Ultra Trail Calendar — Occitania 2026
The limestone south of France: the Causses de Millau are a technical limestone plateau, canyons, and continental Mediterranean climate, home to the Festival des Templiers, one of Europe's most crowded trail events.
3 races, august – october 2026
Climate in Occitania: Spring and autumn are the best windows: mild temperatures and less risk of extreme heat on the exposed plateau. Summer can exceed 35°C with barely any shade, which is why the Festival des Templiers is held in October, taking advantage of cooler temperatures and autumn light.
Race overview
3
Races
32 – 161 km
Distance range
1,157 – 10,000 D+
Elevation range
Aug – Oct
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October2026
2
Festival des Templiers
Millau · Occitania
100 · 80.7 · 62.6 kmAdvanced
Grand Raid des Cathares
Carcassonne · Occitania
161 · 101 · 85 kmElite
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