Trail de Haute Provence (THP) 2027

The "THP120" is 122 km, 5,550 mD+ 🥳 —we can assure you, your calves are going to burn ! 🔥 And it’s not for nothing that this race is part of the Ultra League 🌎.

Almost the entire route follows that of the "THP 160", notably up to the village of St-Étienne-les-Orgues. After that, we’re counting on you to give everything you’ve got left to cover the remaining 20 km toward Forcalquier! You’ll pass through Fontienne, where your last aid station will be waiting for you. A emotion-packed adventure will come to an end for you. Enjoy this moment with the crowd of supporters waiting for you! 🎇

If the "Ultra de Provence" still scares you a little, but you still want to take part in a long trail, then the "THP80" is made for you ! 😉 With its 80 km and its 3,400 mD+ 😰, it has nothing to be ashamed of compared with its big brother of 160 km 👬. Then, just like its big brother, this race can be done as a relay, in a team of 4 👯. This year the route has changed to make way for a more technical course. As with the "THP160" and the "THP120", you will discover plenty of surprises throughout your journey 🎁.

Back to serious things: the start 🏁 of the race will be given in Ongles, early in the morning 🌄. You will head towards Lardiers with a gradual climb ↗️ that will get your legs going right from the start. Admire the sunrise and build up your strength 💪 because you will face more than 1,330 mD+ before reaching the next aid station ! 😋 You will discover the magnificent landscapes of the Montagne de Lure 🏞️ with nature that will reward your efforts. There you are at the Station de Lure ⛷️, where you will find a refreshment area and you can tell yourself that you have already completed half of your trail 🫶. After getting your strength back, you will tackle the biggest part of the route: the summit of the Montagne de la Lure ☝️.

Push on to the liquid aid station at Notre-Dame de Lure, where you will take in a whole set of incredible green landscapes! All these panoramas will help you hold on 🌈. Look up and you will see in the distance the penultimate aid station at Saint-Etienne-Les-Orgues, a small village at the foot of the Montagne de Lure. With a full belly and a light heart, you will set off on the last part of your race. The last aid station will be at Fontienne, a typical village of the Alpes de Haute Provence that is crossed by the GR6 🥾 hiking trail and is therefore used to seeing athletes tread its land. And there you go, it will be almost the end of the adventure of this Ultra de Provence... You will pass through the Truqués, the Mourres then Forcalquier will open its arms to you 🏅, and you will be able to cross that famous finish line under the applause of the many spectators who came out.

The THP80 can be done in a 4-person relay 🤪.

For you, seasoned runner, the "THP65" and its 65 km are waiting for you ! 😉 With 2,740 mD+, you’ll need courage and strong calves to finish this trail. The village of Lardiers will set the tone, since that’s where you’ll start 🏁. As the start location is different from the other races, the THP has planned everything. A shuttle will be provided and will leave from Forcalquier to take you to the start point 🚎.

This route will be an opportunity for you to experience a concentrated taste of everything the land of Giono has to offer 😍. As soon as you pass under the arch in Lardiers, you’ll be straight into the thick of it. Lure will be there, right in front of you, patiently waiting for you to come and challenge it ⛰. Wide trails through the pines will lead you to the Bergerie du Gros Chêne 🐑. You can take the time to admire this majestic tree 🌳, full of wisdom, which will send you good vibes to keep you going. Then you’ll make your way through a beech understory. A bit of shade and coolness—you won’t say no to that! 😥 As you leave this forest, the magical Lure ridgelines will delight you and point you toward the Sommet de Lure, nestled at 1,864 m altitude.

Even though it’s not the season ⛷, you’ll take a little detour through the Lure ski resort, which has existed since 1937. There, you’ll find an aid station that is accessible by car (which means your loved ones can come cheer you on 🙋) ! A very beautiful descent will then await you and lead you to the Chapel of Notre Dame de Lure ⛪️, lined with two-hundred-year-old lime trees. With no major difficulty, you’ll be able to keep the pace up to the commune of Saint-Etienne-les-Orgues. By then, you’ll have covered 45 km !

For your final strides, head to Forcalquier. On the way, you’ll take a gentle climb toward Fontienne (for one last aid station), following alongside the Laye stream. The last difficulty of the route is the Truques climb, with, in the distance, Lure staring at you insistently 👀. Finally, Forcalquier will welcome you with open arms to bring this wonderful adventure to a close. The loop will be complete, but the party will still be in full swing in the THP village 🎉.

If you love the marathon but you’re fed up with asphalt and flat terrain 🛣️, we’ve got an excellent solution for you : the "THP 50" ! You’ll set off on 50 km and 1,700 mD+ through the mountains of Haute Provence 🌄. This distance is a good compromise for those who haven’t yet taken the leap into very long distance. The course is described as a less marked-out and more accessible route 🫶, and what’s more, it goes through new towns!

You’ll start the race from the commune of Montlaux 🏘️. This commune is crossed by the Lauzon 💧, a river that runs through the department. During the first 15 km up to Ganagobie, you’ll pass through nature 🍃 that grows ever more lush, in the calm of the forest 🌲 and the great outdoors, where we hope the sun ☀️ will come bring you a bit of happiness. Before you reach your first liquid aid station 🥤, you’ll pass not far from the Ganagobie Abbey ⛪. It’s one of the main tourist attractions of this small village, delighting visitors with its beautiful, colorful medieval mosaics 🎨. We hope you won’t have seen too many colors 🌈 during this first part of the race—but if you have, here you are at your first aid station at the Ganagobie parking lot. You’ll already have run more than 15 km with 552 mD+.

Off you go for the next part, which will make your head spin 🥵 with lots of little turns right after you set off again—you’ll need to trust your footing 🦵 up to the 20th km, near the Bois de Lurs. Once again, your eyes will be in for a treat: you’ll catch sight of magnificent olive groves 🫒 that perfectly characterize the small villages of Provence. Lurs, located in the Durance Valley, will be your second aid station 🥣. Look back—you’ve done half the course! For this second phase, a quick crossing above the Lauzon and the Ravin de Monessargues. Monessargues is also known for its hydraulic oil mill 🧪. Finally, you’ll set your eyes on your last aid station at Pierrerue at the 29th km.

Final straight on the Route de Fontienne, with... Fontienne at km 39 👀 in your sights. Your last kilometers will still require a bit of strength 💪 and courage, but every step will bring you closer to Forcalquier 🥰 where many people are waiting for you in a fantastic atmosphere 🕺.

Starting from Limans, this more accessible route will help you discover the areas surrounding the THP. From the first 10 kilometers, you head deep into nature to reach Ongles. After a slightly leg-breaking climb (about 300 mD+ 🥵), you arrive in Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues at km 19. The route then heads toward Fontienne at km 29, where a descent awaits you. But no D+ without D-! One last hill, a descent, and you’ll have reached Forcalquier. Well done, champ 💪.

28 km and 1,100 mD+. That’s what’s waiting for you in the race 🙌.

With the start given in the heart of Forcalquier, you’ll be able to enjoy a magnificent view over the old town and the citadel. In short, that Provençal charm that will warm your heart from the very first strides! 🏃‍♀️ To get you going, a beautiful long descent will take you to the foot of the first challenge of the course : a 3 km climb with 400 mD+ 😰. You’ll then reach Les Arnaud for your first aid station.

By then, you’ll already have covered 8.5 km! 💪 A climb is in order up to Clot de Melly, which tops out at 900 m altitude. This won’t be the time to let go! One last push along the paths that will take you straight to the village of Fontienne. There you’ll find your second and final aid station. Once you’ve caught your breath, it’s the Truques climb just waiting to be conquered. This section is shared by all THP events! 🔥 Final moments of the race. You’ll have the chance to pass through the geological site of the Mourres, with its stone mushrooms 🍄. Finally, you’ll cross the finish line in Forcalquier. The citadel you glimpsed in the morning will reveal itself to you in new colors 😍.

Small but lovely, the 22 km of the Mourres will have you discover Forcalquier and its surroundings in the most beautiful way possible 😍. 800 mD+... You’ll still need to be well prepared ! 💪

Right from the start arch 🏁, you’ll set off for more than 3.5 km of climbing 📈. You’ll pass near the Saint Marc chapel ⛪️, then you’ll skirt a beautiful olive grove, before finding yourself in a more mineral landscape, typical of the Mourres. Once the climb is over, you’ll be delighted to see a fine technical descent that will take you straight to a dam with surprisingly blue water 💦. By then, you’ll have covered 4 km of running! You’ll continue on rocky trails for more than 5 km, alternating climbs, false flats, descents and softer sections. At certain moments, you’ll be able to open up your stride and enjoy yourself to the fullest! In Fontienne, you’ll find an aid station 🥤. This end section is shared by all the races, so you’ll be able to enjoy a superb atmosphere and invigorating encouragement on the trails 👏.

After refueling, you’ll still have a great section to tackle : the Truques climb, with, opposite you, the Mountain of Lure ⛰, which you’ll be able to admire in the magnificent light of the end of the day 🌄. Then it’s off to the geological site of the Mourres and its stone mushrooms, which are several million years old 😮. The final strides will bring you back to Forcalquier. Once you’ve crossed the finish line, you’ll discover a city in celebration ! The adventure will continue with music in the THP village 🎉.

The "THP10 Pro" is in every respect the same program as the "THP10", but for businesses 😉.

The "THP10" is the perfect race for those who have just started trail running! 🔓 It’s a 10 km route with 330 mD+ 👣. After a warm-up to the beat of the music, you’ll be ready to take on the challenge! 😉

The start will be given in the heart of Forcalquier 🏁. You’ll set off on a wide path, which will become narrower and steeper with each stride. Moving from an olive grove to a more mineral landscape, these changing sceneries will take your breath away ! 😍 After nearly 2.5 km of climbing, you’ll see below a basin of shimmering blue water 💦. That will be your next destination! When you reach this dam, you’ll have already covered 3 km. Then comes a section of about 1.5 km with a succession of false flats and short climbs, finally emerging at the summit of Les Mourres ⛰. Your aid station will be nearby too !

Yes, it’s already time to head back to Forcalquier! A pleasant, flowing descent, weaving between the stone mushrooms of the geological site of Les Mourres will be on the menu for the end of this route 🍄. 

500 m for children aged 3 to 9 👶 in the city of Forcalquier.

3.3 km for young people aged 12 to 15 🧒.

1.2 km for children aged 10 to 11 👧.