Trails in the Hautes-Alpes

Here, we don't do things halfway: get ready to take on some positive elevation gain from the very first kilometer! 📈 The department is famous for its legendary peaks like the Barre des Écrins, and its exceptional climate offering 300 days of sunshine a year ☀️. It's the perfect place for a technical trail race. A little insider tip: always keep an eye on the weather, as conditions in the high mountains can change faster than a sprinter on a 100m dash ⛈️. Also, remember you're in the land of chamois and golden eagles, so respect this incredible biodiversity while you're wearing out your spikes on the trails of Queyras or Dévoluy 🦅.

Running in the Hautes-Alpes also means immersing yourself in a rich culture where you might still hear a few words of the Haut-Alpine dialect 🗣️. Between two ascents, you might pass the fortifications of Vauban or the majestic Lac de Serre-Ponçon 🌊. And for recovery, forget bland energy bars! Here, we go local: a good plate of Champsaur tourtons or donkey ears to recharge your batteries 🥟. Perhaps that's the secret of local champions like Sébastien Ogier (though he goes fast with an engine, the spirit is the same!) 🏎️. Enjoy the warm atmosphere of villages like Saint-Véran for a truly human experience 🏘️.

Whether you're a true mountain person or a flatlander runner looking for thrills, the trail calendar in the Hautes-Alpes is full of gems. We recommend checking out the Grand Raid du Guillestrois-Queyras, a wild and authentic adventure that will leave a lasting impression 🌲. From rolling trails around Laragne to the aerial ridges of Serre Chevalier, there's definitely a path for you 🌿. So, don't miss your chance to book a bib for one of these legendary races! 🎫

Scroll down to filter races based on your climbing desires and choose your next challenge under the Southern Alps' sun! 👇