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76%Trail 2 Heaven
Benasque · Aragon
MountainAdvanced50.4kmD+ 2,950m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced
Distance50km vs 50.4km (very similar)
Location625km apart
SeasonBoth in September
Races similar to Trail des Aiguilles Rouges
Trail des Aiguilles Rouges is a advanced mountain race with up to 50km and 3,700m 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 Trail 2 Heaven with a 76% similarity score.
Our recommendation
If you're looking for the most similar experience to Trail des Aiguilles Rouges, we recommend Trail 2 Heaven as the top match. If you prefer to stay in the same area, Ultra-Trail du Vercors is your best option.
Similarity ranking
The 10 most similar races to Trail des Aiguilles Rouges, ranked by overall affinity.
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75%Allgäu Panorama Marathon
Sonthofen · Bavaria
MountainAdvanced69kmD+ 3,200m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced
Distance50km vs 69km (comparable)
Location315km apart
SeasonSeptember vs August
3
3
74%Trail Vielha-Molières 3010
Vielha · Catalonia
MountainAdvanced43kmD+ 4,200m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced
Distance50km vs 43km (comparable)
Location601km apart
SeasonSeptember vs July
4
4
74%Ultra Trail Torla-Ordesa
Torla-Ordesa, Huesca · Aragon
MountainAdvanced50kmD+ 4,100m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced
Distance50km vs 50km (very similar)
Location665km apart
SeasonSeptember vs June
5
5
73%Pedraforca Xtrail
Saldes · Catalonia
MountainAdvanced42kmD+ 2,600m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced
Distance50km vs 42km (comparable)
Location581km apart
SeasonBoth in September
6
6
73%Marató dels Dements
Eslida · Valencian Community
MountainAdvanced42.5kmD+ 3,808m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced
Distance50km vs 42.5km (comparable)
Location889km apart
SeasonSeptember vs November
7
7
72%Ultra-Trail du Vercors
Villard-de-Lans · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Ultra TrailAdvanced84kmD+ 4,250m
Why are they similar?
TerrainMountain vs Ultra Trail
DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced
Distance50km vs 84km (different range)
Location140km apart, same region area
SeasonBoth in September
8
8
72%U.Trail Lamer Winkel
Lam · Bavaria
MountainAdvanced54kmD+ 2,600m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced
Distance50km vs 54km (very similar)
Location589km apart
SeasonSeptember vs July
9
9
72%RunThrough Trails Berchtesgaden
Berchtesgaden · Bavaria
MountainAdvanced44kmD+ 2,200m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced
Distance50km vs 44km (comparable)
Location504km apart
SeasonSeptember vs October
10
10
71%Basajaun Trail Race
Galdeano · Navarre
MountainAdvanced43kmD+ 2,550m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Advanced
Distance50km vs 43km (comparable)
Location795km apart
SeasonSeptember 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 42km to 84km. 1 take place in the same region as Trail des Aiguilles Rouges. 9 share its terrain type. 10 match its difficulty level. 6 fall in a similar season.