Expected July 2027
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The VDA (Tour of the Val d'Aran) is a 163km ultra-trail race with 10,000m+ of elevation gain through the Pyrenees mountains. Starting and finishing in Vielha, the course takes runners on a demanding loop around the Val d'Aran region, featuring wild valleys, abandoned mines, and stunning mountain scenery. It's part of the UTMB World Series Major events.
Panoramic views of the Pyrenees
Crossing wild valleys and abandoned mines
Cirques of lakes
Immersive Aranese cultural experience
Start and finish in Vielha
Start / Finish
VIELHA
VIELHA
Getting There
Expo
Recovery
What to bring
Closed shoes suitable for trail running
Pack (or similar) destined to transport mandatory equipment throughout the race
Mobile phone (smartphone MANDATORY)
Personal beaker 15 cl minimum
Minimum 1.5l water reserve
2 torches in good working order with spare cells/batteries for each torch
Survival bag or emergency bivvy bag
Whistle
Food reserve
Jacket with hood which will withstand bad weather in the mountains
A long-sleeve thermal layer (cotton excluded) with a minimum weight of 180 g
Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of legging and socks which cover the legs completely
Waterproof trouser cover
Cap or bandana or Buff®
Warm and water-proof gloves
What you get
Chip timing
Race photos
Three 30-liter spare bags for Bossòst, Salardú, and Arties
GPX track download
Strava segments and club access
On the day
Bag drop
Food vendors
Merchandise
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
Assistance is only allowed at three aid stations: Bossòst, Salardú, and Arties. Assistance is forbidden at all other aid stations and any other point along the route.
Each participant receives three 30-liter bags at race-pack collection. One bag goes to Bossòst, one to Salardú, and one to Arties. Bags must be retrieved within 2 hours after the race finish in Vielha.
Yes, a smartphone with international roaming is mandatory. It must have the Livetrail application installed and activated, remain on (airplane mode prohibited), and be reachable at all times.
No, pacers are not allowed to set the pace in the race.
The VDA provides 8 Running Stones.
Entry fee
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Expected July 2027
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