The race presently starts in Neuilly-sur-Marne (Seine-Saint-Denis) for the men and in Châlons-en-Champagne (Marne) for the women.
Special breaks are included to exchange food and clothing.
A prospective contestant must qualify for the Paris-Colmar competition by walking a certain distance in 24 hours.
The competition was stopped : In 2015 the final destination will switch to Ribaeauville, a few miles North of Colmar.
All races in the history of the event have been between Paris and the Alsace region bordering Germany.