Val d'Aran by UTMB - EXP 32K - Elevation Profile, Aid Stations and Cutoffs
- Vielha, Spain
- 32 km19.9 mi
- 2,100 m6,890 ft D+
- 3 aid stations
- 4 Running Stones - Major
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Race-day conditions
Weather and daylight along the course and at all 5 checkpoints, set to the 08:00 start.
- Start
- 08:00
- Daylight at the start
- 06:28-21:35
- Aid stations
- 3
- Distance
- 32 km19.9 miFinishes 7 m higher than it startsFinishes 23 ft higher than it starts
- Elevation
- +2,100 m+6,890 ft-2,093 m-6,867 ftAbout 66 m of climb per kmAbout 347 ft of climb per mile
- Highest point
- 2,218 m7,277 ftTuc Meddia
Next editionSun 11 Jul 2027 · 08:00
- Start
- Winner~2h592h59 after the start
- Mid-pack finishUTMB Index 5005h37 after the start
- Cutoff7h15 after the start
Val d'Aran by UTMB - EXP 32K is a 32 km ultra-trail with around 2,100 m of elevation gain, starting in Vielha, Spain. The overall cutoff is 7 hours 15 minutes. The highest point on the course is Tuc Meddia at 2,218 m. That is 66 m of climbing per kilometre. Val d'Aran by UTMB has 5 races, from 32 to 163 km; this one ranks 5 of 5 by distance and 2 of 5 by climbing per kilometre.
The biggest climb between checkpoints gains around 677 m from Arties (km 18.94) to Santet Escunhau (km 24.97). The steepest sustained section on the elevation profile averages about 25% over roughly 2 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 Val d'Aran by UTMB
| Race | Distance | D+ | Cutoff | Next start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VDA 163K | 163 km101.3 mi | 10,000 m32,808 ft | 48h00 | Jul 9, 2027 |
| CDH 110K | 110 km68.4 mi | 6,400 m20,997 ft | 28h00 | Jul 9, 2027 |
| TDL 75K | 75 km46.6 mi | 5,100 m16,732 ft | 20h00 | Jul 7, 2027 |
| PDA 55K | 55 km34.2 mi | 3,300 m10,827 ft | 14h00 | Jul 8, 2027 |
| EXP 32K (this page) | 32 km19.9 mi | 2,100 m6,890 ft | 7h15 | Jul 11, 2027 |
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Course math
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TrailMath effort-km
63 effort-km
About 6 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.
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50K
53 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
+677 m+2,221 ft
Arties → Santet Escunhau · km 18.9–25mi 11.8–15.5
The largest gain between two checkpoints, not one continuous climb.
Biggest descent section
−1,203 m−3,947 ft
Santet Escunhau → Vielha (Finish) · km 25–32mi 15.5–19.9
The largest loss between two checkpoints. ITRA's km-effort ignores descent; TrailMath counts it: 63 km-effort.
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Aid stations and checkpoints
| Checkpoint | KmMi | Cumulative gain (m)Cumulative gain (ft) | Cumulative loss (m)Cumulative loss (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start - VielhaServices not published | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Casarilh | 9.956.2 | 5541,818 | 4801,575 |
| Arties | 18.9411.8 | 1,0243,360 | 8532,799 |
| Santet Escunhau | 24.9715.5 | 1,7015,581 | 8902,920 |
| Vielha (Finish)Crew | 3219.9 | 2,1006,890 | 2,0936,867 |
Data is approximate and courses change between editions - always verify against the official race guide. Source: official race guide, verifiedSeptember 23, 2026 - Official race website
FAQ
How much elevation gain does Val d'Aran by UTMB - EXP 32K have?
Val d'Aran by UTMB - EXP 32K has around 2,100 m of cumulative elevation gain and 2,093 m of loss over 32 km.
What is the cutoff time for Val d'Aran by UTMB - EXP 32K?
The overall Val d'Aran by UTMB - EXP 32K cutoff is 7 hours 15 minutes, with intermediate time barriers at major checkpoints. Winning times are typically around 3 hours.
How long is Val d'Aran by UTMB - EXP 32K?
Val d'Aran by UTMB - EXP 32K covers approximately 32 km, starting in Vielha, Spain.
What is the highest point of Val d'Aran by UTMB - EXP 32K?
The highest point of Val d'Aran by UTMB - EXP 32K is Tuc Meddia at 2,218 m.
How many aid stations does Val d'Aran by UTMB - EXP 32K have and which allow crew?
The checkpoint table lists 3 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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