high trail vanoise

RACE INFO

For experienced trail runners! The High Trail Vanoise is 67 km with 4100m of ascent 🏔️ With 80% single track, this route will take you over majestic passes, through national parks and nature reserves, for an immersion in the heart of nature. 🌿On the program: the GR5 trail, panoramic views of the highest peaks in the Alps and a passage through the most beautiful villages of Haute Tarentaise and Maurienne🏃

↔️ Distance: 67 km
📈 Elevation gain: 4,100 m
📅 Date: 11 July 2026
🕓 Start time: 4:30 a.m.

Early price: From opening to 01/03: €80
Standard price: From 01/03 to 01/06: €90
Last minute: From 01/06 to closing: €105

You can register for the High Trail Vanoise until the end of June 2026.

No on-site registration or changes for the High Trail Vanoise.

Collection of race numbers for the High Trail Vanoise: information to follow regarding location and times.

Bags will be checked when race numbers are collected.

Information to follow depending on the number of participants.

1st feed station (full): Le Fornet – 16 km, 1,375 m elevation gain

2nd feed station (full) : Restaurant La Cascade – 23.5 km, 2250 d+.

3rd feed station (liquid): Pont de l’Oulietta – 28 km, 2430 d+.

Water source: Thuiliere (La Duis) – 42 km, 2950 d+.

4th feed station (full): Bonneval-sur-Arc – 48.5 km, 2950 d+ climb

5th feed station (full) : Restaurant la Cascade – 56.5 km, 3892 d+ (approx.)

The time barriers 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 3:30 p.m. deadline. 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 : 

Le Fornet: 09:30 a.m.

Restaurant La Cascade (downhill): 11:30 a.m.

Bonneval-sur-Arc: 3:30 pm

Restaurant La Cascade (uphill): 5:30 p.m.

Arrival time: 8:00 p.m.

Water supply 1L min Mandatory
Food reserve Mandatory
Survival blanket Mandatory
Waterproof windbreaker with hood Mandatory
Pair of gloves Mandatory
Sunglasses Recommended
Cell phone (charged, switched on, working on the French network) Mandatory
Headlamp Mandatory
Hat OR Cap OR Buff Mandatory
Yaktrax or equivalent Highly recommended
Reusable cup (in addition to water supply) Mandatory
BAD WEATHER KIT: Waterproof survival bag containing the following items: warm long-sleeved T-shirt + long tights OR ¾-length tights with high socks. Not activated (Depending on weather conditions, the organizer may activate/deactivate a kit, and will inform each participant of this before the start of the race).
Sticks
Mandatory. Athletes must keep their poles with them throughout the race. Penalties will be applied for cheating.
Medical adhesive tape Recommended
Sun cream Recommended
Whistle Mandatory
CANICULE KIT: Additional 0.5L water reserve Not activated (Depending on weather conditions, the organizer may activate/deactivate a kit and inform each participant before the start of the race)

Caution: mountaineering crampons strictly forbidden! Recommended equipment depends greatly on the weather forecast for the race, so be sure to adapt!  EXAMPLE: “Trail running crampons” type Yaktrack or equivalent with spikes.

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Regulations

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