La Plagne Tarentaise, France · Saturday, July 31, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

37ème La 6000D

266 days away

69 km Distance

3,400 m Climbing

8.6 Grit · Elite / extreme

45.5685° N, 6.6947° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

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

Field size ~1,383 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (69km) — 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 18°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 50 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2009 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 69 km of trail with 3,400 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes49 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition69 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,400 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 69 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 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

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

69km sur un parcours balisé de la vallée au glacier avec un passage dans la piste Olympique de Bobsleigh au km 10. Altitude de départ et d'arrivée, 677m, point culminant de la course, 3050m

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