Cross des Chioures

Trail Running covering 8 km to 23 km in Saint-Pancrasse (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

Location

Saint-Pancrasse, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.2948° N, 5.8464° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +874 m

Cross des Chioures is an endurance sporting event in Saint-Pancrasse, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain, Relay.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 23 km (23 km, +874 m D+), Pair course (13 km, +494 m D+), Trail 13 km (13 km, +494 m D+), and Trail 8 km (8 km, +304 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 (lesbrancassiers.com).

Official website

Cross des Chioures in Saint-Pancrasse (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 Relay

Races & distances (4)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 23 km	Trail Running	23 km	+874 m	411 m - 778 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Pair course	Trail Running	13 km	+494 m	414 m - 621 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 13 km	Trail Running	13 km	+494 m	417 m - 624 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 8 km	Trail Running	8 km	+304 m	420 m - 548 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

23 km

Elevation gain

+874 m D+

Elevation loss

-874 m D-

Altitude range

411 m - 778 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

7.6 % / 13.7 %

Course format

Loop course

23 km+874 m D+Peak 778 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 411 m to 778 m above sea level (+874 m D+, -874 m D-)

Peak: 778 m·at 10.6 km·Ø 7.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Cross des Chioures take place?

Cross des Chioures takes place in Saint-Pancrasse, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.2948° N, 5.8464° 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 Cross des Chioures?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 23 km (23 km, +874 m D+), Pair course (13 km, +494 m D+), Trail 13 km (13 km, +494 m D+), and Trail 8 km (8 km, +304 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Cross des Chioures?

The main competition (Trail 23 km over 23 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +874 m of elevation gain and -874 m of elevation loss, ranging between 411 m and 778 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 Cross des Chioures?

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