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Ultra Trail des Fontaines 2027

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The event in a few words

A few kilometres to the south of Cahors in the Lot, the town of Montat is ready to be taken over for a very lively weekend for the Ultra Trail des Fontaines ⛲️, a name given in reference to the symbolic fountains of Cahors. Multiple distances are offered to satisfy your cravings : trail of 7 km, 14 km, 33 km, 44 km (in relay or solo), 69 km, 105 km, Nordic walking (7 km or 14 km hikes the day before the ultra races, to treat yourself without pushing too hard 🔥), kids’ races 👶🏼, canitrail and canimarche over 14 km, a night race of 14 km, a night hike of 7 km🌛 … In short, there’ll be something for everyone, and all levels above all 😎 ! Whatever distance you choose, you’ll be immersed in the hills and valleys of the Quercy limestone plateau. ⛰

With more or less elevation gain 📈 depending on the event (4,000 mD+ for the 105 km!), it’s a fairly technical and demanding route that will stand before you. It’s made up of more than 90% paths and singletrack (narrow trails) opened for the occasion. The proposed circuits invite you to take single tracks through the woods and dry-stone walls typical of the Causses du Quercy. Your turn to play pass the - wall low wall ! 😏

The panorama at the top of Mont Saint-Cyr will offer you a breathtaking view over Cahors and its surroundings… Guaranteed happiness ! 🤩 However, if altitude isn’t your strong suit, don’t worry—you’ll have the chance to catch your breath 🌬️ on the lands of Cieurac. And in particular through the vineyards 🍇 of Château de Haute-Serre 🏰, one of the oldest wine-growing châteaux in Cahors 🍷. The red wine produced there is largely made from malbec, the key grape variety of the famous Cahors AOC, and it pairs very well with Quercy truffles or even red meats 🥩… Makes you want to, in any case, for after the race! 😋

If you’re not K-hors technique, back on the Montat side after the race, you can enjoy a good cheese soup accompanied by a nice cold beer to unwind and regain your strength… A multitude of activities will be organised during the race weekend and between fireworks 🎇 and a lively meal, you’ll be well served in the land of good living ! 🍻

4 reasons to join this race

A wide variety of routes 🎇
At the Ultra Trail des Fontaines in Montat, you’ll find such a dense selection of routes, short or long, that you can come back for the next 10 years without getting bored and still discover new trails 😅. 15 ways to take part, 15 ways to have fun!
The nighttime atmosphere 🔦
Make sure you pack your headlamp in your sports bag. Even if the start is by torchlight, you’ll quickly find yourself in the darkness of the Occitan forest 🌳. A 7 km hike if you want to discover the joys of trails, or a 14 km route to get your legs burning to the rhythm of piercing hoots—it's up to you to choose your challenge 🦉.
Canines in the spotlight 🐶
"Woof, woof, this race is so cool"—that’s probably what your four-legged friend will be thinking 🐾. If your most faithful running buddy is a lovely furry beast, you can come with them and encourage them (or let yourself be pulled along) on 14 km routes to do walking or running 🏃.
A unique landscape 😍
Vines, fountains, gariottes, dry-stone walls typical of the region and even a castle will watch you strut along the trails. Keep your head held high and your chest up—you’ll enjoy the scenery around you even more 🤪.

A distance for every taste

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

You’ll be able to pick up your bib at the Montat community hall, the start site, across several time slots:

  • Friday 5 February 2027, from 3pm to 6pm, for all Saturday races only

  • Saturday 6 February 2027, from 4:30am to 5:30am for "UTDF" runners, then from 5:30am to 7:30am for runners in the "Grand Trail du Chevalier", then from 10am to 1pm and from 5pm to 6:30pm

  • Sunday 7 February 2027, from 6am

The races will start:

  • For the 105 km "UTDF": Saturday 6 February 2027 at 6am, starting from the Trail Village, in Montat

  • For the 69 km "Grand Trail du Chevalier": Saturday 6 February 2027 at 9am, starting from Mont St Cyr, in Cahors (an optional shuttle leaves Montat at 8am)

  • For the 14 km cani-trail: Saturday 6 February 2027 at 3pm, starting from Montat

  • For the 7 and 14 km daytime hikes: Saturday 6 February 2027 at 3pm, starting from Montat

  • For the 14 km cani-walk: Saturday 6 February 2027 at 3:15pm, starting from Montat

  • For the 5 km joëlette race: Saturday 6 February 2027 at 4pm, starting from Montat

  • For the 7 km night hike: Saturday 6 February 2027 at 7pm, starting from Montat

  • For the 14 km night trail: Saturday 6 February 2027 at 7pm, starting from Montat

  • For the 44 km "Marathon du Malbec" solo: Sunday 7 February 2027 at 8am, starting from Montat

  • For the "Marathon du Malbec" relay (21 km then 23 km): Sunday 7 February 2027 at 8:15am, relay runner 1 from Montat, relay runner 2 from Mont St Cyr, in Cahors

  • For the 33 km "Belcours Trail": Sunday 7 February 2027 at 9:15am, starting from Montat

