Ministère de l Education, de la Jeunesse et des Sports XTERRA TAHITI ROUTE OF XTERRA TRIATHLON

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1 Ministère de l Education, de la Jeunesse et des Sports XTERRA TAHITI ROUTE OF XTERRA TRIATHLON 1

2 Opunohu s Bay Cook s Bay Swim Mountain Bike Run MOOREA Island 2

OPUNOHU BAY The bay of Opunohu (or of Papetoai) is one of the most beautiful sites of Moorea, offering a sight on the peaks of the Mou aroa, overhanging waters in the mesmerizing reflections.

From here, the view on translucent waters of the Polynesia is simply magnificent.

3 OPUNOHU BAY The bay of Opunohu (or of Papetoai) is one of the most beautiful sites of Moorea, offering a sight on the peaks of the Mou aroa, overhanging waters in the mesmerizing reflections. It forms the vastest stretch of water of Moorea. The peak of the island, the mount Tohiea, rises as height as meters. From here, the view on translucent waters of the Polynesia is simply magnificent. This scenery was of use as places of shootings to numerous movies, among which "The Bounty" in 1983, with Mel Gibson and Anthony Hopkins, " A love affair " in 1993 with Warren Beatty, and " The counterfeiters " in 1994, with Gérard Jugnot and Jean-Marc Barr. Opunohu wants to say "Stomach of the fish stone". The pass is called «Tareu», what means "Sheltered", because this natural harbour is a deep and safe place to anchor a boat... even better, so that whales come to put low and to play with their "youngs" between July and October The small beaches are sometimes used by the fishermen of «ature», seasonal catch with big nets and by means of outriggers. 3

SWIM (1 500 m) Having prepared their bikes and clothes of race on the park of

triathletes will go at the bottom of the bay and will board outriggers.

In front of swimmers, the mounts which bounds the old volcano, this caldera which

4 SWIM (1 500 m) Having prepared their bikes and clothes of race on the park of transition (see CRIOBE page 9), after the briefing in the amphitheater, the triathletes will go at the bottom of the bay and will board outriggers. The departure will be given right in the middle of this wild and majestic bay. In front of swimmers, the mounts which bounds the old volcano, this caldera which we can contemplate since the Belvedere. During the swim, outriggers and paddles will accompany the triathletes. 4

5 Canoes with music groups and supporters START SWIMMING COURSE Opunohu Bay 500 m 1000 m Exit Swim by the beach 1500 m Transition Triathlon 5

6 Arrival SWIM TRANSITION PARK (Scientific Center CRIOBE) Transition Park FUN TRI Transition Park XTERRA Start MB 6

At the heart of Moorea volcano MOUTAIN BIKE ROUTE MB Route This mountain bike course starts at the level of the sea (altitude 0) and will traverse the vast majority of the tracks of the caldera, in

7 At the heart of Moorea volcano MOUTAIN BIKE ROUTE MB Route This mountain bike course starts at the level of the sea (altitude 0) and will traverse the vast majority of the tracks of the caldera, in the heart of the volcano of Moorea. Superb course that will take the tracks of the fields of citrus and pineapple, undergrowth, forests of mape, fords, an accro-branch... for a loop of 19 kms. The triathletes will have to pass by the arrival before leaving for a second loop slightly different (no second passage by the single track). In case of heavy precipitation, a plane B is possible (shortening of the first loop). 7

8 TRANSITION CRIOBE PINEAPPLE FIELDS MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL : 1 st Loop Km 17,3 Km 16,1 Km 2,65 WATER RETENTION Km 10,4 FORD Km 5,6 Km 9,5 Km 11,8 BANIAN PINEAPPLE FIELDS RANCH Km 13,4 AGRICULTURAL Km 12,2 SCHOOL PINEAPPLE FIELDS PINEAPPLE FIELDS Km 6,9 UNDERGROWTH SINGLE TRACK Loop of 19 km 8

9 MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL : 2 nd Loop Loop of 13 km 9

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11 1 st Loop : 19 km 2 nd Loop : 13 km

12 RUN TRAIL 1 Loop of 10 km 12

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14 Belvédère Criobe Banians Ranch Marae Ahu Lycée Agricole Sentier sous-bois Criobe ELEVATION + : 300 m 14

15 Ministère de l Education, de la Jeunesse et des Sports XTERRA TAHITI FUN TRI TRAIL : 250m / 5,5 km / 2 km Be born in 2006 (have 12 years in the calendar year) 15

16 FUN TRI SWIMMING COURSE Distance : 250 m In the Bay of Opunohu Departure boat, idem the XTERRA 16

17 FUN TRI MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL Distance : 5,5 km In the middle of the pineapple fields. No particular difficulties, except the ruts near the fields. Affichage «Orange» Elevation 17

18 FUN TRI RUN TRAIL Distance : 2,1 km On specific course, track and undergrowth Little elevation. Jardins de VAIPAHI Km 0,6 Affichage «Vert» Parc de Transition 18

19 Ministère de l Education, de la Jeunesse et des Sports XTERRA TAHITI ROUTE of XTERRA TRAIL and RUN & BIKE 19

20 42 km Valley of Papenoo Valley of Mataiea TRAIL and RUN & BIKE 20

VALLEY OF PAPENOO The collapse of the crater of the volcano Tahiti Nui shaped the caldera, the high valley of Papenoo.

A unique site, which presents exceptional landscapes with deep valleys and high waterfalls and which shelters numerous archaeological structures, old sites of house, agricultural terraces and mines

Streams and exuberant flora are the mark of a fauna quite so rich.

