Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB®

Prep your calves and your conqueror's mindset 🔥

We’re taking you to the Grand Est for an epic journey that would make even Game of Thrones look like a casual stroll ⚔️. The Trail Alsace Grand Est by UTMB® is the must-attend event of May where sweat meets history among the vineyards and pines 🌲. You’ll base yourself in Colmarin the Haut-Rhin, for a time-traveling and athletic journey that will leave you with memories (and perhaps a few stubborn sore spots) indelible 😍. By wandering through the colorful lanes of the “Petite Venise,” you’ll feel transported to a scene inspired by Miyazakiwho drew inspiration from Colmar to create the Castle in the Sky.

This program isn’t a joke, there’s something for every taste—from nerve-wracking sprints to ultramarathons that’ll show you stars ⭐️. If you crave speed, the Trail des Ecuyers of 10.5 kmand its 400 mD+ will give you a pure adrenaline shot, while the Ronde des Pages of 18 km and its 250 mD+ will serve as the ideal warm-up before the real stuff ⚡. For those who love longer outings, the Trail des Pèlerins of 29 km for 800 mD+} or the Trail des Celtes of 47 km and its 1 600 mD+ will let you taste Alsace’s charm without burning through your energy reserves 🥴. But if you’re the “all or nothing” type, the premier events await to turn you into a living legend 👊. The Ultra-Trail des Païens, with its 108 km and 3 900 mD+, starts from Orschwiller to push you to challenge the famous Païen Wall of Mont Sainte-Odile, amid a unique Celtic vibe ☘️. Yet the video-game boss this time is the Ultra-Trail des Chevaliers 🛡️. With its 158 km and 5 100 mD+, this wild crossing starts from lac Blanc at an altitude above 1 100 m . You’ll climb higher than the mood of the team on a Friday night by passing through the Tour du FaudéBrezouard, and the village’s highest record in the area: Aubure 🏔️. The vibe on this trail is as warm as a freshly baked flammekeuche, and the stop at the majestic Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg is the highlight of your adventure 🥨. You’ll run on ancient roads, brush past medieval ruins like Landsberg or Bernsteinand dominate the Alsace Plain with a view of the Black Forestthat will make you forget your legs begging to stop 🌟. Plus, this trail is a key step for those aiming for UTMB® Mont-Blanc 🥵. The premier distance of 158 km earns you 4 running stones, a precious pass to enter draws 🎟️. It’s the perfect chance to validate your skills on technical, wild ground 🌱.

Once you cross the finish line on the ramparts of Obernai, the mission isn’t over because you’re in the land of good living🍷. Don’t even think about heading home right away: recovery here is a terroir affair. Savor these exquisite white wines and a hearty choucroute as you reminisce about your epic crossing 🥬. Then, get lost in the picturesque lanes of Colmar or salute the masterpieces of the Unterlinden Museum 🖼️. For a royal experience without 15% grade climbs, treat yourself to a boat ride through the canals, the best way to see the city from another angle without taxing your quadriceps 🦵. Alsace is a land of discoveries to be experienced with both the eyes and the palate 😋.

So, will you experience Alsace (and Lorraine)? 🤪