Neandertrail of Bruniquel

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 10 km to 111 km in Bruniquel (Occitanie, France)

Location

Bruniquel, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(44.0552° N, 1.6645° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +2,886 m

Neandertrail of Bruniquel is an endurance sporting event in Bruniquel, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Culture & History, Forest, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 10 competitions, including The Neanderthal Clans 24h Trail Team of 3 (111 km, +2,886 m D+), Robustus Combined 37 km + 29 km (66 km, +1,716 m D+), The Neanderthal Odyssey 24h (37 km, +962 m D+), Homo Sapiens (37 km, +962 m D+), Combined Ramidus 21km + 10km (31 km, +806 m D+), and Erectus (29 km, +754 m D+) (10 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 (pyreneeschrono.fr).

Official website

Neandertrail of Bruniquel in Bruniquel (Work: "2019 - Parc national des Pyrenees - Gavarnie", Photo: Moahim, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "2019 - Parc national des Pyrenees - Gavarnie" · Photo: **Moahim** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Culture & History Forest Kids & Youth Races Multi-Day Relay

Races & distances (10)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
The Neanderthal Clans 24h Trail Team of 3	Trail Running	111 km	+2,886 m	196 m - 831 m	Multi-lap course	Route & profile
Robustus Combined 37 km + 29 km	Trail Running	66 km	+1,716 m	199 m - 920 m	Loop course	Route & profile
The Neanderthal Odyssey 24h	Trail Running	37 km	+962 m	202 m - 414 m	Multi-lap course	Route & profile
Homo Sapiens	Trail Running	37 km	+962 m	205 m - 609 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Combined Ramidus 21km + 10km	Trail Running	31 km	+806 m	208 m - 547 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Erectus	Trail Running	29 km	+754 m	196 m - 513 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Cro-Magnon	Trail Running	21 km	+546 m	199 m - 428 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Random Fire	Walking & Hiking	16 km	+72 m	202 m - 232 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Skilled	Trail Running	10 km	+260 m	205 m - 314 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Rando Silex	Walking & Hiking	10 km	+45 m	208 m - 227 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

111 km

Elevation gain

+2,886 m D+

Elevation loss

-2,886 m D-

Altitude range

196 m - 831 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

5.2 % / 9.4 %

Course format

Multi-lap course

111 km+2,886 m D+Peak 831 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 196 m to 831 m above sea level (+2,886 m D+, -2,886 m D-)

Peak: 831 m·at 80 km·Ø 5.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Neandertrail of Bruniquel take place?

Neandertrail of Bruniquel takes place in Bruniquel, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 44.0552° N, 1.6645° 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 Neandertrail of Bruniquel?

The race program comprises 10 competitions, including The Neanderthal Clans 24h Trail Team of 3 (111 km, +2,886 m D+), Robustus Combined 37 km + 29 km (66 km, +1,716 m D+), The Neanderthal Odyssey 24h (37 km, +962 m D+), Homo Sapiens (37 km, +962 m D+), Combined Ramidus 21km + 10km (31 km, +806 m D+), and Erectus (29 km, +754 m D+) (10 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Neandertrail of Bruniquel?

The main competition (The Neanderthal Clans 24h Trail Team of 3 over 111 km) is designed as a multi-lap course featuring +2,886 m of elevation gain and -2,886 m of elevation loss, ranging between 196 m and 831 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 Neandertrail of Bruniquel?

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