cime Caron (Val Thorens), France · Friday, July 31, 2026

Fixed Distance 100K

Grand Raid Kiprun 3 Vallées Moûtiers - LOdyssée de Caron

Race completed
110 km Distance
5,880 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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What the course asks

Climbing rate 53 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Field size ~92 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (110km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 21°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 14 h 48 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1338 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year Race Finishers Men's winner Women's winner
2026 110km 92 Nicolas Ramsamy · 16:33:13 Amandine Vitali · 21:59:45

8% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (110km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 110 km of trail with 5,880 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes 53 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race Nutrition Past 110 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles 5,880 m of ascent to walk up.
  • Headlamps 110 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Salomon

Aero Glide 4 Grvl

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5
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Overview

The Grand Raid Kiprun 3 Vallées Moûtiers - LOdyssée de Caron is a 110km trail race with 5880m of elevation gain, making it a demanding course with 53.5m of climb per kilometre. The race starts in Moûtiers and finishes at cime Caron (Val Thorens), taking place on July 31.

This event, organised by société Outdoor 01 Event, saw 92 finishers in its single edition in 2026. With an entry fee between 100€ and 120€, it attracted a field larger than 73% of its 313 peer 100km races.

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