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The Trail du Hautacam is a mountain trail event staged from Beaucens in the Hautes-Pyrénées, giving runners a choice of 24 km, 45 km or 70 km routes across the Hautacam massif. The terrain is classic Pyrenean trail: climbing paths, mountain tracks and exposed high ground with substantial elevation change over every distance. The day also includes a non-timed walking option, so hikers and runners share the same start village. Full route details, timings and entry conditions are published on the organiser's own website.
Start / Finish
Beaucens, Hautes-Pyrénées (start village for all distances)
Beaucens, Hautes-Pyrénées
Race Day
What to bring
Crampons (for the upper part of the 70 km course; currently mandatory)
What you get
On the day
Before you enter
Other questions
The event is scheduled for Saturday 29 May 2027 in Beaucens, in the Hautes-Pyrénées department of the Occitanie region, France.
Three timed trail races are offered: 70 km, 45 km and 24 km. A non-timed walking route, the Randonnée Pédestre, is also listed for hikers. Confirm the final distance list with the organiser before entering, as courses occasionally change between editions.
The 24 km is the shortest of the timed options and the most realistic entry point, but the Hautacam massif means real climbing and mountain ground. If you have only run on roads, build some hill and off-road training into your preparation before signing up.
Argelès-Gazost, Lourdes, Pierrefitte-Nestalas and the surrounding valley villages all have accommodation within a short drive of Beaucens. Booking early is wise for a late May weekend, when the Pyrenees valley fills up with walkers and cyclists as well as runners.
Yes. Mountain trail events usually welcome supporters in the start and finish area, and there are often accessible viewpoints along the lower parts of the course. Because much of the route is on high ground, spectators should plan to base themselves in the village and follow any guidance the organiser gives on the day.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Beaucens, France
Saturday, May 29, 2027
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