POLYATHLON DES CÈDRES 2017
POLYATHLON DES CÈDRES 2017
The Association du PolyLiban invites you to participate in the 10th edition of the "Polyathlon des Cèdres" organized under the High Patronage of the Lebanese Army Commander and with the support and participation of the Lebanese Army and Poly-athletes from Lebanon, Europe, and the Middle East.
The "Polyathlon des Cèdres" is the highest multi-sports event in Lebanon and the Middle East. This non-competitive sport and adventurous challenge aims at expanding personal limits and promoting rural tourism to discover Lebanon in a different way. This 10th edition of the Polyathlon will link Anfeh coast to Qornet el Sawda (3088 m highest peak in the Near East). The challenge consists of 5 sports' activities to be completed in less than 24 hours, all activities are MANDATORY except for the swimming stage (Optional): Sea Rafting 3 km, Sea Swimming 2 km, Cycling 78 km, Archery, Trekking 12 km.
The Polyathlon detailed cycling routes and GPS files will be available soon.
Dates & Program:
Polyathlon des Cèdres, September 29, Oct 1 – 2017
Detailed cycling route downloadable from: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/499059
| Friday September 29th, 2017 | |
| 4:00 pm | Arrival to Marina Del Sol, Anfeh, check in and preparation |
| 6:30 pm | General briefing and stages explanation |
| 7:30 pm | Opening ceremony and pasta party |
| 9:30 pm | Final briefing and safety measures |
| Saturday September 30th, 2017 | |
| 3:00 am | Wake up and packing |
| 3:30 am | Breakfast and bags transfer |
| 4:00 am | Rafting stage (MANDATORY) 3 km |
| 5:30 am | Swimming stage (Optional) 2 km |
| 6:30 am | Bikes preparation |
| 7:00 am | Cycling stage 78 km / +3743 m |
| Group A | 78 km, Shall be ready (in Oyoun Orghosh mountain pass) for trekking to Qornet el Sawda at 4:30 pm |
| Group B | 68km, Arrival between 3:00 and 6:00 pm to Cedars |
| Group C | 42 km, Arrival to Seraal after 2:00 pm, bus transfer to Cedars |
| 8:00 pm | Dinner in Cedars for group B & C |
| 9:00 pm | Dinner in Qornet el Sawda camp for group A |
| Sunday October 1st, 2017 | |
| 2:30 am | Wake-up for Group B & C |
| 3:00 am | Trekking to Qornet el Sawda |
| 8:00 am | Arrival to Qornet el Sawda (Group photo) |
| 9:00 am | Bus transfer to Cedars |
| 1:00 pm | Bus transfer to Anfeh (except for PolyLiban participants) |
| 3:00 pm | Arrival to Anfeh |
IMPORTANT: The Polyathlon is a multi-sport event, to complete it, participants should do all the stages except for swimming (optional). Doing the trekking stage and sleeping at the Cedars' barracks is reserved for the participants who complete the rafting stage and one of the cycling stage categories.
Participants are requested to download the full guide and information sheet which includes all event details, safety measures, equipment checklist and important things to note.
Registration & Fees:
1-All participants are requested to register and pay for the Polyathlon des Cèdres and/or the PolyLiban "طريق اللزاب" on Ihjoz before Friday September 22, 2017.
Participants who cannot register and pay online can do a direct registration and payment during the Info Meeting.
2-After September 22, registration WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
3-Who can participate in the Polyathlon & PolyLiban?
Anyone over 18 years old in good health with no heart or respiratory problems.
4-The info meeting (MANDATORY for all participants) will be held on September 6, 2017 @ 7:15 pm (Location to be announced soon). We kindly ask you to bring the following documents to confirm your registration during the info meeting:
* Copy of your ID (or copy of your passport)
* Copy of your medical insurance
* Registration fees (in case you did not pay online)
Fees/person
Polyathlon: 50 000 LBP (or 33$)
Cycling jersey: 50 000 LBP (or 33$)
Fees include accommodation, refueling, escorting, bags transportation, and all meals.
*The Polyathlon & PolyLiban are not for profit events, the symbolic fees cover part of the cost.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU STILL HAVE TO ARRIVE BETWEEN 4 AND 5 PM to ANFEH ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29 TO:
- Sign the check-in sheet
- Get your safety number
- Attend the briefing session and tour
- Buy the SPECIAL EDITION Polyathlon 2017 jersey
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us on info@polyliban.org or call +961 3 950 516 or +961 3 168 746
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