Walking & Hiking

La Marche des Violettes

Walking & Hiking covering 6.5 km to 36 km with up to 868 m D+ in Crémeaux (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationCrémeaux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.9067° N, 3.9217° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +868 m

La Marche des Violettes is an endurance sporting event in Crémeaux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Relay, Mountain.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Walking 36 km (36 km, +868 m D+), Walking 30 km (30 km, +750 m D+), Walking 23 km (23 km, +420 m D+), Walking 17 km (17 km, +350 m D+), Walking 12 km (12 km, +280 m D+), and Walking 9 km (9 km, +220 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ffrando-loire.fr).

Official website
La Marche des Violettes in Crémeaux (Work: "Trekking trail of Netravati peak from the summit", Photo: iMahesh, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Trekking trail of Netravati peak from the summit" · Photo: iMahesh · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestRelayMountain

Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Walking 36 kmWalking & Hiking36 km+868 m877 m - 1,242 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 30 kmWalking & Hiking30 km+750 m880 m - 1,195 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 23 kmWalking & Hiking23 km+420 m883 m - 1,059 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 17 kmWalking & Hiking17 km+350 m886 m - 1,033 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 12 kmWalking & Hiking12 km+280 m889 m - 1,007 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 9 kmWalking & Hiking9 km+220 m877 m - 969 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 6.5 kmWalking & Hiking6.5 km+100 m880 m - 922 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
36 km
Elevation gain
+868 m D+
Elevation loss
-868 m D-
Altitude range
877 m - 1,242 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
4.8 % / 8.6 %
Course format
Loop course
36 km+868 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N51015202530FS45.9067° N, 3.9217° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 877 m to 1,242 m above sea level (+868 m D+, -868 m D-)

Peak: 1,242 m·at 13.4 km·Ø 4.8 %
877 m999 m1,120 m1,242 m0 km7.2 km14.4 km21.6 km28.8 km36 km1,242 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does La Marche des Violettes take place?

La Marche des Violettes takes place in Crémeaux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.9067° N, 3.9217° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at La Marche des Violettes?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Walking 36 km (36 km, +868 m D+), Walking 30 km (30 km, +750 m D+), Walking 23 km (23 km, +420 m D+), Walking 17 km (17 km, +350 m D+), Walking 12 km (12 km, +280 m D+), and Walking 9 km (9 km, +220 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for La Marche des Violettes?

The main competition (Walking 36 km over 36 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +868 m of elevation gain and -868 m of elevation loss, ranging between 877 m and 1,242 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for La Marche des Violettes?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ffrando-loire.fr).