Trail RunningRoad Running

La Foulée des Géants

Trail Running and Road Running covering 10 km to 20 km in Les Épesses (Pays de la Loire, France)

LocationLes Épesses, Pays de la Loire, FranceShow on map(46.8845° N, 0.8996° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +520 m

La Foulée des Géants is an endurance sporting event in Les Épesses, Pays de la Loire, FR focused on Trail Running and Road Running. Key features include Festive, Nature & Off-Road, Night Run, Culture & History.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Trail 20 km (20 km, +520 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 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 (puydufou.com).

Official website
La Foulée des Géants in Les Épesses (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

FestiveNature & Off-RoadNight RunCulture & HistoryCity Run

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 20 kmTrail Running20 km+520 m149 m - 367 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m152 m - 171 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
20 km
Elevation gain
+520 m D+
Elevation loss
-520 m D-
Altitude range
149 m - 367 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
20 km+520 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N51015FS46.8845° N, 0.8996° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 149 m to 367 m above sea level (+520 m D+, -520 m D-)

Peak: 367 m·at 7.8 km·Ø 5.2 %
149 m222 m294 m367 m0 km4 km8 km12 km16 km20 km367 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does La Foulée des Géants take place?

La Foulée des Géants takes place in Les Épesses, Pays de la Loire, FR (start area at coordinates 46.8845° N, 0.8996° W). 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 Foulée des Géants?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Trail 20 km (20 km, +520 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for La Foulée des Géants?

The main competition (Trail 20 km over 20 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +520 m of elevation gain and -520 m of elevation loss, ranging between 149 m and 367 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 Foulée des Géants?

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