Races

MOUNTAINOUS through its «landscapes From alpine chalets and snow-covered mountain passes to glacial lakes, the Ultra-Trail® du Haut-Giffre offers participants the chance to run in a truly alpine setting, rich in the diversity unique to this environment.

MOUNTAINOUS through its elevation gain With an average elevation gain of 70 to 80 meters per kilometer (!) on its main routes, the Ultra-Trail® du Haut-Giffre ranks among the steepest races on the circuit, demanding peak physical fitness!

MOUNTAINOUS through its technical challenge Beyond the significant elevation gain, the Ultra-Trail® du Haut-Giffre also sets high technical demands for participants to complete it: snow-covered sections, steep slopes, aerial trails, shale, rock… Forget smooth trails—there are very few on our courses!

MOUNTAINOUS through its spirit Humility, mutual support among participants, personal achievement, and respect for the traversed landscapes… all the core values of the mountains come together in our trail, forming its very essence!