Ultra Trail des Géants

Trail Running covering 173.8 km with up to 10,657 m D+ in Basse Vallée (Réunion, Réunion)

LocationBasse Vallée, Réunion, RéunionShow on map(21.3712° S, 55.7117° E)
Date & StatusMay 6, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +10,657 m

Ultra Trail des Géants is an endurance sporting event in Basse Vallée, Réunion, RE focused on Trail Running. Key features include Mountain, High Altitude, Nature & Off-Road, Seaside & Coast.

The competition program features Trail 173.75 km (173.75 km, +10,657 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 6, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (utoi.re).

Ultra Trail des Géants in Basse Vallée (Work: "Piton de La Fournaise - Paysage de l'île de La Réunion", Photo: Alexandre Péribé, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 173.75 kmTrail Running173.75 km+10,657 m8 m - 4,484 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Trail 173.75 km173.75 km
Distance
173.75 km
Elevation gain
+10,657 m D+
Elevation loss
-10,657 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 4,484 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
12.3 % / 22.1 %
Course format
Loop course
173.75 km+10,657 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS21.3712° S, 55.7117° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 4,484 m above sea level (+10,657 m D+, -10,657 m D-)

Peak: 4,484 m·at 56 km·Ø 12.3 %
8 m1,500 m2,992 m4,484 m0 km34.8 km69.5 km104.3 km139 km173.8 km4,484 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ultra Trail des Géants take place?

Ultra Trail des Géants takes place in Basse Vallée, Réunion, RE (start area at coordinates 21.3712° S, 55.7117° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 6, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Ultra Trail des Géants?

The competition program features Trail 173.75 km (173.75 km, +10,657 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ultra Trail des Géants?

The main competition (Trail 173.75 km over 173.75 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +10,657 m of elevation gain and -10,657 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 4,484 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 des Géants?

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