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L'Ardéchoise
Saint-Félicien, France
June 9, 2027 to June 12, 2027Date confirmed
626 km603 km601 km561 km+47
ForestMountain+5
Running Theme (Nature, Mountains & Coast)
Iconic Mountain Pass Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027
Endurance events climbing iconic Alpine and Pyrenean mountain passes steeped in cycling and running history. Browse 14 events (6 confirmed dates) and 92 races from 10 km to 1,200 km.
Events146 confirmed dates
Competitions92Races & courses
Distances10 - 1,200 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+18,800 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Run to the Sky - Alpe d'Huez Half Marathon
L'Alpe d'Huez, France
June 13, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km
MountainHigh Altitude+2
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La Tricolore by Sundgauvienne
Hégenheim, France
June 26, 2027Date confirmed
122 km71 km
City RunForest+5
Photo: Tobi 87 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Mont-Ventoux Half-Marathon Kookabarra
Bédoin, France
July 4, 2027Date confirmed
21.6 km
High AltitudeForest+5
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The Etape du Tour de France
Le Bourg-d'Oisans, France
July 11, 2027Date confirmed
170 km
MountainHigh Altitude+4
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Montée de l'Alpes d'Huez
Huez, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
14 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+1
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The Grenobloise Cyclosportive
Eybens, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
130 km91 km43 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
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Défi du Col du Portet
Saint-Lary-Soulan, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
MountainHigh Altitude+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2027 - Jun 12, 2027 | L'Ardéchoise | Saint-Félicien, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Cycling | 626 km603 km601 km561 km |
| Jun 13, 2027 | Run to the Sky - Alpe d'Huez Half Marathon | L'Alpe d'Huez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Running | 21.1 km |
| Jun 26, 2027 | La Tricolore by Sundgauvienne | Hégenheim, Grand Est, FR | Road Cycling | 122 km71 km |
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2027 | Mont-Ventoux Half-Marathon Kookabarra | Bédoin, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Road Running | 21.6 km |
| Jul 11, 2027 | The Etape du Tour de France | Le Bourg-d'Oisans, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Cycling | 170 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Montée de l'Alpes d'Huez | Huez, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road CyclingRoad Running | 14 km |
| Date to be announced | The Grenobloise Cyclosportive | Eybens, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Cycling | 130 km91 km43 km |
| Date to be announced | Défi du Col du Portet | Saint-Lary-Soulan, Occitanie, FR | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Méribel Cyclo Challenge | Brides-les-Bains, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Cycling | 32 km17 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra Bike France - Vosges | Colmar, Grand Est, FR | Road Cycling | 500 km300 km200 km |
| Date to be announced | Polish Bike Tour - East 1200 |  Gdańsk, Pomerania Voivodeship, PL | Gravel BikingRoad Cycling | 1200 km |
| Date to be announced | Haute Route Alps | Megève, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road Cycling | 813 km371 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Endurance events climbing iconic Alpine and Pyrenean mountain passes steeped in cycling and running history. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Iconic Mountain Pass theme currently spans 14 public events and 92 individual competitions, including 6 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Cyclosportives, gran fondos, and mountain road runs tackle legendary switchback climbs with measured gradients. Primary disciplines include Road Cycling, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking with race distances from 10 km to 1,200 km.
Long switchback ascents and fast descents require disciplined pacing on the climb and windproof layers for the summit. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +18,800 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Saint-Félicien, L'Alpe d'Huez, Hégenheim, and Bédoin. Notable events in this category include L'Ardéchoise, Run to the Sky - Alpe d'Huez Half Marathon, and La Tricolore by Sundgauvienne. Every event page includes an interactive course map, elevation telemetry, GPX track downloads, and direct filters for date, distance, and destination.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What defines Iconic Mountain Pass events and how many races are listed in the calendar?
Endurance events climbing iconic Alpine and Pyrenean mountain passes steeped in cycling and running history. RunningCompass currently lists 14 events with 92 individual competitions under the Iconic Mountain Pass theme. A total of 6 events have confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season, alongside additional races with full course profiles for season planning.
What distances and disciplines are typical for Iconic Mountain Pass races?
Cyclosportives, gran fondos, and mountain road runs tackle legendary switchback climbs with measured gradients. The 92 listed competitions span distances from 10 km to 1,200 km, led by Road Cycling, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. You can narrow the calendar by 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra distance brackets using the search filters.
What terrain, elevation profile, and preparation should I expect for Iconic Mountain Pass?
Long switchback ascents and fast descents require disciplined pacing on the climb and windproof layers for the summit. Races in this theme reach up to +18,800 m of climbing. Each event detail page provides interactive course maps, elevation gain and loss metrics, altitude ranges, and downloadable GPX files to help you plan pacing and gear.
Where do Iconic Mountain Pass events take place and how can I filter by region and date?
Leading host destinations include Saint-Félicien, L'Alpe d'Huez, Hégenheim, and Bédoin. Notable events in this category include L'Ardéchoise, Run to the Sky - Alpe d'Huez Half Marathon, and La Tricolore by Sundgauvienne. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 14 events by country, region, month, and distance.