Trail de Haute Provence - Winter

Trail de Haute Provence - Winter is a mountain trail series held in Saint-Etienne-les-Orgues, within the Pays de Forcalquier-Montagne de Lure region of Haute-Provence. Participants select from demanding courses, not road-race lengths: 14 km with 600 m elevation gain, 32 km with 1,500 m, 45 km with 2,100 m, alongside 68 km and a 100 km ultra covering 5,200 m of ascent. The 32 km event contributes to the Short Trails ranking, and the 45 km event counts towards the Long Trails ranking in the Challenge des Trails de Provence. The courses utilize the Montagne de Lure and the Lure station. The terrain features exposed ridges, rocky paths, winter conditions, and consistent ascents. The W15 offers panoramic views over the Lure ridges, the W30 explores the mountain's wilder areas, and the W45 includes more rocks, open terrain, and expansive vistas. Vincent Guiliani, with Outdoor Events In Provence, directs the event, which also emphasizes practical logistics like carpooling for participant travel.