Road Cycling

La Castraise

Road Cycling covering 50 km to 128 km in Castres (Occitanie, France)

LocationCastres, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(43.5888° N, 2.2723° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,408 m

La Castraise is an endurance sporting event in Castres, Occitanie, FR focused on Road Cycling. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Festive, Point-to-Point.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Road Cycling 128 km (128 km, +1,408 m D+), Road Cycling 102 km (102 km, +1,122 m D+), Road Cycling 98 km (98 km, +1,078 m D+), Road Cycling 70 km (70 km, +770 m D+), and Road Cycling 50 km (50 km, +550 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 (velosportcastrais.com).

Official website
La Castraise in Castres (Work: "Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2019 PA200787", Photo: Fukumoto, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2019 PA200787" · Photo: Fukumoto · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunNature & Off-RoadFestivePoint-to-Point

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Road Cycling 128 kmRoad Cycling128 km+1,408 m143 m - 1,058 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 102 kmRoad Cycling102 km+1,122 m146 m - 875 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 98 kmRoad Cycling98 km+1,078 m149 m - 850 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 70 kmRoad Cycling70 km+770 m152 m - 652 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 50 kmRoad Cycling50 km+550 m155 m - 513 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
128 km
Elevation gain
+1,408 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,197 m D-
Altitude range
143 m - 1,058 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2 % / 3.6 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
128 km+1,408 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100120FS43.5888° N, 2.2723° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 143 m to 1,058 m above sea level (+1,408 m D+, -1,197 m D-)

Peak: 1,058 m·at 70.7 km·Ø 2 %
143 m448 m753 m1,058 m0 km25.6 km51.2 km76.8 km102.4 km128 km1,058 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does La Castraise take place?

La Castraise takes place in Castres, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 43.5888° N, 2.2723° 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 La Castraise?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Road Cycling 128 km (128 km, +1,408 m D+), Road Cycling 102 km (102 km, +1,122 m D+), Road Cycling 98 km (98 km, +1,078 m D+), Road Cycling 70 km (70 km, +770 m D+), and Road Cycling 50 km (50 km, +550 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Cycling.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for La Castraise?

The main competition (Road Cycling 128 km over 128 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +1,408 m of elevation gain and -1,197 m of elevation loss, ranging between 143 m and 1,058 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 La Castraise?

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