Défi de Monte-Cristo
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31-03-2023
The new collection has arrived !
With our new logo, discover the poncho, and this year a model for your children and the beach towel
24-03-2023
The new logo of Défi !
We are very proud to reveal the new logo for the 25th edition of the Défi Monte-Cristo.
14-03-2023
The Défi commits
Being an eco-responsible sporting event is a collective effort to protect the environment, save water, reduce waste, repair, reuse, change habits, and first of all our own.
24th edition in figures
The concept
Presentation of the event
Created in 1999 and inspired by the mythical escape of Edmond Dantès, the Défi de Monte-Cristo is today the largest open water race swimming in Europe !
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Presentation of Château d'If
Thanks to Alexandre Dumas and his captivating story the Count of Monte-Cristo whose the Château d’If is a central setting in the novel, the Défi de Monte-Cristo is a unique event, with no comparison throughout the world.
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