PTL 2012 Regulation

From the website:
http://www.ultratrailmb.com/page/149/PTL_Rules.html

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WARNING

The route taken by the la Petite Trotte à Léon contains passages which are technically more difficult than those met on most Trails (in particular the UTMB®).

Those wishing to participate require a good knowledge of the ‘middle’ mountain environment. Some parts of the route can present objective dangers: steep slopes, risk of falling rocks, very narrow paths, scree or bolder fields and firns (snow pockets), and at intervals no clearly defined path or track...

The route is not WAY-MARKED and is mostly FAR FROM INHABITED ZONES. It is to be realized IN COMPLETE AUTONOMY, every team adapting its progressional tactics to suit the profile of the ground and conditions of the moment. To progress in safety competitors have to master the techniques of navigation with a GPS and possess the necessary knowledge in order to use a map, compass and altimeter.

KEYS TO SUCCESS: being able to cope with facing bad weather, lack of sleep, fatigue, the cold, the heat, hunger, thirst…

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If that isn't enough to instill appropriate amounts of fear, there are the photos from the course recon:
http://www.ultratrailmb.com/page/167/galerie_photos_publique.html

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Frankly, I'm still trying to wrap my skull around the whole concept of the first major pass which consists of 5300+ft of climbing in about 3.5 miles. How is that even possible?!?