UTMB Mont-Blanc

Races similar to UTMB Mont-Blanc

UTMB Mont-BlancUltra TrailElite174kmD+ 10,000mAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes

UTMB Mont-Blanc is a elite ultra trail race with up to 174km 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 Pyrénées with a 78% similarity score.

Our recommendation

If you're looking for the most similar experience to UTMB Mont-Blanc, we recommend Grand Raid des Pyrénées as the top match. If you prefer to stay in the same area, Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs is your best option. For the closest distance match, check out Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB (160km).

Similarity ranking

The 10 most similar races to UTMB Mont-Blanc, ranked by overall affinity.

1
Grand Raid des Pyrénées

Vielle-Aure · Occitania

78%
Ultra TrailElite160kmD+ 10,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance174km vs 160km (comparable)
Location623km apart
SeasonBoth in August
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2
Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB

Niza · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

75%
Ultra TrailAdvanced168kmD+ 9,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultyElite vs Advanced
Distance174km vs 168km (comparable)
Location248km apart
SeasonAugust vs September
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3
Grand Raid de La Réunion

Saint-Pierre · Réunion

74%
Ultra TrailElite180kmD+ 10,200m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance174km vs 180km (comparable)
Location8939km apart
SeasonAugust vs October
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4
Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs

Grenoble · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

74%
MountainElite176kmD+ 11,590m
Why are they similar?
TerrainUltra Trail vs Mountain
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance174km vs 176km (very similar)
Location121km apart, same region area
SeasonAugust vs July
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5
Zugspitz Ultratrail by UTMB

Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Bavaria

73%
Ultra TrailElite164kmD+ 8,302m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance174km vs 164km (comparable)
Location366km apart
SeasonAugust vs June
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6
Topo Athletic Bibracte Ultra-Trail

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

71%
Ultra TrailElite185kmD+ 5,500m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance174km vs 185km (comparable)
Location244km apart
SeasonAugust vs November
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7
Grand Raid des Cathares

Carcassonne · Occitania

71%
Ultra TrailElite161kmD+ 7,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance174km vs 161km (comparable)
Location468km apart
SeasonAugust vs October
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8
L'Échappée Belle

Vizille · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

70%
MountainElite152kmD+ 11,390m
Why are they similar?
TerrainUltra Trail vs Mountain
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance174km vs 152km (different range)
Location127km apart, same region area
SeasonBoth in August
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9
L'Infernal Trail des Vosges

Saint-Nabord · Grand Est

70%
Ultra TrailAdvanced205kmD+ 10,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are ultra trail races
DifficultyElite vs Advanced
Distance174km vs 205km (different range)
Location238km apart
SeasonAugust vs September
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10
HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB

Vielha · Catalonia

69%
MountainElite163kmD+ 10,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainUltra Trail vs Mountain
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance174km vs 163km (comparable)
Location601km 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 205km. 2 take place in the same region as UTMB Mont-Blanc. 7 share its terrain type. 8 match its difficulty level. 6 fall in a similar season.