The track will be marked with reflective elements flags for night vision. Participation at the AT requires however a good sense of direction in the mountains. It is recommended to use a gps device; the complete track of the route is available online and will be promptly updated in case of any changes to the route.
Athletes must follow the route traced by the organization without any shortcuts: cutting or abandoning the route, which is at own and exclusive risk of the athlete, will result in disqualification from the event. Athletes out of time or in difficult situations must leave the race only at a check-point, where they will be accompanied down to the valley by the organization.
In case of sickness or injury, the organization must be alerted. The athlete who abandons the race without notifying it immediately, will have to bear all the expenses related to the start of the research by the rescue personnel.
In every phase of the race, athletes will have to act independently and self-sufficiently, with no outside help or assistance, except for the refreshments set up by the organisation. It is allowed to get supplies and/or stop by activities and public places along the route during opening hours. Athletes wishing to bivouac along the route must do so in places guarded by the organization.
Private property must be respected, avoiding to use tools or manufactures found along the way, under penalty of disqualification.
It is forbidden to throw or leave any object along the way, under penalty of disqualification. Competitors, in case of need, they are required to lend each other assistance.