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Vars Mountain Trail
Vars, France
July 23, 2027 to July 25, 2027Date confirmed
55.7 km42 km24 km10 km+3
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
FRTrail Running · Hautes-Alpes · 41 Events · 236 Races
Trail Running in Hautes-Alpes
41 verified events with 236 individual races (3 confirmed dates) in Hautes-Alpes complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events413 confirmed dates
Competitions236Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 170 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+11,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Trail de la Haute Durance
L'Argentière-la-Bessée, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
31 km17 km10 km3.8 km+4
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
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La Foulée Caturige
Chorges, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
33 km20 km14 km9 km+3
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+5
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Grand Trail des Écrins
Vallouise, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
57 km34 km23 km11 km
MountainHigh Altitude+4
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The Grand Raid of the Guillestrois and the Queyras
Guillestre, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
170 km105 km90 km65 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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The Hautes-Alpes Autumnal
Villar-Saint-Pancrace, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
55 km30 km23 km13 km+2
MountainHigh Altitude+3
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Oule Uphill
Veynes, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5 km3 km2 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races+3
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Montgenèvre Sky Race
Montgenèvre, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
40 km28 km15 km6 km+1
High AltitudeMountain+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2027 - Jul 25, 2027 | Vars Mountain Trail | Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 55.7 km42 km24 km10 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Trail de la Haute Durance | L'Argentière-la-Bessée, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 31 km17 km10 km3.8 km |
| Date to be announced | La Foulée Caturige | Chorges, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 33 km20 km14 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Grand Trail des Écrins | Vallouise, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 57 km34 km23 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | The Grand Raid of the Guillestrois and the Queyras | Guillestre, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 170 km105 km90 km65 km |
| Date to be announced | The Hautes-Alpes Autumnal | Villar-Saint-Pancrace, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FR | Trail Running | 55 km30 km23 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | Oule Uphill | Veynes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 10 km5 km3 km2 km |
| Date to be announced | Montgenèvre Sky Race | Montgenèvre, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 40 km28 km15 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | The Trails of the Lakes of Orcières | Orcières, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 40 km25 km10 km3.3 km |
| Date to be announced | Skyrace Les Orres | Les Orres, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 22.9 km8.4 km5 km2.4 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Étoiles | Saint-Véran, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 56 km36 km21 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Escapade Champsaurine | Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 30.5 km21.5 km13.5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. Trail running is defined by elevation gain, technical terrain, and natural landscapes across forest singletrack, coastal cliffs, and mountain passes. In this Trail Running in Hautes-Alpes directory, RunningCompass curates 41 events comprising 236 individual races, including 3 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 0.5 km to 170 km and elevation gains up to +11,000 m. Key host locations include Vars, L'Argentière-la-Bessée, Chorges, Vallouise. Notable events in this selection include Vars Mountain Trail, Trail de la Haute Durance, La Foulée Caturige.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in Hautes-Alpes?
This overview currently includes 41 verified events featuring 236 individual races. Of these, 3 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 38 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in Hautes-Alpes?
Races in this selection span distances of 0.5 km to 170 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +11,000 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in Hautes-Alpes?
Top host locations include Vars, L'Argentière-la-Bessée, Chorges, Vallouise, Guillestre. Representative events in the catalog include Vars Mountain Trail, Trail de la Haute Durance, La Foulée Caturige, Grand Trail des Écrins. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Trail Running in Hautes-Alpes?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 236 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.