About Trail du Hautacam

The Trail du Hautacam is a mountain race event organized every year at the end of May from Beaucens, in the Hautes-Pyrénées, at the foot of the Hautacam massif, near Lourdes. Organized by the association La Ronde des Bualas, this ITRA-certified event offers four timed races: a 70 km ultra-trail (4,900 m D+), a 45 km trail (2,800 m D+), a 24 km short trail (1,600 m D+) and a canitrail, as well as a hike. The event attracts a growing number of competitors testing their limits in an exceptional natural setting.

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The trail in the heart of the Hautacam massif

The Trail du Hautacam has established itself as an unmissable event on the Pyrénées trail running calendar. Starting from Beaucens, a small village in the Gaves valley at the foot of the famous Hautacam pass, runners set off to conquer demanding and spectacular courses in a magnificent natural setting.

Four races for all profiles

The Trail du Hautacam offers four timed races adapted to all levels:

70 km Trail – 4,900 m of positive elevation gain – starts at 5 am from the Renault garage in Beaucens
45 km Trail – 2,800 m D+ – starts at 7 am
24 km Trail – 1,600 m D+ – starts at 9 am from the town hall and community hall
Canitrail – race with your dog

An accompanied hike is also offered for non-competitors.

ITRA Certified

All Trail du Hautacam races are certified by the ITRA (International Trail Running Association), allowing participants to obtain an official ranking and qualifying points for prestigious races like the UTMB.

Beaucens, gateway to Hautacam

Beaucens, located a few kilometers from Lourdes and Argelès-Gazost, is the ideal starting point for exploring the Hautacam massif, renowned for its mid and high Pyrenean mountain landscapes. The village also houses the Donjon des Aigles, a major tourist site in the Gaves valley.