Trail Running

Grand Raid des Cathares

Trail Running covering 12 km to 161 km with up to 7,200 m D+ in Carcassonne (Occitanie, France)

LocationCarcassonne, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(43.2061° N, 2.3642° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +7,200 m

Grand Raid des Cathares is an endurance sporting event in Carcassonne, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Castles, Forest, Nature & Off-Road, Night Run.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Grand Raid des Cathares (161 km, +7,200 m D+), Raid des Bogomiles (101 km, +4,300 m D+), Trail des Hérétiques (65 km, +2,100 m D+), Trail des Colombes (40 km, +1,300 m D+), Trail des Patarins (25 km, +600 m D+), and Trail Nocturne du Château Comtal (12 km, +250 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 (grandraid-cathares.fr).

Official website
Grand Raid des Cathares in Carcassonne (Work: "Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies", Photo: Frank Vincentz, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies" · Photo: Frank Vincentz · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

CastlesForestNature & Off-RoadNight RunMountainHigh AltitudeCulture & HistoryMulti-Day

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Grand Raid des CatharesTrail Running161 km+7,200 m128 m - 3,152 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Raid des BogomilesTrail Running101 km+4,300 m131 m - 1,937 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail des HérétiquesTrail Running65 km+2,100 m134 m - 1,016 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail des ColombesTrail Running40 km+1,300 m137 m - 683 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail des PatarinsTrail Running25 km+600 m140 m - 392 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail Nocturne du Château ComtalTrail Running12 km+250 m128 m - 233 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
161 km
Elevation gain
+7,200 m D+
Elevation loss
-7,200 m D-
Altitude range
128 m - 3,152 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
8.9 % / 16 %
Course format
Loop course
161 km+7,200 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS43.2061° N, 2.3642° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 128 m to 3,152 m above sea level (+7,200 m D+, -7,200 m D-)

Peak: 3,152 m·at 84.2 km·Ø 8.9 %
128 m1,136 m2,144 m3,152 m0 km32.2 km64.4 km96.6 km128.8 km161 km3,152 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Grand Raid des Cathares take place?

Grand Raid des Cathares takes place in Carcassonne, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 43.2061° N, 2.3642° 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 Grand Raid des Cathares?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Grand Raid des Cathares (161 km, +7,200 m D+), Raid des Bogomiles (101 km, +4,300 m D+), Trail des Hérétiques (65 km, +2,100 m D+), Trail des Colombes (40 km, +1,300 m D+), Trail des Patarins (25 km, +600 m D+), and Trail Nocturne du Château Comtal (12 km, +250 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Grand Raid des Cathares?

The main competition (Grand Raid des Cathares over 161 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +7,200 m of elevation gain and -7,200 m of elevation loss, ranging between 128 m and 3,152 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 Grand Raid des Cathares?

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