Le Grand Raid 73 - Le Bauju

Race completed

50 km Distance

3,260 m Climbing

7.4 Grit · Hardcore

45.5289° N, 6.0922° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 65 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 13 hours 15:36 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 81% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~230 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — 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 15°C

Night low 4°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 15 h 09 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — 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.

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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 50 km of trail with 3,260 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes65 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,260 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

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