Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Tarn Valley Trail

Trail Running covering 18 km to 100 km with up to 4,500 m D+ in Vialas (Occitanie, France)

LocationVialas, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(44.3331° N, 3.8963° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +4,500 m

Tarn Valley Trail is an endurance sporting event in Vialas, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Point-to-Point, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Tarn Gorges Full Traverse (100 km, +4,500 m D+), PROUST'S MADELEINE (54 km, +2,200 m D+), Gorges du Tarn Trail Marathon (44 km, +1,700 m D+), LA MONTECRESTO (24 km, +900 m D+), and Single Track (18 km, +600 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 (tarnvalleytrail.com).

Official website
Tarn Valley Trail in Vialas (Work: "2019 - Parc national des Pyrenees - refuge des Espuguettes", Photo: Moahim, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"2019 - Parc national des Pyrenees - refuge des Espuguettes" · Photo: Moahim · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestPoint-to-PointSeaside & CoastMountainHigh AltitudeMulti-Day

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Tarn Gorges Full TraverseTrail Running100 km+4,500 m356 m - 1,430 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
PROUST'S MADELEINETrail Running54 km+2,200 m359 m - 1,789 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Gorges du Tarn Trail MarathonTrail Running44 km+1,700 m362 m - 1,467 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
LA MONTECRESTOTrail Running24 km+900 m365 m - 950 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Single TrackTrail Running18 km+600 m368 m - 758 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
100 km
Elevation gain
+4,500 m D+
Elevation loss
-5,549 m D-
Altitude range
356 m - 1,430 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
10 % / 35 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
100 km+4,500 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS44.3853° N, 3.8754° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 356 m to 1,430 m above sea level (+4,500 m D+, -5,549 m D-)

Peak: 1,430 m·at 1.9 km·Ø 10 %
356 m714 m1,072 m1,430 m0 km20 km40 km60 km80 km100 km1,430 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Tarn Valley Trail take place?

Tarn Valley Trail takes place in Vialas, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 44.3331° N, 3.8963° 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 Tarn Valley Trail?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Tarn Gorges Full Traverse (100 km, +4,500 m D+), PROUST'S MADELEINE (54 km, +2,200 m D+), Gorges du Tarn Trail Marathon (44 km, +1,700 m D+), LA MONTECRESTO (24 km, +900 m D+), and Single Track (18 km, +600 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Tarn Valley Trail?

The main competition (Tarn Gorges Full Traverse over 100 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +4,500 m of elevation gain and -5,549 m of elevation loss, ranging between 356 m and 1,430 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 Tarn Valley Trail?

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