Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB - 100M - Elevation Profile, Aid Stations and Cutoffs
- Auron, France
- 165 km
- 8,900 m D+
- 15 aid stations
Map, checkpoints and cutoffs Map · checkpoints · forecast opens Sep 15 Race-day forecast is live
Race-day conditions
Weather, daylight and your arrival time at all 17 checkpoints, set to the 13:00 start.
- Start
- 13:00
- Daylight at the start
- 07:20-19:27
- Aid stations
- 15
Course profile
Auron, France
- Distance
- 165 km Finishes 1,229 m lower than it starts
- Elevation
- +8,900 m -10,129 m About 54 m of climb per km
Next edition Est. Fri 24 Sept 2027
Our estimate for Fri 24 Sept 2027. The organiser has not announced the date for this race yet.
- Start
- Sunset 6h26 after the start
- Sunrise 18h21 after the start
- Winner ~19h 19h after the start
- Mid-pack finish UTMB Index 500 40h16 after the start
- Cutoff 50h after the start
A mid-pack runner spends about 21h47 in the dark.
Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB - 100M is a 165 km ultra-trail with around 8,900 m of elevation gain, starting in Auron, France. The overall cutoff is 50 hours. That is 54 m of climbing per kilometre.
The biggest climb between checkpoints gains around 1,363 m from Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée (km 8.1) to Cabane des Chasseurs (km 16.6). The steepest sustained section on the elevation profile averages about 26% over roughly 2.9 km around km 87. Crew access is allowed at Isola Village (38 km), Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée (63.8 km), Venanson (83.6 km), Utelle (109.9 km), Levens (121.9 km), Tourrette-Levens (140.4 km), Drap (147.5 km) and Plateau Saint-Michel (156.6 km). Drop bags are available at Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée and Levens.
Data is approximate and courses change between editions - always verify against the official race guide.
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305 effort-km
About 40 h for a mid-pack finisher (index 500). Not a pacing guarantee.
Distance + gain ÷ 100 + loss ÷ 200, beside ITRA's gain-only km-effort. Model TM1.0.
How TrailMath works →UTMB Index category
100M
254 km-effort (distance + gain ÷ 100). Calculated from the course figures, not an official classification.
Estimate your UTMB Index →Biggest climb section
+1,363 m
Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée → Cabane des Chasseurs · km 8.1–16.6
The largest gain between two checkpoints, not one continuous climb.
Biggest descent section
−1,807 m
Collelongue → Isola Village · km 28.9–38
The largest loss between two checkpoints. ITRA's km-effort ignores descent; TrailMath counts it: 305 km-effort.
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Aid stations and checkpoints
| Checkpoint | Km | Cumulative gain (m) | Cumulative loss (m) | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start - Auron Services not published | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée | 8.1 | 216 | 673 | - |
| Cabane des Chasseurs | 16.6 | 1,579 | 709 | Fri 17:45 |
| Refuge de Rabuons Services not published | 17.2 | 1,622 | 709 | - |
| Collelongue | 28.9 | 2,209 | 1,248 | - |
| Isola Village Crew | 38 | 2,290 | 3,055 | Fri 23:15 |
| Pont de Paule | 50.2 | 3,007 | 3,937 | Sat 03:00 |
| Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée Crew Drop bag | 63.8 | 3,770 | 4,886 | Sat 07:15 |
| Rimplas | 68.4 | 4,312 | 4,886 | Sat 09:00 |
| Venanson Crew | 83.6 | 5,251 | 5,693 | Sat 14:00 |
| Granges de la Brasque | 93.9 | 6,126 | 6,024 | Sat 18:00 |
| Utelle Crew | 109.9 | 6,321 | 7,127 | Sat 22:00 |
| Levens Crew Drop bag | 121.9 | 6,692 | 7,758 | Sun 01:30 |
| Tourrette-Levens Crew | 140.4 | 7,701 | 8,895 | Sun 08:00 |
| Drap Crew | 147.5 | 7,938 | 9,434 | Sun 10:00 |
| Plateau Saint-Michel Crew | 156.6 | 8,423 | 9,637 | Sun 13:00 |
| Nice - Promenade des Anglais (Finish) Crew Drop bag | 165 | 8,900 | 10,129 | Sun 15:00 |
Data is approximate and courses change between editions - always verify against the official race guide. Source: official race guide, verified July 17, 2026 - Official race website
FAQ
How much elevation gain does Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB - 100M have?
Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB - 100M has around 8,900 m of cumulative elevation gain and 10,129 m of loss over 165 km.
What is the cutoff time for Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB - 100M?
The overall Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB - 100M cutoff is 50 hours, with intermediate time barriers at major checkpoints. Winning times are typically around 19 hours.
How long is Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB - 100M?
Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB - 100M covers approximately 165 km, starting in Auron, France.
How many aid stations does Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB - 100M have and which allow crew?
The checkpoint table lists 15 major aid points between the start and the finish. Crew access is allowed at Isola Village (38 km), Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée (63.8 km), Venanson (83.6 km), Utelle (109.9 km), Levens (121.9 km), Tourrette-Levens (140.4 km), Drap (147.5 km) and Plateau Saint-Michel (156.6 km). Drop bags are available at Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée and Levens.
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