Défi de Monte-Cristo 2021

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18-01-2021

Few words from the founder of the Défi

Dominique Lena, founder and organizer of the Monte-Cristo Challenge, wanted to say a few words to you at the beginning of the year.

D-3 before registration opens.

28-12-2020

OPENING OF REGISTRATIONS ON 21/01/2021

The entire Défi de Monte-Cristo team wishes you a wonderful holiday season. We are very pleased to announce that registration will open on January 21.

29-09-2020

Aftermovie Défi de Monte-Cristo 2020

The 2020 Défi de Monte-Cristo aftermovie is here! Challenge, solidarity, joy, laughter, tears… Relive all these precious moments in video.

23rd edition in figures

1st

european sea swimming event

10000

swimmers in 2021

nationalities

18000

visitors

competition days

exhibition days in the challenge village

swimming events

360°

media plan

1year

speaking on social networks

12hours

live broadcast of 5K and 6K challenges from Château d'If

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 !

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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