A nighttime pilgrimage through Haute-Loire history to Le Puy's UNESCO cathedral
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The Ultra du Saint Jacques is the marquee distance of this spiritual trail running event — 139 km starting in the medieval town of Saugues at dusk on Friday, running through the night and into Saturday to finish beneath the UNESCO-listed Notre-Dame du Puy-en-Velay Cathedral. The route traverses the Col de Pierre Taillée, Col de la Durande, Lac du Bouchet, and Mont Devès, following historic sections of the GR65 Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage path through the rugged Haute-Loire plateau. A bus transports runners from Le Puy-en-Velay to the start in Saugues.
Experienced ultrarunners
Le Puy-en-Velay, FranceJune 12, 2026
Ultra du Saint Jacques - 100M is a point-to-point trail race in Le Puy-en-Velay, France, held on June 12, 2026. The course covers 139 km, climbs 5,860 m, and has a 31h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 947 m | — | ||
Finish Finish | 137.2 | 633 m | 31h2:10 AM +2 |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
Sign in for race-day weather at every station, points of interest, segment-by-segment analysis, pacing, and to save this race to your calendar.
Runners are not allowed to participate with a dog or any other animal, including service animals, per the official race regulations.
June conditions in the Massif Central can be unpredictable — afternoon thunderstorms are possible, especially on exposed ridges. The race mandates hot and cold weather gear kits that may be required based on forecast.
Night temperatures on the Haute-Loire plateau can drop significantly, especially above 1000m. Runners cover the coldest hours (2–6 AM) on exposed terrain.
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