Ultra Running Hub La Chapelle-en-Lafaye, France · Sunday, June 21, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Grand Trail du Haut-Forez
Race completed
70 km Distance
3,000 m Climbing
8.0 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 43 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 14 hours
12:00 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 ~55 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (70km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Daytime high 23°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 15 h 41 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 704 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 70 km of trail with 3,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes43 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition70 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 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Similar races
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