The Montée Internationale du Poupet links Salins-les-Bains to Mont Poupet over 17.5 km. Petit Poupet and a self-guided walk are also on the programme.
About this event in the Jura in Salins-les-Bains
From Salins-les-Bains to Mont Poupet
The Montée Internationale du Poupet returns to the slopes of the legendary mountain, described as the ‘Olympus of the Jura’. Running between Salins-les-Bains and Mont Poupet, this event organised by Entente Jura Centre Athlétisme (EJCA) is one of the most iconic races in the Jura and Bourgogne Franche Comté.
Every year, several hundred runners gather in Salins-les-Bains to tackle this ascent. The competition is also part of a celebration of sport and the local area, rooted in Jura tradition, with a friendly, festive atmosphere.
The races and the walk
- Montée du Poupet: 17.5 km, with 666 m of ascent and 259 m of descent.
- Petit Poupet race.
- Self-guided walk.
A meal after the race
A post-race meal is available by reservation. This option rounds off the sporting event celebrating the return to the legendary mountain.