Trail La Planèze

Race completed

61 km Distance

2,931 m Climbing

7.4 Grit · Hardcore

46.2276° N, 2.2137° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 48 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 16 hours 15:44 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50 mi cut-offs we track. Measured against 445 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~45 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (61km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 27 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 593 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ 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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Gear for this race

Chosen for 61 km of trail with 2,931 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 48 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 61 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,931 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.