Raidlight Vendée trail

Trail Running covering 10 km to 72 km with up to 730 m D+ in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez (Pays de la Loire, France)

Location

Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Pays de la Loire, FranceShow on map(46.7202° N, 1.9459° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +730 m

Raidlight Vendée trail is an endurance sporting event in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Pays de la Loire, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Seaside & Coast, Nature & Off-Road, Night Run.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 72 km (72 km, +730 m D+), Trail 42 km (42 km, +490 m D+), Trail 20 km (20 km, +120 m D+), and Trail 10 km (10 km, +120 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 (raidlightvendeetrail.wixsite.com).

Official website

Raidlight Vendée trail in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Table mountain light painting" · Photo: **Jonathan Beech** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Seaside & Coast Nature & Off-Road Night Run

Races & distances (4)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 72 km	Trail Running	72 km	+730 m	8 m - 315 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 42 km	Trail Running	42 km	+490 m	11 m - 217 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 20 km	Trail Running	20 km	+120 m	14 m - 64 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 10 km	Trail Running	10 km	+120 m	17 m - 67 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

72 km

Elevation gain

+730 m D+

Elevation loss

-730 m D-

Altitude range

8 m - 315 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

2 % / 3.6 %

Course format

Loop course

72 km+730 m D+Peak 315 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 315 m above sea level (+730 m D+, -730 m D-)

Peak: 315 m·at 45.8 km·Ø 2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Raidlight Vendée trail take place?

Raidlight Vendée trail takes place in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Pays de la Loire, FR (start area at coordinates 46.7202° N, 1.9459° 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 Raidlight Vendée trail?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 72 km (72 km, +730 m D+), Trail 42 km (42 km, +490 m D+), Trail 20 km (20 km, +120 m D+), and Trail 10 km (10 km, +120 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Raidlight Vendée trail?

The main competition (Trail 72 km over 72 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +730 m of elevation gain and -730 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 315 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 Raidlight Vendée trail?

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