The Test

The Diagonal of Fools is a run/hike of about 163km over Mountains for over 9600 meters of elevation gain approximately diagonally across the island of Reunion from south to north through the foothills of the Piton de la Fournaise and circuses Cilaos Mafate and Salazie, primarily via the hiking trails of the GR. This hike or mountain running is for people trained and in good physical condition. It takes place in one step, at your own pace.

It requires competitors to some care of themselves. The race will start at 22:00 Thursday, October 21, 2010 in Cape Wicked (St. Philip). The maximum time of trial, to be filed, is set at 66 hours (sixty six hours), including all breaks, subject to passing the various checkpoints before closing time provided in the log book and on the website. The closing times of items were calculated to allow hikers to reach the finish within the maximum time imposed, while making any stops (rest, meals ...). Competitors will not be classified beyond these deadlines and will then submit their electronic bracelet, their bibs will be neutralized and they are not entitled to full assistance established by the organization, which assumes no responsibility for consequences that may result ...