Ultra Trail Côte d'Azur Mercantour - 75 km 2026

The 120 km Ultra Trail Côte d'Azur Mercantour begins at 5:00 on a Saturday, offering a demanding mountain ultra in the Côte d'Azur Mercantour region of southeastern France. This UTMB Index 100M race covers 120 km with 7,310 meters of elevation gain, concluding in Saint-Martin Vésubie. While substantial, the event's scale is moderate; a recent edition saw 208 finishers, indicating it's a rigorous mountain challenge rather than a large road race. The course incorporates village and mountain aid stations. Initial hydration is available at Granges de la Brasque (16.1 km), followed by solid food at Utelle, Peira Cava, La Bollène Vésubie, Roquebilière, Relais des Merveilles, and Route Madone de Fenestre. These checkpoints impose strict time limits: runners must reach Utelle within 7 hours, Peira Cava within 12 hours, Roquebilière within 19 hours 30 minutes, and Relais des Merveilles within 24 hours. The leading runners navigate this terrain swiftly, with a recent winner completing the race in 15:22:43, closely followed by the second-place finisher just over three minutes later.