Trail RunningObstacle Course Racing

The Ascent of the 4,000 Steps

Trail Running and Obstacle Course Racing covering 7 km to 15 km with up to 1,200 m D+ in Valleraugue (Occitanie, France)

LocationValleraugue, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(44.1212° N, 3.5736° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,200 m

The Ascent of the 4,000 Steps is an endurance sporting event in Valleraugue, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running and Obstacle Course Racing. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Forest.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 15 km (15 km, +550 m D+), Trail 11 km (11 km, +1,200 m D+), Trail 7 km (7 km, +290 m D+), and Obstacle Race 7 km (7 km, +290 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 (les4000marches.com).

Official website
The Ascent of the 4,000 Steps in Valleraugue (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-RoadMountainForest

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 15 kmTrail Running15 km+550 m717 m - 948 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 11 kmTrail Running11 km+1,200 m720 m - 1,224 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 7 kmTrail Running7 km+290 m723 m - 845 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Obstacle Race 7 kmObstacle Course Racing7 km+290 m726 m - 848 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
15 km
Elevation gain
+550 m D+
Elevation loss
-550 m D-
Altitude range
717 m - 948 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.3 % / 13.1 %
Course format
Loop course
15 km+550 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N2468101214FS44.1212° N, 3.5736° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 717 m to 948 m above sea level (+550 m D+, -550 m D-)

Peak: 948 m·at 7.7 km·Ø 7.3 %
717 m794 m871 m948 m0 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km948 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Ascent of the 4,000 Steps take place?

The Ascent of the 4,000 Steps takes place in Valleraugue, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 44.1212° N, 3.5736° 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 The Ascent of the 4,000 Steps?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 15 km (15 km, +550 m D+), Trail 11 km (11 km, +1,200 m D+), Trail 7 km (7 km, +290 m D+), and Obstacle Race 7 km (7 km, +290 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Obstacle Course Racing.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Ascent of the 4,000 Steps?

The main competition (Trail 15 km over 15 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +550 m of elevation gain and -550 m of elevation loss, ranging between 717 m and 948 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 The Ascent of the 4,000 Steps?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (les4000marches.com).