Ragna Debats & Pere Aurell: a world-class trail family
From a CNN portrait to world and national titles: here you'll find what the press wrote about Ragna and Pere, all their videos and the complete Rolling Mountains series.
Why the trail world knows Ragna & Pere
Pere Aurell: champion, father, host
Alongside Ragna, La Vila is also Pere Aurell's home. From the Transvulcania to the UTMB, his palmarès speaks for itself. At La Vila he is not a poster on the wall but your host — someone who sits at the table in the evening and points you to the best trails.
What the media wrote
A selection of national and international articles and features about Ragna, Pere and their adventures.
Pere Aurell, Spanish ultra trail champion 2026
The Spanish mountain federation on Pere's national title at the Desafío Calar del Río Mundo, 70 km in 07:44:05 (in Spanish).
Read the report → Ian CorlessPere Aurell on iancorless.org
Race reports and photography from renowned trail journalist Ian Corless, including Pere's Transvulcania and Coastal Challenge wins.
Browse the coverage → La ProvinciaPere Aurell wins the Transvulcania 2018
The race report of his victory on La Palma, joining names like Kilian Jornet and Luis Alberto Hernando (in Spanish).
Read the report → SportviciousInterview: 26 years of mountain running
In-depth interview with Pere on his Master M-40 Ultra Sky world title and racing alongside Ragna (in Spanish).
Read the interview → CNNPere Aurell y Ragna Debats, una pareja de corredores sin límites
CNN portrays the running couple and their Rolling Mountains adventure.
Watch the feature → iRunFar2018 Trail World Championships Results
The race report of the world title: Ragna wins in Penyagolosa by a 16-minute margin.
Read the report → Running.nlFrom a broken Olympic dream to trail running world champion
The Dutch story behind Ragna's road to the top (in Dutch).
Read the article → Running.nlRagna Debats wins gruelling trek through the Sahara
On winning the Marathon des Sables, six marathons through the desert (in Dutch).
Read the article → NKBVRagna Debats also overall champion in the Skyrunner World Series
The Dutch mountain sports federation on Ragna's skyrunning series win (in Dutch).
Read the news item → KissthemountainRolling Mountains | Ragna Debats & Pere Aurell
The Spanish trail magazine behind the documentary series about their world tour.
See the series page → Outdoor & NewsRolling Mountains: The Seven Continents
French outdoor magazine on Ragna and Pere's seven-continent project.
Read the article → Pro:Direct SportWho is Merrell athlete Ragna Debats?
A profile of Ragna as an international Merrell athlete.
Read the profile → WikipediaRagna Debats
An overview of her career, titles and results.
Go to Wikipedia →Videos from around the world
Interviews, portraits and race coverage of both Ragna and Pere, from international channels and brands. Tap a video to play it.
Rolling Mountains: 7 continents, one family
At the end of 2019, Ragna, Pere, daughter Onna and dog Bru set off in a camper van on a journey along the world's most beautiful trail races, on every continent. Director Julen Elorza captured it all in seven episodes, with English subtitles. Watch the complete series from their own channel here.