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Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB

Trail Running covering 26 km to 125 km with up to 5,700 m D+ in Malaucène (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

LocationMalaucène, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FranceShow on map(44.1744° N, 5.1320° E)
Date & StatusApril 22, 2027 to April 25, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +5,700 m

Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB is an endurance sporting event in Malaucène, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB World Series, UTMB Index Races. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including GRV - 100M (125 km, +5,700 m D+), GRV - 100K (87 km, +4,200 m D+), GRV - 50K (51 km, +2,500 m D+), and GRV - 20K (26 km, +1,100 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 22, 2027 to April 25, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ventoux.utmb.world).

Official website
Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB in Malaucène (Work: "Calanque des Pierres-Tombées-Cassis", Photo: Tobi 87, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Calanque des Pierres-Tombées-Cassis" · Photo: Tobi 87 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

MountainNature & Off-RoadForestHigh AltitudeMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
GRV - 100MTrail Running125 km+5,700 m307 m - 2,701 mLoop courseRoute & profile
GRV - 100KTrail Running87 km+4,200 m310 m - 2,074 mLoop courseRoute & profile
GRV - 50KTrail Running51 km+2,500 m313 m - 1,363 mLoop courseRoute & profile
GRV - 20KTrail Running26 km+1,100 m316 m - 778 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
125 km
Elevation gain
+5,700 m D+
Elevation loss
-5,700 m D-
Altitude range
307 m - 2,701 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
9.1 % / 16.4 %
Course format
Loop course
125 km+5,700 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100FS44.1744° N, 5.1321° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 307 m to 2,701 m above sea level (+5,700 m D+, -5,700 m D-)

Peak: 2,701 m·at 44.4 km·Ø 9.1 %
307 m1,105 m1,903 m2,701 m0 km25 km50 km75 km100 km125 km2,701 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB take place?

Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB takes place in Malaucène, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR (start area at coordinates 44.1744° N, 5.132° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 22, 2027 to April 25, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including GRV - 100M (125 km, +5,700 m D+), GRV - 100K (87 km, +4,200 m D+), GRV - 50K (51 km, +2,500 m D+), and GRV - 20K (26 km, +1,100 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB?

The main competition (GRV - 100M over 125 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5,700 m of elevation gain and -5,700 m of elevation loss, ranging between 307 m and 2,701 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 Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB?

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