Trail Running

Ardennes Mega Trail

Trail Running covering 13 km to 85 km with up to 4,000 m D+ in Les Hautes-Rivières (Grand Est, France)

LocationLes Hautes-Rivières, Grand Est, FranceShow on map(49.8839° N, 4.8419° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2010
Elevation gainUp to +4,000 m

Ardennes Mega Trail is an endurance sporting event in Les Hautes-Rivières, Grand Est, FR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2010, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including AMT - Ardennes Méga Trail (85 km, +4,000 m D+), RLT - Roc La Tour - 48 KM (49 km, +2,100 m D+), LST - Le Saut Thibaut - 26 KM (26 km, +1,200 m D+), and CDS - Crêtes de Semoy - 13 KM (13 km, +500 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 (ardennes-megatrail.com).

Official website
Ardennes Mega Trail in Les Hautes-Rivières (Work: "Spitzkoepfe", Photo: Nicolas Torquet, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Spitzkoepfe" · Photo: Nicolas Torquet · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

MountainNature & Off-RoadForestKids & Youth RacesMulti-DayHigh Altitude

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
AMT - Ardennes Méga TrailTrail Running85 km+4,000 m1,150 m - 2,830 mLoop courseRoute & profile
RLT - Roc La Tour - 48 KMTrail Running49 km+2,100 m1,153 m - 2,035 mLoop courseRoute & profile
LST - Le Saut Thibaut - 26 KMTrail Running26 km+1,200 m1,156 m - 1,660 mLoop courseRoute & profile
CDS - Crêtes de Semoy - 13 KMTrail Running13 km+500 m1,159 m - 1,369 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
85 km
Elevation gain
+4,000 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,000 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,830 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
9.4 % / 16.9 %
Course format
Loop course
85 km+4,000 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS49.8840° N, 4.8420° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,830 m above sea level (+4,000 m D+, -4,000 m D-)

Peak: 2,830 m·at 36.3 km·Ø 9.4 %
1,150 m1,710 m2,270 m2,830 m0 km17 km34 km51 km68 km85 km2,830 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ardennes Mega Trail take place?

Ardennes Mega Trail takes place in Les Hautes-Rivières, Grand Est, FR (start area at coordinates 49.8839° N, 4.8419° 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 Ardennes Mega Trail?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including AMT - Ardennes Méga Trail (85 km, +4,000 m D+), RLT - Roc La Tour - 48 KM (49 km, +2,100 m D+), LST - Le Saut Thibaut - 26 KM (26 km, +1,200 m D+), and CDS - Crêtes de Semoy - 13 KM (13 km, +500 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ardennes Mega Trail?

The main competition (AMT - Ardennes Méga Trail over 85 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,000 m of elevation gain and -4,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,830 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 Ardennes Mega Trail?

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