Trail RunningOther DisciplinesUTMB Index Races

THP Winter

Trail Running and Endurance Event covering 500 m to 100 km with up to 5,300 m D+ in Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

LocationSaint-Étienne-les-Orgues, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FranceShow on map(44.0457° N, 5.7784° E)
Date & StatusNovember 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +5,300 m

THP Winter is an endurance sporting event in Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR focused on Trail Running and Other Disciplines. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include High Altitude, Forest, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 10 competitions, including W100 (100 km, +5,300 m D+), W70 (70 km, +3,700 m D+), W70 relay (70 km, +3,700 m D+), W45 (45 km, +2,100 m D+), W30 (29 km, +1,300 m D+), and W15 (14 km, +600 m D+) (10 competitions in total). The next edition is officially confirmed from November 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (mythp.fr).

Official website
THP Winter in Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues (Work: "Snowshoer on North Crater", Photo: NPS Photo, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Snowshoer on North Crater" · Photo: NPS Photo · Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

High AltitudeForestMountainNature & Off-RoadSnowRelayKids & Youth RacesSeaside & CoastMulti-DaySnow Trail

Races & distances (10)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
W100Trail Running100 km+5,300 m512 m - 2,738 mLoop courseRoute & profile
W70Trail Running70 km+3,700 m515 m - 2,069 mLoop courseRoute & profile
W70 relayTrail Running70 km+3,700 m518 m - 2,072 mLoop courseRoute & profile
W45Trail Running45 km+2,100 m521 m - 1,403 mLoop courseRoute & profile
W30Trail Running29 km+1,300 m524 m - 1,070 mLoop courseRoute & profile
W15Trail Running14 km+600 m512 m - 764 mLoop courseRoute & profile
W juniorTrail Running4.5 km+300 m515 m - 641 mLoop courseRoute & profile
W adoTrail Running3.8 km+112 m518 m - 565 mLoop courseRoute & profile
W découverteTrail Running1.3 km+46 m521 m - 540 mLoop courseRoute & profile
W éveilTrail Running500 m+9 m524 m - 528 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
100 km
Elevation gain
+5,300 m D+
Elevation loss
-5,300 m D-
Altitude range
512 m - 2,738 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
10.6 % / 19.1 %
Course format
Loop course
100 km+5,300 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS44.0457° N, 5.7784° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 512 m to 2,738 m above sea level (+5,300 m D+, -5,300 m D-)

Peak: 2,738 m·at 71.1 km·Ø 10.6 %
512 m1,254 m1,996 m2,738 m0 km20 km40 km60 km80 km100 km2,738 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does THP Winter take place?

THP Winter takes place in Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR (start area at coordinates 44.0457° N, 5.7784° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from November 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at THP Winter?

The race program comprises 10 competitions, including W100 (100 km, +5,300 m D+), W70 (70 km, +3,700 m D+), W70 relay (70 km, +3,700 m D+), W45 (45 km, +2,100 m D+), W30 (29 km, +1,300 m D+), and W15 (14 km, +600 m D+) (10 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Other Disciplines.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for THP Winter?

The main competition (W100 over 100 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5,300 m of elevation gain and -5,300 m of elevation loss, ranging between 512 m and 2,738 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 THP Winter?

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