Ultra-Trail des Chic-Chocs
Experience one of the most technical trail races in Eastern Canada across the rugged peaks of the Gaspé Peninsula. Choose from nine distances ranging from 4 to 170 km on wild paths through spectacular mountain scenery.
Overview
The Ultra-Trail des Chic-Chocs is a trail running event held in the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula. For its seventh edition, the competition offers technical courses located in a mountain range featuring more than 25 peaks over 1,000 meters in elevation. The routes consist of 98% single-track trails. The event primarily takes place within the Parc national de la Gaspésie and the Réserve faunique de Matane. The main hub of the race is the UTCC Village, located at the intersection of Route 14 and Route 299 in Mont-Albert.Events
Nine distances are available to accommodate various levels of experience:- 170 km (linear course)
- 88 km (linear course)
- 45 km (Chic-Chocs sector)
- 39 km (Matane Wildlife Reserve)
- 26 km (Mount Xalibu)
- 23 km (Mount Albert)
- 15 km (Matane Wildlife Reserve)
- 10 km (Lac aux Américains)
- 4 km (all ages)