Friday, February 20, 2026

Amateur Competition – Enduro Open

Festiglace 2026 is proud to present its new amateur competition, ENDURO OPEN, a dynamic, accessible format inspired directly by Enduro Pro.

Friday, February 20, 2026, from 8 a.m.
Meeting time: 7:15 a.m., at the bottom of the Valentin sector

This competition is for amateur climbers who want to experience endurance climbing on ice in a friendly and stimulating atmosphere.

Individual competition

Enduro Open format

Top rope climbing only

Unlimited attempts

Competitors must belay their partners, as in the Enduro Pro format

No distinction between women and men during the competition

👉 However, two podiums will be awarded at the end (Women and Men), as in the Enduro Pro

The amateur competition awards ceremony will take place at 7.00 p.m. at Pont-Rouge Hotel de Ville, before the conference night.

The top three finishers in each category will receive hardware prizes from our valued sponsors.

RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

QUALIFICATION

Routes climbed exclusively on top-rope.

Objective: score as many points as possible per route, with a maximum of 15 minutes per route per person.

2 routes available.

1 attempt per person.

24 participants, each climbing two routes. The 12 best scores will be selected (6 men and 6 women).

Enduro Open

Enduro Open format.

Top-rope climbing.

10 to 12 routes.

Only topped routes are validated.

Unlimited attempts.

In case of a fall, the route must be restarted.

No route reservation.

Progression allowed only on rock and ice.

Use of anchors to progress is forbidden.

Mandatory double figure-eight knot.

Two feet on the ground at the start.

Competition zone reserved for athletes and judges only.

Ranking & Podiums

Overall ranking based on total points.

Two separate podiums: Top 3 Women and Top 3 Men.

1. Route Validation

For a route to be validated, the climber must reach the official TOP. The judge or volunteer verbally confirms “VALIDATED.” There are no intermediate zones: TOP or nothing. A route not topped scores 0 points, even if progress is advanced.

2. Scoring System

Each route has a point value. Points are calculated using the same system as Enduro Pro. Scores are compiled using a standardized scoring sheet.

3. Rotations

Rotation 1: climbers 1 to 6 have 1 hour and 15 minutes of climbing.

Transition (10 minutes): equipment change, rebriefing, belayer checks, and score sheet updates.

Rotation 2: climbers 7 to 12 have 1 hour and 15 minutes of climbing.

4. Organization

Simultaneous free climbing. No route reservation. If a route is occupied, the climber chooses another route or waits, according to their strategy.

5. Safety

Harness checked by an official before starting. Start only when the route is free and the belayer is ready.

6. Judging & Scoring

Each route has a judge or volunteer. The judge records TOP or NO TOP. At the end of the 1 hour and 15 minutes, score sheets are collected and total points determine the ranking.

7. Tie-Breaking

In case of a tie, the result is decided by the number of attempts or by the best qualification result (to be confirmed).

UIAA approved harness

UIAA approved helmet

Crampons with a max of 5cm of front point. Fruit boots are cool. No spurs

2 ice axes without leashes, 50cm X 25cm. No leashes, (spring leashes are authorized for certain areas over the water).

Gloves (must not be fingerless).

Assisted-braking belay device required (e.g. Grigri); ATC devices are not permitted.