Grand Raid Kiprun 3 Vallées Moûtiers - Ultra des 3 Vallées

Race completed

170 km Distance

12,000 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

45.4846° N, 6.5315° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 71 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Field size ~67 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (170km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 21°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 52 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1338 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical 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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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 170 km of trail with 12,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes71 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race NutritionPast 170 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles12,000 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps170 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Salomon

Aero Glide 4 Grvl

$159.95 ★★★★★ 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

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