Ultra Trail Haute Ardenne

UTHA participants climb a rocky ascent in the heart of the Ardennes forest A runner descends a rocky path in the Haute Ardenne forest Two participants run along Ardennes trails
30–31 JULY & 1 AUGUST 2027FROM PEAK TO PEAKBARAQUE DE FRAITURE / BELGIUM
01 / ULTRA TRAIL HAUTE ARDENNEA good reason
to get your shoes muddy.

The Ultimate Trail Experience in Belgium

A runner descends a path between trees in Haute ArdenneTHE HIGH FENS / THE HAUTE ARDENNE & THE HEART OF THE ARDENNES

UTHA takes you into the heart of the wild landscapes of Haute Ardenne and the Hautes Fagnes, with an intense challenge over one, two or three days between the country’s highest points.

From Signal de Botrange to Baraque de Fraiture, take on technical and scenic trails, solo or as a duo, over distances suited to all levels.

More than a race, enjoy a fully immersive experience: bivouac / on-site camping is included, catered meals and massages are available as paid extras, and the UTHA atmosphere stays with you all weekend!

DISCOVER THE RACES
02 / YOUR WEEKEND, YOUR ADVENTURE

ONE DAY.
TWO DAYS.
OR ALL THREE.

Build your own UTHA.

Come and run for just one day or extend the adventure across Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Choose the days you want, then the distance that suits you.

A KMV to start the weekend, a crossing of the Ardennes on Saturday and a loop around the Baraque de Fraiture on Sunday: create your own experience.

And between races? Discover the Full Experience

One day, two days of your choice or the full weekend: build your own programme.

Full Experience packages · 2 or 3 days
01 / THE VERTICAL

FRIDAYKMV · Vertical challenge

UTHA participants climb a rocky section in the forestTHE UTHA SPIRIT · 2027 EDITION
THE WEEKEND STARTS UPHILL.

KMV

1 000M D+VERTICAL TARGET

Course to repeat: 600 m · 85 m D+.

On the ski slope at Baraque de Fraiture, every climb counts. Repeat the loops to accumulate 1 000 metres of elevation gain and kick off your UTHA weekend.

Playground
La Station · Baraque de Fraiture
Your package
On its own or combined with the other days
Discover the KMV

02 / FROM THE HIGH FENS TO THE HAUTE ARDENNE

SATURDAYPoint-to-point trails

Several starting points.
The same finish.

A point-to-point trail connects two different places. Your starting point depends on your chosen distance; all Saturday routes lead to Baraque de Fraiture. Choose your crossing, from 28 to 100 km.

POINT-TO-POINT TRAILS AT A GLANCE
  1. 100KMSignal de Botrange
  2. 75KMMalmedy
  3. 60KMStavelot
  4. 42KMCascades de Coo
  5. 28KMTrois-Ponts
ONE SHARED FINISHBaraque
de Fraiture
The UTHA village is waiting for you.

· Point-to-point

100KM
D+ · 2027+3 830 M
Start
Signal de Botrange
Finish
Baraque de Fraiture
Explore the race

· Point-to-point

75KM
D+ · 2027+2 980 M
Start
Malmedy
Finish
Baraque de Fraiture
Explore the race

· Point-to-point

60KM
D+ · 2027+2 380 M
Start
Stavelot
Finish
Baraque de Fraiture
Explore the race

· Point-to-point

42KM
D+ · 2027+1 708 M
Start
Cascades de Coo
Finish
Baraque de Fraiture
Explore the race

· Point-to-point

28KM
D+ +900 M
Start
Trois-Ponts
Finish
Baraque de Fraiture
Explore the race

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03 / THE LOOPS

SUNDAYLoop trails

Partez de la piste de ski de La baraque Fraiture.
Get back to what matters.

On Sunday, choose your 11, 15, 25, 40 or 57 km loop. All start and finish at Baraque de Fraiture: one base camp, five ways to explore the trails of Haute Ardenne.

START & FINISHLa Station · Baraque de Fraiture
5 DISTANCES · ONE BASE CAMP

· Loop

57KM
D+ · 2027+1 865 M
Start
Baraque de Fraiture
Finish
Baraque de Fraiture
Explore the race

· Loop

40KM
D+ · 2027+1 197 M
Start
Baraque de Fraiture
Finish
Baraque de Fraiture
Explore the race

· Loop

25KM
D+ · 2027+749 M
Start
Baraque de Fraiture
Finish
Baraque de Fraiture
Explore the race

· Loop

15KM
D+ · 2027+503 M
Start
Baraque de Fraiture
Finish
Baraque de Fraiture
Explore the race

· Loop

11KM
D+ · 2027+324 M
Start
Baraque de Fraiture
Finish
Baraque de Fraiture
Explore the race

FULL EXPERIENCE / UTHA

THE TRAIL.
AND LIFE AROUND IT.

Stay for the people.
For the stories.
To do it all again tomorrow.

A runner among the trees on Haute Ardenne trails Tents at the UTHA bivouac The catering buffet at the UTHA village A recovery massage after the trail run A shared moment after the trail run
BARAQUE DE FRAITURE / BELGIUMUTHAThis is where we meet.
01

The bivouac.

Drop your bag. Sleep close to the trails.
And wake up already in the adventure.

02

The catering.

A shared table and a good meal from our resident caterer l'OBERGINE.
Fresh energy and stories to share.

03

Recovery.

Take a breather. Enjoy a massage.
Let your legs recover.

04

After the trail.

The music, the new faces, the reunions.
And no desire to go home.

YOUR WEEKEND.
AT YOUR OWN PACE.

Bivouac / on-site camping is included in your entry. Complete your experience with catered meals, massages and the UTHA running T-shirt, available as paid extras.

04 / THE BASE CAMP AT BARAQUE FRAITURE

WILD.
BUT READY.

Everything you need to set off
with peace of mind.

Discover Baraque de Fraiture
LA STATION — BARAQUE DE FRAITURE

Baraque de Fraiture 6
6690 Vielsalm, Belgium

GET DIRECTIONS ↗
01When is the next edition?

Join UTHA on Friday 30 July, Saturday 31 July and Sunday 1 August 2027. Discover the races and build your programme over one, two or three days.

02One day or the whole weekend?

You can take part for a single day, combine two days of your choice or join us on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Choose your Friday KMV, your Saturday point-to-point trail and your Sunday course. The Full Experience lets you extend your stay around the races.

03What about shuttles?

Saturday’s point-to-point trails and Sunday’s Semi-Marathon Trail start at a different location from their finish at Baraque de Fraiture. A shuttle is available to take you to your race’s start. If you wish to use it, you must book your seat in advance: this helps us plan the vehicles and seats needed for everyone’s comfort. Timetables, boarding locations and booking arrangements will be detailed in the 2027 practical information.

04Sleeping and eating on site?

Bivouac / on-site camping is included in your entry. Catering, massages and the UTHA running T-shirt are available as paid extras. Prices for these extras will be announced soon.

05GPX tracks and documents?

The race pages present the reference formats. New GPX tracks, schedules and instructions will be published after approval.

PART OF THE ADVENTURE / 2027 PARTNERS
La StationAdeps — Fédération Wallonie-BruxellesChimayTraKKsNutri-Bay6D Sports NutritionRent A Car / Enterprise
THE NEXT CHAPTER IS OUTDOORS.

GOT THE
ITCH?

30–31 JULY & 1 AUGUST 2027

See you from 30 July to 1 August 2027.
Courses and registration opening details to follow.

LET’S STAY IN TOUCH