blanc and is the reigning champion.
Switzerland [41 years old]Finisher : 2010, 2009
Sponsors : Swiss Natural, Virbac, Energizer, GLA-WEL, Scurion, Simex Trading, Lowa, Black Diamond, Mountain Hardwear, Trade Net
Prize list :
Finnmarkslopet 500 2008 DNF
LGO 2009 (11)
LGO 2010 (10)
Biography :
A doctor, Barbara runs with her husband Emil a kennel of 40 alaskan huskies. Originally living in Switzerland, they have moved to Norway to get better training conditionsand to get closer from the main long-distance teams. Barbara has been a handler for Emil for years. 3 years ago, she started to race. She's running the yearling team of Team Swiss.
France [45 years old]Finisher : 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005
Sponsors : EUKANUBA - ENERGIZER - NUTRYLIS
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (5), LGO 2010 (11)
LGO 2009 (8), LGO 2008 (6),
LGO 2006 (6), LGO 2005 (11)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2007 (7)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2003 (16)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2004 (27)
Femundlopet 2007 (26)
Femundlopet 2008 (28)
Biography :
A physiotherapist, Daniel is one of the best french long distance musher. He entered La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc since his first edition.
France [34 years old]Finisher :
Sponsors :
Prize list :
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2011 CHAMPION
Pirena 1993 (9)
Alpentrail 2005 (11) 2006 (11)
Alpirush 2008 (1)
Biography :
Antoine has won the Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise in 2011. He is back this year on both Trophées to prepare his team and himself for a future LGO.
Italy [37 years old]Finisher : 2011
Sponsors : Vallée d'Aoste, Italie
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (7)
LGO 2005 (17)
Iditarod 2008 (48)
Iditarod 2006 (38)
Iditarod 2004 (28)
Biography :
Fabrizio began mushing in 1987, he is the most famous Italian long-distance musher. He ran La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc in 2005, the first edition and is back for LGO 2011.
Spain [60 years old]Finisher : 2006, 2005
Sponsors : Alipac - Royal Canin - Buff - Bioiberica - Charpova esports - Mutiwatch - Nordica.com
Prize list :
LGO 2005 (13) 2006 (11)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2007 (8) 2008 (3) 2011 (4)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2003 (18) 2004 (20)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2005 (19) 2006 (15) 2007 (21) 2011 (10)
Biography :
Miquel has already run La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc in 2005 and 2006 and the Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise 2007, 2008 and 2010. He is back to LGO this year to run the Arctic Alps Cup.
France [47 years old]Finisher :
Sponsors : Proplan Ville de Digne les Bains L’enseignerie de Digne les Bains
Prize list :
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2011 (6)
Femundlopet 400 2010 (46)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2010 (2)
Sédivackuv Long 2009 (1)
Alpentrail 2008 (3)
Biography :
Erik runs a successful siberian husky mid-distance kennel. He is now moving to Long Distance. He will be running the Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise for the 2nd time. He got a great 21nd place last year.
France [25 years old]Finisher :
Sponsors : Royal Canin - Merial - Praz-sur-Arly
Prize list :
Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise 2011 (5)
Biography :
Sandrine has been handling for Isabelle Travadon for a few years. She has joined her on La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc and on the Finnmarkslopet. This year, she will discover the race in the musher suit along with Isabelle who'll be there to give usefull advices.
France [38 years old]Finisher : 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006
Sponsors : ROYAL CANIN - VETO ONLINE - DERMOSCENT - Conseil général du Tarn - ANTIPODE - ANTIDOTE
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (3)
LGO 2010 (6)
LGO 2009 (6)
LGO 2008 (8)
LGO 2006 (8)
Amundsen race 2010 (4)
Femundlopet 600 2010 (21)
Champion de France 2004 mi-distance en illimité (12 chiens).
Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise 2007 (2)
Biography :
Jean-Philippe is at the present time the best french musher. He has moved to Norway to improve his training conditions. He has taken a great third place in 2011.
Norway [51 years old]Finisher : 2011, 2009, 2008
Sponsors : UnoX, Royal Canin Norway, Roros Hotell, Rorosbanken, Canada Goose
Prize list :
Arctic Alps Cup 2011 CHAMPION
LGO 2008 (3), LGO 2009 (7), LGO 2011 (4)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2011 (11)
Yukon Quest 1989
Iditarod 1991, 1992 (10), 1993, 1994
Hope Nadezhda 1991
Femundlopet 2008 (2e), 2009 (7e)
Finnmarkslopet 2006 (12e), 2007 (11e) 2010 (7)
Biography :
Ketil is the only one musher who has run the 4 greatest races in the world: the Iditarod, the Yukon Quest, the Finnmarkslopet and La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc.
Spain [35 years old]Finisher :
Sponsors :
Prize list :
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2011 (8)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2011 (43)
Biography :
Marcal has been helped last year in his first attempt by Miquel Angel Martinez, a highly experienced LGO veteran. He is coming back for the second time on the Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise.
Germany [50 years old]Finisher : 2008
Sponsors : Iron Dog - Canina - Coleman - Polux - Ovator - the HEAT company - Sub Zero - Oregon - Columbia - Petzl - Rud - Wolf - Oatsnack - Duracell - Danler - Cep - Guyotdesigns
Prize list :
Femundlopet 300 2005 (41)
Femundlopet 400 2006 (10)
LGO 2008 (15)
Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise 2010 (5)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2010 (28)
Biography :
Wolfram began mushing in 1998 after being fallin in love with the sport during a trip to Alaska. He has run La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc, the Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise and the Finnmarkslopet 1000. This musher, long distance runner, is back in 2011 on LGO.
Switzerland [46 years old]Finisher :
Sponsors :
Prize list :
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2011 (3)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2010 CHAMPION
Biography :
Marc has learned a lot on La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc by being a handler for Pierre-Antoine Héritier. Marc owns alaskan huskies, partly coming from Emil Inauen's kennel. His dream is to race LGO. He won the Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise in 2010. He will race the two Trophées this year to prepare a future participation to La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc.
France [49 years old]Finisher : 2010, 2008, 2005
Sponsors : Royal Canin - Swiss Cool Mushing
Prize list :
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2011 (2)
LGO 2010 (15) - Best Siberian Husky team
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2010 (27)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2007 (29)
Femundlopet 600 2007 (24)
LGO 2005 ( 9) 2008 (13)
Alpirod 1994 (26) 1995 ( 22)
Biography :
Isabelle is for sure the most famous french female musher. She's breeding working siberian huskies for a lot of years. Many other teams in France have dogs coming from her kennel. She's back to LGO with ambition in 2012.
Switzerland [47 years old]Finisher : 2010, 2009
Sponsors : HS VITA AG – SILVA Switzerland – LEATHERMAN Switzerland – ALLFARM AG – CAMPINGAZ/COLEMAN Switzerland – CIARA SUISSE – HUSKY TRAIL AG
Prize list :
LGO 2011 (14) non finisher
LGO 2010 (17)
LGO 2009 (13)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2007 (39)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2008 (31)
Biography :
Jaco Alex has run LGO in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. He is back in 2012 with motivation as great as ever.