La Route du Louvre

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 5 km to 42.2 km with up to 175 m D+ in Villeneuve-d'Ascq (Hauts-de-France, France)

Location

Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Hauts-de-France, FranceShow on map(50.6120° N, 3.1305° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

First edition2006

Elevation gainUp to +175 m

La Route du Louvre is an endurance sporting event in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Hauts-de-France, FR focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 2006, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Point-to-Point, City Run, Public Park, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Marathon Label National (42.2 km, +140 m D+), Randonnée au départ de Saint Laurent Blangy (23 km, +104 m D+), Randonnée Le terril de Loos en Gohelle (15 km, +175 m D+), Randonnée au départ de Ablain Saint Nazaire (14 km, +63 m D+), 10km Label Régional (10 km, +34 m D+), and Randonnée au départ de Liévin (10 km, +45 m D+) (8 competitions in total). 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 (laroutedulouvre.fr).

Official website

La Route du Louvre in Villeneuve-d'Ascq (Work: "Cap Blanc-Nez vu du Mont d´Hubert", Photo: Jörg Braukmann, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Cap Blanc-Nez vu du Mont d´Hubert" · Photo: **Jörg Braukmann** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Point-to-Point City Run Public Park Nature & Off-Road Culture & History Forest

Races & distances (8)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon Label National	Road Running	42.2 km	+140 m	27 m - 118 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile
Randonnée au départ de Saint Laurent Blangy	Walking & Hiking	23 km	+104 m	30 m - 98 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile
Randonnée Le terril de Loos en Gohelle	Walking & Hiking	15 km	+175 m	33 m - 147 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile
Randonnée au départ de Ablain Saint Nazaire	Walking & Hiking	14 km	+63 m	36 m - 77 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile
10km Label Régional	Road Running	10 km	+34 m	39 m - 61 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile
Randonnée au départ de Liévin	Walking & Hiking	10 km	+45 m	27 m - 56 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile
5km Label Régional	Road Running	5 km	+22 m	30 m - 44 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile
Walking 5 km	Walking & Hiking	5 km	+22 m	33 m - 47 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+140 m D+

Elevation loss

-119 m D-

Altitude range

27 m - 118 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.6 % / 1.3 %

Course format

Point-to-point course

42.2 km+140 m D+Peak 118 m

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Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 27 m to 118 m above sea level (+140 m D+, -119 m D-)

Peak: 118 m·at 27.4 km·Ø 0.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does La Route du Louvre take place?

La Route du Louvre takes place in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Hauts-de-France, FR (start area at coordinates 50.612° N, 3.1305° 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 Route du Louvre?

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Marathon Label National (42.2 km, +140 m D+), Randonnée au départ de Saint Laurent Blangy (23 km, +104 m D+), Randonnée Le terril de Loos en Gohelle (15 km, +175 m D+), Randonnée au départ de Ablain Saint Nazaire (14 km, +63 m D+), 10km Label Régional (10 km, +34 m D+), and Randonnée au départ de Liévin (10 km, +45 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for La Route du Louvre?

The main competition (Marathon Label National over 42.2 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +140 m of elevation gain and -119 m of elevation loss, ranging between 27 m and 118 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 Route du Louvre?

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