Val d'Aran by UTMB Course Profile

Vielha, Spanish Pyrenees

• Distance: 65 miles
• Elevation Gain: 21,325 ft
• Elevation Loss: 21,325 ft
• High Point: 9,186 ft
• Low Point: 3,117 ft
• Time Limit: 28 hours
• Month: July
• Finisher Rate: ~60%

A demanding loop through the Spanish Pyrenees in the Val d'Aran region. The course features sustained high-altitude traverses, alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, and dramatic passes connecting remote mountain valleys.

Aid Stations

Name	Mile	Elevation	Crew Access	Drop Bag	Cutoff
Baqueira	8.1	5,085 ft	Yes	Yes	—
Port de la Bonaigua	14.9	6,890 ft	No	No	—
Refugi de Colomèrs	24.2	7,218 ft	No	No	—
Banhs de Tredòs	31.7	5,577 ft	Yes	Yes	—
Arties	39.1	3,773 ft	Yes	Yes	—
Port de Rius	48.5	8,530 ft	No	No	—
Refugi de Saboredo	54	7,546 ft	No	No	—

Course Segments

Segment	Miles	Terrain	Difficulty	Notes
Vielha to Port de la Bonaigua	0–14.9	climb	hard	Big opening climb into the high Pyrenees.
Port de la Bonaigua to Arties	14.9–39.1	mixed	extreme	Remote alpine traverse. Colomèrs lake district.
Arties to Finish	39.1–65	mixed	hard	Port de Rius at 8,530 ft. Final high-altitude push.

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