Dark Trail

Trail Running covering 10 km to 31 km with up to 1,040 m D+ in Orgelet (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France)

LocationOrgelet, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FranceShow on map(46.5225° N, 5.6130° E)
Date & StatusNovember 14, 2026Date confirmed
First edition2019
Elevation gainUp to +1,040 m

Dark Trail is an endurance sporting event in Orgelet, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2019, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Night Run, Festive.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including La Petite Trotte à Vincent (31 km, +1,040 m D+), Dark-Trail Medium (20 km, +780 m D+), Dark-Trail Small (10 km, +300 m D+), and Le 10 Off (10 km, +300 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 14, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (trail-volodalen.com).

Dark Trail in Orgelet (Work: "Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies", Photo: Frank Vincentz, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
La Petite Trotte à VincentTrail Running31 km+1,040 m422 m - 859 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Dark-Trail MediumTrail Running20 km+780 m425 m - 753 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Dark-Trail SmallTrail Running10 km+300 m428 m - 554 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Le 10 OffTrail Running10 km+300 m431 m - 557 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
31 km
Elevation gain
+1,040 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,040 m D-
Altitude range
422 m - 859 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
6.7 % / 12.1 %
Course format
Loop course
31 km+1,040 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N510152025FS46.5225° N, 5.6130° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 422 m to 859 m above sea level (+1,040 m D+, -1,040 m D-)

Peak: 859 m·at 16 km·Ø 6.7 %
422 m568 m713 m859 m0 km6.2 km12.4 km18.6 km24.8 km31 km859 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Dark Trail take place?

Dark Trail takes place in Orgelet, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR (start area at coordinates 46.5225° N, 5.613° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 14, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Dark Trail?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including La Petite Trotte à Vincent (31 km, +1,040 m D+), Dark-Trail Medium (20 km, +780 m D+), Dark-Trail Small (10 km, +300 m D+), and Le 10 Off (10 km, +300 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Dark Trail?

The main competition (La Petite Trotte à Vincent over 31 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,040 m of elevation gain and -1,040 m of elevation loss, ranging between 422 m and 859 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 Dark Trail?

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