Trail Running Road Running Nordic Walking

Run & Fun du Giffre

Trail Running and Road Running covering 1.8 km to 42.2 km with up to 290 m D+ in Samoëns (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

Location

Samoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(46.0840° N, 6.7282° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +340 m

Run & Fun du Giffre is an endurance sporting event in Samoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running, Road Running and Nordic Walking. Key features include City Run, Festive, Nature & Off-Road, Relay.

The race program comprises 11 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +340 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +167 m D+), Les marches nordiques (Vendredi) (13.8 km, +260 m D+), Les marches nordiques (Samedi) (12 km, +240 m D+), Les marches nordiques (Dimanche) (11.9 km, +290 m D+), and Course sur chemin 10 km (10 km, +75 m D+) (11 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 (run-fun-giffre.com).

Official website

Run & Fun du Giffre in Samoëns (Work: "Panorama Terrasse Rebuffat", Photo: Patrick Nouhailler, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Panorama Terrasse Rebuffat" · Photo: **Patrick Nouhailler** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Festive Nature & Off-Road Relay Kids & Youth Races Mountain Multi-Day Forest

Races & distances (11)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Trail Running	42.2 km	+340 m	623 m - 963 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+167 m	702 m - 772 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Les marches nordiques (Vendredi)	Nordic Walking	13.8 km	+260 m	688 m - 792 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Les marches nordiques (Samedi)	Nordic Walking	12 km	+240 m	598 m - 668 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile
Les marches nordiques (Dimanche)	Nordic Walking	11.9 km	+290 m	624 m - 872 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile
Course sur chemin 10 km	Trail Running	10 km	+75 m	669 m - 716 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Course sur chemin 100% fun	Trail Running	10 km	+124 m	665 m - 725 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile
Course sur chemin 5 km	Trail Running	5 km	+73 m	669 m - 710 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile
Youth races	Road Running	5 km	+22 m	708 m - 717 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Family FUN	Road Running	1.8 km	+15 m	699 m - 714 m	Loop course	Route & profile
BABY FUN	Road Running	500 m	+5 m	699 m - 704 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+340 m D+

Elevation loss

-340 m D-

Altitude range

623 m - 963 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

1.6 % / 6.5 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+340 m D+Peak 963 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 623 m to 963 m above sea level (+340 m D+, -340 m D-)

Peak: 963 m·at 0 km·Ø 1.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Run & Fun du Giffre take place?

Run & Fun du Giffre takes place in Samoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 46.084° N, 6.7282° 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 Run & Fun du Giffre?

The race program comprises 11 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +340 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +167 m D+), Les marches nordiques (Vendredi) (13.8 km, +260 m D+), Les marches nordiques (Samedi) (12 km, +240 m D+), Les marches nordiques (Dimanche) (11.9 km, +290 m D+), and Course sur chemin 10 km (10 km, +75 m D+) (11 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running, Road Running and Nordic Walking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Run & Fun du Giffre?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +340 m of elevation gain and -340 m of elevation loss, ranging between 623 m and 963 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Run & Fun du Giffre?

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