Les Drayes du Vercors - 34 km 2026

La Vertaco is the 34 km race at Les Drayes du Vercors, located in La Chapelle-en-Vercors in the Drôme region of the Vercors. It begins at 9:00 AM. This mountain trail race features approximately 1,590 to 1,610 meters of elevation gain, meaning the distance does not fully convey the day's difficulty. The race holds an ITRA Mountain Level 5 rating and an effort score of 120, and it serves as an ITRA qualifier. The event is part of a larger Vercors trail running weekend, which includes 12 km and 22 km races, as well as a 55 km option. La Vertaco is the intermediate-long distance: significantly steeper and more demanding than the 12 km, but not a full ultra-distance event. Runners collect their bibs at the village hall in La Chapelle-en-Vercors, requiring identification. Access by car on Saturday morning may be challenging because of the market setup opposite the hall. Awards are scheduled for 2:00 PM, contributing to the race's contained village-event feel rather than an expansive city race atmosphere.