The trails off the Grand Ballon
The Grand Ballon is the highest point (1424 m) in the Vosges massif, a mid-range mountain range in north-eastern France.
The summit is just above the tree line, from where you have a panoramic view of the surrounding area.
Our base is always the small resort of Le Markstein (1183m) located 8km from the summit of Le Grand Ballon.
CHOOSE YOUR EVENT
26 - 27 april 2025
In seven years, this magnificent trail event has become one of the most popular and biggest in the Vosges mountains.
You can choose between distances ranging from 16 to 70 km, all with a fairly substantial positive difference in altitude!
update 15 januari : 3600 runners registered, event is sold out
19 july 2025
Different season, different name, different distances, but the same mountain and the same magnificent region.
1400 runners in 2024
Registration opens on 19/01: 2000 race numbers available. A UTGB Trail backpack as a gift for the first 1000 registrants.
PERSONALISED TRAINING
The Trails du Grand Ballon has teamed up with RunMotion Coach to help you get ready for the event!
RunMotion Coach is the leading online trail coaching solution with over 800,000 users. The application offers structured training up to 6 months before your race, with sessions tailored to your goals and your playing field. RunMotion Coach is compatible with Garmin, Polar, Suunto, Coros, Wahoo GPS watches, etc.
The RunMotion Coach Premium subscription includes a personalised training plan, recalculated every week according to your fitness level and availability, as well as specific trail advice, nutrition, a trail PPG programme and mental preparation.
