Ultra Trail Grand Colombier

It's Christmas in advance! 🎅 Want to know why? Because in your advent calendar of runner of excellence, a new challenge is about to whet your appetite 🤤 as much as a good kinder bueno! 🍫 Let us introduce you to the Ultra Trail Grand Colombier! 💪 To make a mark in the highly coveted world of challenges in sports, the event offers no less than 6 distances 🤩. And all of this for absolutely all levels, so treat yourself to a new getaway! This will also be a chance to visit the Ain department, as the event has set up shop in Culoz in the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ⛰️. It’s thus a nature escape in the heart of the mountains with for highlight the Grand Colombier 🔥.

Among the six parcours offered, their differences are their strengths! The Ultra Trail Grand Colombier starts small with a 10 km trail designed for a little guided tour of the town of Culoz! 🏘️ The race level-up slightly along the route of the 16 km, while remaining accessible with a flat route along the Rhône. We continue with a 30 km, which starts to demand a bit more credentials to participate! 🎽 It will take you to discover the famous Grand Colombier, all while exploring the stunning landscapes nearby. But let’s move on to the distances only seasoned runners will attempt! 👣 The distance marathon, 45 km in the heart of the Bugey, located at the jurassienne 🏞️. Wait, hold on, enthusiasts can also take on the challenge! 🤠 But don’t attempt such a feat without training, tourists always show up! 😉 From now on, adventure-seeking runners will feel concerned 😅. This is the Ultra of 80 km that kicks off the big trails! Just 3 000 meters of positive elevation 🤯 on this demanding race through vertigo-inducing valleys! 🌿 If you’re dying to join but feel the 80 km might be a bit too tough, you can always sign up in relay for 3! 🤝 To crown the event 👑, the Ultra Trail Grand Colombier owes its name to the impressive Ultra of 120 km ! 🔝 Across ridges, forests 🌲, lakes and waterfalls 🛶, if you take this path, it is a true blend of all the region’s finest scenery! With a cumulative 5 000 mD+ you’ll need determination, patience, and courage! 🤓 This adventure is also offered in relay for 5

So yes, this time if you don’t find your happiness with the Ultra Trail Grand Colombierwith Finishers, we might run out of ideas... 💡 But if we can keep convincing you that this event is made for you, we can give you a little preview of what happens after the race! Because those who love effort also love comfort 😏. For the runners of the 120 km and the 80 km (excluding relays), a nice little dish is for them at the end of the race to restore a bit of energy! 🥘 They will need it! Once everyone has somewhat recovered ⚡, a small evening is organized to celebrate these great feats! 🎊

If you’re planning a little stay, let yourself be tempted by some activities. You could, for example, take a little refreshing dip at the Lac du Bourget 🏊‍♀️, which is only a 30-minute drive away ⏱️, perfect for a family-friendly stroll with friends (and don’t worry, you can go solo too!) 🤪. If you want to enjoy a moment of calm and peace, we strongly recommend visiting Belley 🥰, a charming historic town with rich architectural heritage 🙌. If your thirst for adventure is still unsatisfied, hop in your ride 🏎️ (or carpool) to head to the Grottes de La Balme and explore this impressive natural site, you might uncover remnants of the past (oh come on, we’ve all dreamed of being an archaeologist) ! 📜

What do you think about all this? Only you are missing to make it perfect, right? 😎