Trail Running

Madeloc Skytrail

Trail Running covering 12 km to 45 km with up to 2,600 m D+ in Banyuls-sur-Mer (Occitanie, France)

LocationBanyuls-sur-Mer, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(42.4834° N, 3.1289° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,600 m

Madeloc Skytrail is an endurance sporting event in Banyuls-sur-Mer, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail des Crêtes (45 km, +2,600 m D+), Défi de Madeloc (Samedi jour 1) (30 km, +1,800 m D+), Défi de Madeloc (Dimanche jour 2) (30 km, +1,400 m D+), Trail de Madeloc (27 km, +1,200 m D+), and Trail de la Mer (12 km, +300 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 (madelocskytrail.sitew.fr).

Official website
Madeloc Skytrail in Banyuls-sur-Mer (Work: "Cirque de Gavarnie-Massif du Marboré-19990335", Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cirque de Gavarnie-Massif du Marboré-19990335" · Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeSeaside & CoastMulti-Day

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail des CrêtesTrail Running45 km+2,600 m5 m - 1,097 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Défi de Madeloc (Samedi jour 1)Trail Running30 km+1,800 m8 m - 764 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Défi de Madeloc (Dimanche jour 2)Trail Running30 km+1,400 m11 m - 599 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail de MadelocTrail Running27 km+1,200 m14 m - 518 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail de la MerTrail Running12 km+300 m17 m - 143 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
45 km
Elevation gain
+2,600 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,600 m D-
Altitude range
5 m - 1,097 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
11.6 % / 20.9 %
Course format
Loop course
45 km+2,600 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS42.4834° N, 3.1289° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 5 m to 1,097 m above sea level (+2,600 m D+, -2,600 m D-)

Peak: 1,097 m·at 12.9 km·Ø 11.6 %
5 m369 m733 m1,097 m0 km9 km18 km27 km36 km45 km1,097 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Madeloc Skytrail take place?

Madeloc Skytrail takes place in Banyuls-sur-Mer, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 42.4834° N, 3.1289° 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 Madeloc Skytrail?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail des Crêtes (45 km, +2,600 m D+), Défi de Madeloc (Samedi jour 1) (30 km, +1,800 m D+), Défi de Madeloc (Dimanche jour 2) (30 km, +1,400 m D+), Trail de Madeloc (27 km, +1,200 m D+), and Trail de la Mer (12 km, +300 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Madeloc Skytrail?

The main competition (Trail des Crêtes over 45 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,600 m of elevation gain and -2,600 m of elevation loss, ranging between 5 m and 1,097 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 Madeloc Skytrail?

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