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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5877
France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey
Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc
Hello all,

following on from my post a few weeks ago, I took part as one of the five Defenders used for extracting runners from the Col du Joly who had bailed out (or were deemed unfit to continue) on the Trail des Ducs de Savoie, part of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc week. The Col was at 83kms, the total distance being 115km, Lots of up and down as well so a lot of broken bodies. Winner completed the race in a sniff under 21hrs... Shocked

As mentioned in my previous post, anyone who wants to do this next year, as part of a trip to France, please let me know. I was paid 300€ for the rental of the Defender plus another 300€ for driving. Also dinner, drinks , fuel and insurance. Total 600€ to be legally allowed to drive up and down French mountainsides and if you have the time, similar expeds on the other races and in Italy as well. Get to Meet lots of interesting people as well. Long night, (shift was 1600-0800) but the weather was amazing (drove by moonlight for some fun) and it was a great evening. Thumbs Up

Same week every year, so pencil it in if you're up for it next year!! Here's a couple of videos, not the most exciting and excuse the bouncing (hadn't quite secured my phone properly) but you get the gist:



 Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
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Rosco



Member Since: 03 Dec 2010
Location: Burntwood
Posts: 1836
United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
That's some fantastic looking scenery. If I start dropping hints now I might manage a pass for 2016. Or perhaps 2017 if I'm being realistic Laughing 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
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shaggydog



Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
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Its already booked for next year (assuming its same time?) Thumbs Up

Sadly couldn't make it this year at the last minute which was gutting as I had been looking forward to it and got so much planned out Big Cry Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
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Davidej



Member Since: 30 Sep 2014
Location: Devon
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United Kingdom 1996 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Alveston Red
I would def be up for this next year. Have 110 SW too. Any further details welcome
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