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Courses des Cascades de l'Alloix

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 10 km to 35 km with up to 2,000 m D+ in Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationSaint-Vincent-de-Mercuze, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.3752° N, 5.9490° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,000 m

Courses des Cascades de l'Alloix is an endurance sporting event in Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Castles, Public Park, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail rouge de la Grande Cascade (35 km, +2,000 m D+), Trail Bleu des Gorges de l'Alloix (22 km, +1,150 m D+), Trail Express de l'Enversin (10 km, +500 m D+), and Randonnée (10 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 (coursedescascades.fr).

Official website
Courses des Cascades de l'Alloix in Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze (Work: "Park of the Château de Chenonceau (5)", Photo: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadCastlesPublic ParkSeaside & CoastForestMountainHigh AltitudeCoastal CliffsWaterfall

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail rouge de la Grande CascadeTrail Running35 km+2,000 m412 m - 1,252 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail Bleu des Gorges de l'AlloixTrail Running22 km+1,150 m415 m - 898 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail Express de l'EnversinTrail Running10 km+500 m418 m - 628 mLoop courseRoute & profile
RandonnéeWalking & Hiking10 km+500 m421 m - 631 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
35 km
Elevation gain
+2,000 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,000 m D-
Altitude range
412 m - 1,252 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
11.4 % / 20.5 %
Course format
Loop course
35 km+2,000 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N51015202530FS45.3752° N, 5.9490° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 412 m to 1,252 m above sea level (+2,000 m D+, -2,000 m D-)

Peak: 1,252 m·at 16.7 km·Ø 11.4 %
412 m692 m972 m1,252 m0 km7 km14 km21 km28 km35 km1,252 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Courses des Cascades de l'Alloix take place?

Courses des Cascades de l'Alloix takes place in Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.3752° N, 5.949° 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 Courses des Cascades de l'Alloix?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail rouge de la Grande Cascade (35 km, +2,000 m D+), Trail Bleu des Gorges de l'Alloix (22 km, +1,150 m D+), Trail Express de l'Enversin (10 km, +500 m D+), and Randonnée (10 km, +500 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Courses des Cascades de l'Alloix?

The main competition (Trail rouge de la Grande Cascade over 35 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,000 m of elevation gain and -2,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 412 m and 1,252 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 Courses des Cascades de l'Alloix?

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