Grand Raid Kiprun 3 Vallées Moûtiers - Le Défi de la Masse

Race completed

70 km Distance

3,300 m Climbing

8.5 Grit · Elite / extreme

45.3243° N, 6.5389° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 47 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~105 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 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, August

Daytime high 21°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 46 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1338 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.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 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 3,300 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes47 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 Poles3,300 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 70 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten