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Grand Raid Kiprun 3 Valleys Moûtiers 2026

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The event in a few words

Keep running in the 3 Valleys! ⛰️

3 valleys, 7 resorts, 1 grand raid! 😎 The Grand Raid Kiprun 3 Valleys invites you to swap your skis for a pair of trail shoes 🏃‍♀️. In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, between the Tarentaise Valley and the Maurienne Valley lies the renowned 3 Valleys ski area ⛷️. You're probably familiar with one of its resorts: Courchevel, Méribel, Les Menuires, Val Thorens, Orelle, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, and finally Brides-les-Bains! 📍 Nestled in the heart of the mountains of Savoie, this brand new event of the Ultra League aims high for the first weekend of August 🤩.

The distances will vary, allowing all trail runners to discover the trails of this preserved nature environment 🌳. The giant of the Grand Raid, starting from Moûtiers, is "The Ultra of the 3 Valleys"! This ultra-trail lives up to its name with its 170 km and 12,000 mD+ (yes, more than the UTMB), the event will take you around the area 🤯. And don't think about taking the ski lifts of the resorts to save a climb or two, we see you coming 😂. If you're not confident about handling the adventure solo, you can team up with 7 partners to tackle the event in 8-person relay! 👯 Be careful when choosing your segment, as some sections of the race are very technical with significant elevation gain ⚠️. The course is among the richest in the region ✨, combining breathtaking panoramas between mountains, lakes, and forests 🏞️, and a unique technicality to the trail 😌.

For ultra enthusiasts, there's also "The Odyssey of Caron" of 110 km and 5,880 mD+. A significant challenge with a start at 3,200 meters altitude, at the summit of Cime de Caron! We hope you're not afraid of heights 😅. The course is the same for all trail runners, only the starts differ, spread over the long 170 km course 🤓. We decrease the mileage and elevation and from the start at Les Menuires, you will face "The Challenge of the Masse" with 70 km and 3,300 mD+. Another long trail of 50 km and 2,624 mD+ is the "Marathon of the 3 Valleys" starting from Saint-Martin-de-Belleville 🏘️. The two short trails of the Grand Raid Kiprun 3 Valleys are "The Balconies of Saint-Jean" with 25 km and 1,150 mD+ starting from Saint-Jean-de-Belleville and "The Starry of the Thermes" of 10 km and 818 mD+. This last one will start from Brides-les-Bains with a finish at Moûtiers, so you'll run the course in reverse of the other events 🔁. But don't worry, you won't encounter runners going the opposite direction, as the event takes place the night before in nighttime 🌖.

After celebrating your finish in Moûtiers 🏁, continue enjoying a big breath of fresh air at the top of the 3 Valleys 🍃. Well, we're not proposing hikes, as your legs will surely need more restful activities after tackling all the area's peaks 😬. Luckily, numerous lakes and rivers in the Vanoise Massif will allow you to refresh yourself! 💦 The water temperature, directly from the glaciers 🏔️, may not allow for swimming, even in summer, but it will do wonders for your legs: the ideal recovery 😇. To prepare your post-race meal 🍽️, we recommend going hunting for wild blueberries! 🫐 If you keep your eyes open, you'll easily find them 👀. You can make delicious pies or jams 😋. Still hungry? Then head to one of the resort villages or a high-altitude refuge to savor a croziflette or diots in red wine, typical regional dishes 🤤.

