Grand Raid des Pyrénées

Races similar to Grand Raid des Pyrénées

Grand Raid des PyrénéesUltra TrailElite160kmD+ 10,000mOccitania

Grand Raid des Pyrénées is a elite ultra trail race with up to 160km and 10,000m 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 Cathares with a 79% similarity score.

Our recommendation

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

Similarity ranking

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

1
Grand Raid des Cathares

Carcassonne · Occitania

79%
Ultra TrailElite161kmD+ 7,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance160km vs 161km (very similar)
Location169km apart, same region area
SeasonAugust vs October
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2
HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB

Vielha · Catalonia

79%
MountainElite163kmD+ 10,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainUltra Trail vs Mountain
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance160km vs 163km (very similar)
LocationOnly 40km apart
SeasonAugust vs July
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3
UTMB Mont-Blanc

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

78%
Ultra TrailElite174kmD+ 10,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance160km vs 174km (comparable)
Location623km apart
SeasonBoth in August
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4
Grand Raid de La Réunion

Saint-Pierre · Réunion

71%
Ultra TrailElite180kmD+ 10,200m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance160km vs 180km (different range)
Location9093km apart
SeasonAugust vs October
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5
UltraMediterrània

Alcoy, Alicante · Valencian Community

69%
Ultra TrailElite162kmD+ 8,050m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance160km vs 162km (very similar)
Location464km apart
SeasonAugust vs January
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6
L'Échappée Belle

Vizille · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

69%
MountainElite152kmD+ 11,390m
Why are they similar?
TerrainUltra Trail vs Mountain
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance160km vs 152km (comparable)
Location502km apart
SeasonBoth in August
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7
Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB

Niza · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

69%
Ultra TrailAdvanced168kmD+ 9,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultyElite vs Advanced
Distance160km vs 168km (comparable)
Location569km apart
SeasonAugust vs September
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8
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
Distance160km vs 164km (very similar)
Location989km apart
SeasonAugust vs June
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10
Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs

Grenoble · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

66%
MountainElite176kmD+ 11,590m
Why are they similar?
TerrainUltra Trail vs Mountain
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance160km vs 176km (comparable)
Location504km apart
SeasonAugust vs July
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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 152km to 180km. 1 take place in the same region as Grand Raid des Pyrénées. 7 share its terrain type. 9 match its difficulty level. 5 fall in a similar season.