Technical Néouvielle circuit featuring the notorious Pas de la Crabe scree traverse
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The Tour du Bastan is a 53 km technical route from Pla d'Adet (Saint-Lary ski area) to Vielle-Aure, centered on the Néouvielle reserve. The route's defining challenge is the Pas de la Crabe — a steep, scree-covered passage requiring careful footing on both ascent and descent. Runners cross the Hourquette Nère, climb to the Col de Bastanet (2,509 m — the highest point), and complete a circuit of the Bastan lake chain before descending to Vielle-Aure via the Col du Portet.
Some ultra experience recommended
Vielle-Aure, Hautes-Pyrénées, FranceJanuary 01, 2027
Grand Raid des Pyrénées Tour du Bastan 50 is a point-to-point trail race in Vielle-Aure, Hautes-Pyrénées, France, held on January 01, 2027. The course covers 53.3 km, climbs 2,989 m, and has a 16h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pla d'Adet Start | 0.0 | 1,650 m | — | |
Col de Portet Landmark | 7.3 | 2,162 m | — | |
Restaurant Merlans Aid Station | 8.8 | 2,047 m | 2h15m9:15 AM | |
Cabane de la Lude Landmark | 11.5 | 1,888 m | — | |
Hourquette Nère Landmark | 17.1 | 2,421 m | — | |
Intersection Agalops Landmark | 18.1 | 2,261 m | — | |
Pas de la Crabe Landmark | 19.0 | 2,396 m | — | |
Télésiège des Quatre Termes Landmark | 19.8 | 2,297 m | — | |
La Mongie Aid Station | 24.6 | 1,746 m | 6h45m1:45 PM | |
Serpolet Landmark | 25.9 | 2,019 m | — | |
Les Passet Landmark | 27.6 | 1,678 m | — | |
Refuge de Campana de Cloutou Aid Station | 32.0 | 2,220 m | — | |
Col de Bastanet Landmark | 34.1 | 2,463 m | — | |
Refuge de Bastan Landmark | 36.0 | 2,235 m | — | |
Restaurant Merlans (retour) Aid Station | 39.9 | 2,047 m | 12h30m7:30 PM | |
Espiaube Landmark | 45.0 | 1,583 m | — | |
Vignec Landmark | 51.6 | 821 m | — | |
Vielle-Aure Finish | 53.3 | 791 m | 15h30m10:30 PM |
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Rioumajou campsite near the finish area in Vielle-Aure is accessible by shuttle from the race marquee area. Hot showers available for finishers.
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