Semi Trail des Ô Plateaux

Race completed

70 km Distance

2,760 m Climbing

7.6 Grit · Hardcore

19.0167° S, 47.8333° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 39 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 17 hours 14:34 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 85% of 50 mi races. Measured against 486 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~40 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (70km) — 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 21°C

Night low 14°C

Rainfall Wet — expect rain

Daylight 11 h 19 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 993 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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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 70 km of trail with 2,760 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes39 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition70 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,760 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.

New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 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

Spring Energy