Trail Running

Challenge du Montcalm

Trail Running covering 3.5 km to 138.5 km with up to 12,100 m D+ in Auzat (Occitanie, France)

LocationAuzat, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(42.7671° N, 1.4793° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition1990
Elevation gainUp to +12,100 m

Challenge du Montcalm is an endurance sporting event in Auzat, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running. First held in 1990, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include High Altitude, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Night Run.

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Le Défi (KV + PicAriège + Marathon du Montcalm + Trail des Novis) (138.5 km, +12,100 m D+), PicaPICA (109 km, +11,500 m D+), La PicAriège (70 km, +7,000 m D+), Marathon du Montcalm (40 km, +2,750 m D+), Trail des Novis (25 km, +1,250 m D+), and Trail des Mineurs (15 km, +850 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marathon-montcalm.com).

Official website
Challenge du Montcalm in Auzat (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Table mountain light painting" · Photo: Jonathan Beech · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

High AltitudeMountainNature & Off-RoadNight RunMulti-DayPoint-to-Point

Races & distances (8)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Le Défi (KV + PicAriège + Marathon du Montcalm + Trail des Novis)Trail Running138.5 km+12,100 m430 m - 8,295 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
PicaPICATrail Running109 km+11,500 m433 m - 7,908 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
La PicAriègeTrail Running70 km+7,000 m436 m - 4,986 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Marathon du MontcalmTrail Running40 km+2,750 m439 m - 2,227 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail des NovisTrail Running25 km+1,250 m442 m - 1,254 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail des MineursTrail Running15 km+850 m430 m - 982 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail by NightTrail Running8 km+350 m433 m - 661 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
KVTrail Running3.5 km+108 m436 m - 506 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
138.5 km
Elevation gain
+12,100 m D+
Elevation loss
-10,285 m D-
Altitude range
430 m - 8,295 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
16.2 % / 33 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
138.5 km+12,100 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100120FS42.7671° N, 1.4793° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 430 m to 8,295 m above sea level (+12,100 m D+, -10,285 m D-)

Peak: 8,295 m·at 97.3 km·Ø 16.2 %
430 m3,052 m5,673 m8,295 m0 km27.7 km55.4 km83.1 km110.8 km138.5 km8,295 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Challenge du Montcalm take place?

Challenge du Montcalm takes place in Auzat, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 42.7671° N, 1.4793° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Challenge du Montcalm?

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Le Défi (KV + PicAriège + Marathon du Montcalm + Trail des Novis) (138.5 km, +12,100 m D+), PicaPICA (109 km, +11,500 m D+), La PicAriège (70 km, +7,000 m D+), Marathon du Montcalm (40 km, +2,750 m D+), Trail des Novis (25 km, +1,250 m D+), and Trail des Mineurs (15 km, +850 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Challenge du Montcalm?

The main competition (Le Défi (KV + PicAriège + Marathon du Montcalm + Trail des Novis) over 138.5 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +12,100 m of elevation gain and -10,285 m of elevation loss, ranging between 430 m and 8,295 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Challenge du Montcalm?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marathon-montcalm.com).