Trail 5 cols
RACE INFO
The climb begins at La Daille, heading towards Pointe de Picheru, a steep section that will take you up to the Grande Sassière Nature Reserve. ⛰️ The route continues through the typical village of Le Fornet, before tackling the legendary ascent of the Col de l’Iseran, the highest paved pass in the Alps! After one final effort, you’ll finally reach Val d’Isère and the finish line! 🏁
↔️ Distance: 35 km
📈 Ascent: 2550 m D +
📅 Date: July 11, 2026
🕓 Start: 07:30 a.m.
PRIZES & GIFTS FOR RUNNERS
Early price: From opening to 01/03: €45
Standard price: From 01/03 to 01/06: €55
Last minute: From 01/06 to closing: €60
Registration for the Trail des 5 Cols entitles you to :
- At refuelling points
- A hot finisher’s meal with entertainment
- A finisher beer
- Access to masseurs/physiotherapists for a post-race massage
- Access to post-race cold baths
- One shower ticket for the Aquasportif Center, subject to availability. Pick up your ticket with your race number at the info point in the partners’ village.
- Event timing and safety
- A medal (supplement of 6 euros at registration)
REGISTRATION CLOSING
You can register for the Trail des 5 Cols until midnight on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
No on-site registrations or changes for the Trail des 5 Cols.
BIB WITHDRAWAL
Race bibs for the High Trail Vanoise will be available for pickup at the Trail Village, next to the “Solaise Gondola.“ Bags will be checked when race numbers are collected.
Withdrawal times are as follows:
- Friday 10/07: 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- Saturday 11/07: 7:00 am – 7:30 am
departure gate
Two starting zones will be set up for the 5 Cols Trail race:
– Check-in Area 1: Bib numbers 1001 through 1300
– SAS 2: bib numbers 1301 through 1600
REFRESHMENTS
1st refreshment point (full) : Le Fornet – 16 km, 1375 d+ climb
2nd feed station (full): Restaurant la Cascade – 23.5 km, 2250 d+ (altitude)
TIME GATES
The time limits have been calculated to give you the best possible chance of finishing the race, and have been pushed back as far as possible. No runner will be allowed to continue the race beyond these precise times (zero tolerance) for obvious reasons of safety, organization and to be able to finish within the 09:30 race time limit. The organization therefore advises you to manage your race with a certain margin in relation to these barriers to finish in good conditions.
Time barriers :
Departure: 7:30 a.m.
– Le Fornet (16 km – 1,375 m elevation gain): 12:30
– La Cascade Restaurant (23.5 km – 2,250 d+): 2:30 p.m.
Arrival: 5:00 p.m.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
| Réserve d’eau 1L min | Obligatoire |
| Food reserve: at least 600 kcal | Required |
| Survival blanket | Mandatory |
| Waterproof windbreaker with hood | Mandatory |
| Pair of gloves | Recommended |
| Sunglasses | Recommended |
| Cell phone (charged, switched on, working on the French network) | Mandatory |
| Headlamp | / |
| Beanie OR Cap OR Buff | Required |
| Reusable cup (in addition to the water supply) | Required |
| BAD WEATHER KIT: Waterproof survival bag containing the following spare items: warm long-sleeved T-shirt + long tights OR ¾-length tights with knee-high socks + neck warmer + warm gloves | Not activated (Depending on weather conditions, the organizer may activate or deactivate a kit and will notify each participant before the race bib pickup begins) |
| Sticks |
Optional. If the athlete uses sticks, he must keep them with him throughout the race. Penalties will be applied for cheating. |
| Medical Adhesive Tape | Recommended |
| Sunscreen | Recommended |
| Whistle | Required |
Programme
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