Rousset, France · Sunday, October 3, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

23ème Trail Sainte Victoire - Les Crêtes

330 days away

61 km Distance

3,000 m Climbing

7.6 Grit · Hardcore

43.4831° N, 5.6196° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 49 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 11:48 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 486 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~326 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

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, October

Daytime high 20°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 11 h 42 m of light

Regional 2001-2025 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 317 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 3,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes49 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition61 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,000 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 12 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

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

Les Crêtes, l’épreuve reine la plus engagée – 61 km/3000 m de D+, un condensé du Mont Venturi dans ce qu’il offre de plus beau et de plus technique. Un véritable défi pour traileur(se)s aguerri(e)s.

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