Popular race and unavoidable rendezvous in New Caledonia, the Transcalédonienne is held each year in July, and its attraction goes beyond the borders. 60 km and about 2500 meters of uneven trails have to be covered over two days between the East Coast and West Coast ... the program is appealing.
The "Transcal" is not the usual appointment: for the Association Défi Santé, which organizes the performance is a pretext to display and practice the values of solidarity and sharing. This race is done in teams of three, of which one is a woman, and is open to all: students, those that practice sports for recreation, physically challenged persons ... It does not matter how much time it takes, the goal is to pass the finish line together.
This race also offers to those about 700 competitors who come every year, the unique prospect of discovering the places and the most remote tribes of Caledonia.
