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Ultra Trail Causses et Vallées

Mountain Biking and Trail Running covering 16.8 km to 200 km with up to 4,908 m D+ in Cahors (Occitanie, France)

LocationCahors, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(44.4451° N, 1.4318° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +4,908 m

Ultra Trail Causses et Vallées is an endurance sporting event in Cahors, Occitanie, FR focused on Mountain Biking and Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Night Run, Mountain.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including 200 km MTB (Part 1 Xtrem Challenge) (200 km, +4,908 m D+), The Mineral Trail (Part 2 Xtrem Challenge or independently) (92.3 km, +1,810 m D+), The Atypical Trail (42 km, +1,330 m D+), and The Nocturne Trail (16.8 km, +374 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 (cap-orn.org).

Official website
Ultra Trail Causses et Vallées in Cahors (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Table mountain light painting" · Photo: Jonathan Beech · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestNight RunMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
200 km MTB (Part 1 Xtrem Challenge)Mountain Biking200 km+4,908 m183 m - 2,244 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Mineral Trail (Part 2 Xtrem Challenge or independently)Trail Running92.3 km+1,810 m186 m - 946 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Atypical TrailTrail Running42 km+1,330 m189 m - 748 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Nocturne TrailTrail Running16.8 km+374 m192 m - 349 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
200 km
Elevation gain
+4,908 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,908 m D-
Altitude range
183 m - 2,244 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
4.9 % / 8.8 %
Course format
Loop course
200 km+4,908 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150175FS44.4451° N, 1.4318° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 183 m to 2,244 m above sea level (+4,908 m D+, -4,908 m D-)

Peak: 2,244 m·at 135.2 km·Ø 4.9 %
183 m870 m1,557 m2,244 m0 km40 km80 km120 km160 km200 km2,244 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ultra Trail Causses et Vallées take place?

Ultra Trail Causses et Vallées takes place in Cahors, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 44.4451° N, 1.4318° 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 Ultra Trail Causses et Vallées?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including 200 km MTB (Part 1 Xtrem Challenge) (200 km, +4,908 m D+), The Mineral Trail (Part 2 Xtrem Challenge or independently) (92.3 km, +1,810 m D+), The Atypical Trail (42 km, +1,330 m D+), and The Nocturne Trail (16.8 km, +374 m D+). The competitions belong to Mountain Biking and Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ultra Trail Causses et Vallées?

The main competition (200 km MTB (Part 1 Xtrem Challenge) over 200 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,908 m of elevation gain and -4,908 m of elevation loss, ranging between 183 m and 2,244 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 Ultra Trail Causses et Vallées?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (cap-orn.org).