Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques
· starts 5:00 AM
Vielle-Aure, France
Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques is a trail race of 76 miles (123 km) in Vielle-Aure, France. The next edition is in August 2027; its day hasn't been announced. The race gives its climbing as 22,966 ft (7,000 m). It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Entry is by lottery; registration opened on January 8, 2025. The field is about 500 runners.
There are 18 other upcoming 100-mile races in France. Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques climbs about 300 ft a mile (57 m per km), steeper than 85% of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.
Questions about Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques
When is Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques 2027?
Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques 2027 is in August 2027; its day hasn't been announced yet.
Where is Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques?
Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques is held in Vielle-Aure, France.
How long is Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques?
Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques is 76 miles (123 km).
How much elevation gain does Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques have?
Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques has 22,966 ft (7,000 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
How do you get into Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques?
Entry to Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques is by lottery. Registration opened on January 8, 2025.
What is the weather usually like at Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques?
Around Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques's date, the day's high is typically about 73°F (23°C) and the low about 58°F (15°C), averaged over recent years.
How hilly is Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques?
Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Tour de Cirques climbs about 300 ft a mile (57 m per km), steeper than 85% of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.
What other 100-mile races are there in France?
Other upcoming 100-mile races in France include La H.O.T. du Père Noël (December 19, 2026), Trail des Vallées (March 20, 2027) and Grand Raid Ventoux by UTMB (April 23, 2027).
Other races in France
- Grand Raid du Guillestrois et du Queyras 170K · Jul 2027, TBD
- Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs (Ut4M) 169K · Jul 15, 2027
- Grand Raid des Pyrénées - Ultra 160 160K · Aug 2027, TBD
- Ultra Trail Du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) 100 Mile · Aug 2027, TBD
- L'Échappée Belle 143K · Aug 2027, TBD
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