Trail Running

Trail des Étoiles

Trail Running covering 10 km to 56 km with up to 3,700 m D+ in Saint-Véran (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

LocationSaint-Véran, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FranceShow on map(44.7008° N, 6.8686° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,700 m

Trail des Étoiles is an endurance sporting event in Saint-Véran, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include High Altitude, Point-to-Point, Forest, Lakes & Ponds.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including The Smugglers' Route (56 km, +3,700 m D+), Smugglers' Route Relay Race (56 km, +3,700 m D+), La tête des Toillies (36 km, +2,200 m D+), The Rasis Half Marathon (21 km, +1,350 m D+), and L'aigueblanche (10 km, +450 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 (traildesetoiles.fr).

Official website
Trail des Étoiles in Saint-Véran (Work: "Cap Morgiou-Calanques de Cassis", Photo: Tobi 87, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cap Morgiou-Calanques de Cassis" · Photo: Tobi 87 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

High AltitudePoint-to-PointForestLakes & PondsMountainNature & Off-Road

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
The Smugglers' RouteTrail Running56 km+3,700 m1,737 m - 2,951 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Smugglers' Route Relay RaceTrail Running56 km+3,700 m1,737 m - 2,951 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La tête des ToilliesTrail Running36 km+2,200 m1,737 m - 2,977 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Rasis Half MarathonTrail Running21 km+1,350 m1,732 m - 2,620 mLoop courseRoute & profile
L'aigueblancheTrail Running10 km+450 m1,736 m - 2,080 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
56 km
Elevation gain
+3,700 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,700 m D-
Altitude range
1,737 m - 2,951 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
13.2 % / 35 %
Course format
Loop course
56 km+3,700 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1020304050FS44.7199° N, 6.8478° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,737 m to 2,951 m above sea level (+3,700 m D+, -3,700 m D-)

Peak: 2,951 m·at 44.3 km·Ø 13.2 %
1,737 m2,142 m2,546 m2,951 m0 km11.2 km22.4 km33.6 km44.8 km56 km2,951 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des Étoiles take place?

Trail des Étoiles takes place in Saint-Véran, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR (start area at coordinates 44.7008° N, 6.8686° 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 Trail des Étoiles?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including The Smugglers' Route (56 km, +3,700 m D+), Smugglers' Route Relay Race (56 km, +3,700 m D+), La tête des Toillies (36 km, +2,200 m D+), The Rasis Half Marathon (21 km, +1,350 m D+), and L'aigueblanche (10 km, +450 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail des Étoiles?

The main competition (The Smugglers' Route over 56 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,700 m of elevation gain and -3,700 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,737 m and 2,951 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 Trail des Étoiles?

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