Trail Running

Grand trail des Salamandres

Trail Running covering 5 km to 42 km in Le Poinçonnet (Centre-Val de Loire, France)

LocationLe Poinçonnet, Centre-Val de Loire, FranceShow on map(46.7946° N, 1.7332° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,092 m

Grand trail des Salamandres is an endurance sporting event in Le Poinçonnet, Centre-Val de Loire, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Relay, Canicross & Canitrail.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 42 km (42 km, +1,092 m D+), Relais à 2 (42 km, +1,092 m D+), Relais à 4 (42 km, +1,092 m D+), Trail 5 km (5 km, +130 m D+), and Canicross (5 km, +130 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 (facebook.com).

Official website
Grand trail des Salamandres in Le Poinçonnet (Work: "Aerial image of Château de Chambord (view from the southeast)", Photo: Carsten Steger, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Aerial image of Château de Chambord (view from the southeast)" · Photo: Carsten Steger · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadRelayCanicross & Canitrail

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 42 kmTrail Running42 km+1,092 m206 m - 665 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Relais à 2Trail Running42 km+1,092 m209 m - 668 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Relais à 4Trail Running42 km+1,092 m212 m - 671 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 5 kmTrail Running5 km+130 m215 m - 270 mLoop courseRoute & profile
CanicrossTrail Running5 km+130 m218 m - 273 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42 km
Elevation gain
+1,092 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,092 m D-
Altitude range
206 m - 665 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
42 km+1,092 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS46.7946° N, 1.7332° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 206 m to 665 m above sea level (+1,092 m D+, -1,092 m D-)

Peak: 665 m·at 15 km·Ø 5.2 %
206 m359 m512 m665 m0 km8.4 km16.8 km25.2 km33.6 km42 km665 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Grand trail des Salamandres take place?

Grand trail des Salamandres takes place in Le Poinçonnet, Centre-Val de Loire, FR (start area at coordinates 46.7946° N, 1.7332° 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 trail des Salamandres?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 42 km (42 km, +1,092 m D+), Relais à 2 (42 km, +1,092 m D+), Relais à 4 (42 km, +1,092 m D+), Trail 5 km (5 km, +130 m D+), and Canicross (5 km, +130 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Grand trail des Salamandres?

The main competition (Trail 42 km over 42 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,092 m of elevation gain and -1,092 m of elevation loss, ranging between 206 m and 665 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 trail des Salamandres?

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