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18-10-2022

The 25th edition will take place from 2 to 4 June 2023

Registration for the 25th edition of the Monte Cristo Challenge will open on December 5, 2022.

To your training sessions!

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27-04-2022

OUVERTURE INSCRIPTIONS MASTERCLASS

Training FREE and OPEN to all… so do not hesitate to register! We look forward to seeing you there!

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15-04-2022

ONLINE STORE OPENS

We are proud to announce that our online shop is officially opening! 

Two collections will be offered, a collector and one dedicated to this 24th edition.

Ponchos, foutas, gourdes, caps and much more to come…

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24th edition in figures


1st
european sea swimming event
5000
swimmers in 2022
50
nationalities
10000
visitors expected
3
competition days
10
swimming events
360°
media plan
1year
speaking on social networks
19
Eco-responsibles commitments

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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