Sport, change of scenery, emotions and thrills, this is what sportswomen are looking for on the 100% feminine and united Raid of the Saharan which will take place in Sardinia from October 6 to 13, 2017. In support of the Inform'Elles association and women victims of violence, sweat and endurance are the key words for the 100 women who soar through the sublime landscapes of the Italian island!

  • The Saharan from October 6 to 13: a 100% feminine and united human adventure
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The Saharan: more than sport, a pretext for escape

During a whole week, the 50 expected pairs will compete through the wild and mountainous nature of Sardinia. With an atmosphere combining competition, sharing and tenacity, the Saharienne is a multisport raid with assertive colors which is defined as an experience conducive to great encounters. Indeed, the heterogeneous cast of the Saharan invites women from different universes to unite around a common cause: sport!

Under the seal of surpassing oneself, the 8 disciplines spread over 6 days of trials offer participants a chance to rediscover themselves and share passions, efforts and emotions.

The opportunity to achieve your goal

Curious, determined or simply a sports fan, the concept appeals to women from all walks of life, with very different objectives. The multisport Raid in particular convinced the actresses Dounia COESENS and Emmanuelle BOIDRON in 2016, after their participation in La Saharienne in Ecuador they are arriving in Sardinia this year with the desire to go to the end of the raid but also to recharge their batteries in Italian lands!

The goal is quite different for women victims of violence of the Inform'Elles association who are committed to rebuilding themselves and regaining self-confidence.

This year, the policewoman, the heroine who was the first to intervene during the Nice attack will also be present.

A common conviction remains, however, all are found on the Saharan in order to live a human adventure where the goal is to push its limits!

In the program…

It is almost 100km that the representatives of the fairer sex will have to cover on the Italian island. Between each bivouac in the moonlight mountain biking, canoeing, trail running and archery punctuate the days of the “Saharan”. New this year, they will also practice Swim & Run, a discipline in which the phases of running and swimming are chained, as well as triathlon and its endurance events in cycling, running and swimming.

A historic solidarity action

Born from a strong thirst for insatiable mutual aid, the 100% feminine multisport Raid has been supporting, since the start of 2017, the Inform'Elles association and women victims of violence.

Through a communication program focused on the actions of the association but also on real financial assistance of 1000 €, the organizers also wish to extend their solidarity initiatives. Each participating pair is therefore able to save € 1000 to the association of their choice by finishing on the Saharienne podium!

This year, three other duo “finishers” will also be drawn to give their associations the same amount.

To know more : www.lasaharienne.fr