Trail Running

Festival des 3 forêts

Trail Running covering 13 km to 162 km in Mériel (Île-de-France, France)

LocationMériel, Île-de-France, FranceShow on map(49.0761° N, 2.2105° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +4,212 m

Festival des 3 forêts is an endurance sporting event in Mériel, Île-de-France, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Public Park, Nature & Off-Road, Seaside & Coast, Island.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Trail 162 km (162 km, +4,212 m D+), Trail 100 km (100 km, +2,600 m D+), Trail 71 km (71 km, +1,846 m D+), Trail 65 km (65 km, +1,690 m D+), Trail 45 km (45 km, +1,170 m D+), and Trail 25 km (25 km, +650 m D+) (7 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 (festivaldes3forets.fr).

Official website
Festival des 3 forêts in Mériel (Work: "Forêt de Fontainebleau-Les Rochers du Houx (DC n°7)-20170918", Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Forêt de Fontainebleau-Les Rochers du Houx (DC n°7)-20170918" · Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Public ParkNature & Off-RoadSeaside & CoastIslandForestFestiveMulti-Day

Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 162 kmTrail Running162 km+4,212 m23 m - 1,792 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 100 kmTrail Running100 km+2,600 m26 m - 1,118 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 71 kmTrail Running71 km+1,846 m29 m - 804 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 65 kmTrail Running65 km+1,690 m32 m - 742 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 45 kmTrail Running45 km+1,170 m35 m - 526 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 25 kmTrail Running25 km+650 m23 m - 296 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 13 kmTrail Running13 km+338 m26 m - 168 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
162 km
Elevation gain
+4,212 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,212 m D-
Altitude range
23 m - 1,792 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
162 km+4,212 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS49.0761° N, 2.2105° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 23 m to 1,792 m above sea level (+4,212 m D+, -4,212 m D-)

Peak: 1,792 m·at 75.4 km·Ø 5.2 %
23 m613 m1,202 m1,792 m0 km32.4 km64.8 km97.2 km129.6 km162 km1,792 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Festival des 3 forêts take place?

Festival des 3 forêts takes place in Mériel, Île-de-France, FR (start area at coordinates 49.0761° N, 2.2105° 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 Festival des 3 forêts?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Trail 162 km (162 km, +4,212 m D+), Trail 100 km (100 km, +2,600 m D+), Trail 71 km (71 km, +1,846 m D+), Trail 65 km (65 km, +1,690 m D+), Trail 45 km (45 km, +1,170 m D+), and Trail 25 km (25 km, +650 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Festival des 3 forêts?

The main competition (Trail 162 km over 162 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,212 m of elevation gain and -4,212 m of elevation loss, ranging between 23 m and 1,792 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 Festival des 3 forêts?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (festivaldes3forets.fr).