Festival Grandes Heures Nature
Multisport and Road Running covering 8.6 km to 55 km with up to 1,000 m D+ in Besançon (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France)
Festival Grandes Heures Nature is an endurance sporting event in Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR focused on Multisport, Road Running, Swimrun, Walking & Hiking and Canoeing & Kayaking. Key features include Relay, Night Run, Kids & Youth Races, Multi-Day.
The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Raid X'Périences Adventure (55 km, +1,000 m D+), Ekiden (42.2 km, +950 m D+), Raid X'Périences Discovery (30 km, +300 m D+), Swimrun M (16.5 km, +202 m D+), Gourmet Hike (12 km, +207 m D+), and Rando Kayak (12 km, +54 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 (grandes-heures-nature.fr).
Event characteristics
Races & distances (7)
| Competition | Discipline | Distance | Elevation gain | Altitude range | Course type | Course & profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raid X'Périences Adventure | Multisport | 55 km | +1,000 m | 239 m - 659 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Ekiden | Road Running | 42.2 km | +950 m | 242 m - 451 m | Multi-lap course | Route & profile |
| Raid X'Périences Discovery | Multisport | 30 km | +300 m | 245 m - 371 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Swimrun M | Swimrun | 16.5 km | +202 m | 248 m - 333 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Gourmet Hike | Walking & Hiking | 12 km | +207 m | 251 m - 338 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Rando Kayak | Road Running | 12 km | +54 m | 239 m - 262 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Swimrun S | Swimrun | 8.6 km | +58 m | 242 m - 266 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
Course route & map
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 239 m to 659 m above sea level (+1,000 m D+, -1,000 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 242 m to 451 m above sea level (+950 m D+, -950 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 245 m to 371 m above sea level (+300 m D+, -300 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 248 m to 333 m above sea level (+202 m D+, -202 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 251 m to 338 m above sea level (+207 m D+, -207 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 239 m to 262 m above sea level (+54 m D+, -54 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 242 m to 266 m above sea level (+58 m D+, -58 m D-)
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
When and where does Festival Grandes Heures Nature take place?
Festival Grandes Heures Nature takes place in Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR (start area at coordinates 47.2405° N, 6.0081° 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 Grandes Heures Nature?
The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Raid X'Périences Adventure (55 km, +1,000 m D+), Ekiden (42.2 km, +950 m D+), Raid X'Périences Discovery (30 km, +300 m D+), Swimrun M (16.5 km, +202 m D+), Gourmet Hike (12 km, +207 m D+), and Rando Kayak (12 km, +54 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Multisport, Road Running, Swimrun, Walking & Hiking and Canoeing & Kayaking.
What is the course layout and elevation profile for Festival Grandes Heures Nature?
The main competition (Raid X'Périences Adventure over 55 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,000 m of elevation gain and -1,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 239 m and 659 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 Grandes Heures Nature?
Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (grandes-heures-nature.fr).