Marche nordique des Terres Noires

Nordic Walking covering 5 km to 12 km in La Roche-sur-Yon (Pays de la Loire, France)

Location

La Roche-sur-Yon, Pays de la Loire, FranceShow on map(46.6694° N, 1.4231° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +54 m

Marche nordique des Terres Noires is an endurance sporting event in La Roche-sur-Yon, Pays de la Loire, FR focused on Nordic Walking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain, Untimed.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Virée nordique (12 km, +54 m D+), Chrono nordique (12 km, +54 m D+), and Nordic Walking 5 km (5 km, +22 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 (pratique-marche-nordique.fr).

Official website

Marche nordique des Terres Noires in La Roche-sur-Yon (Work: "Nordic walking in Vallila C H8219", Photo: Anneli Salo, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Nordic walking in Vallila C H8219" · Photo: **Anneli Salo** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Forest Mountain Untimed

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Virée nordique	Nordic Walking	12 km	+54 m	620 m - 643 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Chrono nordique	Nordic Walking	12 km	+54 m	623 m - 646 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Nordic Walking 5 km	Nordic Walking	5 km	+22 m	626 m - 635 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

12 km

Elevation gain

+54 m D+

Elevation loss

-54 m D-

Altitude range

620 m - 643 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

12 km+54 m D+Peak 643 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 643 m above sea level (+54 m D+, -54 m D-)

Peak: 643 m·at 6.2 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Marche nordique des Terres Noires take place?

Marche nordique des Terres Noires takes place in La Roche-sur-Yon, Pays de la Loire, FR (start area at coordinates 46.6694° N, 1.4231° 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 Marche nordique des Terres Noires?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Virée nordique (12 km, +54 m D+), Chrono nordique (12 km, +54 m D+), and Nordic Walking 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Nordic Walking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Marche nordique des Terres Noires?

The main competition (Virée nordique over 12 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +54 m of elevation gain and -54 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 643 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 Marche nordique des Terres Noires?

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