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EDF Trail des Vallées d'Aigueblanche (Etva)

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 5 km to 66 km with up to 4,500 m D+ in Grand-Aigueblanche (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationGrand-Aigueblanche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.5027° N, 6.5071° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +4,500 m

EDF Trail des Vallées d'Aigueblanche (Etva) is an endurance sporting event in Grand-Aigueblanche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 12 competitions, including Térawatt (66 km, +4,500 m D+), La Tournée Générale (48 km, +3,120 m D+), GigaWatt (28 km, +2,300 m D+), L'Échapeaux Belle (23 km, +1,300 m D+), MégaWatt (18 km, +1,380 m D+), and Walking 18 km (18 km, +700 m D+) (12 competitions in total). 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 (edftrailvalleesaigueblanche.com).

Official website
EDF Trail des Vallées d'Aigueblanche (Etva) in Grand-Aigueblanche (Work: "Panorama Terrasse Rebuffat", Photo: Patrick Nouhailler, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Panorama Terrasse Rebuffat" · Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

MountainNature & Off-RoadForestKids & Youth RacesEco-FriendlyMulti-Day

Races & distances (12)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
TérawattTrail Running66 km+4,500 m478 m - 2,368 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La Tournée GénéraleTrail Running48 km+3,120 m433 m - 1,841 mLoop courseRoute & profile
GigaWattTrail Running28 km+2,300 m484 m - 1,450 mLoop courseRoute & profile
L'Échapeaux BelleTrail Running23 km+1,300 m438 m - 1,551 mLoop courseRoute & profile
MégaWattTrail Running18 km+1,380 m490 m - 1,070 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 18 kmWalking & Hiking18 km+700 m478 m - 772 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 13.5 kmWalking & Hiking13.5 km+300 m436 m - 624 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Morel ExpressTrail Running13 km+380 m447 m - 629 mLoop courseRoute & profile
KV Pelton 2 000Trail Running10 km+2,000 m478 m - 2,303 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Walking 8.5 kmWalking & Hiking8.5 km+255 m435 m - 625 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 5.5 kmWalking & Hiking5.5 km+173 m449 m - 622 mLoop courseRoute & profile
KV Pelton 1 000Trail Running5 km+1,000 m479 m - 1,437 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
66 km
Elevation gain
+4,500 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,500 m D-
Altitude range
478 m - 2,368 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
13.6 % / 24.5 %
Course format
Loop course
66 km+4,500 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N102030405060FS45.5027° N, 6.5071° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 478 m to 2,368 m above sea level (+4,500 m D+, -4,500 m D-)

Peak: 2,368 m·at 39.1 km·Ø 13.6 %
478 m1,108 m1,738 m2,368 m0 km13.2 km26.4 km39.6 km52.8 km66 km2,368 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does EDF Trail des Vallées d'Aigueblanche (Etva) take place?

EDF Trail des Vallées d'Aigueblanche (Etva) takes place in Grand-Aigueblanche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.5027° N, 6.5071° 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 EDF Trail des Vallées d'Aigueblanche (Etva)?

The race program comprises 12 competitions, including Térawatt (66 km, +4,500 m D+), La Tournée Générale (48 km, +3,120 m D+), GigaWatt (28 km, +2,300 m D+), L'Échapeaux Belle (23 km, +1,300 m D+), MégaWatt (18 km, +1,380 m D+), and Walking 18 km (18 km, +700 m D+) (12 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for EDF Trail des Vallées d'Aigueblanche (Etva)?

The main competition (Térawatt over 66 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,500 m of elevation gain and -4,500 m of elevation loss, ranging between 478 m and 2,368 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 EDF Trail des Vallées d'Aigueblanche (Etva)?

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