Firefly Trail

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 500 m to 32 km with up to 1,100 m D+ in Riotord (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

Location

Riotord, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.2316° N, 4.4021° E)

Date & StatusFebruary 6, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +1,100 m

Firefly Trail is an endurance sporting event in Riotord, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Snow, Forest, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 32 km (32 km, +1,100 m D+), Trail 17 km (17 km, +590 m D+), Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Trail 8 km (8 km, +240 m D+), Trail 1 km (1 km, +38 m D+), and Trail 500 m (500 m, +19 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 6, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (facebook.com).

Official website

Firefly Trail in Riotord (Work: "Snowshoe Trail", Photo: Christoph Strässler, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Snowshoe Trail" · Photo: **Christoph Strässler** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Snow Forest High Altitude Night Run Kids & Youth Races Mountain

Races & distances (6)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 32 km	Trail Running	32 km	+1,100 m	411 m - 873 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 17 km	Trail Running	17 km	+590 m	414 m - 662 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 10 km	Walking & Hiking	10 km	+45 m	417 m - 436 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 8 km	Trail Running	8 km	+240 m	420 m - 521 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 1 km	Trail Running	1 km	+38 m	423 m - 439 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 500 m	Trail Running	500 m	+19 m	411 m - 419 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

32 km

Elevation gain

+1,100 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,100 m D-

Altitude range

411 m - 873 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

6.9 % / 12.4 %

Course format

Loop course

32 km+1,100 m D+Peak 873 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 411 m to 873 m above sea level (+1,100 m D+, -1,100 m D-)

Peak: 873 m·at 11.3 km·Ø 6.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Firefly Trail take place?

Firefly Trail takes place in Riotord, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.2316° N, 4.4021° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 6, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Firefly Trail?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 32 km (32 km, +1,100 m D+), Trail 17 km (17 km, +590 m D+), Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Trail 8 km (8 km, +240 m D+), Trail 1 km (1 km, +38 m D+), and Trail 500 m (500 m, +19 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

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

The main competition (Trail 32 km over 32 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,100 m of elevation gain and -1,100 m of elevation loss, ranging between 411 m and 873 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 Firefly Trail?

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