The new route has a few surprises in store, but what else can you expect from 10th edition of the world’s toughest adventure race? Red Bull X-Alps 2021 will still start in Salzburg, Austria, and includes 12 Turnpoints in 5 different countries (Austria, Germany, Italy, France and Switzerland) and passes through Mont Blanc, and here comes the twist (or shall we say turn…): The athletes will circleback to Austria for the final Turnpoint in Zell am See. At 1,238 km, it is the furthest distance ever and the new out-and-back format adds an exciting dimension to the race. For the teams taking part, it promises to be an incredible challenge of body and mind.