Tor des Géants (TOR330) - Elevation Profile, Aid Stations and Cutoffs
Tor des Géants (TOR330) is a 336.5 km ultra-trail with around 26,182 m of elevation gain, starting in Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta, Italy. The overall cutoff is 150 hours. The highest point on the course is Col Loson at 3,295 m.
Course profile
- Distance
- 336.5 km
- Elevation gain
- 26,182 m
- Elevation loss
- 25,727 m
- Highest point
- Col Loson (3,295 m)
- Cutoff
- 150h
- Typical winning time
- ~66h06
The biggest climb between checkpoints gains around 3,043 m from Donnas (life base) (km 149.8) to Rifugio della Barma (km 175.6). The steepest sustained section on the elevation profile averages about 31% over roughly 2.3 km around km 35. Crew access is allowed at La Thuile (19 km), Valgrisenche (life base) (48.5 km), Eaux Rousses (78.3 km), Cogne (life base) (104 km), Donnas (life base) (149.8 km), Rifugio della Barma (175.6 km), Niel (190.5 km), Gressoney (life base) (203.8 km), Champoluc (220.8 km), Valtournenche (life base) (237.5 km), Oyace (274.7 km), Ollomont (life base) (286.5 km) and Bosses (307.8 km). Drop bags are available at Valgrisenche (life base), Cogne (life base), Donnas (life base), Gressoney (life base), Valtournenche (life base) and Ollomont (life base).
Data is approximate and courses change between editions - always verify against the official race guide.
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Aid stations and checkpoints
| Checkpoint | Km | Cumulative gain (m) | Cumulative loss (m) | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start - Courmayeur | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - |
| La Thuile | 19 | 1,495 | 1,187 | - | Yes | No |
| Valgrisenche (life base) | 48.5 | 4,032 | 3,459 | - | Yes | Yes |
| Eaux Rousses | 78.3 | 6,663 | 6,126 | - | Yes | No |
| Cogne (life base) | 104 | 8,488 | 7,912 | - | Yes | Yes |
| Donnas (life base) | 149.8 | 10,671 | 11,007 | - | Yes | Yes |
| Rifugio della Barma | 175.6 | 13,714 | 12,407 | - | Yes | No |
| Niel | 190.5 | 15,002 | 14,166 | - | Yes | No |
| Gressoney (life base) | 203.8 | 15,860 | 15,119 | - | Yes | Yes |
| Champoluc | 220.8 | 17,301 | 16,387 | - | Yes | No |
| Valtournenche (life base) | 237.5 | 18,420 | 17,680 | - | Yes | Yes |
| Oyace | 274.7 | 21,370 | 20,804 | - | Yes | No |
| Ollomont (life base) | 286.5 | 22,735 | 22,151 | - | Yes | Yes |
| Bosses | 307.8 | 24,391 | 23,643 | - | Yes | No |
| Courmayeur (Finish) | 336.5 | 26,182 | 25,727 | Sat 16:00 | Yes | No |
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 Tor des Géants (TOR330) have?
Tor des Géants (TOR330) has around 26,182 m of cumulative elevation gain and 25,727 m of loss over 336.5 km.
What is the cutoff time for Tor des Géants (TOR330)?
The overall Tor des Géants (TOR330) cutoff is 150 hours, with intermediate time barriers at major checkpoints. Winning times are typically around 66 hours.
How long is Tor des Géants (TOR330)?
Tor des Géants (TOR330) covers approximately 336.5 km, starting in Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta, Italy.
What is the highest point of Tor des Géants (TOR330)?
The highest point of Tor des Géants (TOR330) is Col Loson at 3,295 m.
How many aid stations does Tor des Géants (TOR330) have and which allow crew?
The checkpoint table lists 13 major aid points between the start and the finish. Crew access is allowed at La Thuile (19 km), Valgrisenche (life base) (48.5 km), Eaux Rousses (78.3 km), Cogne (life base) (104 km), Donnas (life base) (149.8 km), Rifugio della Barma (175.6 km), Niel (190.5 km), Gressoney (life base) (203.8 km), Champoluc (220.8 km), Valtournenche (life base) (237.5 km), Oyace (274.7 km), Ollomont (life base) (286.5 km) and Bosses (307.8 km). Drop bags are available at Valgrisenche (life base), Cogne (life base), Donnas (life base), Gressoney (life base), Valtournenche (life base) and Ollomont (life base).
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