Trail Running

A Bou de Souffle

Trail Running covering 100 m to 16 km in Bou (Centre-Val de Loire, France)

LocationBou, Centre-Val de Loire, FranceShow on map(47.8743° N, 2.0468° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +416 m

A Bou de Souffle is an endurance sporting event in Bou, Centre-Val de Loire, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Trail 16 km (16 km, +416 m D+), Trail 9 km (9 km, +234 m D+), Kids' trail (4 km) (4 km, +104 m D+), Kids' trail (1.7 km, +44 m D+), Kids' trail (1 km) (1 km, +26 m D+), and Kids trail (800 m) (800 m, +21 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 (facebook.com).

Official website
A Bou de Souffle in Bou (Work: "Chambord Castle, Loire Valley - FRANCE", Photo: Ignaz Wiradi, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Chambord Castle, Loire Valley - FRANCE" · Photo: Ignaz Wiradi · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunNature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 16 kmTrail Running16 km+416 m90 m - 265 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 9 kmTrail Running9 km+234 m93 m - 191 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Kids' trail (4 km)Trail Running4 km+104 m96 m - 140 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Kids' trailTrail Running1.7 km+44 m99 m - 117 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Kids' trail (1 km)Trail Running1 km+26 m102 m - 113 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Kids trail (800 m)Trail Running800 m+21 m90 m - 99 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Children's trail (100 m)Trail Running100 m+3 m93 m - 95 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
16 km
Elevation gain
+416 m D+
Elevation loss
-416 m D-
Altitude range
90 m - 265 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
16 km+416 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N2468101214FS47.8743° N, 2.0468° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 90 m to 265 m above sea level (+416 m D+, -416 m D-)

Peak: 265 m·at 10.6 km·Ø 5.2 %
90 m148 m207 m265 m0 km3.2 km6.4 km9.6 km12.8 km16 km265 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does A Bou de Souffle take place?

A Bou de Souffle takes place in Bou, Centre-Val de Loire, FR (start area at coordinates 47.8743° N, 2.0468° 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 A Bou de Souffle?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Trail 16 km (16 km, +416 m D+), Trail 9 km (9 km, +234 m D+), Kids' trail (4 km) (4 km, +104 m D+), Kids' trail (1.7 km, +44 m D+), Kids' trail (1 km) (1 km, +26 m D+), and Kids trail (800 m) (800 m, +21 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for A Bou de Souffle?

The main competition (Trail 16 km over 16 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +416 m of elevation gain and -416 m of elevation loss, ranging between 90 m and 265 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 A Bou de Souffle?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (facebook.com).