L'Échappée Belle

Races similar to L'Échappée Belle

L'Échappée BelleMountainElite152kmD+ 11,390mAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes

L'Échappée Belle is a elite mountain race with up to 152km and 11,390m of elevation gain. We've analyzed 10 races using 7 similarity metrics — terrain type, difficulty, distance, elevation, location, season and tags — to find the best alternatives. The closest match is Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs with a 88% similarity score.

Our recommendation

If you're looking for the most similar experience to L'Échappée Belle, we recommend Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs as the top match. For the closest distance match, check out HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB (176km).

Similarity ranking

The 10 most similar races to L'Échappée Belle, ranked by overall affinity.

1
Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs

Grenoble · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

88%
MountainElite176kmD+ 11,590m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance152km vs 176km (different range)
LocationOnly 13km apart
SeasonAugust vs July
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2
HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB

Vielha · Catalonia

74%
MountainElite163kmD+ 10,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance152km vs 163km (comparable)
Location478km apart
SeasonAugust vs July
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3
UTMB Mont-Blanc

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

70%
Ultra TrailElite174kmD+ 10,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainMountain vs Ultra Trail
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance152km vs 174km (different range)
Location127km apart, same region area
SeasonBoth in August
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4
Grand Raid des Pyrénées

Vielle-Aure · Occitania

69%
Ultra TrailElite160kmD+ 10,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainMountain vs Ultra Trail
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance152km vs 160km (comparable)
Location502km apart
SeasonBoth in August
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5
Restonica Trail by UTMB

Corte · Corsica

66%
MountainElite110kmD+ 7,200m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance152km vs 110km (different range)
Location411km apart
SeasonAugust vs July
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6
Mallorca by UTMB

Sóller, Mallorca · Balearic Islands

65%
MountainElite138kmD+ 5,350m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance152km vs 138km (comparable)
Location642km apart
SeasonAugust vs October
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7
Grand Raid des Cathares

Carcassonne · Occitania

65%
Ultra TrailElite161kmD+ 7,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainMountain vs Ultra Trail
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance152km vs 161km (comparable)
Location343km apart
SeasonAugust vs October
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8
Zugspitz Ultratrail by UTMB

Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Bavaria

64%
Ultra TrailElite164kmD+ 8,302m
Why are they similar?
TerrainMountain vs Ultra Trail
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance152km vs 164km (comparable)
Location489km apart
SeasonAugust vs June
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9
Canfranc-Canfranc

Canfranc-Estación · Aragon

63%
MountainElite100kmD+ 8,848m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance152km vs 100km (different range)
Location566km apart
SeasonAugust vs September
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10
Ultra Pirineu

Bagà · Catalonia

63%
MountainElite100kmD+ 6,400m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance152km vs 100km (different range)
Location444km apart
SeasonAugust vs October
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Frequently asked questions

How is race similarity calculated?
We use an algorithm with 7 weighted metrics: terrain affinity (25%), difficulty (20%), max distance (15%), shared tags (15%), elevation gain (10%), geographical proximity (10%) and season (5%). Each metric produces a 0-1 score that is weighted to obtain the final percentage.
What is this page for?
If you already know a race and enjoyed it, here you'll find others with similar characteristics. It's ideal for planning your race calendar or finding alternatives if your favourite race is sold out.
Is the Pack 360 the same for similar races?
Races with high similarity often share equipment needs, but each has its own specific requirements for mandatory gear, accommodation and logistics. Check each race's Pack 360 to be fully prepared.

Distances among these 10 alternatives range from 100km to 176km. 2 take place in the same region as L'Échappée Belle. 6 share its terrain type. 10 match its difficulty level. 6 fall in a similar season.