Ultra-Trail des Chic-Chocs
98% single-track. 25 summits. Zero shortcuts.
The Chic-Chocs don't do easy. The UTCC sends you across a 170 km spine of 1,000 m peaks on the International Appalachian Trail, where the terrain is rated ultra-technical and your neighbors on course include moose, caribou, and coyotes. One of the hardest trail races east of Canada.
Highlights
98% single-track, 25+ peaks above 1,000m. Pure suffering
170km with 9,500m gain across ultra-technical Chic-Chocs terrain
Share trails with endangered Gaspésie caribou. Only ~30 remain
170km runners push through remote mountains alone in total darkness
Earn up to 6 ITRA points across 5 qualifying distances
What's included in the entry
Ultra-Trail des Chic-Chocs
98% single-track. 25 summits. Zero shortcuts.
The Chic-Chocs don't do easy. The UTCC sends you across a 170 km spine of 1,000 m peaks on the International Appalachian Trail, where the terrain is rated ultra-technical and your neighbors on course include moose, caribou, and coyotes. One of the hardest trail races east of Canada.
Highlights
98% single-track, 25+ peaks above 1,000m. Pure suffering
170km with 9,500m gain across ultra-technical Chic-Chocs terrain
Share trails with endangered Gaspésie caribou. Only ~30 remain
170km runners push through remote mountains alone in total darkness
Earn up to 6 ITRA points across 5 qualifying distances