This is the second time that this international sporting event has come to Briançon, in the form of the Vauban Mountain Trail and the Kilomètre Vertical.

These stages combine mountain trails with cultural heritage, taking participants through the forts of Briançon, which are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They are open to everyone, whether registered or unregistered.

Since last summer, the French national mountain running and trail running teams have made Briançon their base camp and, in particular, came to train there in spring 2026 to prepare for the European Championships.

Course details:

• Long Course: 14 km – Elevation gain: +1,000 m / -1,000 m

• Vertical Kilometre: 6 km – Elevation gain: +1,150 m / -0 m
• Short Course: 7 km – Elevation gain: +300 m/-300 m

Open to all, whether licensed or unlicensed.

Friday 17 July – Parc de la Schappe
• 4.00 pm–7.00 pm: Race number collection and registration

• 6.30 pm: Introduction of the WMRA Elite Runners and distribution of their race numbers

• 5.00 pm–9.00 pm: Refreshment area open
• 7.00 pm: DJ set (by DJ Bloch), open to all

Saturday 18 July

• 7.00 am–8.30 am: Race number collection and registration for the Vertical Climb – Parc de la Schappe

• 08.30–08.45: Runner bag drop-off at the Prorel cable car departure point (bags available at the Vertical Climb finish line from 09.30).
• 09:00: Start of the Vertical Climb – Prorel cable car

• 09:45: First runner reaches the summit – Prorel cable car

• 2.00 pm: Vertical Climb podium ceremonies – Parc de la Schappe

3.00 pm–6.00 pm: Race number collection and registration for the 14km and 7km races – Parc de la Schappe

Sunday 19 July – Parc de la Schappe
• 7.30 am–8.45 am: Race number collection and registration for the 14km and 7km races

• 9.00 am: Start of the Grand Parcours Vauban Mountain Trail 14km – WMRA World Cup

• 9.45 am: Start of the Short Course

• 10.00: First runner crosses the finish line.

• 11.00–14.00: Post-race buffet

• 12.00: Prize-giving ceremonies for the 14km and 7km races