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Mountain trail in the Pyrenees
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Pyrenees

Trail in the Pyrenees

The Pyrenees offer authentic trail running, between high passes, deep valleys and pastoral paths. Less crowded than the Alps, they hide exceptional races.

2

races

133

avg km

7,850

avg D+

Pyrenean races

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Pyrenees and the Alps for trail?

The Pyrenees offer wilder, less waymarked trails with a more intimate atmosphere. The elevation gains are comparable but the maximum altitudes are lower (3,000 m max vs 4,800 m).

What is the best ultra-trail in the Pyrenees?

The Grand Raid des Pyrenees (160 km, 10,500 D+) is the benchmark. A legendary race in the Hautes-Pyrenees with high-altitude passages and an authentic mountain atmosphere.

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