A 87 km loop over the northern face of Mont Ventoux — classic Provençal ultra terrain
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The Grande Epopée Ventoux covers 87 km with 4,200 m of climbing through the northern flanks of Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail. Starting in Malaucène at dawn, runners pass through Entrechaux, the iconic forest road to Mont Serein, and loop back through the Plan de Laval before a final push to the Malaucène finish. A demanding mid-distance UTMB World Series event suited to experienced ultrarunners.
Some ultra experience recommended
Malaucène, FranceApril 24, 2027
Grand Raid Ventoux Grande Epopée Ventoux - GEV is a loop trail race in Malaucène, France, held on April 24, 2027. The course covers 87.245 km, climbs 3,984 m, and has a 19h40m cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Malaucène Start | 0.0 | 310 m | — | Crew | Drop Bags |
La Gavoite Landmark | 5.4 | 630 m | — | ||
Le Sueil Landmark | 6.4 | 720 m | — | ||
Bout du monde Aid Station | 14.9 | 593 m | — | ||
Col du Comte Landmark | 17.9 | 974 m | — | ||
Pic du Comte Landmark | 19.1 | 1,135 m | — | ||
Combe Arnoux Landmark | 24.2 | 531 m | — | ||
Entrechaux Aid Station | 34.3 | 281 m | 7h15m1:45 PM | Crew | |
Veaux Aid Station | 46.8 | 335 m | 10h4:30 PM | ||
Col du Comte Landmark | 51.6 | 974 m | — | ||
Mont Serein Aid Station | 56.8 | 1,402 m | 13h7:30 PM | Crew | Drop Bags |
Mont Ventoux Landmark | 61.8 | 1,877 m | — | ||
Les Prés de Michel Landmark | 68.9 | 1,112 m | — | ||
Rochers des Rams Landmark | 71.0 | 924 m | — | ||
Le Sueil Aid Station | 72.4 | 720 m | — | ||
Chapelle Piaud Landmark | 74.6 | 689 m | — | ||
Portail Saint Jean Landmark | 76.1 | 455 m | — | ||
Oratoire St Michel Landmark | 78.3 | 397 m | — | ||
Plan de Laval Aid Station | 79.7 | 355 m | 18h15m12:45 AM +1 | ||
Col de la Chaîne Landmark | 83.3 | 465 m | — | ||
Malaucène Finish | 87.4 | 310 m | 20h2:30 AM +1 | Crew | Drop Bags |
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