Photo: Christoph Strässler · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Firefly Trail
Riotord, France
February 6, 2027Date confirmed
32 km17 km10 km8 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadSnow+5
FRTrail Running · Haute-Loire · 30 Events · 185 Races
Trail Running in Haute-Loire
30 verified events with 185 individual races (8 confirmed dates) in Haute-Loire complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events308 confirmed dates
Competitions185Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 140 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Christoph Strässler · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail Retournacois
Retournac, France
March 21, 2027Date confirmed
24 km15 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain
Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races
Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB
Le Puy-en-Velay, France
June 18, 2027 to June 20, 2027Date confirmed
140 km88 km55 km28 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningMountain Biking
Saintger Trail
Saint-Germain-Laprade, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42 km33 km26 km16 km+5
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Trail des Sources de la Loire
Costaros, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
111 km61 km50 km38 km+3
Nature & Off-RoadForest+5
Photo: D Delang · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail Grand Velay
Polignac, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
31 km21 km18 km17 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadSnow+3
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Défi Vellave
Monistrol-sur-Loire, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21 km20 km12 km11 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: Daniel Simpson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Techni'Trail Tiranges
Tiranges, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
82 km55 km25 km15 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 | Firefly Trail | Riotord, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 32 km17 km10 km8 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2027 | Trail Retournacois | Retournac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 24 km15 km10 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2027 - Jun 20, 2027 | Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB | Le Puy-en-Velay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 140 km88 km55 km28 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Saintger Trail | Saint-Germain-Laprade, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningMountain Biking | 42 km33 km26 km16 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Sources de la Loire | Costaros, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 111 km61 km50 km38 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Grand Velay | Polignac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 31 km21 km18 km17 km |
| Date to be announced | Défi Vellave | Monistrol-sur-Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 21 km20 km12 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | Techni'Trail Tiranges | Tiranges, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 82 km55 km25 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | La Cool et Verte | Allègre, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Road CyclingTrail Running | 75 km40 km25 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Capito trail | Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 33 km20 km14 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | Daffodils Trail of Haut-Lignon | Tence, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 24 km15 km10 km3 km |
| Date to be announced | Grand Trail Stevenson | Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 109 km73 km42 km36 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. Trail running is defined by elevation gain, technical terrain, and natural landscapes across forest singletrack, coastal cliffs, and mountain passes. In this Trail Running in Haute-Loire directory, RunningCompass curates 30 events comprising 185 individual races, including 8 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 0.5 km to 140 km and elevation gains up to +6,000 m. Key host locations include Riotord, Retournac, Le Puy-en-Velay, Saint-Germain-Laprade. Notable events in this selection include Firefly Trail, Trail Retournacois, Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in Haute-Loire?
This overview currently includes 30 verified events featuring 185 individual races. Of these, 8 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 22 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in Haute-Loire?
Races in this selection span distances of 0.5 km to 140 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +6,000 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, Mountain Biking.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in Haute-Loire?
Top host locations include Riotord, Retournac, Le Puy-en-Velay, Saint-Germain-Laprade, Costaros. Representative events in the catalog include Firefly Trail, Trail Retournacois, Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB, Saintger Trail. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Trail Running in Haute-Loire?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 185 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.