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Les Courses du Mont-Terrible

Trail Running and Road Running covering 5 km to 106 km with up to 4,990 m D+ in Porrentruy (Canton of Jura, Switzerland)

LocationPorrentruy, Canton of Jura, SwitzerlandShow on map(47.4166° N, 7.0766° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2016
Elevation gainUp to +4,990 m

Les Courses du Mont-Terrible is an endurance sporting event in Porrentruy, Canton of Jura, CH focused on Trail Running, Road Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 2016, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including Ultra Trail de Mont-Terrible (106 km, +4,990 m D+), Trail De Calabri (70 km, +3,630 m D+), Trail De Outremont (50 km, +2,490 m D+), Trail De Pietchesson (36 km, +1,360 m D+), La Terrible (23 km, +850 m D+), and La Brère (15 km, +540 m D+) (9 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 (mont-terrible.ch).

Official website
Les Courses du Mont-Terrible in Porrentruy (Work: "Hiking trail at Mürren, Bern, Switzerland, 2012 August", Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Hiking trail at Mürren, Bern, Switzerland, 2012 August" · Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeKids & Youth RacesMulti-DayCity Run

Races & distances (9)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Ultra Trail de Mont-TerribleTrail Running106 km+4,990 m328 m - 2,424 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail De CalabriTrail Running70 km+3,630 m331 m - 1,856 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail De OutremontTrail Running50 km+2,490 m334 m - 1,380 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail De PietchessonTrail Running36 km+1,360 m337 m - 908 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La TerribleRoad Running23 km+850 m340 m - 697 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La BrèreRoad Running15 km+540 m328 m - 555 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La FontenelleRoad Running9 km+290 m331 m - 453 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La Fontenelle (Walk)Walking & Hiking9 km+290 m334 m - 456 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La TchouatteRoad Running5 km+133 m337 m - 393 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
106 km
Elevation gain
+4,990 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,990 m D-
Altitude range
328 m - 2,424 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
9.4 % / 16.9 %
Course format
Loop course
106 km+4,990 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100FS47.4167° N, 7.0766° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 328 m to 2,424 m above sea level (+4,990 m D+, -4,990 m D-)

Peak: 2,424 m·at 65.7 km·Ø 9.4 %
328 m1,027 m1,725 m2,424 m0 km21.2 km42.4 km63.6 km84.8 km106 km2,424 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Les Courses du Mont-Terrible take place?

Les Courses du Mont-Terrible takes place in Porrentruy, Canton of Jura, CH (start area at coordinates 47.4166° N, 7.0766° 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 Les Courses du Mont-Terrible?

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including Ultra Trail de Mont-Terrible (106 km, +4,990 m D+), Trail De Calabri (70 km, +3,630 m D+), Trail De Outremont (50 km, +2,490 m D+), Trail De Pietchesson (36 km, +1,360 m D+), La Terrible (23 km, +850 m D+), and La Brère (15 km, +540 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running, Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Les Courses du Mont-Terrible?

The main competition (Ultra Trail de Mont-Terrible over 106 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,990 m of elevation gain and -4,990 m of elevation loss, ranging between 328 m and 2,424 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 Les Courses du Mont-Terrible?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (mont-terrible.ch).