
Le Défi de Monte Cristo
Sports and leisure, Competitive sport, Water sports, Swimming
in La Ciotat
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The Défi de Monte-Cristo is organising a new event for swimmers from all over the world: Le Défi de Monte-Cristo - La Ciotat.
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The Monte-Cristo Challenge is more than just a sea race: it's a human adventure where everyone pushes their limits! And what more inspiring setting for such a challenge than La Ciotat, with its bay ranked among the most beautiful in the world? Its crystal-clear waters and exceptional natural environment provide a breathtaking backdrop.
This event has already established itself as a not-to-be-missed rendezvous for open water swimming enthusiasts! Get ready to thrill to the rhythm of this...The Monte-Cristo Challenge is more than just a sea race: it's a human adventure where everyone pushes their limits! And what more inspiring setting for such a challenge than La Ciotat, with its bay ranked among the most beautiful in the world? Its crystal-clear waters and exceptional natural environment provide a breathtaking backdrop.
This event has already established itself as a not-to-be-missed rendezvous for open water swimming enthusiasts! Get ready to thrill to the rhythm of this extraordinary challenge and share your love of the sea and sport.
The Monte-Cristo Challenge is 3 days of competition, with 4,000 swimmers expected, swimming events, beachside entertainment and an environmentally-friendly sports village open to all.
Programme :
Friday 12 September
8.30am: start of 5kms without fins
9.30am: 2nd start of 5kms without fins
3pm: start of 3.5kms without fins
6pm: start of 2kms after work (with or without fins)
Saturday 13th September
8.30am: start of 5kms with fins
9.30am: 2nd start of 5kms with fins
2pm: start of 2.5kms without fins
4.30pm: start of 2kms team (with or without fins)
Sunday 14th September
8.30am: start of 5kms without fins
9.30am: 2nd start of 5kms without fins
2pm: start of 2.5kms with fins
4.30pm: start of 1km (with or without fins)
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Environment
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Spoken languages
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Rates
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5-kilometre races:
Without flippers: €64
With flippers: €64
3.5-kilometre race:
Without fins: €54
2.5-kilometre races:
Without fins: €48
With fins: €48
2-kilometre races:
Without fins: from €40 to €48
With fins: from €40 to €48
1 kilometre races:
Without fins: €37
With fins: €37
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Schedules
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Schedules
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From
September 12, 2025
until
September 14, 2025
Open On Friday, On Saturday, On Sunday
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From
September 12, 2025
until
September 14, 2025