Trail Running

Kilomètre Vertical du Criou

Trail Running covering 2 km with up to 1,000 m D+ in Samoëns (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationSamoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(46.0840° N, 6.7282° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,000 m

Kilomètre Vertical du Criou is an endurance sporting event in Samoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, High Altitude, Vertical Race.

The competition program features KMV du Criou (2 km, +1,000 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 (kmv-ducriou.com).

Official website
Kilomètre Vertical du Criou in Samoëns (Work: "Guillaume Rouger representing France at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships 2022", Photo: Athetics123, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Guillaume Rouger representing France at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships 2022" · Photo: Athetics123 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadHigh AltitudeVertical Race

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
KMV du CriouTrail Running2 km+1,000 m699 m - 1,119 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

KMV du Criou2 km
Distance
2 km
Elevation gain
+1,000 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,000 m D-
Altitude range
699 m - 1,119 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
25 % / 35 %
Course format
Loop course
2 km+1,000 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1FS46.0840° N, 6.7282° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 699 m to 1,119 m above sea level (+1,000 m D+, -1,000 m D-)

Peak: 1,119 m·at 1.3 km·Ø 25 %
699 m839 m979 m1,119 m0 km0.4 km0.8 km1.2 km1.6 km2 km1,119 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Kilomètre Vertical du Criou take place?

Kilomètre Vertical du Criou takes place in Samoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 46.084° N, 6.7282° 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 Kilomètre Vertical du Criou?

The competition program features KMV du Criou (2 km, +1,000 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Kilomètre Vertical du Criou?

The main competition (KMV du Criou over 2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,000 m of elevation gain and -1,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 699 m and 1,119 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 Kilomètre Vertical du Criou?

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