Course Nature de la Vie
Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 9 km to 32 km with up to 420 m D+ in Le Poiré-sur-Vie (Pays de la Loire, France)
Course Nature de la Vie is an endurance sporting event in Le Poiré-sur-Vie, Pays de la Loire, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 2004, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include City Run, Urban Trail, Nature & Off-Road, Forest.
The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Entre Ruth et Vie (32 km, +420 m D+), Les Farfadets (16 km, +200 m D+), Les Coureurs de Lune (15 km, +390 m D+), Walking 15 km (15 km, +200 m D+), La course de ma vie (9 km, +150 m D+), and Walking 9 km (9 km, +40 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 (joggingclub-poiresurvie.fr).

Event characteristics
Races & distances (6)
| Competition | Discipline | Distance | Elevation gain | Altitude range | Course type | Course & profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entre Ruth et Vie | Trail Running | 32 km | +420 m | 150 m - 326 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Les Farfadets | Trail Running | 16 km | +200 m | 153 m - 237 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Les Coureurs de Lune | Trail Running | 15 km | +390 m | 156 m - 320 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Walking 15 km | Walking & Hiking | 15 km | +200 m | 159 m - 243 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| La course de ma vie | Trail Running | 9 km | +150 m | 162 m - 225 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Walking 9 km | Walking & Hiking | 9 km | +40 m | 150 m - 167 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
Course route & map
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 150 m to 326 m above sea level (+420 m D+, -420 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 153 m to 237 m above sea level (+200 m D+, -200 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 156 m to 320 m above sea level (+390 m D+, -390 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 159 m to 243 m above sea level (+200 m D+, -200 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 162 m to 225 m above sea level (+150 m D+, -150 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 150 m to 167 m above sea level (+40 m D+, -40 m D-)
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
When and where does Course Nature de la Vie take place?
Course Nature de la Vie takes place in Le Poiré-sur-Vie, Pays de la Loire, FR (start area at coordinates 46.7677° N, 1.5088° 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 Course Nature de la Vie?
The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Entre Ruth et Vie (32 km, +420 m D+), Les Farfadets (16 km, +200 m D+), Les Coureurs de Lune (15 km, +390 m D+), Walking 15 km (15 km, +200 m D+), La course de ma vie (9 km, +150 m D+), and Walking 9 km (9 km, +40 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.
What is the course layout and elevation profile for Course Nature de la Vie?
The main competition (Entre Ruth et Vie over 32 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +420 m of elevation gain and -420 m of elevation loss, ranging between 150 m and 326 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 Course Nature de la Vie?
Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (joggingclub-poiresurvie.fr).