You will quickly become raid crazy about the 3 Valleys! 😍

4 reasons to join this race

Think big... 😎
...Very big! The giant of this grand raid is none other than a 170 km ultra-trail with 12,000 meters of elevation gain 🤯. Enough to give you a sense of grandeur but especially sore legs 😅. Yes, the 3 Valleys must be earned, and you'll quickly realize the vastness of the area once you've run it! 🏃‍♀️
Immersion in the heart of the 3 Valleys ⛰️
You're probably familiar with the 3 Valleys ski area and its 7 resorts: Courchevel, Méribel, Brides-les-Bains, Les Menuires, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Val Thorens, and Orelle 🤩. The Tarentaise warmly invites you to explore every nook and cranny, its peaks and climbs! 📈 No ski lifts for you this weekend! ❌
A premiere 🤓
This is the first time such a race connects the various 3 Valleys resorts, a journey between Tarentaise and Maurienne that will surely captivate many trail runners with the charm of the Alpine mountains! 😌 You'll discover a preserved nature, rich in unique flora and fauna, a territory few trail runners have explored before you! So, like a chamois, leave your mark 🐾.
Plant your poles even in summer ⛷️
With its 600 kilometers of skiing in winter, there's plenty of running in summer! Like skiing, you'll be chaining ascents and descents, but this time, you'll rely on your legs' strength to climb to the mountain's summit! Watch out for flying down the slopes, as your quads will likely catch fire quickly 🔥.

A distance for every taste

165 km : Ultra of the 3 Valleys

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  • Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
  • Elevation gain : 12000mD+
  • 165 km

A few more words

You surely know the 3 Valleys for its impressive ski area ⛷️, but here, no ski lifts or skis under your feet: you will climb and descend using your legs 🦵.

Starting from Moûtiers, you will make a first small ascent, just to warm up your legs, towards Feissons-sur-Salins and descend to Brides-les-Bains ⛷️. Once these 10 kilometers are behind you, there's no turning back, you will have to face the weekend's giant! 💪 You will start with tackling a first major ascent of almost 1,000 meters of elevation 😅. It gets you right into the thick of things! You will arrive at Lac Bleu, at the top of the Courchevel station. You'll scramble over the peaks and reach Méribel-Mottaret for a well-deserved refreshment! 🍽️

The Grand Lac, the Mont de la Chambre, the Lac du Montaulever... And here you are in the heart of Val Thorens ⛰️. You can admire the glaciers while refreshing yourself and continue your journey through the Vanoise massif. Here you will pass the highest point of your challenge, at 3,200 meters altitude: the Cime du Caron. Beware, a descent of almost 1,500 mD- will follow, which could heavily damage your thighs and put your mind to a severe test 😅.

Once in Orelle, you will have about 100 kilometers left to cover. And it won't be easy as you will have to cross the valleys again! 😬 You will need to climb back up to the Col de la Vallée Étroite and make your way to the Lac du Lou. Your next refreshment stop will be just before the Menuires station. As you can guess, each refreshment stop comes with a new ascent 📈. You will head towards Lac Longet and Lac de la Montagnette and enjoy a descent to Saint-Martin-de-Belleville.

Your last climb will take you to the top of the Col du Châtelard, right in the middle of the needles! You will descend to the Deux Nants for a final refreshment before facing the end of your course: the Gollet, summit of the Valmorel station. You will only have one portion left to maintain: the grand descent towards Moûtiers to cross the finish line 🏁.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Bibs can be collected at the Moûtiers sports complex:

  • Thursday 30 July 2026, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, for the Ultra des 3 Vallées SOLO and RELAY, as well as the Odyssée de Caron

  • Friday 31 July from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Saturday 1 August from 6:00 am to 9:00 am, for all the other races

  • 170 km course (solo and relay): Thursday 30 July 2026 at 8:00 pm, in downtown Moûtiers

  • 110 km: Friday 31 July 2026 at 4:00 pm at Cime Caron

  • 70 km: Saturday 1 August 2026 at 10:00 am at Pointe de la Masse

  • 50 km: Saturday 1 August 2026 at 10:00 am in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville

  • 25 km: Saturday 1 August 2026 at 8:00 am in Saint-Jean-de-Belleville

  • 10 km: Friday 31 July 2026 at 8:00 pm in Brides-les-Bains

For licensed runners: As part of the event’s safety requirements, the organizer will ensure, in accordance with Article L.231-3 of the French Sports Code, that participants hold:

  • A valid FFA licence (Athlé Compétition, Athlé Entreprise, Athlé Running), or a valid “Pass’ J’aime Courir” issued by the FFA and completed by a doctor, valid on the date of the event. (Please note: other FFA licences—Santé, Encadrement and Découverte—are not accepted.)

