Trails in the Hautes-Alpes
Grand Raid of Guillestrois-Queyras
For those who love elevation and breathtaking landscapes, the Grand Raid du Guillestrois-Queyras invites you to explore its trails in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, in Guillestre 🏔️.
Five exceptional routes await you: the Skyrace du Rif Bel (25 km), the Trail des Lacs (50 km / 3200 m D+), the Trail des Crêtes (67 km / 4250 m D+), the Grande Traversée (105 km / 6600 m D+), and the Ultra Tour (170 km / 11,000 m D+), which can also be done in a relay 🫱🏻🫲🏾. Each route takes you through lakes, mountain passes, and villages with stunning views 🌬️. The trails are demanding and technical, so don't forget your poles, fleece, and gloves 🧤.
This race combines sport, nature, and camaraderie. It's a unique opportunity to push your limits and discover the Guillestrois and Queyras like never before 🌱⛰️.
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Tallard(05)Your peaks are waiting for you!
Ah the 05, the vertical paradise where the air is pure and the trails are endless climbs! 🏔️ If you're looking to find your next challenge, you're in the right place. Between the Écrins massif and the Queyras Regional Natural Park, the Hautes-Alpes (once part of the Dauphiné) offer you a playground of 5,549 km² of pure joy 🏃♂️. From Gap, the prefecture, to Briançon, the highest city in France, every step is a guaranteed visual delight 🏰.
An uphill challenge that builds character!
Here, we don't do things halfway: get ready to tackle some positive elevation gain from the very first kilometer! 📈 The department is famous for its legendary peaks like the Barre des Écrins, as well as its extraordinary climate with 300 days of sunshine per year ☀️. It's the dream location for a technical nature run. A little insider tip: always keep an eye on the weather, as in high altitudes, it changes faster than a sprinter in the 100m ⛈️. Remember too that you're on the lands of chamois and golden eagles, so respect this incredible biodiversity while you wear down your spikes on the trails of the Queyras or the Dévoluy 🦅.
Heritage, tourtons, and summit recovery
Running in the 05 is also about immersing yourself in a rich culture where you might still hear a few words of the Hautes-Alpes dialect 🗣️. Between ascents, you might pass by the fortifications of Vauban or the majestic Lake Serre-Ponçon 🌊. And for recovery, forget the bland energy bars! Here, we focus on local fare: a good plate of Champsaur tourtons or donkey ears to recharge your batteries 🥟. Maybe that's the secret of local champions like Sébastien Ogier (well, he goes fast with an engine, but the spirit is the same!) 🏎️. Enjoy the warm atmosphere of villages like Saint-Véran for a truly human experience 🏘️.
Ready to book a bib?
Whether you're a pure mountain dweller or a plains trail runner seeking thrills, the trail calendar of the Hautes-Alpes is full of gems. We suggest taking a look at the Grand Raid du Guillestrois-Queyras, a wild and authentic adventure that will leave a lasting impression 🌲. From flowing trails around Laragne to the sky-high ridges of Serre Chevalier, there's bound to be a track made just for you 🌿. So, don't miss your chance to book a bib for one of these legendary races! 🎫
Scroll down to filter the races according to your climbing desires and choose your next challenge under the Southern Alps sun! 👇
See all racesHautes-Alpes trail agenda
- Grand Raid du Guillestrois-Queyras
- Ultrachampsaur
- Trail du Rabioux
- Vauban Urban Trail
- Vars Mountain Trail
- La 3000 Express
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