Trail Running

Ultra Trail Grand Colombier

Trail Running covering 10 km to 120 km with up to 5,000 m D+ in Culoz (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationCuloz, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.8476° N, 5.7812° E)
Date & StatusSeptember 25, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +5,000 m

Ultra Trail Grand Colombier is an endurance sporting event in Culoz, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Relay.

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Trail 120 km (120 km, +5,000 m D+), 120 km trail relay in teams of 5 (120 km, +5,000 m D+), Trail 80 km (80 km, +3,300 m D+), 80 km trail relay for 3 (80 km, +3,300 m D+), 45 km Trail (45 km, +2,000 m D+), and Trail 30 km (30 km, +1,400 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The next edition is officially confirmed for September 25, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ultratrailgrandcolombier.com).

Official website
Ultra Trail Grand Colombier in Culoz (Work: "Grand Combin 2", Photo: Rémih, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Grand Combin 2" · Photo: Rémih · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

MountainNature & Off-RoadForestRelayHigh Altitude

Races & distances (8)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 120 kmTrail Running120 km+5,000 m231 m - 1,526 mLoop courseRoute & profile
120 km trail relay in teams of 5Trail Running120 km+5,000 m231 m - 1,525 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 80 kmTrail Running80 km+3,300 m236 m - 1,500 mLoop courseRoute & profile
80 km trail relay for 3Trail Running80 km+3,300 m236 m - 1,506 mLoop courseRoute & profile
45 km TrailTrail Running45 km+2,000 m236 m - 1,526 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 30 kmTrail Running30 km+1,400 m236 m - 1,526 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 16 kmTrail Running16 km+18 m236 m - 260 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+300 m236 m - 438 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
120 km
Elevation gain
+5,000 m D+
Elevation loss
-5,000 m D-
Altitude range
231 m - 1,526 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
8.3 % / 35 %
Course format
Loop course
120 km+5,000 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100FS45.7637° N, 5.6911° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 231 m to 1,526 m above sea level (+5,000 m D+, -5,000 m D-)

Peak: 1,526 m·at 109.2 km·Ø 8.3 %
231 m663 m1,094 m1,526 m0 km24 km48 km72 km96 km120 km1,526 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ultra Trail Grand Colombier take place?

Ultra Trail Grand Colombier takes place in Culoz, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.8476° N, 5.7812° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for September 25, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Ultra Trail Grand Colombier?

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Trail 120 km (120 km, +5,000 m D+), 120 km trail relay in teams of 5 (120 km, +5,000 m D+), Trail 80 km (80 km, +3,300 m D+), 80 km trail relay for 3 (80 km, +3,300 m D+), 45 km Trail (45 km, +2,000 m D+), and Trail 30 km (30 km, +1,400 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ultra Trail Grand Colombier?

The main competition (Trail 120 km over 120 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5,000 m of elevation gain and -5,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 231 m and 1,526 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Ultra Trail Grand Colombier?

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