SWITZERLAND FRANCE DOG SLEDGE 'LA GRANDE ODYSSEE'

epa02524833 A musher and his sledge-dogs in action, at the mountain pass Col de Cou during the 4th stage of the Grande Odyssee race between Morzine and Champery, through the Alps on the border of France and Switzerland, Tuesday, January 11, 2011. The international "Grande Odyssee Savoie Mont Blanc" is a 1,000 km dog sledge race taking place from January 8 to 19. 21 mushers from 12 different countries are participating with approximatley 300 dogs. EPA/JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT