Trail de Haute Provence (THP) 2027

The "THP120" is 122 km, 5,550 m D+ 🥳 —we can assure you, your calves are going to be on fire ! 🔥 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", especially up to the village of St-Étienne-les-Orgues. After that, we’re counting on you to give everything you’ve got left to tackle the remaining 20 km to Forcalquier! You’ll notably pass through Fontienne, where your last aid station will be waiting for you. A emotion-filled 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 for you ! 😉 With its 80 km and 3,400 mD+ 😰, it has nothing to be ashamed of compared with its big brother of 160 km 👬. And 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. Just like the "THP160" and the "THP120", you’ll discover plenty of surprises along your journey 🎁.

Back to business: the start 🏁 of the race will be given in Ongles, at the crack of dawn 🌄. You’ll head toward 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’ll face more than 1,330 mD+ before reaching the next aid station ! 😋 You’ll 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’ll find a refueling area and you can tell yourself that you’ve already completed half of your trail 🫶. After regaining your strength, you’ll tackle the biggest part of the route: the summit of Montagne de Lure ☝️.

Then push on to the liquid aid station at Notre-Dame de Lure, where you’ll take in a whole lot of incredible lush landscapes! All these panoramas will help you hold on 🌈. Look up and, in the distance, you’ll spot the next-to-last aid station in Saint-Etienne-Les-Orgues, a small village at the foot of the Montagne de Lure. With a full belly and a light heart, you’ll set off on the last part of your race. The last aid station will be in 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 lands. And there you go—this will almost be the end of the adventure of this Ultra de Provence... You’ll pass through the Truqués, the Mourres, then Forcalquier will welcome you with open arms 🏅, and you’ll be able to cross that famous finish line to the applause of the many spectators who came out in force.

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

For you, seasoned runner, the "THP65" and its 65 km are waiting for you ! 😉 With 2,740 m D+, 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 set off 🏁. As the start location is different from the other races, the THP has thought of everything. A shuttle will be provided and will leave from Forcalquier to take you to the start 🚎.

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 get to the heart of the matter. Lure will be there, right in front of you, patiently waiting for you to come 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 good vibes your way to keep you going. Then you’ll make your way through a beech woodland. A bit of shade and cool air is not to be refused! 😥 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 if it’s not the season ⛷, you’ll take a little detour past 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 Chapelle de Notre Dame de Lure ⛪️, lined with two-hundred-year-old lime trees. Without much difficulty, you’ll be able to keep up the pace all the way to the commune of Saint-Etienne-les-Orgues. By then, you will have covered 45 km !

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

If you love the marathon but you're tired of 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 distances. The course is described as a less marked and more accessible route 🫶, and what’s more, it passes through new municipalities!

It’s from the municipality of Montlaux 🏘️ that you’ll start the race. This municipality is crossed by the Lauzon 💧, a river that runs through the department. During the first 15 km up to Ganagobie, you’ll pass through an ever more lush nature 🍃, in the calm of the forest 🌲 and the countryside, where we hope the sun ☀️ will come bring you a little happiness. Before reaching 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 in the Ganagobie parking lot. You’ll already have run more than 15 km with 552 mD+.

Off we go for the rest, which will make your head spin 🥵 with plenty of small turns right from the restart—you’ll need to trust your footing 🦵 until the 20th km, near the Bois de Lurs. Once again, your eyes will be in for a treat: you’ll spot magnificent olive groves 🫒 that perfectly characterize the little villages of Provence. Lurs, located in the Durance Valley, will be your second aid station 🥣. Look behind you—you’ve done half the course! For this second phase, you’ll quickly pass 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 in Pierrerue at the 29th km.

Final stretch on the Route de Fontienne, with in your sights... Fontienne at km 39 👀 Your last kilometers will still demand 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 surrounding areas of the THP. From the first 10 kilometers, you head into nature to reach Ongles. After a bit of a leg-breaker 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 climb, a descent, and you’ll arrive in Forcalquier. Well done, champ 💪.

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

With a start right in the heart of Forcalquier, you’ll be able to enjoy a magnificent view of the old town and the citadel. In short, that Provençal charm will warm your heart from the very first strides! 🏃‍♀️ To get you going, there’s a beautiful long descent that will take you to the foot of the first challenge on 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 awaits up to the Clot de Melly, which tops out at 900 m altitude. This won’t be the time to give up! Final small efforts along the paths that will lead you straight to the village of Fontienne. There you’ll find your second and last 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 races! 🔥 The final moments of the race. You’ll be lucky enough 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 spotted in the morning will reveal itself to you in new colors 😍.

Small but cute, the 22 km of the Mourres will let you discover Forcalquier and its surroundings in the best possible way 😍. 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 follow a lovely 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 astonishingly blue water 💦. By then you’ll have covered 4 km of the race! You’ll continue on rocky trails for more than 5 km, alternating climbs, false flats, descents and softer sections. At times, you’ll be able to lengthen your stride and enjoy yourself to the fullest! In Fontienne, you’ll find a refreshment station 🥤. This final part of the route is common to all the events, so you’ll be able to enjoy a superb atmosphere and invigorating encouragement along the trails 👏.

After you’ve regained your strength, you’ll still have a great section to tackle : the Truques climb, with, opposite, the Mountain of Lure ⛰, which you’ll be able to admire under a magnificent late-afternoon light 🌄. Next, head for the geological site of the Mourres and its stone mushrooms, which date back several million years 😮. The last 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 way the same course as the "THP10", but for companies 😉.

The "THP10" is an ideal race for those who have just gotten into trail running! 🔓 It’s a route of 10 km 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 every stride. Moving from an olive grove to a more mineral landscape, these scenery changes will blow you away ! 😍 After nearly 2.5 km of climbing, you’ll see below a basin of shimmering blue water 💦. That will be your next destination! Once you reach this dam, you’ll have already covered 3 km. Then comes a section of about 1.5 km with rolling terrain and short climbs one after another, finally opening out onto the summit of the Mourres ⛰. Your aid station will be nearby too !

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

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

3.3 km for young people aged 12 to 15 🧒.

1.2 km for children aged 10 to 11 👧.