Trail Running50 Miles

La 6000D

1 August 2026

Aime-la-Plagne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Race details

Modality

Individual

Organizer

La 6000D - La Course des Géants

Distance

69 km

Elevation

+3,400 m

Participants

2,000

Capacity

2,000

Start time

05:00

Terrain

Trail

Difficulty

Advanced

Course profile

Mountainous

Aid stations

Minimum age

20+

Certified

Yes

Event description

Known as the 'Race of the Giants', La 6000D is a prestigious trail event that climbs from the valley floor to the summit of the Bellecôte glacier. This 69 km course features a demanding 3400m elevation gain, providing athletes with a high-altitude experience through the heart of the French Alps.

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⛰️ Trail Running27 Jul 2026

The 6000D: Storming the Bellecôte Glacier under the threat of a heatwave

The 6000D faces an edition marked by extreme heat and the technicality of the Bellecôte glacier. Key insights and technical analysis of the assault on the giants.

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Sport

Trail Running

Distance

50 Miles

Country

France

Region

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes