Julbo Details Diagonale des Fous Ultra-Trail Course and Grand Raid Race Options

Julbo outlines the Diagonale des Fous, an ultra-trail crossing La Réunion from Saint-Pierre to Saint-Denis. The current course spans approximately 180 kilometers with over 10,000 meters of elevation gain, featuring technical terrain through UNESCO World Heritage cirques like Mafate and Salazie. The event includes other races: Trail de Bourbon (106 km), Mascareignes (~74 km), Métis Trail, and Zembrocal Team Relay. Iconic winners include François d'Haene and Jean-Philippe Marie-Louise, each with four victories, while Marcelle Puy holds the women's record with five wins. Preparation requires six to nine months of physical and mental training for unpredictable weather and varied surfaces.