France · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Rhône)
UTBV Ultra Trail du Beaujolais Vert 82km: The Lyon-Area Mountain Race, Measured
Distance
82 km
Date
Droit d’inscription
82 EUR
€ / km
€1.00
A French sleeper: punchy vert, forested ridges, and a friendly village race with serious legs.
Ultra Trail du Beaujolais Vert (UTBV) 82km is a night-start trail race held on October 10, 2026 (9th edition), starting and finishing at Lac des Sapins in Cublize, Rhône, France. The course covers 82km with approximately 3,800m of gain (~46 m/km) through the forested ridges and vineyard paths of the Beaujolais Vert — pre-Alpine terrain at the northern edge of the Beaujolais massif, technical in character and endurance-focused rather than altitude-driven. The 82km is a UTMB Index 100K category race. Entry costs approximately €1.00/km (~€82 implied); post-race meal included; €0.50 per entry donated to breast cancer research (Octobre Rose). Lyon Airport (LYS) approximately 83 minutes. Founded 2018 / ~200 finishers 82km in 2025. Suits trail runners looking for a technical forested French ultra in a less-celebrated but rewarding area — the Beaujolais Vert is not Chamonix, and that is the point., 82km / 4,400m D+ (DTR; external ~3,810m — NEEDS VERIFICATION) through the forested pre-Alpine ridges and vineyard-fringed terrain of the Beaujolais Vert. 05:00 start, 16h30 time limit, €1.00/km exceptional value. Lyon LYS 83 min NOT IS FAR. 9th edition 2026; organised by the Office de Tourisme du Beaujolais Vert. October 10, 2026. No GPX data — all ranking fields pending. A French sleeper with punchy vert, autumn foliage, and a friendly community race atmosphere one hour from Lyon.
Élévation et Terrain
Mètres totaux
4,400m
D+/KM
53.7m/km
Pour référence, le Tor des Géants 330 km a 73 D+/km.
UTBV Ultra Trail du Beaujolais Vert 82km: The Lyon-Area Mountain Race, Measured
What Is the UTBV 82km Like? (Forest Ridges, Vineyard Paths, and a Night Start in the Beaujolais)▼
Q: How hard is the UTBV Ultra Trail du Beaujolais Vert 82km? A: Genuinely demanding — not an alpine extreme but a solid technical mountain ultra. The course covers 82km with approximately 3,800m of gain (~46m/km) through the forested ridges and vineyard paths of the Beaujolais Vert. Described as technical in character with an emphasis on endurance rather than altitude. The night start adds to the challenge, and October conditions bring cool temperatures and potential mud.
Course Profile — Pre-Alpine Singletrack, ~3,800m of Gain, and the Lac des Sapins Finish▼
Q: What makes the Beaujolais Vert different from other French trail races? A: The Beaujolais Vert (Green Beaujolais) is the forested, hilly northern part of the Beaujolais massif — distinct from the famous wine slopes to the south. The UTBV 82km runs through pre-Alpine forest singletrack and vineyard paths in terrain that is technical and varied. It is a 'French sleeper' race — less known than the Pyrenees or Alps events but with serious elevation and a convivial village atmosphere.
~€82, Meal Included, and a UTMB 100K Qualifier: The UTBV Value Case▼
Q: How much does the UTBV 82km cost? A: Approximately €82 (~€1.00/km) implied. Exact 2026 tiered pricing should be confirmed from the official site. Post-race meal is included. €0.50 per registration is donated to breast cancer research as part of Octobre Rose.
Getting There: Lyon Airport, Villefranche-sur-Saône, and the Beaujolais Vert▼
Q: Is the UTBV 82km a UTMB qualifier? A: Yes — the 82km is listed on the UTMB Index as a 100K category race (confirmed for 2024 and 2025 editions). ITRA is also listed; exact ITRA points should be confirmed before Stage 5.
Logistique
Aéroport le plus proche
Lyon (LYS)
Notes
Start: ~1–1.5 hrs by car to Cublize / Public transport: train to Lyon/Villefranche area + taxi last-mile / Accommodation: limited locally; base in Lyon or Villefranche-sur-Saône
