JEWELLERY & WATCHES
EMILE CHOURIET
CONTINUED ITS SUPPORT OF THE SIERRE-ZINAL AS AN EXCEPTIONAL RACE FORMAT FOR 2020 COMES TO A CLOSE
For the 47th consecutive year since its creation , the Sierre-Zinal , known as ‘ Race of the five 4 ’ 000m peaks ’ and widely recognized as one of the world ’ s most spectacular mountain races , took place on the mountainous terrain of the Swiss Valais region .
Part of the Golden Trail World Series , Sierre-Zinal offers a scenic yet challenging course with a total distance of 31km , including an ascent of 2,200m and a descent of 1,100m . Emile Chouriet continued its support of the legendary race as an Official Partner for the third consecutive year . Given the current situation regarding the global Covid-19 pandemic , the possibility of hosting the race at all this year was in question ; however rather than opting to cancel the 2020 edition , the organisers chose to revise the format . In order to uphold social distancing safety guidelines and to avoid large gatherings of people , the race was held over the duration of one month from August 17th to September 18th . For 33 days , the Sierre-Zinal staff welcomed runners at the starting point and finish line of the race ; participants were offered the flexibility of choosing the date that they would like to take on the course . Runners that completed the race received an official certificate of the 47th edition of Sierre-Zinal , as well as a commemorative medal and a piece of stone from the Besso mountain peak at an altitude of 3,668m to mark their achievement .
108 The Art of Luxury Issue 45 2020