The Gates are intermediate checkpoints where each participant must pass to complete a validation action. The validation action can be represented by passing in front of the Gate itself or, at the participant’s discretion, by having the Gate personnel stamp their Carnet De Passage (CDP). In the NorthCape4000 VII Edition 2024, the following Gates will be active: G1 Muenchen (details on location / opening hours / contacts will follow) G2 Berlin (details on location / opening hours / contacts will follow) G3 Copenhagen (details on location / opening hours / contacts will follow) G4 Rovaniemi (details on location / opening hours / contacts will follow) The Gates are positioned along the route, and to reach them, you only need to follow the provided track (Gates are identifiable and marked by GPS WayPoints). To complete the mandatory validation action, which can be done 24/7, you can, at your discretion: – Pass the Gate during its opening hours. During these times, you will find Gate personnel, and the validation action will be represented by having your CDP stamped by the Gate personnel. – Pass the Gate during its closing hours. You will not be able to receive the stamp, and there will be no personnel waiting for you. In this case, the validation action, verifiable by the organization via satellite, will be your passage in front of the Gate itself.  Recommendation: Gates are often in tourist-relevant locations, and in some cases, bicycle thefts have been reported. Therefore, we recommend that participants ensure, during the registration process, that their bike is secured in a safe place or carried by hand inside the Gate if possible