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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
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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)

Race bibs can be collected at the Moûtiers sports complex:

  • Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm for the Ultra des 3 Vallées SOLO and RELAY

  • Friday, July 31, 2026, from 8 am continuously for all other races

  • For the 170 km course (solo and relay): Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 8 pm in the city center of Moûtiers

  • For the 110 km: Friday, July 31, 2026, at 4 pm at Cime Caron

  • For the 70 km: Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 10 am at Pointe de la Masse

  • For the 50 km: Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 10 am at Saint-Martin-de-Belleville

  • For the 25 km: Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 8 am at Saint-Jean-de-Belleville

  • For the 10 km: Friday, July 31, 2026, at 8 pm at Brides-les-Bains

For licensed runners: In accordance with safety regulations, the organizer will ensure, as per Article L.231-3 of the Sports Code, that participants possess:

  • An Athlé Compétition, Athlé Entreprise, or Athlé Running license issued by the FFA, or a "Pass’ J’aime Courir" issued by the FFA and completed by a doctor, valid on the date of the event. (Note: Other licenses issued by the FFA (Health, Coaching, and Discovery) are not accepted)

  • Or a sports license, valid on the date of the event, that clearly indicates no contraindication to practicing sports in competition, Athletics in competition, or running in competition and issued by one of the following federations: Federation of Defense Clubs (FCD), French Federation of Adapted Sports (FFSA), French Handisport Federation (FFH), National Police Sports Federation (FSPN), Sports and Cultural Federation of France (FSCF), Gymnastics and Sports Federation of Labor (FSGT), French Union of Secular Physical Education (UFOLEP)

For non-licensed runners:

  • Medical certificate: A medical certificate indicating no contraindication to practicing sports in competition, athletics in competition, or running in competition, dated less than one year before the competition date, or a copy thereof.

  • ATTENTION: As organizers are directly liable, no registration will be recorded if proof of the existence of the medical certificate is not presented directly. PPS The FFA offers, with the Health Prevention Course, a four-step tool to raise awareness of the risks, precautions, and recommendations related to the health of runners. At the end of this course, you can download a certificate to be given to the organizer of your next race three months before the event.

For foreign runners:

  • Foreign licenses are not accepted. Foreign participants must provide a medical certificate indicating no contraindication to practicing sports in competition, athletics in competition, or running in competition, even if they hold a competition license issued by a federation affiliated with World Athletics.

  • This certificate must be written in French, dated, signed, and allow for the authentication of the doctor, whether they practice within or outside of the national territory. If it is not written in French, a French translation must be provided.

For the 170 km course (solo):

  • €180 until January 31, 2026

  • €190 until May 31, 2026

  • €200 from June 1, 2026

For the 170 km relay at 8 (price per relay runner):

  • €35 until January 31, 2026

  • €40 until May 31, 2026

  • €45 from June 1, 2026

For the 110 km:

  • €100 until January 31, 2026

  • €110 until May 31, 2026

  • €120 from June 1, 2026

For the 70 km:

  • €65 until January 31, 2026

  • €70 until May 31, 2026

  • €75 from June 1, 2026

For the 50 km:

  • €50 until January 31, 2026

  • €55 until May 31, 2026

  • €60 from June 1, 2026

For the 25 km:

  • €30 until January 31, 2026

  • €35 until May 31, 2026

  • €40 from June 1, 2026

For the 10 km:

  • €20 until January 31, 2026

  • €26 until May 31, 2026

  • €32 from June 1, 2026

  • "Ultra des 3 Vallées": 55 hours

Other time cut-offs will be communicated in the roadbook on April 1, 2026.

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

Yes, here it is:

  • A headlamp with spare batteries or a second lamp

  • A rain jacket

  • A survival blanket

  • A hydration system with a minimum of 1 liter (except 10 km)

  • A food reserve (except 10 km)

  • A whistle

  • A warm jacket

  • The outer layer must have a reflective device so that the runner is visible to all

  • Gloves

  • A hat or bandana

  • A personal cup

  • A mobile phone, charged, with the race HQ number

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

Your registration includes:

  • The welcome gift

  • The aid stations

  • The finish line meal

  • Electronic timing

  • Live tracking

  • The finisher's medal

Yes, lockers and changing rooms will be available from the organization. A drop bag system will be in place for the "Ultra des 3 Vallées" (2 bags) and the "Odyssée de Caron" (1 bag). You'll drop these bags in Moûtiers, and they will be transported by the organization to the life bases and then returned to Moûtiers.

Yes, shuttles will be deployed from Moûtiers to take you to your start location. More information will be provided by the organization after your registration.

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