Trail du Grand Ballon
17 JULY2027
Welcome to the Summer Edition page of the Trail du Grand Ballon. The 2027 edition will take place on Saturday, July 17. The routes are currently being prepared and will take you to the heart of the Vosges Mountains, just a short distance from two of the region's most iconic peaks: Grand Ballon and Hohneck.
Do you prefer running in april? Then click here and discover the Spring edition of the Trail du Grand Ballon
17 July 2027
A summer trail in the High Vosges
In July, Markstein will become the Vosges trail capital for a day. A perfect opportunity to explore the mountains under the sun and enjoy a km/elevation ratio reminiscent of the Alps!
Registration for the 2027 edition will open in January, six months before the event.
July can be very changeable in the mountains, and the Vosges are no exception. You could easily experience 30°C in the lowlands and approach 5°C at the summits.
STATS
2026
- 1550 participants
- 25% of participants were women
- 350 runners registered for the 60 km or 80 km
- Most popular distance: The 20 km
- 14 different nationalities
- Winning time for the 80 km: 7h29'52
- Winning speed for the 45 km: 11.1 km/h
I want to be part of the 2027 adventure around the Grand Ballon!
THE PRACTICAL GUIDE
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Our team is currently working on the routes and the programme for the Trail du Grand Ballon Summer Edition 2027.
Just a few more weeks of patience…
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CHARITY
Luisa was born on August 26, 2008 in Colmar. She was a beautiful and healthy baby. Everything changed on Sunday, May 18, 2009: she was diagnosed with herpetic encephalitis (a severe form of meningitis). As a result, she lost all her motor skills and memory.
Her parents then decided to create an association called Les amis de Luisa , with the aim of raising funds in support of children with multiple disabilities and organizing assistance and activities for them (support during outings, childcare, etc.).
Since the 2024 edition, we have been working with the association Les Amis de Luisa, who have been helping us at various positions during the event: aid stations, bag drop, signage, etc.
In 2025, you raised a record amount of €8,000!
OUR RACES
ALL INFORMATION ABOUT DISTANCES
Our main distance is a spectacular 80 km ultra. But the Trail du Grand Ballon also offers shorter courses so that everyone can experience this adventure at the top of the Vosges.
By clicking on the links below, you’ll find the course maps, elevation profiles, UTMB index score, and the list of mandatory equipment.
You’ll also find all the information about aid stations and time limits (cut-offs) for each distance.
80km
60km
45km
35km
25km
20km
CREW
Join our big family
BECOME VOLUNTEER
Take part in the organization with more than 100 other volunteers
- Student, professional or retired, elite runner or beginner in the world of trail running – everyone is welcome!
- More than 20 different roles:
- Welcoming participants
- Marking and unmarking the courses
- Supplying runners at aid stations
- Taking on one of the many other positions
We need you to make this edition a success. Join us and experience this adventure in the High Vosges!