21 VALLEY OF PAPENOO The collapse of the crater of the volcano Tahiti Nui shaped the caldera, the high valley of Papenoo. With its 91 km² of surface, the pond overturning of the valley represents 10 % of the total surface of the island of Tahiti. A unique site, which presents exceptional landscapes with deep valleys and high waterfalls and which shelters numerous archaeological structures, old sites of house, agricultural terraces and mines of basalt. Real meat safe, banks up to the summit of mountains spreads out a luxuriant vegetation, forest of bamboo and guavas, mangoes and other banana trees. Streams and exuberant flora are the mark of a fauna quite so rich. Forests shelter pigs and wild goats, dozens of varieties of birds ; rivers abound in freshwater shrimp and eels The valley also bore the name of «Te Mano Rahi» (« warriors"), because during several centuries, the valley was a permanent living space of big Tahitian chieftainships. Thanks to its isolation at the heart of the island of Tahiti, the valley was able to keep numerous natural spaces, little modified by the man, as well as its invaluable cultural heritage. For 10 years, it is the ideal "playground" of our Transtahitienne. 21

MATAIEA & PAPEARI Historic cradle of the powerful dynasty of Teva, municipality groups the old districts of Mataiea and Papeari.

Just like a double ourtrigger, Teva I Uta draws its strength from the union of its two associated municipalities: Mataiea and Papeari.

Endowed with a real cultural and environmental wealth, Teva I Uta, "Earth of Sources", matters on its ground and maritime potential to develop the natural tourism, bound for visitors in search of

22 MATAIEA & PAPEARI Historic cradle of the powerful dynasty of Teva, municipality groups the old districts of Mataiea and Papeari. Its main advantages are the botanical garden Harrison Smith, the Paul Gauguin museum or still the gardens of Vaipahi. The nature is a queen to Teva I Uta. Just like a double ourtrigger, Teva I Uta draws its strength from the union of its two associated municipalities: Mataiea and Papeari. Extending over a 120 km² surface, the municipality is lined by the domain of Atimaono to Mataiea and the bay of Teonetea to Papeari. It account two symbolic valleys: Vaihiria and Titaaviri. Endowed with a real cultural and environmental wealth, Teva I Uta, "Earth of Sources", matters on its ground and maritime potential to develop the natural tourism, bound for visitors in search of authenticity. On the municipality of Mataiea, the lake of Vaihiria is the biggest lake of Tahiti. He formed following the collapse of an important mass of ground resulting from sides of the valley and particularly from the side is whose rocky and vertical sides were laid bare. Anecdotally, we tell that in the 1850s, the queen and king Pomare had stayed on Mataiea where a house had been built to them, on the ground Tairitepeuru. Ma ihi was their neighbor, he had a girl called Vaea. When king Pomare was perceived this girl, he ordered to his soldiers to pick her up to make one of his mistresses. But they did not cross the door, because Ma ihi intervened and scared off the soldiers. Ma ihi tells them : " Haere,, a mata noa i te e a, eaha e fariuriu" : " look at the way and do not return any more ". Mataiea is considered as its prosperity, the royal eel of the lake Vaihiria being, according to the old narratives, the key of this wealth! 22

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25 Sortie BENNETT Arbre du Tavana Jardin VAIPAHI Vaimato Jardin du Musée Gauguin Arrivée Motu Ovini 25

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27 Elevation for TRAIL «MARAMA NUI» and RUN & BIKE : Sommet Tunnel Lac Vaihiria Maroto Fare Hape Lac Bleu Arbre du tavana Jardin Vaipahi Pont Métallique Sortie Vallée Vaimato Jardin Botanique 8 supplies The runners will have to take their measure to transport their food and drinks (backpack or gourd is obligatory, with a minimum of 1 liter of drink. Limit time: 4 hours and half in the Tunnel 27

28 Ministère de l Education, de la Jeunesse et des Sports XTERRA TAHITI ROUTE OF FUN TRAIL and FUN KIDS 28

29 FUN TRAIL From 15 years to 99 years and more! 9 km on the heights of the Botanical Garden. ARBRE DU TAVANA TOMBE HARRISON SMITH RESTAURANT GAUGUIN JARDIN BOTANIQUE MOTU OVINI 29

30 ARRIVAL START 30

31 Elevation for FUN TRAIL «TEVA i UTA» Montée vers captage Arbre du Tavana Manguier Jardin Botanique Sortie Jardin Botanique Motu Ovini Elevation + : 300 m 31

32 FUN KIDS From 6 years to 99 years and more! 1,8 km in the Botanic Garden 32

33 TO REGISTER GO TO THE SITE PRESS THE BUTTON «INSCRIPTIONS 2017», then ON THE BUTTON «S INSCRIRE» THEN CHOOSE YOUR RACE PAYMENT BY BLUE CARD (If you do not have one, have a friend help you and then refund it!!) IF YOU ARE NOT LICENSED "Triathlon Federation" for ALL Races, IF YOU ARE NOT LICENSED "Athletics Federation" for RUN RACES, MANDATORY MEDICAL CERTIFICATE To put in registration form or send to : registrations@xterratahiti.com 33

34 GOOD PREPARATIONS!! MEETING IN MOOREA on Saturday, May 6 then To TEVA I UTA (TAHITI West) on Sunday 7 MAY And for the Feast to be total Monday 8th May at the MOTU OVINI (Papeari) For a recreational day with traditional sports. XTERRA: THE SPORT FESTIVAL!! 34

35 Two Municipalities which undertake! 35

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