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The best ultra-trails in France
France is the birthplace of trail running. From Chamonix to Reunion Island, from the Pyrenees to the Vercors, here are the ultras that have shaped the legend of French trail.
8
races
124
avg km
7,800
avg D+
The must-runs
UTMB Mont-Blanc
Chamonix, Haute-Savoie
Diagonale des Fous
Saint-Pierre, La Réunion
Échappée Belle
Vizille, Isère
Grand Raid des Pyrénées
Vielle-Aure, Hautes-Pyrénées
CCC - Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix
Courmayeur → Chamonix
TDS - Sur les Traces des Ducs de Savoie
Courmayeur → Chamonix
Maxi Race
Annecy, Haute-Savoie
Ultra Trail du Vercors
Villard-de-Lans, Isère
Frequently asked questions
What is the best ultra-trail for beginners?
The Maxi Race (88 km) or the Ultra Trail du Vercors (100 km) are ideal for a first ultra. Technical but accessible profiles, with solid organization and plenty of aid stations.
What is the hardest ultra-trail in France?
The Echappee Belle (144 km, 11,000 D+) is considered the toughest in France with its highly technical trails and extreme elevation. The Diagonale des Fous (163 km) on Reunion Island is equally formidable with tropical heat.
How many ITRA points do you need for the UTMB?
For the UTMB, you need to accumulate Running Stones through UTMB World Series qualifying races. The required number varies depending on the target race (UTMB, CCC, TDS, etc.).
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