We spent a lot of time over the summer exploring the Jura, and in particular the Vallée de Joux. Daniel does much of his training here and we both love the area for its rolling hills, forests and open spaces. On Sunday, Daniel rounded off his trail running season with the Trail Vallée de Joux, a 54km race on some of our favourite hiking routes.
The race started in L'Abbaye before heading up and down to
Dent de Vaulion,
Col du Mollendruz, Châtel,
Montricher,
Mont Tendre,
Col du Marchairuz and ending in Le Sentier. It was a fast race and Daniel did brilliantly to finish third overall - his second
podium finish in as many weeks!
It was a beautiful time of year to be in the Jura as the landscape is a riot of rich Autumn colours, providing beautiful pictures and great backdrops for action shots of Daniel!
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| Daniel at Col du Mollendruz, an hour after the start |
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| The road down from Mont Tendre |
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| Arriving at Col du Marchairuz |
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| The finish was in Le Sentier |
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| Daniel smiling as he heads down the finishing straight |
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| Daniel on the podium!!! |
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