Week-end du Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise
Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 15 km to 73 km with up to 3,800 m D+ in Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)
Week-end du Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise is an endurance sporting event in Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 2002, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include High Altitude, Mountain, Forest, Lakes & Ponds.
The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise (73 km, +3,800 m D+), Randonnée TGV (73 km, +3,800 m D+), L'incontournable (41 km, +2,850 m D+), Pralo vu du ciel (25 km, +1,750 m D+), and Tour de l'Aiguille de la Vanoise (15 km, +1,100 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 (trailsvanoise.fr).
Event characteristics
Races & distances (5)
| Competition | Discipline | Distance | Elevation gain | Altitude range | Course type | Course & profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise | Trail Running | 73 km | +3,800 m | 1,405 m - 2,722 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Randonnée TGV | Walking & Hiking | 73 km | +3,800 m | 1,408 m - 3,004 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| L'incontournable | Trail Running | 41 km | +2,850 m | 1,411 m - 2,608 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Pralo vu du ciel | Trail Running | 25 km | +1,750 m | 1,403 m - 2,669 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Tour de l'Aiguille de la Vanoise | Trail Running | 15 km | +1,100 m | 1,417 m - 1,879 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
Course route & map
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 1,405 m to 2,722 m above sea level (+3,800 m D+, -3,800 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 1,408 m to 3,004 m above sea level (+3,800 m D+, -3,800 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 1,411 m to 2,608 m above sea level (+2,850 m D+, -2,850 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 1,403 m to 2,669 m above sea level (+1,750 m D+, -1,750 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 1,417 m to 1,879 m above sea level (+1,100 m D+, -1,100 m D-)
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
When and where does Week-end du Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise take place?
Week-end du Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise takes place in Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.3818° N, 6.7214° 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 Week-end du Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise?
The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise (73 km, +3,800 m D+), Randonnée TGV (73 km, +3,800 m D+), L'incontournable (41 km, +2,850 m D+), Pralo vu du ciel (25 km, +1,750 m D+), and Tour de l'Aiguille de la Vanoise (15 km, +1,100 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.
What is the course layout and elevation profile for Week-end du Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise?
The main competition (Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise over 73 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,800 m of elevation gain and -3,800 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,405 m and 2,722 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 Week-end du Tour des Glaciers de la Vanoise?
Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (trailsvanoise.fr).