Tout est en orientation en dessous de 3000m et au dessus, la majeure partie !

English translation: The course is all orienteering below 3000 m and mostly orienteering above 3000 m

09:49 Feb 18, 2009
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French term or phrase: Tout est en orientation en dessous de 3000m et au dessus, la majeure partie !
This phrase is part of a document that I am proofing and the translator has translated it with this: "Below 3,000m it’s all orienteering, and above is the major part!" which doesn't seem right at all to me. However I am struggling to find the correct translation for it myself. I think it is particularily the correct translation for 'en orientation' that I am struggling with. Any help much appreciated.

This phrase is part of a short text describing a triathalon style race in the mountains of Equador.
Kate Larabie
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:55
English translation:The course is all orienteering below 3000 m and mostly orienteering above 3000 m
Explanation:
...assuming they do mean orienteering here; presumably the course is a series of waypoints rather than being marked out, except for some of the part above 3000 m.
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David Sirett
Local time: 07:55
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Thank you, this helped clarify it for me!!
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Summary of answers provided
4yes, la majeure partie est au dessus de 3000m
SJLD
3The course is all orienteering below 3000 m and mostly orienteering above 3000 m
David Sirett


  

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yes, la majeure partie est au dessus de 3000m


Explanation:
orienteering skills are constantly called upon, below 3000m and above, which accounts for the major part

but in more zippy language ;-)

SJLD
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The course is all orienteering below 3000 m and mostly orienteering above 3000 m


Explanation:
...assuming they do mean orienteering here; presumably the course is a series of waypoints rather than being marked out, except for some of the part above 3000 m.

David Sirett
Local time: 07:55
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PRO pts in category: 9
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Thank you, this helped clarify it for me!!
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