France · Occitanie (Aveyron)
Les Templiers Endurance Trail
Distance
80.73 km
Date
October 18, 2026
Entry fee
155 EUR
€ / km
€1.92
France’s trail institution: big crowds, rugged Causses terrain, and a fall festival that defines the sport.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
3443m
D+/KM
42.65m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
12.6%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-10.9%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
5.6 km · 501 m gain
starts km 24 · avg 8.9% · max 47.1%
7.1 km · 473 m gain
starts km 2 · avg 6.6% · max 49.5%
4.5 km · 469 m gain
starts km 69 · avg 10.4% · max 55.9%
Top descents
5.0 km · 449 m drop
starts km 44 · avg -9.0% · max -35.7%
2.6 km · 449 m drop
starts km 77 · avg -17.4% · max -56.1%
4.6 km · 396 m drop
starts km 65 · avg -9.0% · max -38.0%
What Makes Les Templiers Different from Every Other French Ultra?
Q: How hard is the Les Templiers Grand Trail? A: Moderate by European ultra standards — 42.6m/km elevation gain with 21.7% flat terrain. The challenge is structural: the hardest climbs and the steepest descent (−17.4% average) are concentrated in the final 30km.
Course Profile — Limestone Plateaus, Gorge Edges, and Why the Back Half Is the Real Race
Q: Does Les Templiers sell out? A: Yes, consistently. The 2026 edition (the 32nd) is waitlist only. Plan 12 months ahead for future editions.
€1.92 per Kilometre — What You Get for the Entry Fee
Q: What is the entry fee for Les Templiers? A: €163 total — €155 entry plus a mandatory €8 application fee — equivalent to €1.92 per kilometre.
Getting There: Millau, the Viaduct, and Logistics from Montpellier
Q: When does the 2026 Les Templiers take place? A: Race day is Sunday, October 18, 2026. The festival runs October 15–18.
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Montpellier (MPL) / Marseille (MRS)
Notes
Start: ~2–3 hrs drive to Millau / Public transport: train to Montpellier/Marseille + connections to Millau (can be slow) / Accommodation: good in Millau; book early (big event weekend)
FAR
It’ll possibly take 3+ hours from the closest large airport to arrive. Plan your adventure accordingly, take an extra day for those after-race beers or Curranz.
