Trail du Ventoux - Ultra Tour 105K - Elevation Profile, Aid Stations and Cutoffs
- Bédoin, France
- 105 km65.2 mi
- 5,115 m16,781 ft D+
- 7 aid stations
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 9 checkpoints, set to the 04:00 start.
- Start
- 04:00
- Daylight at the start
- 06:43-18:50
- Aid stations
- 7
- Distance
- 105 km65.2 mi
- Elevation
- +5,115 m+16,781 ft-5,115 m-16,781 ftAbout 49 m of climb per kmAbout 257 ft of climb per mile
- Highest point
- 1,897 m6,224 ftMont Ventoux
- Days and nights
- 2 days1 nightUp to the final cutoff (25h30)
Next editionSat 20 Mar 2027 · 04:00
- Start
- Sunrise2h44 after the start
- Competitive finishUTMB Index 70014h16 after the start
- Sunset14h51 after the start
- Mid-pack finishUTMB Index 50020h22 after the start
- Cutoff25h30 after the start
A mid-pack runner spends about 8h15 in the dark.
Trail du Ventoux - Ultra Tour 105K is a 105 km ultra-trail with around 5,115 m of elevation gain, starting in Bédoin, France. The overall cutoff is 25 hours 30 minutes. The highest point on the course is Mont Ventoux at 1,897 m. That is 49 m of climbing per kilometre. Trail du Ventoux has 4 races, from 48 to 105 km; this one ranks 1 of 4 by distance and 3 of 4 by climbing per kilometre.
The biggest climb between checkpoints gains around 1,585 m from Start - Bédoin (km 0) to Chalet Manin (km 21). The steepest sustained section on the elevation profile averages about 19% over roughly 2.9 km around km 7. Crew access is allowed at Aurel (31 km), Reilhanette (42 km), Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux (69 km) and Mont Serein (80 km). Drop bags are available at Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux.
Data is approximate and courses change between editions - always verify against the official race guide.
Other distances at Trail du Ventoux
| Race | Distance | D+ | Cutoff | Next start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventoux Ultra Tour 105K (this page) | 105 km65.2 mi | 5,115 m16,781 ft | 25h30 | Mar 20, 2027 |
| Ventoux Intégrale 71K | 71 km44.1 mi | 3,400 m11,155 ft | 14h15 | Mar 20, 2027 |
| Ventoux Évasion 64K | 64 km39.8 mi | 3,450 m11,319 ft | 13h15 | Mar 20, 2027 |
| Ventoux L'Origine 48K | 48 km29.8 mi | 2,400 m7,874 ft | 9h30 | Mar 21, 2027 |
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182 effort-km
About 20 h for a mid-pack finisher (index 500). Not a pacing guarantee.
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100K
156 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
+1,585 m+5,200 ft
Bédoin → Chalet Manin · km 0–21mi 0–13
The largest gain between two checkpoints, not one continuous climb.
Biggest descent section
−1,388 m−4,554 ft
Jas de la Couanche → Bédoin (Finish) · km 88–105mi 54.7–65.2
The largest loss between two checkpoints. ITRA's km-effort ignores descent; TrailMath counts it: 182 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 - BédoinServices not published | 00 | 00 | 00 | - |
| Chalet Manin | 2113 | 1,5855,200 | 4811,578 | - |
| AurelCrew | 3119.3 | 1,7795,837 | 1,3484,423 | Sat 11:00 |
| ReilhanetteCrew | 4226.1 | 2,2037,228 | 1,8676,125 | Sat 13:00 |
| Col des Guiberts | 5836 | 3,18910,463 | 2,4367,992 | - |
| Saint-Léger-du-VentouxCrewDrop bag | 6942.9 | 3,50011,483 | 3,23910,627 | Sat 20:15 |
| Mont SereinCrew | 8049.7 | 4,39614,423 | 3,47511,401 | Sat 23:30 |
| Jas de la Couanche | 8854.7 | 4,64015,223 | 3,72712,228 | Sun 02:00 |
| Bédoin (Finish)Crew | 10565.2 | 5,11516,781 | 5,11516,781 | Sun 05:30 |
Data is approximate and courses change between editions - always verify against the official race guide. Source: official race guide, verifiedNovember 8, 2026 - Official race website
FAQ
How much elevation gain does Trail du Ventoux - Ultra Tour 105K have?
Trail du Ventoux - Ultra Tour 105K has around 5,115 m of cumulative elevation gain and 5,115 m of loss over 105 km.
What is the cutoff time for Trail du Ventoux - Ultra Tour 105K?
The overall Trail du Ventoux - Ultra Tour 105K cutoff is 25 hours 30 minutes, with intermediate time barriers at major checkpoints.
How long is Trail du Ventoux - Ultra Tour 105K?
Trail du Ventoux - Ultra Tour 105K covers approximately 105 km, starting in Bédoin, France.
What is the highest point of Trail du Ventoux - Ultra Tour 105K?
The highest point of Trail du Ventoux - Ultra Tour 105K is Mont Ventoux at 1,897 m.
How many aid stations does Trail du Ventoux - Ultra Tour 105K have and which allow crew?
The checkpoint table lists 7 major aid points between the start and the finish. Crew access is allowed at Aurel (31 km), Reilhanette (42 km), Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux (69 km) and Mont Serein (80 km). Drop bags are available at Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux.
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