La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc is coming back in 4 months!

12 Sep, 2019 | News

The 16th edition of La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc will take place from the 11th to the 22nd of January 2020, where more than 25 mushers and their 400 dogs will cross the heart of the amazing landscapes of Savoie Mont Blanc.

This year, like the previous one, 2 categories are proposed to the mushers: the Open (12 dogs) and the Limited (8 dogs).
3 Trophies (race in the race) will also take place: Trophy Croquetteland (12-14 January), Trophy Eukanuba (18-19 January) and Trophy Caisse d’Epargne Rhône-Alpes (20-22 January).
 
All races (La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc and the Trophies) are opened to all sled dog breeds.

Mushers registration opens… Tuesday, September 17!

THE PROGRAM

As usual, an intense program awaits mushers, dog-athletes & supporters, during these 11 days of race representing 10 stages.
Discover now the program of this 16th edition, between historic lands and new resorts!

presentation of the special jersey

At each stage, the Red Jersey is given to the 1st musher of the general classification, which wears it on the next stage allowing him/her to be distinguished.
At the end of the race, the Red Jersey is awarded to the winner of the 16th edition.

Best Sport Event Award!

Mountain Events Awards have rewarded the best event initiatives in ski resorts and mountain territories. La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc has been awarded “best sport event”! A prize that highlights the close collaboration between the organization and the professionnals of the 20 ski resorts crossed by the event. It is a beautiful collective prize!