Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

La Barjo

Trail Running covering 15 km to 119 km in La Hague (Normandy, France)

LocationLa Hague, Normandy, FranceShow on map(49.6640° N, 1.8486° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2010
Elevation gainUp to +3,094 m

La Barjo is an endurance sporting event in La Hague, Normandy, FR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2010, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Seaside & Coast, Nature & Off-Road, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Le Défi Des Grands Barjos (119 km, +3,094 m D+), La Barjo Ultra-Trail (81 km, +2,106 m D+), Le Défi des Barjos (75 km, +1,950 m D+), La 1/2 Barjo Trail (50 km, +1,300 m D+), Le Trail Brin de Folie (28 km, +728 m D+), and La Petite Barjo "Course Nature" (15 km, +390 m D+). 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 (labarjo.fr).

Official website
La Barjo in La Hague (Work: "Côte d'Albâtre à l´Aiguille de Belval", Photo: Jörg Braukmann, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Côte d'Albâtre à l´Aiguille de Belval" · Photo: Jörg Braukmann · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Seaside & CoastNature & Off-RoadMulti-Day

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Le Défi Des Grands BarjosTrail Running119 km+3,094 m8 m - 1,307 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La Barjo Ultra-TrailTrail Running81 km+2,106 m11 m - 896 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Le Défi des BarjosTrail Running75 km+1,950 m14 m - 833 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La 1/2 Barjo TrailTrail Running50 km+1,300 m17 m - 563 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Le Trail Brin de FolieTrail Running28 km+728 m20 m - 326 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La Petite Barjo "Course Nature"Trail Running15 km+390 m8 m - 172 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
119 km
Elevation gain
+3,094 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,094 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 1,307 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
119 km+3,094 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100FS49.6640° N, 1.8486° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 1,307 m above sea level (+3,094 m D+, -3,094 m D-)

Peak: 1,307 m·at 59.9 km·Ø 5.2 %
8 m441 m874 m1,307 m0 km23.8 km47.6 km71.4 km95.2 km119 km1,307 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does La Barjo take place?

La Barjo takes place in La Hague, Normandy, FR (start area at coordinates 49.664° N, 1.8486° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at La Barjo?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Le Défi Des Grands Barjos (119 km, +3,094 m D+), La Barjo Ultra-Trail (81 km, +2,106 m D+), Le Défi des Barjos (75 km, +1,950 m D+), La 1/2 Barjo Trail (50 km, +1,300 m D+), Le Trail Brin de Folie (28 km, +728 m D+), and La Petite Barjo "Course Nature" (15 km, +390 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for La Barjo?

The main competition (Le Défi Des Grands Barjos over 119 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,094 m of elevation gain and -3,094 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 1,307 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 La Barjo?

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