Trail RunningWalking & Hiking

Desperado Trail

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 10 km to 42 km with up to 2,400 m D+ in Durfort (Occitanie, France)

LocationDurfort, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(43.4385° N, 2.0674° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,400 m

Desperado Trail is an endurance sporting event in Durfort, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include High Altitude, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Relay.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 42 km (42 km, +2,400 m D+), Trail 42 km (Relay) (42 km, +2,400 m D+), Trail 25 km (25 km, +1,200 m D+), Walking 14 km (14 km, +700 m D+), and Trail 10 km (10 km, +480 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 (desperadotrail.fr).

Official website
Desperado Trail in Durfort (Work: "Cirque de Gavarnie-Massif du Marboré-19990335", Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cirque de Gavarnie-Massif du Marboré-19990335" · Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

High AltitudeMountainNature & Off-RoadRelay

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 42 kmTrail Running42 km+2,400 m1,150 m - 2,158 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 42 km (Relay)Trail Running42 km+2,400 m1,153 m - 2,161 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 25 kmTrail Running25 km+1,200 m1,156 m - 1,660 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 14 kmWalking & Hiking14 km+700 m1,159 m - 1,453 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+480 m1,162 m - 1,364 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42 km
Elevation gain
+2,400 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,400 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,158 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
11.4 % / 20.5 %
Course format
Loop course
42 km+2,400 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS43.4385° N, 2.0674° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,158 m above sea level (+2,400 m D+, -2,400 m D-)

Peak: 2,158 m·at 22.1 km·Ø 11.4 %
1,150 m1,486 m1,822 m2,158 m0 km8.4 km16.8 km25.2 km33.6 km42 km2,158 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Desperado Trail take place?

Desperado Trail takes place in Durfort, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 43.4385° N, 2.0674° 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 Desperado Trail?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 42 km (42 km, +2,400 m D+), Trail 42 km (Relay) (42 km, +2,400 m D+), Trail 25 km (25 km, +1,200 m D+), Walking 14 km (14 km, +700 m D+), and Trail 10 km (10 km, +480 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

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

The main competition (Trail 42 km over 42 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,400 m of elevation gain and -2,400 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,158 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 Desperado Trail?

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