FROM JULY 30 TO AUGUST 1, 2026

Registrations open on 11/13

La 6 Découverte

Logo 6000D

6000D edition 2026, 36 years of pleasure… July 30 to August 1

The 6000D, a legendary race and the first of its kind, is still considered a challenge by most trail runners.

Individual challenge, accessible to all

Starting and finishing in Plagne Centre, this 11km Trail with 600m (D+) will take you towards Plagne Villages to reach Plagne Bellecôte.
Then you will take the ascent to Dou du Praz by the footpath to go back down towards Lac Vert and then climb to Plagne Aime 2000 to come back down to the finish in Plagne Centre.

The atmosphere 6D

The 6 Découverte is a race intended for the general public (beginners, initiated, experienced and young people) to take part in the great weekend of the 6000D.
This course will take you through the high altitude resorts of the Grande Plagne on footpaths.
For this 36nd year, a large and enthusiastic public will encourage you throughout the race, on THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026

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Organization of the 6 Découverte

 

THURSDAY, July 30, 2026


STARTS IN PLAGNE CENTRE, 9.30am


11 km over a marked course with control points

Race information

  • 11km – 600 m of elevation gain
  • Altitude of start and finish point: 1979 m
  • Highest point of the course: 2151  m
  • Start 9.30am
  • No Time limited and Barrier Time
  • Limited to 900 Runners
  • Price : 17 – 23€, according to the date of registration.
  • Online registration closes on July 26th, 2026
  • Minimum age for the 6 Découverte is 16 years old ( born before 2010)
  • Medical certificate : PPS or licence required to validate registration, opening of online registration on 2 May for the PPS
  • Compulsory material: Working cell phone, emergency blanket, reusable cup or flask, 4 pins or fasteners for your race number, and ID (in case of emergency, in particular)
  • Strongly recommended : Gloves, hat, sunglasses, cap, neck warmer, additional water and food supplies.
  • you will need to provide reusable foldable tumbler because there will be more disposable cup on the feeding stations to limit the waste
  • The distribution of bibs will take place at Plagne Center at the start of the race on Thursday July 30 from 7:30 am. An identity card is required for the withdrawal of the bib (individually).
  • There will be a room in Plagne Centre where you can leave your belongings

Pick up your bib

At the Plagne Centre sports hall

– Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
– Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 7:30 am to 8:30 am 

 

The société d’Aménagement de la Plagne

would like to inform you that the Plagne Bellecôte / Roche de Mio / Col de Chiaupe / Live 3000 cable car will be open on Friday July 31and Saturday 1 August 2026 (bicycles not permitted) to encourage the racers
Tickets will be on sale at the lift ticket offices at a special price (info coming soon).