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Royat Trail Tour
Royat, France
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
42 km27 km13 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain
FRTrail Running · Puy-de-Dôme · 42 Events · 277 Races
Trail Running in Puy-de-Dôme
42 verified events with 277 individual races (15 confirmed dates) in Puy-de-Dôme complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events4215 confirmed dates
Competitions277Races & courses
Distances2.5 - 175 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,650 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Trail des Lions Nocturne
Plauzat, France
January 16, 2027Date confirmed
25 km14 km9 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Forez Trails
Augerolles, France
March 7, 2027Date confirmed
51 km34 km24 km12 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX)
Volvic, France
May 6, 2027 to May 8, 2027Date confirmed
111 km85 km46 km26 km+3
High AltitudeEco-Friendly+7
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail de l'Améthyste
Sauxillanges, France
May 9, 2027Date confirmed
37 km23 km13 km12 km+2
ForestNature & Off-Road+3
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Grands Trails d'Auvergne
Aubusson-d'Auvergne, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
175 km130 km80 km49 km+4
Lakes & PondsNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningNordic WalkingUTMB Index Races
La Romagnatoise
Romagnat, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
51 km45 km43 km27 km+3
ForestNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Ambertrail
Ambert, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
41 km21 km13 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 | Royat Trail Tour | Royat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 42 km27 km13 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2027 | Trail des Lions Nocturne | Plauzat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 25 km14 km9 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2027 | Forez Trails | Augerolles, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 51 km34 km24 km12 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2027 - May 8, 2027 | Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX) | Volvic, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 111 km85 km46 km26 km |
| May 9, 2027 | Trail de l'Améthyste | Sauxillanges, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 37 km23 km13 km12 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Grands Trails d'Auvergne | Aubusson-d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 175 km130 km80 km49 km |
| Date to be announced | La Romagnatoise | Romagnat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 51 km45 km43 km27 km |
| Date to be announced | Ambertrail | Ambert, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 41 km21 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Volcans | Murat-le-Quaire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 75 km43 km32 km20 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail des Combrailles | Les Ancizes-Comps, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 36 km24 km16 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de Vulcain | Volvic, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 77 km48 km22 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | Les Monts du Haut-Livradois | Saint-Bonnet-le-Bourg, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 15 km10 km8.6 km6 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 Puy-de-Dôme directory, RunningCompass curates 42 events comprising 277 individual races, including 15 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 2.5 km to 175 km and elevation gains up to +6,650 m. Key host locations include Royat, Plauzat, Augerolles, Volvic. Notable events in this selection include Royat Trail Tour, Trail des Lions Nocturne, Forez Trails.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in Puy-de-Dôme?
This overview currently includes 42 verified events featuring 277 individual races. Of these, 15 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 27 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in Puy-de-Dôme?
Races in this selection span distances of 2.5 km to 175 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +6,650 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, Nordic Walking.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in Puy-de-Dôme?
Top host locations include Royat, Plauzat, Augerolles, Volvic, Sauxillanges. Representative events in the catalog include Royat Trail Tour, Trail des Lions Nocturne, Forez Trails, Volvic Volcanic Experience (VVX). 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 Puy-de-Dôme?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 277 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.