Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CMT 46K - Elevation Profile, Aid Stations and Cutoffs
- Castellina in Chianti, Italy
- 46 km28.6 mi
- 1,650 m5,413 ft D+
- 4 aid stations
- 2 Running Stones
Map, checkpoints and cutoffs Map · checkpoints · forecast opens Mar 10 Race-day forecast is live
Race-day conditions
Weather and daylight along the course and at all 6 checkpoints, set to the 09:00 start.
- Start
- 09:00
- Daylight at the start
- 06:21-18:25
- Aid stations
- 4
Course profile
Castellina in Chianti, ItalyRadda in Chianti, Italy· point-to-point
Download the official GPX- Distance
- 46 km28.6 miFinishes 45 m lower than it startsFinishes 148 ft lower than it starts
- Elevation
- +1,650 m+5,413 ft-1,695 m-5,561 ftAbout 36 m of climb per kmAbout 189 ft of climb per mile
- Highest point
- 584 m1,916 ftRidge south of Castellina in Chianti
Next editionFri 19 Mar 2027 · 09:00
- Start
- Competitive finishUTMB Index 7004h31 after the start
- Mid-pack finishUTMB Index 5006h27 after the start
- Cutoff9h after the start
Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CMT 46K is a 46 km ultra-trail with around 1,650 m of elevation gain, starting in Castellina in Chianti, Italy. The overall cutoff is 9 hours. The highest point on the course is Ridge south of Castellina in Chianti at 584 m. That is 36 m of climbing per kilometre. Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB has 3 races, from 46 to 123 km; this one ranks 3 of 3 by distance and 3 of 3 by climbing per kilometre.
The biggest climb between checkpoints gains around 496 m from Arillo Terrabianca (km 11.55) to Poggio San Polo (km 23.47). The steepest sustained section on the elevation profile averages about 8% over roughly 2.1 km around km 21. The published checkpoint list has no crew-access points - check the official runner guide for assistance rules.
Data is approximate and courses change between editions - always verify against the official race guide.
Other distances at Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB
| Race | Distance | D+ | Cutoff | Next start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chianti UTCC | 123 km76.4 mi | 5,200 m17,060 ft | 26h30 | Mar 20, 2027 |
| Chianti CUT 73K | 73 km45.4 mi | 3,000 m9,843 ft | 16h00 | Mar 20, 2027 |
| Chianti CMT 46K (this page) | 46 km28.6 mi | 1,650 m5,413 ft | 9h00 | Mar 19, 2027 |
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71 effort-km
About 6 h for a mid-pack finisher (index 500). Not a pacing guarantee.
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50K
62 km-effort (distance + gain ÷ 100). Calculated from the course figures, not an official classification.
Estimate your UTMB Index → ITRA and UTMB indexes explainedBiggest climb section
+496 m+1,627 ft
Arillo Terrabianca → Poggio San Polo · km 11.6–23.5mi 7.2–14.6
The largest gain between two checkpoints, not one continuous climb.
Biggest descent section
−463 m−1,519 ft
Castellina in Chianti → Arillo Terrabianca · km 0–11.6mi 0–7.2
The largest loss between two checkpoints. ITRA's km-effort ignores descent; TrailMath counts it: 71 km-effort.
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Aid stations and checkpoints
| Checkpoint | KmMi | Cumulative gain (m)Cumulative gain (ft) | Cumulative loss (m)Cumulative loss (ft) | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start - Castellina in ChiantiServices not published | 00 | 00 | 00 | - |
| Arillo Terrabianca | 11.557.2 | 300984 | 4631,519 | - |
| Poggio San Polo | 23.4714.6 | 7962,612 | 8702,854 | Fri 13:00 |
| Castello di Meleto | 32.320.1 | 1,0813,547 | 1,2514,104 | - |
| Tenuta Perano | 40.1124.9 | 1,4384,718 | 1,5004,921 | Fri 16:15 |
| Radda in Chianti (Finish)Crew | 4628.6 | 1,6505,413 | 1,6955,561 | Fri 18:00 |
Data is approximate and courses change between editions - always verify against the official race guide. Source: official race guide, verifiedNovember 7, 2026 - Official race website
FAQ
How much elevation gain does Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CMT 46K have?
Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CMT 46K has around 1,650 m of cumulative elevation gain and 1,695 m of loss over 46 km.
What is the cutoff time for Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CMT 46K?
The overall Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CMT 46K cutoff is 9 hours, with intermediate time barriers at major checkpoints.
How long is Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CMT 46K?
Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CMT 46K covers approximately 46 km, starting in Castellina in Chianti, Italy.
What is the highest point of Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CMT 46K?
The highest point of Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CMT 46K is Ridge south of Castellina in Chianti at 584 m.
How many aid stations does Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB - CMT 46K have and which allow crew?
The checkpoint table lists 4 major aid points between the start and the finish. Personal crew assistance is not part of the published checkpoint data - check the official runner guide.
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