Termières dera Libertat - TDL
A new adventure is born in Val d’Aran. A trail of freedom, memory and mountains.
Race Category
Running Stones
A trail of freedom, memory, and mountains.
75K | +5,100 m | From Bossòst to Vielha
HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB® presents TDL – Termières dera Libertat (Borders of Freedom), a new and thrilling 75-kilometer race with 5,100 meters of elevation gain, inviting runners to discover the wildest and most moving essence of the Val d’Aran.
Inspired by the hidden paths that, for decades, served as escape routes for those fleeing war, persecution, and repression, the TDL pays tribute to all who crossed these mountains in search of freedom. A course that bridges history and the epic nature of trail running, crossing border passes that once bore silent witness to movements of resistance and hope.
This race traces a technical, varied, and spectacular route to Vielha, largely following the reverse course of the legendary VDA up to Bassa d’Oles. From there, it ventures into stunning alpine terrain, passing through iconic locations such as Montcorbison, Pomaròla, Val de Horno, Sarrahera, Cauva, and Santet-Escunhau.
A journey of contrasts: fast sections, technical trails, high mountain ridges, and breathtaking views.
At bib collection, each participant will receive one 30-litre bag. After filling it with the clothing and equipment they wish to take, they must leave it at the start line. The organization will transport the bag to the Artiga de Lin aid station. When the runner reaches this aid station, they will be able to collect their bag. When leaving the aid station, the runner must personally deposit the bag in the designated area. The organization will return the bags to Vielha.
How to get your bags in Vielha: The bags are returned to either the runner or a family member or friend, only upon presentation of the race-bib. The bags must be retrieved no later than 2 hours after the end of the race. After that time, the runner must come, in person, to retrieve their bag at the organization headquarters in Vielha.
The organization will take to Vielha the bags of runners who drop out, on condition that their withdrawal is registered. Because of logistical factors, the organization cannot guarantee that all bags are brought to Vielha before the end of the race.
Only bags supplied by the organization will be transported. Poles are not allowed in these bags. As the items in the bags are neither checked nor controlled, we will accept no claims on that matter. We recommend not to put any valuable items in the bags. We advise you to keep toiletries and spare clothes in Vielha.
For logistics reasons, UTMB® World series events only accept the UTMB® World series spare bags that are distributed during the check-In. Those bags are reusable, so we ask the runners who already have received one of those bags to reuse it each time they take part in a UTMB® World Series event.
Pacers are not allowed to set the pace in the race.
Assistance is only allowed at the following check point:
- Aid Station: Artiga de Lin
Assistance is forbidden at the other aid stations, as well as at any other point of the course.
This assistance can only be given by a single person, without any specific material other than a bag with a maximum volume of 30 liters.
Assistance given by a team of professionals, or any doctor or paramedic, is strictly forbidden.
