Grand Raid des Cathares

Races similar to Grand Raid des Cathares

Grand Raid des CatharesUltra TrailElite161kmD+ 7,000mOccitania

Grand Raid des Cathares is a elite ultra trail race with up to 161km and 7,000m 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 Grand Raid des Pyrénées with a 79% similarity score.

Our recommendation

If you're looking for the most similar experience to Grand Raid des Cathares, we recommend Grand Raid des Pyrénées as the top match.

Similarity ranking

The 10 most similar races to Grand Raid des Cathares, ranked by overall affinity.

1
Grand Raid des Pyrénées

Vielle-Aure · Occitania

79%
Ultra TrailElite160kmD+ 10,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance161km vs 160km (very similar)
Location169km apart, same region area
SeasonOctober vs August
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2
Topo Athletic Bibracte Ultra-Trail

Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

75%
Ultra TrailElite185kmD+ 5,500m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance161km vs 185km (different range)
Location434km apart
SeasonOctober vs November
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4
UltraMediterrània

Alcoy, Alicante · Valencian Community

73%
Ultra TrailElite162kmD+ 8,050m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance161km vs 162km (very similar)
Location555km apart
SeasonOctober vs January
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5
UTMB Mont-Blanc

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

71%
Ultra TrailElite174kmD+ 10,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance161km vs 174km (comparable)
Location468km apart
SeasonOctober vs August
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6
Zugspitz Ultratrail by UTMB

Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Bavaria

69%
Ultra TrailElite164kmD+ 8,302m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance161km vs 164km (very similar)
Location832km apart
SeasonOctober vs June
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7
Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB

Niza · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

68%
Ultra TrailAdvanced168kmD+ 9,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultyElite vs Advanced
Distance161km vs 168km (comparable)
Location400km apart
SeasonOctober vs September
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8
HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB

Vielha · Catalonia

68%
MountainElite163kmD+ 10,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainUltra Trail vs Mountain
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance161km vs 163km (very similar)
Location139km apart, same region area
SeasonOctober vs July
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9
Grand Raid de La Réunion

Saint-Pierre · Réunion

67%
Ultra TrailElite180kmD+ 10,200m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance161km vs 180km (comparable)
Location8996km apart
SeasonBoth in October
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10
Ultra Pirineu

Bagà · Catalonia

66%
MountainElite100kmD+ 6,400m
Why are they similar?
TerrainUltra Trail vs Mountain
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance161km vs 100km (different range)
Location114km apart, same region area
SeasonBoth in 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 185km. 1 take place in the same region as Grand Raid des Cathares. 8 share its terrain type. 9 match its difficulty level. 5 fall in a similar season.