13-14 June 2026 in Montgenèvre
Grand Raid Altitude
Discover the challenge and scenery of the Altitude Adventure Race
After 20 years of absence, the Altitude Adventure Race makes its big return. For the occasion we are preparing a unique course between citadel, forts and mountain landscapes.
The format remains the same: 2 days orienteering and backpacking, we all meet back up at the bivouac for a night of conviviality and a delicious feast awaits you on the finish line.
The courses
Unique challenges await you on a huge IOF 1/20 000° map updated for the occasion. You will need to juggle between speed and accuracy. To top it all, high altitude and the awe-inspiring landscapes that go with it!
Course A
Elite
Approximately 35km straight-line distance and 2500m D+ (12h max over 2 days). Very difficult orienteering, camping and carrying equipment.
Category: Senior (Men).
Course B
Long
Approximately 30km straight-line distance and 2000m D+ (12h max over 2 days). Difficult orienteering, camping and carrying equipment.
Categories: Senior (Women / Mixed), Veterans 1 (Men).
Course C
Medium
Approximately 25km straight-line distance and 1500m D+ (8h max over 2 days). Difficult orienteering, camping and carrying equipment.
Categories: Veterans 1 (Women / Mixed), Veterans 2 & 3 (Men / Women / Mixed), Juniors (Men / Women / Mixed).
Course D
Short
Approximately 18km straight-line distance and 1200m D+ (8h max over 2 days). Easy orienteering, camping, but no need to carry your equipment.
Categories: Open (Men / Women / Mixed).
Required equipment
The mandatory kit will be fully checked when you collect your bib number and can be checked at any time during the competition. Any team with missing mandatory kit will be disqualified.
Mandatory per team
- 1 first aid kit (bandage, band-aids, paracetamol, disinfectant, compresses, double skin...)
- 1 fully charged phone with the number of the organizer
- 1 standardized and commercially available stove (self-heating rations and liquid alcohol stoves are prohibited).
- 1 wind-resistant 2 (or 3) person tent, complete with an integrated groundsheet and a system for securing it to the ground. (Tarps or shelters without an integrated groundsheet are not permitted.)
- 1 SPORTident chip (if you don't have one, the race organizers will rent you one).
- 1 Romer grid reference tool (1/20 000°).
Mandatory per person
- 1 bib, legible and unfolded (provided by the race organizers).
- 1 backpack.
- 1 functioning lamp (not a mobile phone flashlight).
- 1 whistle.
- 1 compass.
- 1 survival blanket.
- 1 piece of waterproof clothing (jacket, vest or poncho).
- 1 piece of warm clothing (fleece or sweater).
- long trousers or tights/leggings.
- 1 pair of studded shoes.
- 1 sleeping bag (a survival blanket does not count as a sleeping bag).
- 1 water reserve which must allow for self-sufficiency on the course (a minimum of 1.5L per person, 2L in the case of a heat wave).
- Food for the duration of the race.
- 1 cup (for the bar).
But try to keep it light, you're going to have to carry everything!
Specifics for the course "D – Short".
The following kit may be left with the race organizers, who will transport it for you:
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- mattress
- Réchaud
- Food for the bivouac
- Cups for the bar
- Extra warm clothes.
The rest of the mandatory kit must be carried by the team.
A 100-liter bag (similar to a large garbage bag) will be distributed to each person at the event center, to be used exclusively for YOUR camping gear. Your bags will be transported by truck by the organizers to the campsite, and then to the finish line on the second day.
WARNING: The weight of each bag must not exceed 8 kg. The organizers reserve the right to inspect the full contents of each bag, weigh it, and refuse any bag that is excessively heavy. No additional bags will be allowed; only “2-second” type tents may be accepted in addition to the provided bag.
Race info
Here you will find all the information for race day. This will be updated as we get closer to race day.
Registration and fees
Les inscriptions sont limitées à 300 et se font exclusivement sur Adeorun.
The registration fee of 45€ per person includes the race with one map per person, chip timing, the overnight campsite and a meal on arrival the second day.
For the non FFCO members, an insurance pass will be added depending on your course (between 5€ and 10€).
How to get there
This edition of the race starts from Montgenèvre. Montgenèvre.
By train: Directly accessible by the night train from Paris, by TER (regional train) from Valence and Marseille, and by high-speed train (TGV) from Oulx (Italy). Local busses are available from the nearest train stations.
By bus: Direct bus from Grenoble.
By car: Consider car-sharing. See access map.
Orienteering maps and control plotting
The Grand Raid Altitude Adventure Race is run on a map produced to IOF (International Orienteering Federation) standards. Such maps are much more accurate and detailed than ordinary maps.
You will need to plot the checkpoints onto your map. We are preparing an information booklet for you about this. IOF symbols and IOF definitions .
You will need to plot the checkpoints onto your map. We are preparing an information booklet for you about this.
Bivouac
A high-altitude campsite will welcome you for your short overnight stay. There will be toilets and water, but no showers: these will be awaiting you at the finish. Otherwise, you must be autonomous in the campsite; you will need to bring your sleeping equipment, a stove and food (see kit list). Drinks will de sold on site, so also bring cash in your backpack.
French Orienteering Adventure Race Cup
The Altitude Adventure Race is part of the French Orienteering Adventure Race Cup.
In order to qualify for the French Orienteering Adventure Race Cup, you must register in teams of 2 with the same crew on the course corresponding to your category on all the adventure races of the season. See the rules for category details.
In 2026, the other rounds are the Raid O'Bivwak and the Raid de la Vallée de la Blanche.
Rules
Please make sure to comply with the mandatory equipment list and fair-play rules.
If you wish to be ranked, make sure you are registered in the course corresponding to your category. Running in a higher category is allowed, but if you register in a lower category, you will be ranked as open.
Partners
A big thank you to our partners, without whom the Grand Raid Altitude Adventure Race could not take place.