  • Or a valid sports licence on the date of the event that clearly states (by any means) no contraindication to competitive sport, competitive athletics, or competitive running, and issued by one of the following federations: Fédération des clubs de la défense (FCD), Fédération française du sport adapté (FFSA), Fédération française handisport (FFH), Fédération sportive de la police nationale (FSPN), Fédération sportive des ASPTT, Fédération sportive et culturelle de France (FSCF), Fédération sportive et gymnique du travail (FSGT), Union française des oeuvres laïques d'éducation physique (UFOLEP).

For non-licensed runners:

  • A medical certificate stating no contraindication to competitive sport, competitive athletics, or competitive running, issued less than one year before the race date (or a copy).

  • IMPORTANT: As the organizers are directly liable, no registration will be validated unless proof of this medical certificate is provided by presenting it. PPS: The FFA also offers the Parcours de Prévention Santé (Health Prevention Pathway), a four-step tool to raise awareness of risks, precautions, and health recommendations for runners. At the end of the process, you can download a certificate to submit to the organizer within 3 months prior to the event.

For international runners:

  • Foreign licences are not accepted. International participants must provide a medical certificate stating no contraindication to competitive sport, competitive athletics, or competitive running, even if they hold a competition licence issued by a federation affiliated with World Athletics.

  • This certificate must be written in French, dated and signed, and must allow the doctor to be authenticated, whether or not the doctor is based in France. If it is not written in French, a French translation must be provided.

170 km course (solo):

  • €180 until 31 January 2026

  • €190 until 31 May 2026

  • €200 from 1 June 2026

170 km relay (team of 8 — price per runner):

  • €35 until 31 January 2026

  • €40 until 31 May 2026

  • €45 from 1 June 2026

110 km:

  • €100 until 31 January 2026

  • €110 until 31 May 2026

  • €120 from 1 June 2026

70 km:

  • €65 until 31 January 2026

  • €70 until 31 May 2026

  • €75 from 1 June 2026

50 km:

  • €50 until 31 January 2026

  • €55 until 31 May 2026

  • €60 from 1 June 2026

25 km:

  • €30 until 31 January 2026

  • €35 until 31 May 2026

  • €40 from 1 June 2026

10 km:

  • €20 until 31 January 2026

  • €26 until 31 May 2026

  • €32 from 1 June 2026

  • “Ultra des 3 Vallées 170”: 55 hours

All other cut-off times will be published in the roadbook on 1 April 2026.

Yes. Aid stations are planned in Brides-les-Bains, Méribel-Mottaret, Val Thorens, Orelle, Les Ménuires, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Deux Nants, and at the finish in Moûtiers.

Yes. Mandatory kit includes:

  • ID (identity document)

  • Mobile phone with international calling enabled (save the organization’s emergency number from the roadbook and your bib), keep your phone switched on, do not hide your number, and start with a fully charged battery.

  • Waterproof jacket with hood

  • Emergency blanket

  • Headlamp with spare batteries (170, 100, 70 and 10 km only)

  • Minimum 1L water reserve (except 13 km)

  • Additional warm long-sleeve layer (170 and 100 km only)

    Depending on weather conditions (extreme cold or heatwave), additional mandatory equipment may be required.

    Mandatory kit will be checked when entering the start corral. Runners without all required items will not be allowed to start. Random checks may also be carried out during the race.

Your entry includes:

  • A welcome gift

  • Aid stations

  • Finish-line meal

  • Electronic timing

  • Live tracking

  • Finisher medal

Yes. The organization will provide changing rooms and a bag drop. A gear bag system will be set up for the “Ultra des 3 Vallées” (2 bags) and the “Odyssée de Caron” (1 bag). You will drop these bags in Moûtiers; the organization will transport them to the life bases and then bring them back to Moûtiers.

Yes. Shuttle buses will run from Moûtiers to take you to your start location. More information will be shared by the organization after you register.

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