Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

À la Conquête des Avaloirs

Trail Running covering 11 km to 104 km with up to 2,000 m D+ in Pré-en-Pail-Saint-Samson (Pays de la Loire, France)

LocationPré-en-Pail-Saint-Samson, Pays de la Loire, FranceShow on map(48.4603° N, 0.1972° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,000 m

À la Conquête des Avaloirs is an endurance sporting event in Pré-en-Pail-Saint-Samson, Pays de la Loire, FR focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 104 km (104 km, +2,000 m D+), Trail 50 km (50 km, +1,300 m D+), Trail 35 km (35 km, +700 m D+), and Trail 11 km (11 km, +200 m D+). 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 (alaconquetedesavaloirs.com).

Official website
À la Conquête des Avaloirs in Pré-en-Pail-Saint-Samson (Work: "Aerial image of Château de Chambord (view from the southeast)", Photo: Carsten Steger, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Aerial image of Château de Chambord (view from the southeast)" · Photo: Carsten Steger · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 104 kmTrail Running104 km+2,000 m103 m - 943 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 50 kmTrail Running50 km+1,300 m106 m - 652 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 35 kmTrail Running35 km+700 m109 m - 403 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 11 kmTrail Running11 km+200 m112 m - 196 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
104 km
Elevation gain
+2,000 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,000 m D-
Altitude range
103 m - 943 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
3.8 % / 6.8 %
Course format
Loop course
104 km+2,000 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS48.4603° N, 0.1972° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 103 m to 943 m above sea level (+2,000 m D+, -2,000 m D-)

Peak: 943 m·at 56.8 km·Ø 3.8 %
103 m383 m663 m943 m0 km20.8 km41.6 km62.4 km83.2 km104 km943 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does À la Conquête des Avaloirs take place?

À la Conquête des Avaloirs takes place in Pré-en-Pail-Saint-Samson, Pays de la Loire, FR (start area at coordinates 48.4603° N, 0.1972° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at À la Conquête des Avaloirs?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 104 km (104 km, +2,000 m D+), Trail 50 km (50 km, +1,300 m D+), Trail 35 km (35 km, +700 m D+), and Trail 11 km (11 km, +200 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for À la Conquête des Avaloirs?

The main competition (Trail 104 km over 104 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,000 m of elevation gain and -2,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 103 m and 943 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 À la Conquête des Avaloirs?

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