Trail RunningWalking & Hiking

Foulées du Cézallier

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 6 km to 40 km with up to 1,000 m D+ in Marcenat (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationMarcenat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.3093° N, 2.8263° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,000 m

Foulées du Cézallier is an endurance sporting event in Marcenat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Kids & Youth Races, High Altitude, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 40 km (40 km, +1,000 m D+), Trail 28 km (28 km, +600 m D+), Walking 20 km (20 km, +90 m D+), Trail 12 km (12 km, +400 m D+), Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Trail 6 km (6 km, +105 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 (fouleeducezallier.com).

Official website
Foulées du Cézallier in Marcenat (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
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Kids & Youth RacesHigh AltitudeNature & Off-Road

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 40 kmTrail Running40 km+1,000 m535 m - 955 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 28 kmTrail Running28 km+600 m538 m - 790 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 20 kmWalking & Hiking20 km+90 m541 m - 579 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 12 kmTrail Running12 km+400 m544 m - 712 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 10 kmWalking & Hiking10 km+45 m547 m - 566 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 6 kmTrail Running6 km+105 m535 m - 579 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
40 km
Elevation gain
+1,000 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,000 m D-
Altitude range
535 m - 955 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5 % / 9 %
Course format
Loop course
40 km+1,000 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520253035FS45.3093° N, 2.8263° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 535 m to 955 m above sea level (+1,000 m D+, -1,000 m D-)

Peak: 955 m·at 14.9 km·Ø 5 %
535 m675 m815 m955 m0 km8 km16 km24 km32 km40 km955 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Foulées du Cézallier take place?

Foulées du Cézallier takes place in Marcenat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.3093° N, 2.8263° 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 Foulées du Cézallier?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 40 km (40 km, +1,000 m D+), Trail 28 km (28 km, +600 m D+), Walking 20 km (20 km, +90 m D+), Trail 12 km (12 km, +400 m D+), Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Trail 6 km (6 km, +105 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Foulées du Cézallier?

The main competition (Trail 40 km over 40 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,000 m of elevation gain and -1,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 535 m and 955 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 Foulées du Cézallier?

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