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HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB

Races similar to HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB

HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMBMountainElite163kmD+ 10,000mCatalonia

HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB is a elite mountain race with up to 163km 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 79% similarity score.

Our recommendation

If you're looking for the most similar experience to HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB, we recommend Grand Raid des Pyrénées as the top match. If you prefer to stay in the same area, Ultra Pirineu is your best option.

Similarity ranking

The 10 most similar races to HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB, ranked by overall affinity.

1
Grand Raid des Pyrénées

Vielle-Aure · Occitania

79%
Ultra TrailElite160kmD+ 10,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainMountain vs Ultra Trail
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance163km vs 160km (very similar)
LocationOnly 40km apart
SeasonJuly vs August
2
L'Échappée Belle

Vizille · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

74%
MountainElite152kmD+ 11,390m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance163km vs 152km (comparable)
Location478km apart
SeasonJuly vs August
3
Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs

Grenoble · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

74%
MountainElite176kmD+ 11,590m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance163km vs 176km (comparable)
Location482km apart
SeasonBoth in July
4
Ultra Pirineu

Bagà · Catalonia

72%
MountainElite100kmD+ 6,400m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance163km vs 100km (different range)
Location101km apart, same region area
SeasonJuly vs October
5
UTMB Mont-Blanc

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

69%
Ultra TrailElite174kmD+ 10,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainMountain vs Ultra Trail
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance163km vs 174km (comparable)
Location601km apart
SeasonJuly vs August
6
Canfranc-Canfranc

Canfranc-Estación · Aragon

69%
MountainElite100kmD+ 8,848m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance163km vs 100km (different range)
Location107km apart, same region area
SeasonJuly vs September
MountainElite105kmD+ 6,760m
Why are they similar?
TerrainBoth are mountain races
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance163km vs 105km (different range)
LocationOnly 25km apart
SeasonBoth in July
8
Grand Raid des Cathares

Carcassonne · Occitania

68%
Ultra TrailElite161kmD+ 7,000m
Why are they similar?
TerrainMountain vs Ultra Trail
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance163km vs 161km (very similar)
Location139km apart, same region area
SeasonJuly vs October
10
Zugspitz Ultratrail by UTMB

Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Bavaria

66%
Ultra TrailElite167kmD+ 8,205m
Why are they similar?
TerrainMountain vs Ultra Trail
DifficultySame difficulty level: Elite
Distance163km vs 167km (very similar)
Location967km apart
SeasonJuly vs June

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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 176km. 2 take place in the same region as HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB. 6 share its terrain type. 10 match its difficulty level. 7 fall in a similar season.

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