Trail RunningWalking & Hiking

Vallespir Skyrace

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 1 km to 20 km with up to 1,400 m D+ in Amélie-les-Bains (Occitanie, France)

LocationAmélie-les-Bains, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(42.4729° N, 2.6692° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,400 m

Vallespir Skyrace is an endurance sporting event in Amélie-les-Bains, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Kids & Youth Races, Vertical Race.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Vallespir Skyrace (20 km, +1,400 m D+), Trail de Santa Engracia (10 km, +600 m D+), Randonnée de Santa Engracia (10 km, +600 m D+), and Vertical Chapelle (1 km, +250 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 (vallespir-skyrace.com).

Official website
Vallespir Skyrace in Amélie-les-Bains (Work: "David Kelleher representing Republic of Ireland and Stuart McNally representing Great Britain competing in the World Masters Mountain Running Championships in 2022", Photo: Athetics123, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"David Kelleher representing Republic of Ireland and Stuart McNally representing Great Britain competing in the World Masters Mountain Running Championships in 2022" · Photo: Athetics123 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

MountainNature & Off-RoadKids & Youth RacesVertical RaceFast Record Course

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Vallespir SkyraceTrail Running20 km+1,400 m731 m - 1,319 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail de Santa EngraciaTrail Running10 km+600 m734 m - 986 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Randonnée de Santa EngraciaWalking & Hiking10 km+600 m737 m - 989 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Vertical ChapelleTrail Running1 km+250 m740 m - 845 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
20 km
Elevation gain
+1,400 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,400 m D-
Altitude range
731 m - 1,319 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
14 % / 25.2 %
Course format
Loop course
20 km+1,400 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N51015FS42.4729° N, 2.6692° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 731 m to 1,319 m above sea level (+1,400 m D+, -1,400 m D-)

Peak: 1,319 m·at 11.9 km·Ø 14 %
731 m927 m1,123 m1,319 m0 km4 km8 km12 km16 km20 km1,319 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Vallespir Skyrace take place?

Vallespir Skyrace takes place in Amélie-les-Bains, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 42.4729° N, 2.6692° 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 Vallespir Skyrace?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Vallespir Skyrace (20 km, +1,400 m D+), Trail de Santa Engracia (10 km, +600 m D+), Randonnée de Santa Engracia (10 km, +600 m D+), and Vertical Chapelle (1 km, +250 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Vallespir Skyrace?

The main competition (Vallespir Skyrace over 20 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,400 m of elevation gain and -1,400 m of elevation loss, ranging between 731 m and 1,319 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 Vallespir Skyrace?

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