Grand Raid des Pyrénées

Trail Running covering 40 km to 160 km with up to 10,000 m D+ in Vielle-Aure (Occitanie, France)

Location

Vielle-Aure, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(42.8304° N, 0.3256° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +10,000 m

Grand Raid des Pyrénées is an endurance sporting event in Vielle-Aure, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include High Altitude, Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Ultra Tour (160 km, +10,000 m D+), Ultra Tour (Relay) (160 km, +10,000 m D+), Tour des Cirques (120 km, +7,500 m D+), Tour des Lacs (80 km, +5,000 m D+), Tour du Moudang (60 km, +3,600 m D+), and Tour du Bastan (50 km, +3,000 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 (grandraidpyrenees.com).

Official website

Grand Raid des Pyrénées in Vielle-Aure (Work: "Princetown (AU), Port Campbell National Park, Plants -- 2019 -- 0998", Photo: Dietmar Rabich, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Princetown (AU), Port Campbell National Park, Plants -- 2019 -- 0998" · Photo: **Dietmar Rabich** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

High Altitude Nature & Off-Road Mountain Seaside & Coast Relay Lakes & Ponds

Races & distances (8)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Ultra Tour	Trail Running	160 km	+10,000 m	494 m - 2,433 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Ultra Tour (Relay)	Trail Running	160 km	+10,000 m	494 m - 2,433 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Tour des Cirques	Trail Running	120 km	+7,500 m	719 m - 2,571 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Tour des Lacs	Trail Running	80 km	+5,000 m	791 m - 2,416 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Tour du Moudang	Trail Running	60 km	+3,600 m	1,057 m - 2,398 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Tour du Bastan	Trail Running	50 km	+3,000 m	792 m - 2,463 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Tour de la Gela	Trail Running	40 km	+2,400 m	791 m - 2,498 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Tour du Néouvielle	Trail Running	40 km	+3,400 m	1,367 m - 2,658 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

160 km

Elevation gain

+10,000 m D+

Elevation loss

-10,000 m D-

Altitude range

494 m - 2,433 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

12.5 % / 35 %

Course format

Loop course

160 km+10,000 m D+Peak 2,433 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 494 m to 2,433 m above sea level (+10,000 m D+, -10,000 m D-)

Peak: 2,433 m·at 20.2 km·Ø 12.5 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Grand Raid des Pyrénées take place?

Grand Raid des Pyrénées takes place in Vielle-Aure, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 42.8304° N, 0.3256° 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 Grand Raid des Pyrénées?

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Grand Raid des Pyrénées?

The main competition (Ultra Tour over 160 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +10,000 m of elevation gain and -10,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 494 m and 2,433 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Grand Raid des Pyrénées?

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