Trail du Ventoux - Intégrale des Crêtes 71K - Elevation Profile, Aid Stations and Cutoffs
- Bédoin, France
- 71 km44.1 mi
- 3,400 m11,155 ft D+
- 4 aid stations
Map, checkpoints and cutoffs Map · checkpoints · forecast opens Mar 11 Race-day forecast is live
Race-day conditions
Weather and daylight along the course and at all 6 checkpoints, set to the 05:15 start.
- Start
- 05:15
- Daylight at the start
- 06:43-18:50
- Aid stations
- 4
- Distance
- 71 km44.1 mi
- Elevation
- +3,400 m+11,155 ft-3,400 m-11,155 ftAbout 48 m of climb per kmAbout 253 ft of climb per mile
- Highest point
- 1,897 m6,224 ftMont Ventoux
Next editionSat 20 Mar 2027 · 05:15
- Start
- Sunrise1h29 after the start
- Competitive finishUTMB Index 7008h46 after the start
- Mid-pack finishUTMB Index 50012h30 after the start
- Sunset13h36 after the start
- Cutoff14h15 after the start
A mid-pack runner spends about 1h29 in the dark.
Trail du Ventoux - Intégrale des Crêtes 71K is a 71 km ultra-trail with around 3,400 m of elevation gain, starting in Bédoin, France. The overall cutoff is 14 hours 15 minutes. The highest point on the course is Mont Ventoux at 1,897 m. That is 48 m of climbing per kilometre. Trail du Ventoux has 4 races, from 48 to 105 km; this one ranks 2 of 4 by distance and 4 of 4 by climbing per kilometre.
The biggest climb between checkpoints gains around 1,592 m from Start - Bédoin (km 0) to Col de la Frache (km 21). The steepest sustained section on the elevation profile averages about 20% over roughly 2.6 km around km 7. Crew access is allowed at Aurel (31 km) and Chalet Reynard (48 km).
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 | 105 km65.2 mi | 5,115 m16,781 ft | 25h30 | Mar 20, 2027 |
| Ventoux Intégrale 71K (this page) | 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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TrailMath effort-km
122 effort-km
About 13 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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100K
105 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
+1,592 m+5,223 ft
Bédoin → Col de la Frache · km 0–21mi 0–13
The largest gain between two checkpoints, not one continuous climb.
Biggest descent section
−1,334 m−4,377 ft
Jas de la Couanche → Bédoin (Finish) · km 54–71mi 33.6–44.1
The largest loss between two checkpoints. ITRA's km-effort ignores descent; TrailMath counts it: 122 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 | - |
| Col de la Frache | 2113 | 1,5925,223 | 4731,552 | Sat 09:30 |
| AurelCrew | 3119.3 | 1,7665,794 | 1,3624,469 | Sat 11:30 |
| Chalet ReynardCrew | 4829.8 | 2,7028,865 | 1,6405,381 | Sat 15:00 |
| Jas de la Couanche | 5433.6 | 2,8669,403 | 2,0666,778 | Sat 16:15 |
| Bédoin (Finish)Crew | 7144.1 | 3,40011,155 | 3,40011,155 | Sat 19:30 |
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 - Intégrale des Crêtes 71K have?
Trail du Ventoux - Intégrale des Crêtes 71K has around 3,400 m of cumulative elevation gain and 3,400 m of loss over 71 km.
What is the cutoff time for Trail du Ventoux - Intégrale des Crêtes 71K?
The overall Trail du Ventoux - Intégrale des Crêtes 71K cutoff is 14 hours 15 minutes, with intermediate time barriers at major checkpoints.
How long is Trail du Ventoux - Intégrale des Crêtes 71K?
Trail du Ventoux - Intégrale des Crêtes 71K covers approximately 71 km, starting in Bédoin, France.
What is the highest point of Trail du Ventoux - Intégrale des Crêtes 71K?
The highest point of Trail du Ventoux - Intégrale des Crêtes 71K is Mont Ventoux at 1,897 m.
How many aid stations does Trail du Ventoux - Intégrale des Crêtes 71K have and which allow crew?
The checkpoint table lists 4 major aid points between the start and the finish. Crew access is allowed at Aurel (31 km) and Chalet Reynard (48 km).
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