Val d'Aran by UTMB is a 105km ultra marathon in Vielha, Spain. Distance: 105km. Elevation: 6,200m D+. Difficulty: challenging (Challenge Rating 62/100). DNF rate: 22%. Time limit: 28h. Surface: trail. Established 2018.
Val d'Aran by UTMB
Vielha, Catalonia, Spain
"105km through the Val d'Aran in the central Pyrenees — UTMB World Series with 6200m of climbing."
A UTMB World Series mountain ultra through the Val d'Aran in the Spanish Pyrenees with 6200m of climbing and views of Aneto, the highest Pyrenean peak.
The Course
A UTMB World Series event through the Val d'Aran in the central Pyrenees on the Spanish-French border. The course circles the valley on high mountain trails, crossing passes above 2500m with views of the Maladeta and Aneto massifs.
mountainous
loop
7
2,820m
5
Runner Experience
UTMB-standard aid stations with hot food, drinks, medical support, and drop bag access at major checkpoints.
Professional UTMB-style finish with crowds, announcements, and a festival atmosphere in the finish area.
Race Day Weather
10°C
060%
35%
High Pyrenees summer. Cool at altitude, warm in the valley. Thunderstorms possible especially in afternoon.
Stats & Records
2018
400
18:00:00
9:45:12
Pau Capell (2023)
12:15:33
Ragna Debats (2022)
Entry
€150
October
weeks
Lore & Trivia
Val d'Aran by UTMB brings the UTMB World Series to the Pyrenees — specifically the Val d'Aran, a Gascon-speaking valley in the central Pyrenees that faces north toward France (unusually for the Spanish side of the range). The course crosses high passes above 2,500m through terrain that is wilder and less developed than the Alps, with fewer huts and more genuine mountain exposure. The Pyrenean UTMB events offer a different flavour from the Alps — more solitude, more raw mountain, less infrastructure.
- ▸ Val d'Aran is a linguistically unique valley where Occitan (Aranese) is the native language, not Spanish or Catalan.
- ▸ The UTMB World Series event attracts top runners seeking qualifying points for UTMB in Chamonix.
- ▸ The course offers views of Aneto (3404m), the highest peak in the Pyrenees.
- ▸ The Pyrenees border section means runners technically cross between Spain and France multiple times.
- ▸ Established in 2018.
Val d'Aran is the Pyrenean answer to Chamonix — UTMB quality racing in mountains that feel more intimate and less discovered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Val d'Aran by UTMB? +
Val d'Aran by UTMB is a 105km (105km) ultra marathon with 6,200m of elevation gain. The course is loop on trail terrain.
How hard is Val d'Aran by UTMB? +
Val d'Aran by UTMB is rated challenging with a Challenge Rating of 62/100 (Demanding). The DNF rate is 22%. Runners have 28 hours to finish.
How do I enter Val d'Aran by UTMB? +
UTMB Index qualification. Entry costs €150. with a maximum of 500 starters.
What is the weather like at Val d'Aran by UTMB? +
Average temperature is 10°C with 60% humidity and a 35% chance of rain. High Pyrenees summer. Cool at altitude, warm in the valley. Thunderstorms possible especially in afternoon.
Are crew and pacers allowed at Val d'Aran by UTMB? +
Crew access is allowed. Pacers are not allowed. Mandatory gear is required.
What is the course record for Val d'Aran by UTMB? +
The men's course record is 9:45:12 set by Pau Capell in 2023. The women's course record is 12:15:33 set by Ragna Debats in 2022.
What is the average finish time for Val d'Aran by UTMB? +
The average finish time is 18:00:00. About 400 runners finish each year. The DNF rate is 22%.
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