Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Patou Trail

Trail Running covering 3.5 km to 42 km with up to 3,300 m D+ in Saint-Lary-Soulan (Occitanie, France)

LocationSaint-Lary-Soulan, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(42.8158° N, 0.3203° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,300 m

Patou Trail is an endurance sporting event in Saint-Lary-Soulan, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Vertical Race.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 42 km (42 km, +3,300 m D+), SkyRace (22 km, +2,200 m D+), Trail 20 km (20 km, +1,250 m D+), Trail 11 km (11 km, +600 m D+), and Trail 3.5 km (3.5 km, +1,000 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 (patoutrailsaintlary.com).

Official website
Patou Trail in Saint-Lary-Soulan (Work: "Guillaume Rouger representing France at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships 2022", Photo: Athetics123, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Guillaume Rouger representing France at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships 2022" · Photo: Athetics123 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

MountainNature & Off-RoadForestVertical RaceMulti-DayHigh Altitude

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 42 kmTrail Running42 km+3,300 m794 m - 2,180 mLoop courseRoute & profile
SkyRaceTrail Running22 km+2,200 m797 m - 1,721 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 20 kmTrail Running20 km+1,250 m800 m - 1,325 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 11 kmTrail Running11 km+600 m803 m - 1,055 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 3.5 kmTrail Running3.5 km+1,000 m806 m - 1,226 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42 km
Elevation gain
+3,300 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,300 m D-
Altitude range
794 m - 2,180 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
15.7 % / 28.3 %
Course format
Loop course
42 km+3,300 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS42.8158° N, 0.3203° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 794 m to 2,180 m above sea level (+3,300 m D+, -3,300 m D-)

Peak: 2,180 m·at 29 km·Ø 15.7 %
794 m1,256 m1,718 m2,180 m0 km8.4 km16.8 km25.2 km33.6 km42 km2,180 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Patou Trail take place?

Patou Trail takes place in Saint-Lary-Soulan, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 42.8158° N, 0.3203° 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 Patou Trail?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 42 km (42 km, +3,300 m D+), SkyRace (22 km, +2,200 m D+), Trail 20 km (20 km, +1,250 m D+), Trail 11 km (11 km, +600 m D+), and Trail 3.5 km (3.5 km, +1,000 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Patou Trail?

The main competition (Trail 42 km over 42 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,300 m of elevation gain and -3,300 m of elevation loss, ranging between 794 m and 2,180 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 Patou Trail?

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