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Organiser and regulations
The Diavolezza Glacier Race (DGR) is organised by Diavolezza Lagalb AG, Bergsteigerschule Pontresina GmbH and Pontresina Tourism. The organiser (Organising Committee) reserves the right to make changes to the General Terms and Conditions and Regulations.
By registering, you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted the document entitled “General Terms and Conditions and Regulations”.
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Format
The starting order reflects the order in which registrations were received. However, an exception applies for participants in the “Teams/Family” category. For safety reasons, they start last. The start interval is determined by the race organisers. There are no qualification rounds and only one race will take place. A ranking list will be drawn up based on the time taken to complete the race.
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Registration and participation fees
Entry is limited to 500 people.
Individual:
The entry fee for the individual categories is CHF 70.00. Registration takes place online until the Friday (11.59 pm) before the event or until the maximum number of participants has been reached. Late registrations (online) are possible until 09.00 a.m. on the day of the event for an additional charge of CHF 15, provided the maximum number of participants has not yet been reached.Teams/family:
The entry fee per team/family is CHF 140.00. There is a surcharge of CHF 35.00 per person for the third, fourth, fifth and sixth participants.Day pass:
All participants have the opportunity to purchase a discounted day pass for CHF 30.00 upon registration.25% of the entry fee is allocated to glacier preservation projects. By taking part, you are automatically helping to protect the glaciers. Thank you!
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Eligibility
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Categories
Each participant is only eligible to enter one category. There are no age categories. The following categories are available:
Individual:
- Men’s skiing
- Women’s skiing
- Men’s snowboarding
- Women’s snowboarding
Teams/family
Each team/family must have at least two and a maximum of six participants. All-female and all-male as well as mixed teams are permitted. Teams may be made up of all skiers, all snowboarders or a combination of skiers and snowboarders. The average time of all team members determines the ranking. All teams and families, whether skiers and/or snowboarders, men, women or mixed, are rated in the same “Team/Family” category. The team/family members are not listed individually in the results, but only as part of their team. This means that individual team/family members cannot compete for the title of “glacier he-devil” and “glacier she-devil”.
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Costume/fancy dress
Whether you are dressed as a devil, superhero, fairy-tale figure, doctor, astronaut or pirate, or as Napoleon or Cleopatra, it’s important that you let your creativity run free and have plenty of fun. Any participants who take part in costume/fancy dress will receive a gift at the finish line. Costumes/fancy dress are encouraged, although there is no separate ranking for participants in fancy dress.
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Race route
The Diavolezza Glacier Race runs over the Pers and Morteratsch glacier, past the world-famous ice giants Piz Palü (3,899 m ASL) and Piz Bernina (4,048 m ASL) and down to Morteratsch (plan A). If the snow and/or weather conditions make plan A impossible, plan B will be implemented.
Plan A: glacier run
All or part of the route is identical to the existing run (no. 31, Diavolezza glacier run). It is protected against the dangers of the mountains, such as avalanches, is marked out on both sides, but has not been mechanically prepared. The glacier run/race route is not graded according to difficulty. For safety reasons, plan A can only be implemented if there is enough snow cover on the glaciers and good weather conditions.
- Start: Diavolezza 2,978 m ASL
- Finish: Morteratsch 1,896 m ASL
- Length: 8 km
- Altitude difference: 1,082 metres
- Route: ungroomed and on glaciers
Plan B: descent
If plan A is not possible due to poor snow and/or weather conditions, plan B will be implemented. Plan B also starts at the Diavolezza mountain station (2,978 m ASL). However, the racers will take the descent from the mountain station to the Diavolezza valley station and negotiate 885 metres on the prepared pistes no. 2a Diavolezza glacier (red) and no. 2b Diavolezza (red).
- Start: Diavolezza 2,978 m ASL
- Finish: Diavolezza valley station 2,093 m ASL
- Length: 5 km
- Altitude difference: 885 metres
- Route: groomed slopes no. 2a Diavolezza Glacier (red) and no. 2b Diavolezza (red)
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Viewing the route
Plan A: glacier run
Access to the glacier run is permitted – if open – during normal opening hours for descent and viewing of the race route until Friday, 14 March 2025. However, parts of the race route may differ from the glacier run (run no. 31). The race route cannot be viewed on the day of the race!
Plan B: descent
If plan B needs to be implemented, the route may be viewed during normal opening hours by travelling to pistes 2a Diavolezza glacier and 2b Diavolezza. The race route cannot be viewed on the day of the race!
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Marking and rules
Red double control gates (left and right) will be in place. For safety reasons, participants must pass through (i.e. between) the red gates. Parts that are difficult to see will also be monitored by race marshals. If the race marshals wave the yellow flag, participants must proceed with extreme caution and follow any instructions given. Participants must ski or snowboard in such a way that allows several racers to use the same stretch at the same time. Participants must always remain within the marked route (red gates). There is a risk of crevasses outside the markings! The “Diavolezza Glacier Race” Organising Committee expressly declines all liability for accidents of any kind outside of the marked race route. Participants must adjust their speed to their own ability and the conditions and must descend with a clear view of their path. The ten rules of the FIS code of conduct are also binding for all participants.
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Start numbers
Allocation and issue of start numbers
Start numbers will be allocated according to the order in which registrations were received (payment). Start numbers will be issued on Friday, 14 March 2025, from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. at the Rondo Municipal and Congress Centre, Via Maistra 133, CH-7504 Pontresina and on Saturday, 15 March 2025 from 7.30 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. at the Diavolezza valley station. You will receive the start number upon presentation of your confirmation e-mail and/or passport, driving licence or identity card.
Start numbers and transponders
The start number must be worn so that it is clearly visible during the race. A transponder will be attached to the leg, between the ski or snowboard boot and knee, in order to record the time.
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Equipment/protective gear
A helmet that conforms to European Standard EN 1077 must be worn in every category and along the entire route (start to finish). Mountain climbing, ice hockey, cycling helmets, etc. are not permitted. Violations will result in disqualification. Back protectors are recommended. Race suits are permitted but are not obligatory. Participants must wear weather-appropriate clothing. Costumes and fancy dress are welcome, although not mandatory, and must be worn in such a way that they do not present a safety risk to the participants themselves or others.
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Awards ceremony
A ranking list will be drawn up based on the time taken to complete the race. The fastest woman and the fastest man will be immortalised on the challenge cup and will be bestowed the honourable title of “glacier he-devil” and/or “glacier she-devil”. The total prize pot amounts to CHF 7,000, in addition to attractive non-cash prizes and the coveted Glacier race pin as an exclusive collector’s item.
The prizes listed below are awarded in each of the following categories: men’s skiing, women’s skiing, men’s snowboarding and women’s snowboarding.