Trail Running

Le tour des 6 Vallées de l'Oisans

Trail Running covering 11 km to 200 km with up to 12,500 m D+ in The Two Alps (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationDie Deux Alpes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.0082° N, 6.1251° E)
Date & StatusJuly 4, 2027 to July 10, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +12,500 m

Le tour des 6 Vallées de l'Oisans is an endurance sporting event in Die Deux Alpes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, High Altitude, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 14 competitions, including Les 6 Vallées - Grand tour (200 km, +12,500 m D+), Le coeur de l'Oisans - Tour express (100 km, +5,300 m D+), Le Plateau du Taillefer (42 km, +2,850 m D+), La Tête de la Toura (41 km, +2,600 m D+), Le Plateau d'Emparis (40 km, +2,700 m D+), and Les Lacs des Grandes Rousses (37 km, +1,700 m D+) (14 competitions in total). The next edition is officially confirmed from July 4, 2027 to July 10, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (6valleesoisans.com).

Official website
Le tour des 6 Vallées de l'Oisans in Die Deux Alpes (Work: "Panorama Terrasse Rebuffat", Photo: Patrick Nouhailler, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Panorama Terrasse Rebuffat" · Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

MountainNature & Off-RoadHigh AltitudeMulti-DayForestStage Race

Races & distances (14)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Les 6 Vallées - Grand tourTrail Running200 km+12,500 m929 m - 6,179 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Le coeur de l'Oisans - Tour expressTrail Running100 km+5,300 m932 m - 3,158 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Le Plateau du TailleferTrail Running42 km+2,850 m635 m - 2,063 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
La Tête de la TouraTrail Running41 km+2,600 m724 m - 2,832 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Le Plateau d'EmparisTrail Running40 km+2,700 m929 m - 2,246 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Les Lacs des Grandes RoussesTrail Running37 km+1,700 m658 m - 1,827 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
La Crête du CarreletTrail Running26 km+1,900 m724 m - 2,089 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
La Forêt de l'EssartTrail Running24 km+950 m935 m - 1,334 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La Montée de VenoscTrail Running19 km+1,050 m724 m - 1,662 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Les PuysTrail Running17 km+1,100 m941 m - 1,403 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Le Col Saint-JeanTrail Running14 km+1,150 m929 m - 1,412 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Les Gorges de SarenneTrail Running14 km+750 m1,292 m - 1,839 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
La RomancheTrail Running12 km+300 m935 m - 1,061 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Auris-en-Oisans - L'Alpe d'Huez - courtTrail Running11 km+600 m938 m - 1,190 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
200 km
Elevation gain
+12,500 m D+
Elevation loss
-12,500 m D-
Altitude range
929 m - 6,179 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
12.5 % / 22.5 %
Course format
Loop course
200 km+12,500 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150175FS45.0082° N, 6.1252° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 929 m to 6,179 m above sea level (+12,500 m D+, -12,500 m D-)

Peak: 6,179 m·at 131.2 km·Ø 12.5 %
929 m2,679 m4,429 m6,179 m0 km40 km80 km120 km160 km200 km6,179 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Le tour des 6 Vallées de l'Oisans take place?

Le tour des 6 Vallées de l'Oisans takes place in Die Deux Alpes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.0082° N, 6.1251° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from July 4, 2027 to July 10, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Le tour des 6 Vallées de l'Oisans?

The race program comprises 14 competitions, including Les 6 Vallées - Grand tour (200 km, +12,500 m D+), Le coeur de l'Oisans - Tour express (100 km, +5,300 m D+), Le Plateau du Taillefer (42 km, +2,850 m D+), La Tête de la Toura (41 km, +2,600 m D+), Le Plateau d'Emparis (40 km, +2,700 m D+), and Les Lacs des Grandes Rousses (37 km, +1,700 m D+) (14 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Le tour des 6 Vallées de l'Oisans?

The main competition (Les 6 Vallées - Grand tour over 200 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +12,500 m of elevation gain and -12,500 m of elevation loss, ranging between 929 m and 6,179 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 Le tour des 6 Vallées de l'Oisans?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (6valleesoisans.com).