  • For the 14 km "Rose Marie Trail": Sunday 7 February 2027 at 10am, starting from Montat

  • For the 7 km "Trail des Combettes": Sunday 7 February 2027 at 10:45am, starting from Montat

  • For the kids’ races: Sunday 7 February 2027 at 12pm, starting from Montat

Yes, you must be, as of 31 December 2027:

  • For the "UTDF", the "Grand Trail du Chevalier" and the "Marathon du Malbec" (solo and relay): at least 20 years old

  • For the "Belcours Trail", the "Rose Marie Trail" and the night trail: at least 18 years old

  • For the "Trail des Combettes": at least 16 years old

  • For the cani-trail: 18 years old for the runner, 24 months for the dog

  • For the cani-walk: 18 years old for the runner, 18 months for the dog

  • For the hikes: no age limit

Here they are:

  • For the 105 km "UTDF": €105, meal included

  • For the 69 km "Grand Trail du Chevalier": €70

  • For the 14 km night trail: €16

  • For the 5 km joëlette race, per team of 5: €10

  • For the 14 km cani-trail: €16

  • For the 14 km cani-walk: €10

  • For the 7 and 14 km daytime hikes: €10

  • For the 7 km night hike: €10

  • For the "Marathon du Malbec" solo: €45

  • For the "Marathon du Malbec" 2-person relay: €50

  • For the 33 km "Belcours Trail": €30

  • For the 14 km "Rose Marie Trail": €16

  • For the 7 km "Trail des Combettes": €7

  • For the kids’ races: €5

Yes, on the "Belcours Trail", the "Marathon du Malbec", the "Grand Trail du Chevalier" and the "UTDF", calculated on an average of 5 km/h:

  • For the "UTDF": aid station 1 (km 18) at 9:30am, life base 1 (km 34) at 12pm, aid station 2 (km 54) at 5pm, life base 2 (km 73) at 9pm, aid station 3 (km 87) at midnight, finish by 1am at the latest.

  • For the "Grand Trail du Chevalier": aid station 1 (km 20) at 1pm, aid station 2 (km 54) at 5pm, aid station 3 (km 87) at midnight, finish by 1am at the latest.

  • For the "Marathon du Malbec" (solo and relay): aid station 1 (km 20) at noon, finish by 4pm at the latest.

  • For the "Belcours Trail": aid station 1 (km 15) at noon

No cut-off time is set for the "Rose Marie Trail", the "Trail des Combettes", the cani-trail, the cani-walk and the hikes.

Liquid and solid aid stations, sweet and savoury, are spread throughout each course:

  • "UTDF": 5 aid stations, including 2 life bases, plus the finish

  • "Grand Trail du Chevalier": 3 aid stations plus the finish

  • "Marathon du Malbec" (solo and relay): 2 aid stations plus the finish

  • "Belcours Trail": 2 aid stations plus the finish

  • "Rose Marie Trail" and "Trail des Combettes": 1 aid station plus the finish (with water points dedicated to dogs for the cani-trail and cani-walk)

The finish-line refreshment also offers a cheese soup and a glass of beer. A post-race meal can be booked when registering, or is available on site from the food trucks.

Yes, the common base includes:

  • a charged mobile phone with the organisation’s emergency number

  • a whistle

  • an emergency blanket

This base is supplemented depending on the distance:

  • "Belcours Trail" and "Rose Marie Trail": phone, whistle and emergency blanket only

  • "Trail des Combettes", cani-trail and cani-walk: the common base, plus a water reserve

  • "Marathon du Malbec" (solo and relay): the common base, plus a water reserve

  • "Grand Trail du Chevalier": the common base, plus a water reserve of at least 1 litre, a food reserve and a headlamp with batteries

  • "UTDF": the common base, plus a water reserve of at least 1 litre, a food reserve, a headlamp with a spare battery, as well as a rain jacket and a long-sleeved top depending on the weather forecast

The daytime hikes require the common base; the night hike adds a headlamp. Poles are allowed only on the "Marathon du Malbec", the "Grand Trail du Chevalier" and the "UTDF". Equipment is checked before the start.

Yes, an unsecured cloakroom is available all weekend to drop off spare belongings, excluding valuables. Hot showers are reserved for "UTDF" and "Grand Trail du Chevalier" runners, with access via wristband. Toilets are available at the finish of each race.

The Trail Village is located in Montat (46090), 7 km south of Cahors and 3 km from the southern exit of the A20 motorway, less than 100 km from Toulouse, 110 km from Brive-la-Gaillarde and 210 km from Bordeaux.

Parking is available on site, and carpooling is organised via the partner platform Covoitrun. A shuttle reserved for "Grand Trail du Chevalier" runners leaves Montat at 8am for the start point at Mont St Cyr, in Cahors. The nearest train station is Cahors, and the Toulouse and Brive-la-Gaillarde airports are the most accessible.

If you still have questions, you can contact the organisers by email: contact@utdf.fr

To become a volunteer for this race, you need to send your application to the following address: contact@utdf.fr

You can check the race rules here

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