Trail Running Walking & Hiking UTMB Index Races

Ardèche Trail La Voie Romaine

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 8 km to 57 km with up to 2,420 m D+ in Désaignes (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

Location

Désaignes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(44.9690° N, 4.5250° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

First edition1995

Elevation gainUp to +2,420 m

Ardèche Trail La Voie Romaine is an endurance sporting event in Désaignes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 1995, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including La Virée des Châteaux (57 km) (57 km, +2,420 m D+), La Virée des Châteaux (36 km) (36 km, +1,600 m D+), La Voie Romaine (20 km, +900 m D+), La Randonnée de Désaignes (20 km) (20 km, +900 m D+), Tour des Vignes (12 km, +420 m D+), and La Randonnée de Désaignes (12 km) (12 km, +420 m D+) (8 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 (ardeche-trail-la-voie-romaine.com).

Official website

Ardèche Trail La Voie Romaine in Désaignes (Work: "Chamonix valley clouds", Photo: Daniel Simpson, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Chamonix valley clouds" · Photo: **Daniel Simpson** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Forest Mountain Kids & Youth Races High Altitude

Races & distances (8)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
La Virée des Châteaux (57 km)	Trail Running	57 km	+2,420 m	467 m - 1,175 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Virée des Châteaux (36 km)	Trail Running	36 km	+1,600 m	473 m - 1,166 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Voie Romaine	Trail Running	20 km	+900 m	473 m - 851 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Randonnée de Désaignes (20 km)	Walking & Hiking	20 km	+900 m	476 m - 854 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Tour des Vignes	Trail Running	12 km	+420 m	479 m - 655 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Randonnée de Désaignes (12 km)	Walking & Hiking	12 km	+420 m	467 m - 643 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Le Tour des Vignes	Trail Running	8 km	+250 m	470 m - 575 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Randonnée de Désaignes (8 km)	Walking & Hiking	8 km	+250 m	473 m - 578 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

57 km

Elevation gain

+2,420 m D+

Elevation loss

-2,420 m D-

Altitude range

467 m - 1,175 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

8.5 % / 22.6 %

Course format

Loop course

57 km+2,420 m D+Peak 1,175 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 467 m to 1,175 m above sea level (+2,420 m D+, -2,420 m D-)

Peak: 1,175 m·at 10.5 km·Ø 8.5 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ardèche Trail La Voie Romaine take place?

Ardèche Trail La Voie Romaine takes place in Désaignes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 44.969° N, 4.525° 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 Ardèche Trail La Voie Romaine?

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including La Virée des Châteaux (57 km) (57 km, +2,420 m D+), La Virée des Châteaux (36 km) (36 km, +1,600 m D+), La Voie Romaine (20 km, +900 m D+), La Randonnée de Désaignes (20 km) (20 km, +900 m D+), Tour des Vignes (12 km, +420 m D+), and La Randonnée de Désaignes (12 km) (12 km, +420 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ardèche Trail La Voie Romaine?

The main competition (La Virée des Châteaux (57 km) over 57 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,420 m of elevation gain and -2,420 m of elevation loss, ranging between 467 m and 1,175 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Ardèche Trail La Voie Romaine?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ardeche-trail-la-voie-romaine.com).