Tethys, the epic of a return to our roots
The adventure
A crossing of the Alpine arc, hiking and swimming
A few figures
⏱️ 112 days
3430 km
🏃🏻♂️ 3270 km hiking
🏊🏻♂️ 160 km swimming
From Ljubljana to Nice
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🏔️ 193 000 m of elevation gain
In semi-autonomy
🎒 18 to 28 kg of payload
💦 138 measurements and water samples taken from the peri-alpine lakes and their main tributary
All transit routes, both outbound (Annecy-Ljubljana) and return (Nice-Annecy), are conducted by train or bus depending on the sections, with a focus on minimizing the carbon footprint of the project.
A few links
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Want to cross paths with Alban on his epic journey?
You will find the route of the Tethys adventure here:
And here you will find the roadbook of the Tethys adventure, regularly updated. Please note, the schedule is subject to change by a few days...
The actual route, updated throughout the adventure, is available here.
"Alban's ambitious project carries many beautiful sporting values, and the physical training required to succeed in his endeavor will be significant. His determination appears unwavering, and he will need to rely on that to complete his crossing of the Alpine arc. I send him all my encouragement and will follow his progress with great interest. Strength to you!"
Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz,
World's best ultra-trailer in 2023