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Andorra Ultra Trail is a 112km ultra marathon in Ordino, Andorra. Distance: 112km. Elevation: 6,800m D+. Difficulty: brutal (Challenge Rating 62/100). DNF rate: 25%. Time limit: 30h. Surface: trail. Established 2008.

112km brutal mountainous alpine trail scenic

Andorra Ultra Trail

Ordino, Ordino, Andorra

"112km through the Pyrenean microstate of Andorra — 6800m of climbing almost entirely above 2000m."

62
Demanding
Distance 112km
Elevation Gain ↑6,800m
Surface trail
DNF Rate 25%
Cutoff 30h
What Makes It Unique

A vertically intense mountain ultra through tiny Andorra — 112km with 6800m of climbing in the high Pyrenees, crossing the entire principality.

The Course

A demanding mountain ultra through the tiny Pyrenean principality of Andorra. The course traverses high Pyrenean passes, glacial lakes, and mountain refuges, staying almost entirely above 2000m. One of the most vertically intense 100km races in Europe.

Profile

mountainous

Topology

loop

Aid Stations

7

Highest Point

2,865m

ITRA Points

5

Yes Crew Access
No Pacers
Yes Mandatory Gear

Runner Experience

Scenery 5/5
Organization 4/5
Community 4/5
Aid Stations

Standard aid station support with food, drinks, and basic medical assistance at regular intervals.

Post-Race Culture

Mountain village finish with local food, drinks, and a relaxed post-race atmosphere. The setting rewards the effort.

Race Day Weather

Temperature

10°C

0
Humidity

55%

Rain Chance

30%

Conditions

High Pyrenees summer. Cool to cold at the persistent altitude. Sun exposure extreme at 2800m. Afternoon thunderstorms.

Stats & Records

Established

2008

Finishers

300

Avg Finish

20:00:00

Course Record (M)

11:15:22

Pau Capell (2022)

Course Record (W)

14:08:33

Maite Maiora (2023)

Entry

Entry Cost

€130

Opens

November

Sells Out

months

Max Starters: 400
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Lore & Trivia

The Andorra Ultra Trail is the tiny principality's answer to UTMB — a 100km mountain race that squeezes over 6,500m of climbing into a country smaller than most national parks. Andorra sits in the eastern Pyrenees between France and Spain, and its entire territory is mountain. The course climbs from Ordino through pastoral valleys to exposed ridgelines at 2,900m, crossing between watersheds that drain to the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Andorra's tax-haven status has created a curious ultra running scene: wealthy ski-town infrastructure (chairlifts, mountain restaurants) alongside genuinely wild Pyrenean terrain.

  • 100km with 6,500m+ of gain through Europe's steepest country.
  • Andorra is entirely mountain — no flat sections exist.
  • The Pyrenean border: France on one side, Spain on the other.
  • Highest point of the course approaches 2,900m.
  • The principality is smaller than most national parks.
  • Mountain refuges along the route offer hot soup and encouragement.
  • Ski resort infrastructure means good trail marking in the upper sections.

Andorra is the steepest country in Europe. You climb whether you want to or not.

— An Andorra Ultra finisher On the relentless vertical terrain

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Andorra Ultra Trail? +

Andorra Ultra Trail is a 112km (112km) ultra marathon with 6,800m of elevation gain. The course is loop on trail terrain.

How hard is Andorra Ultra Trail? +

Andorra Ultra Trail is rated brutal with a Challenge Rating of 62/100 (Demanding). The DNF rate is 25%. Runners have 30 hours to finish.

What is the weather like at Andorra Ultra Trail? +

Average temperature is 10°C with 55% humidity and a 30% chance of rain. High Pyrenees summer. Cool to cold at the persistent altitude. Sun exposure extreme at 2800m. Afternoon thunderstorms.

Are crew and pacers allowed at Andorra Ultra Trail? +

Crew access is allowed. Pacers are not allowed. Mandatory gear is required.

What is the course record for Andorra Ultra Trail? +

The men's course record is 11:15:22 set by Pau Capell in 2022. The women's course record is 14:08:33 set by Maite Maiora in 2023.

What is the average finish time for Andorra Ultra Trail? +

The average finish time is 20:00:00. About 300 runners finish each year. The DNF rate is 25%.

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