The Beaujolais Odyssey

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 12 km to 94 km with up to 4,100 m D+ in Fleurie (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

Location

Fleurie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(46.1926° N, 4.6975° E)

Date & StatusApril 10, 2027 to April 11, 2027Date confirmed

First edition2021

Elevation gainUp to +4,100 m

The Beaujolais Odyssey is an endurance sporting event in Fleurie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 2021, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Vineyards, Forest, Nature & Off-Road, Mountain.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including The Beaujolais Odyssey (94 km) (94 km, +4,100 m D+), The Beaujolais Odyssey (60 km) (60 km, +2,650 m D+), The Beaujolais Odyssey (42 km) (42 km, +1,550 m D+), Methuselah Trail (33 km, +1,390 m D+), Trail Jeroboam (21 km, +890 m D+), and Trail Magnum (12 km, +390 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 10, 2027 to April 11, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (lodysseebeaujolaise.com).

Official website

The Beaujolais Odyssey in Fleurie (Work: "Tandem bicycle near Sancerre, France", Photo: Cjp24, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Tandem bicycle near Sancerre, France" · Photo: **Cjp24** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Vineyards Forest Nature & Off-Road Mountain High Altitude Lakes & Ponds Multi-Day

Races & distances (7)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
The Beaujolais Odyssey (94 km)	Trail Running	94 km	+4,100 m	282 m - 985 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile
The Beaujolais Odyssey (60 km)	Trail Running	60 km	+2,650 m	278 m - 989 m	Loop course	Route & profile
The Beaujolais Odyssey (42 km)	Trail Running	42 km	+1,550 m	278 m - 976 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile
Methuselah Trail	Trail Running	33 km	+1,390 m	277 m - 797 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail Jeroboam	Trail Running	21 km	+890 m	195 m - 569 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail Magnum	Trail Running	12 km	+390 m	278 m - 493 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Madone Hike	Walking & Hiking	12 km	+390 m	186 m - 350 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

94 km

Elevation gain

+4,100 m D+

Elevation loss

-4,281 m D-

Altitude range

282 m - 985 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

8.9 % / 25.4 %

Course format

Point-to-point course

94 km+4,100 m D+Peak 985 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 282 m to 985 m above sea level (+4,100 m D+, -4,281 m D-)

Peak: 985 m·at 63 km·Ø 8.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Beaujolais Odyssey take place?

The Beaujolais Odyssey takes place in Fleurie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 46.1926° N, 4.6975° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 10, 2027 to April 11, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at The Beaujolais Odyssey?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including The Beaujolais Odyssey (94 km) (94 km, +4,100 m D+), The Beaujolais Odyssey (60 km) (60 km, +2,650 m D+), The Beaujolais Odyssey (42 km) (42 km, +1,550 m D+), Methuselah Trail (33 km, +1,390 m D+), Trail Jeroboam (21 km, +890 m D+), and Trail Magnum (12 km, +390 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Beaujolais Odyssey?

The main competition (The Beaujolais Odyssey (94 km) over 94 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +4,100 m of elevation gain and -4,281 m of elevation loss, ranging between 282 m and 985 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 The Beaujolais Odyssey?

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