Trail Running Walking & Hiking Cross Country Running

Les Gendarmes et les Voleurs de Temps

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 5 km to 32 km with up to 1,050 m D+ in Ambazac (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France)

Location

Ambazac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceShow on map(45.9582° N, 1.4019° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

First edition2000

Elevation gainUp to +1,050 m

Les Gendarmes et les Voleurs de Temps is an endurance sporting event in Ambazac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR focused on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking and Cross Country Running. First held in 2000, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Lakes & Ponds, Charity Run.

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including Les Voleurs de Temps (32 km, +1,050 m D+), Le Trail des Hureaux (20 km, +600 m D+), Randonnée Pédestre (15 km, +226 m D+), Cani Rando (15 km, +226 m D+), Randonnée pédestre (11 km, +156 m D+), and Canitrail (11 km, +170 m D+) (9 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 (gendarmes-et-voleurs.com).

Official website

Les Gendarmes et les Voleurs de Temps in Ambazac (Work: "2026 Barcelona Marathon wheelchair race at passeig de gracia by JJxFile", Photo: Jorge Jaramillo, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "2026 Barcelona Marathon wheelchair race at passeig de gracia by JJxFile" · Photo: **Jorge Jaramillo** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Forest Lakes & Ponds Charity Run Kids & Youth Races Mountain Multi-Day Canicross & Canitrail Adaptive & Parasports

Races & distances (9)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Les Voleurs de Temps	Trail Running	32 km	+1,050 m	222 m - 663 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Le Trail des Hureaux	Trail Running	20 km	+600 m	225 m - 477 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Randonnée Pédestre	Walking & Hiking	15 km	+226 m	228 m - 323 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Cani Rando	Cross Country Running	15 km	+226 m	231 m - 326 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Randonnée pédestre	Walking & Hiking	11 km	+156 m	234 m - 300 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Canitrail	Cross Country Running	11 km	+170 m	222 m - 293 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Le Trail Découverte (Para-sport)	Trail Running	10 km	+166 m	225 m - 295 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Cani-marche	Walking & Hiking	5 km	+78 m	228 m - 261 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Le Trail Découverte (5 km)	Trail Running	5 km	+78 m	231 m - 264 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

32 km

Elevation gain

+1,050 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,050 m D-

Altitude range

222 m - 663 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

6.6 % / 11.9 %

Course format

Loop course

32 km+1,050 m D+Peak 663 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 222 m to 663 m above sea level (+1,050 m D+, -1,050 m D-)

Peak: 663 m·at 8.8 km·Ø 6.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Les Gendarmes et les Voleurs de Temps take place?

Les Gendarmes et les Voleurs de Temps takes place in Ambazac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR (start area at coordinates 45.9582° N, 1.4019° 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 Les Gendarmes et les Voleurs de Temps?

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including Les Voleurs de Temps (32 km, +1,050 m D+), Le Trail des Hureaux (20 km, +600 m D+), Randonnée Pédestre (15 km, +226 m D+), Cani Rando (15 km, +226 m D+), Randonnée pédestre (11 km, +156 m D+), and Canitrail (11 km, +170 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running, Walking & Hiking and Cross Country Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Les Gendarmes et les Voleurs de Temps?

The main competition (Les Voleurs de Temps over 32 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,050 m of elevation gain and -1,050 m of elevation loss, ranging between 222 m and 663 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 Les Gendarmes et les Voleurs de Temps?

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