Latvia · Vidzeme (Gauja National Park)
Gauja Trail by UTMB
Distance
86 km
Date
August 1, 2026
Entry fee
149 EUR
€ / km
€1.73
UTMB Latvia: Gauja valley singletrack, river gorges, and a Baltic forest race with big-brand polish.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
2000m
D+/KM
23.26m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
7.9%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-7.9%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
1.4 km · 76 m gain
starts km 17 · avg 5.3% · max 21.7%
3.7 km · 76 m gain
starts km 4 · avg 2.0% · max 23.1%
1.7 km · 72 m gain
starts km 80 · avg 4.2% · max 18.6%
Top descents
1.4 km · 79 m drop
starts km 0 · avg -5.7% · max -19.9%
0.4 km · 77 m drop
starts km 20 · avg -21.4% · max -31.6%
0.4 km · 73 m drop
starts km 10 · avg -19.0% · max -27.4%
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Riga (RIX)
Notes
Start: ~1–2 hrs by car or train to Sigulda Cēsis Līgatne (host towns; start varies by distance; TODO: verify 86K start town) / Public transport: easy trains and buses from Riga to Sigulda Cēsis Līgatne; race shuttles offered for some starts (100K per race info; TODO: verify for 86K) / Accommodation: good in Sigulda and Cēsis; limited in small villages; book early
