Tor des Géants

330 km Distance

24,000 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

45.7969° N, 6.9686° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 73 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Field size ~743 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (330km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 14°C

Night low 4°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1714 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	330km	743	Victor Richard · 66:08:22	Eva Leonoor van der Veen · 79:34:30
2024	330km	533	Francois D'Haene · 69:08:32	Katharina Hartmuth · 79:10:40
2023	330km	621	Franco Leo Colle · 66:39:16	Emma Stuart · 82:21:44
2022	330km	408	Jonas Russi · 70:31:36	Sabrina Verjee · 80:19:38
2021	330km	431	Franco Leo Colle · 66:43:57	Silvia Ainhoa Trigueros Garrote · 89:57:50
2019	330km	565	Oliviero Ignazio Bosatelli · 72:37:13	Silvia Ainhoa Trigueros Garrote · 85:23:15
2018	330km	534	Franco Leo Colle · 74:03:00	Silvia Ainhoa Trigueros Garrote · 87:50:31
2017	330km	461	Javier Dominguez Ledo · 67:52:15	Lisa Borzani · 89:40:24
2016	330km	446	Oliviero Ignazio Bosatelli · 75:10:22	Lisa Borzani · 91:09:44
2015	330km	6	Patrick Bohard · 80:20:35	—

The field grew 39% between 2024 (533) and 2025 (743). 13% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (330km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

terrain This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
gear With mountain terrain, choose a shoe with aggressive lugs (5mm+) for optimal performance.
nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 330 km of mountain with 24,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 73 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition Past 330 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 24,000 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 150 h limit puts you out there after dark.