Chalmazel-Jeansagniere, France · Saturday, July 4, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
ChalmaTrail - Chalma80
Race completed
80 km Distance
3,000 m Climbing
8.5 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 38 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 15 hours
11:15 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~72 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (80km) — 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 26°C
Night low 13°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 15 h 37 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 704 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 80 km of trail with 3,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes38 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition80 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 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Similar races
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