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Les Courses du Père Noël
Les Herbiers, France
December 19, 2026 to December 20, 2026Date confirmed
133 km35 km24 km16 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
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Ultra-Trails in Pays de la Loire Region
9 verified events with 47 individual races (2 confirmed dates) in Pays de la Loire Region complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events92 confirmed dates
Competitions47Races & courses
Distances8 - 133 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,990 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Atlantic'Trail
Rezé, France
February 27, 2027 to February 28, 2027Date confirmed
80 km36 km15 km10 km
Seaside & CoastNight Run+2
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Grand Trail of Lake Sillé
Sillé-le-Guillaume, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
105 km90 km59 km44 km+5
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
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Festi-Trail
Saint-Malo-du-Bois, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80 km60 km42 km25 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races+5
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Trail de Nantes à Montaigu
Nantes, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
103 km54 km35 km24 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadPoint-to-Point+4
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Trail du Vignoble Nantais
Vertou, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km44 km24 km19 km+1
VineyardsNature & Off-Road+4
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Trail de la Pierre qui Tourne
Montrevault-sur-Èvre, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
88 km38 km23 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+3
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À la Conquête des Avaloirs
Pré-en-Pail-Saint-Samson, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
104 km50 km35 km11 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026 | Les Courses du Père Noël | Les Herbiers, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 133 km35 km24 km16 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | Atlantic'Trail | Rezé, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 80 km36 km15 km10 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Grand Trail of Lake Sillé | Sillé-le-Guillaume, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail Running | 105 km90 km59 km44 km |
| Date to be announced | Festi-Trail | Saint-Malo-du-Bois, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail Running | 80 km60 km42 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de Nantes à Montaigu | Nantes, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail Running | 103 km54 km35 km24 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail du Vignoble Nantais | Vertou, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail Running | 100 km44 km24 km19 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de la Pierre qui Tourne | Montrevault-sur-Èvre, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail Running | 88 km38 km23 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | À la Conquête des Avaloirs | Pré-en-Pail-Saint-Samson, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail Running | 104 km50 km35 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra Trail La Mayenne | Daon, Pays de la Loire, FR | Trail Running | 85 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Ultra-trails span from 50 km to over 160 km across mountain ranges and natural parks, requiring mandatory gear, night running skills, and self-sufficiency. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. In this Ultra-Trails in Pays de la Loire Region directory, RunningCompass curates 9 events comprising 47 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 8 km to 133 km and elevation gains up to +3,990 m. Key host locations include Les Herbiers, Rezé, Sillé-le-Guillaume, Saint-Malo-du-Bois. Notable events in this selection include Les Courses du Père Noël, Atlantic'Trail, Grand Trail of Lake Sillé.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Ultra-Trails in Pays de la Loire Region?
This overview currently includes 9 verified events featuring 47 individual races. Of these, 2 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 7 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Ultra-Trails in Pays de la Loire Region?
Races in this selection span distances of 8 km to 133 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +3,990 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Ultra-Trails in Pays de la Loire Region?
Top host locations include Les Herbiers, Rezé, Sillé-le-Guillaume, Saint-Malo-du-Bois, Nantes. Representative events in the catalog include Les Courses du Père Noël, Atlantic'Trail, Grand Trail of Lake Sillé, Festi-Trail. Ultra-trails span from 50 km to over 160 km across mountain ranges and natural parks, requiring mandatory gear, night running skills, and self-sufficiency.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Ultra-Trails in Pays de la Loire Region?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 47 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.