Trail Running

Orientation Trail the Squirrels

Trail Running covering 6 km to 15.5 km in Le Tholonet (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

LocationLe Tholonet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FranceShow on map(43.5218° N, 5.5111° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +404 m

Orientation Trail the Squirrels is an endurance sporting event in Le Tholonet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail'O Long (15.52 km, +404 m D+), Expert Orienteering Course (14.47 km, +376 m D+), Orienteering Challenger (10.2 km, +265 m D+), Trail'O short (8.92 km, +232 m D+), Outsider Orienteering Race (6.59 km, +171 m D+), and Discovery (5.95 km, +155 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 (ac-aurelien.com).

Official website
Orientation Trail the Squirrels in Le Tholonet (Work: "Les Falaises du Devension-Calanques de Cassis", Photo: Tobi 87, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Les Falaises du Devension-Calanques de Cassis" · Photo: Tobi 87 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestSeaside & Coast

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail'O LongTrail Running15.52 km+404 m174 m - 344 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Expert Orienteering CourseTrail Running14.47 km+376 m177 m - 335 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Orienteering ChallengerTrail Running10.2 km+265 m180 m - 291 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail'O shortTrail Running8.92 km+232 m183 m - 280 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Outsider Orienteering RaceTrail Running6.59 km+171 m186 m - 258 mLoop courseRoute & profile
DiscoveryTrail Running5.95 km+155 m174 m - 239 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
15.52 km
Elevation gain
+404 m D+
Elevation loss
-404 m D-
Altitude range
174 m - 344 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
15.52 km+404 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N2468101214FS43.5218° N, 5.5112° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 174 m to 344 m above sea level (+404 m D+, -404 m D-)

Peak: 344 m·at 4.3 km·Ø 5.2 %
174 m231 m287 m344 m0 km3.1 km6.2 km9.3 km12.4 km15.5 km344 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Orientation Trail the Squirrels take place?

Orientation Trail the Squirrels takes place in Le Tholonet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR (start area at coordinates 43.5218° N, 5.5111° 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 Orientation Trail the Squirrels?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail'O Long (15.52 km, +404 m D+), Expert Orienteering Course (14.47 km, +376 m D+), Orienteering Challenger (10.2 km, +265 m D+), Trail'O short (8.92 km, +232 m D+), Outsider Orienteering Race (6.59 km, +171 m D+), and Discovery (5.95 km, +155 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Orientation Trail the Squirrels?

The main competition (Trail'O Long over 15.52 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +404 m of elevation gain and -404 m of elevation loss, ranging between 174 m and 344 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 Orientation Trail the Squirrels?

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