Ultra Trail Côte d'Azur Mercantour
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Event Overview
The Ultra Trail Côte d'Azur Mercantour is a long-distance running event held in the Alpes-Maritimes region, specifically centered around Saint-Martin-Vésubie. The event features a variety of routes that traverse the terrain of the Mercantour National Park and surrounding areas, including sections from Monaco to the high mountain peaks.
Participants can choose from several distances and formats:
- 120 km with 7,257 m of elevation gain (available as a solo race or a 2-person relay).
- 82 km (La Belle Épopée) with 1,609 m of elevation gain.
- 75 km (Skyultra) with 4,800 m of elevation gain.
- 50 km (Skymarathon) with 4,148 m of elevation gain.
- 30 km (Skyrace du Mercantour) with 2,149 m of elevation gain.
- 20 km (La Maremontana) with 1,240 m of elevation gain, running from Monaco to La Turbie.
- 15 km (The Mysterious Race), where the specific course details are kept secret until the day before the race.
- 5 km (Vertical).
The event organizers provide logistics such as shuttles and specific mandatory equipment lists for participants. The race routes pass through various local communes, offering technical trails and panoramic views of the summits and valleys in the Mercantour region. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
