La Plagne Tarentaise, France · Saturday, July 31, 2027
Fixed Distance 50 mi
37ème La 6000D
340 days away
69 km Distance
3,400 m Climbing
8.6 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 49 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Field size ~1,383 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (69km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 69 km of trail with 3,400 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes49 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition69 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles3,400 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 69 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
69km sur un parcours balisé de la vallée au glacier avec un passage dans la piste Olympique de Bobsleigh au km 10. Altitude de départ et d'arrivée, 677m, point culminant de la course, 3050m
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