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Ultra Trail Côte d'Azur Mercantour
Saint-Martin-Vésubie, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160 km120 km75 km50 km+3
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
FRRunning Territory & Spot
Runs & Courses in Races in Mercantour: Trails, Road Races & Events
23 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 75 races in Races in Mercantour with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events230 confirmed dates
Competitions75Races & courses
Distances4.5 - 1,000 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+11,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Trails des Millefonts
Valdeblore, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42 km25 km16 km9 km+1
MountainNature & Off-Road+4
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Trail de Tende
Tende, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km30 km19 km13 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
BikingMan Alpes-Maritimes
Valberg, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
1000 km500 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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Trail des Mélèzes du Mercantour
Colmars, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km25 km10 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+4
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Trail de Valberg
Valberg, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.6 km21 km13 km
MountainHigh Altitude+2
Photo: Tim Regan from Cambridge, UK · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMountain Biking
Transvésubienne
Valdeblore, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
82 km60 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: Christoph Strässler · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
SNOW DUO TRAIL ISOLA 2000
Isola 2000, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
19 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Ultra Trail Côte d'Azur Mercantour | Saint-Martin-Vésubie, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 160 km120 km75 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | Trails des Millefonts | Valdeblore, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 42 km25 km16 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de Tende | Tende, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 50 km30 km19 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | BikingMan Alpes-Maritimes | Valberg, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Road Cycling | 1000 km500 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Mélèzes du Mercantour | Colmars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 50 km25 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de Valberg | Valberg, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 42.6 km21 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | Transvésubienne | Valdeblore, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FR | Mountain Biking | 82 km60 km |
| Date to be announced | SNOW DUO TRAIL ISOLA 2000 | Isola 2000, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 19 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Merveilles | Breil-sur-Roya, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 31 km19 km |
| Date to be announced | Trans Riviera Gravel | Tende, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Gravel Biking | 80 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | Mercan’Tour Bonette | Valberg, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Road Cycling | 192 km80 km |
| Date to be announced | DUO Trail Isola 2000 Summer Edition | Isola 2000, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Trail Running | 22 km9 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Races in Mercantour (France, Mercantour) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 23 public events and 75 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Cycling, and Mountain Biking. Key host locations include Saint-Martin-Vésubie, Valdeblore, Tende, and Valberg. Notable events in the selection include Ultra Trail Côte d'Azur Mercantour, Trails des Millefonts, and Trail de Tende.
Race distances span from 4.5 km to 1,000 km, reaching up to +11,000 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Mercantour includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Races in Mercantour?
RunningCompass currently lists 23 verified events with 75 individual races in Races in Mercantour. A total of 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Ultra Trail Côte d'Azur Mercantour, Trails des Millefonts, and Trail de Tende.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Mercantour?
Events in Races in Mercantour focus on Trail Running, Road Cycling, and Mountain Biking. Course distances range from 4.5 km entry-level races up to 1,000 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Saint-Martin-Vésubie, Valdeblore, Tende, and Valberg.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Mercantour?
The most selective courses in Races in Mercantour climb up to +11,000 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in Mercantour?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.