Trail Running

Défi des 3 Villards en Oisans

Trail Running covering 5 km to 34.1 km with up to 2,090 m D+ in Le Bourg-d'Oisans (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationLe Bourg-d'Oisans, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.0548° N, 6.0337° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,090 m

Défi des 3 Villards en Oisans is an endurance sporting event in Le Bourg-d'Oisans, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Vertical Race.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Défi Tournée des 3 Villards (34.1 km, +1,296 m D+), La Tournée des 3 Villards (24 km, +2,090 m D+), Bourg D'Oisans - Villard Reculas (5.2 km, +999 m D+), and Bourg D'Oisans - Villard Reymond (4.97 km, +1,195 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 (defi-3villards.fr).

Official website
Défi des 3 Villards en Oisans in Le Bourg-d'Oisans (Work: "Guillaume Rouger representing France at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships 2022", Photo: Athetics123, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Guillaume Rouger representing France at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships 2022" · Photo: Athetics123 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeVertical RaceMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Défi Tournée des 3 VillardsTrail Running34.1 km+1,296 m712 m - 1,256 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La Tournée des 3 VillardsTrail Running24 km+2,090 m712 m - 1,685 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Bourg D'Oisans - Villard ReculasTrail Running5.2 km+999 m721 m - 1,604 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Bourg D'Oisans - Villard ReymondTrail Running4.97 km+1,195 m729 m - 1,709 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
34.1 km
Elevation gain
+1,296 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,296 m D-
Altitude range
712 m - 1,256 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.6 % / 13.7 %
Course format
Loop course
34.1 km+1,296 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N51015202530FS45.0548° N, 6.0337° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 712 m to 1,256 m above sea level (+1,296 m D+, -1,296 m D-)

Peak: 1,256 m·at 13.8 km·Ø 7.6 %
712 m893 m1,075 m1,256 m0 km6.8 km13.6 km20.5 km27.3 km34.1 km1,256 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Défi des 3 Villards en Oisans take place?

Défi des 3 Villards en Oisans takes place in Le Bourg-d'Oisans, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.0548° N, 6.0337° 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 Défi des 3 Villards en Oisans?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Défi Tournée des 3 Villards (34.1 km, +1,296 m D+), La Tournée des 3 Villards (24 km, +2,090 m D+), Bourg D'Oisans - Villard Reculas (5.2 km, +999 m D+), and Bourg D'Oisans - Villard Reymond (4.97 km, +1,195 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Défi des 3 Villards en Oisans?

The main competition (Défi Tournée des 3 Villards over 34.1 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,296 m of elevation gain and -1,296 m of elevation loss, ranging between 712 m and 1,256 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Défi des 3 Villards en Oisans?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (defi-3villards.fr).