Discover Da Lat, Lam Dong

Presents a diverse environment shaped by elevation, forest, and open ridgelines

About sacred mountains Lam Dong - Viet Nam

WELCOME TO VIETNAM HIGHLANDS TRAIL BY UTMB®

Welcome to Dalat – Lam Dong, the gateway to Vietnam’s Central Highlands and home of Vietnam Highlands Trail by UTMB®.

Unlike alpine destinations defined by snow and exposed ridgelines, the Central Highlands offer a distinctly tropical mountain experience. Runners move through layers of pine forests, dense jungle, cloud-covered ridges, and primary forests, where altitude, humidity, and rapidly changing weather create a constantly evolving challenge.

The region is shaped by four iconic mountains — LangBiang, Elephant Mountain, Pinhatt, and Bidoup — each representing a different face of the Highlands. Together they form a trail network that combines runnable forest paths, steep jungle climbs, technical single tracks, rocky sections, and panoramic ridgelines.

At the heart of this landscape lies Tuyen Lam Lake, surrounded by pine-covered hills and forest trails, while Xuan Huong Lake reflects the cultural and historical identity of Dalat itself. Beyond the terrain, runners experience a region shaped by generations of indigenous K’Ho communities, local legends, and a unique blend of Vietnamese and French heritage.

Here, every climb reveals a different ecosystem, every ridge opens a new perspective, and every trail tells a story rooted in both nature and culture.

The highest and most iconic mountain in Dalat, LangBiang stands as both a natural landmark and a cultural symbol of the Central Highlands.

For runners, LangBiang delivers long climbs, exposed ridgelines, changing weather conditions, and sweeping views across the plateau. The mountain is also deeply connected to the legendary love story of K’Lang and H’Biang, whose names gave rise to LangBiang itself. For generations of indigenous communities, the mountain has remained a sacred place where nature, identity, and tradition converge.