Trail Running

Challenge Vallée de la Drôme

Trail Running covering 8 km to 160 km with up to 4,900 m D+ in Crest (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationCrest, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(44.7283° N, 5.0241° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +6,080 m

Challenge Vallée de la Drôme is an endurance sporting event in Crest, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Multi-Day, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including Challenge du Val de Drôme (160 km, +6,080 m D+), Les Aventuriers (85 km, +4,900 m D+), Trail des Maquisards (50 km, +2,300 m D+), Skyrunning (39 km, +2,700 m D+), Trail de la Crête (38 km, +1,800 m D+), and Challenge Crestois (33 km, +1,254 m D+) (9 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 (challengedrome.com).

Official website
Challenge Vallée de la Drôme in Crest (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-RoadMountainMulti-DayHigh AltitudeForest

Races & distances (9)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Challenge du Val de DrômeTrail Running160 km+6,080 m223 m - 2,777 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Les AventuriersTrail Running85 km+4,900 m226 m - 2,284 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail des MaquisardsTrail Running50 km+2,300 m229 m - 1,195 mLoop courseRoute & profile
SkyrunningTrail Running39 km+2,700 m232 m - 1,366 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail de la CrêteTrail Running38 km+1,800 m235 m - 991 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Challenge CrestoisTrail Running33 km+1,254 m223 m - 750 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half Marathon Drôme et NatureTrail Running21 km+630 m226 m - 491 mLoop courseRoute & profile
12 km des MousquetairesTrail Running12 km+456 m229 m - 421 mLoop courseRoute & profile
8 km des MousquetairesTrail Running8 km+304 m232 m - 360 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
160 km
Elevation gain
+6,080 m D+
Elevation loss
-6,080 m D-
Altitude range
223 m - 2,777 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.6 % / 13.7 %
Course format
Loop course
160 km+6,080 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100120140FS44.7283° N, 5.0241° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 223 m to 2,777 m above sea level (+6,080 m D+, -6,080 m D-)

Peak: 2,777 m·at 80.3 km·Ø 7.6 %
223 m1,074 m1,926 m2,777 m0 km32 km64 km96 km128 km160 km2,777 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Challenge Vallée de la Drôme take place?

Challenge Vallée de la Drôme takes place in Crest, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 44.7283° N, 5.0241° 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 Challenge Vallée de la Drôme?

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including Challenge du Val de Drôme (160 km, +6,080 m D+), Les Aventuriers (85 km, +4,900 m D+), Trail des Maquisards (50 km, +2,300 m D+), Skyrunning (39 km, +2,700 m D+), Trail de la Crête (38 km, +1,800 m D+), and Challenge Crestois (33 km, +1,254 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Challenge Vallée de la Drôme?

The main competition (Challenge du Val de Drôme over 160 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +6,080 m of elevation gain and -6,080 m of elevation loss, ranging between 223 m and 2,777 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 Challenge Vallée de la Drôme?

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