Morin-Heights Viking Loppet - cross-country skiing event in Eastern Canada

Morin-Heights Viking Loppet

Updated : March 10th, 2010.


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To contact us from
December to April

By phone:
450-226-1220
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By email:
admin@skiloppet.com

By mail:
Morin-Heights Viking Loppet
567 Village Rd
Morin Heights, (QC)
J0R 1H0

How to get to the Loppet:
Map & directions

Presse Release, March 2nd 2010:
Record registration numbers at the Morin-Heights Viking Loppet

New : 5 km «Coureur des bois» style race.
Register already for 2011 !
5 km challenging course
for 14 years old and over experienced individuals.
Also, 10km, 20km. and 33km races.

PHOTO GALLERY 2010 on Morin-Heights municipal Web site!

The name of the Loppet reflects the rich ski heritage of the two partners who organizing this event: the Municipality of Morin-Heights is the acknowledged Cross Country Ski Capital and the Viking Ski Club is the oldest cross-country organization in Canada.

The 2010 Morin-Heights Viking Loppet is a classic-style skiing event feature this year three skiing events - 10 km, 20 km and 33 km and one 5 km snowshoeing event.

Photo enlargment (Photo Chris Beames)

The Loppet, now in its 38th year, continues its wide appeal to classic style skiers, while introducing for the first time a snowshoe event for the rapidly growing snowshoeing population. Don’t miss out, be a part of this traditional day-long event on Sunday, February 28th 2010.

You need only talk to one of the many skiers who have experienced the Morin-Heights Viking Loppet before: It is the prestigious cross-country skiing event in Eastern Canada, with nicely groomed courses designed to appeal to skiers of all ages and skill levels and a kindred spirit that's second to none.

Our annual winter celebration will reward you with a memorable country event brimming with tradition, fun and unmistakable country charm in the heart of the Laurentians, an easy hour's drive north of Montreal.

The Loppet will take place regardless of the weather, although courses may be modified depending on conditions. Cut-off times will be enforced where participants are unable to complete their event within a reasonable time.

All registered skiers, will have access to:

Ski waxing assistance on site
First aid services
Shuttle buses
ChampionChip electronic timing
Opportunity to earn gold, silver or gold medals
Refreshment stations
Souvenir Loppet pin
Post-race meal

We look forward to seeing you in 2011 !

Links:

2010 RESULTS
PHOTO GALLERY 2010
2009 results:
10-Km Jan Nordström Loppet
20-Km Jack Wahlberg Loppet
33-Km Smith-Johannsen Loppet
Loppet 2009 : 380 participants enjoy a satin-coated 37th Ski Loppet event
Photo Gallery 2009:
Directions and map to Loppet staging area
Local accommodations
Ski conditions
(Courtesy SKINETCANADA.com)

Photo enlargment (Photo Chris Beames )

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Website courtesy of Tim Humphreys, SpinCom.
Photos courtesy of Sylvia Fendle, Chris Beames, James Jackson, Douglas Bowes-Lyon,
Erik Vikander, Gilles Blais and Denis Laplante.
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