Trail RunningWalking & Hiking

The Castries Loop

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 2.6 km to 21.3 km with up to 320 m D+ in Castries (Occitanie, France)

LocationCastries, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(43.6774° N, 3.9873° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +320 m

The Castries Loop is an endurance sporting event in Castries, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Culture & History, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 21.3 km (21.3 km, +320 m D+), Trail 13.9 km (13.9 km, +180 m D+), Trail 8.5 km (8.5 km, +100 m D+), Walking 7 km (7 km, +65 m D+), Children's courses (3.3 km, +125 m D+), and Castle duo (2.6 km, +99 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 (larondecastriote.com).

Official website
The Castries Loop in Castries (Work: "Park of the Château de Chenonceau (5)", Photo: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Park of the Château de Chenonceau (5)" · Photo: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainCulture & HistoryMulti-DayCastlesRelay

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 21.3 kmTrail Running21.3 km+320 m23 m - 157 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 13.9 kmTrail Running13.9 km+180 m26 m - 102 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 8.5 kmTrail Running8.5 km+100 m29 m - 71 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 7 kmWalking & Hiking7 km+65 m32 m - 59 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Children's coursesTrail Running3.3 km+125 m35 m - 87 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Castle duoTrail Running2.6 km+99 m23 m - 65 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
21.3 km
Elevation gain
+320 m D+
Elevation loss
-320 m D-
Altitude range
23 m - 157 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
3 % / 5.4 %
Course format
Loop course
21.3 km+320 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520FS43.6774° N, 3.9873° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 23 m to 157 m above sea level (+320 m D+, -320 m D-)

Peak: 157 m·at 5.4 km·Ø 3 %
23 m68 m112 m157 m0 km4.3 km8.5 km12.8 km17 km21.3 km157 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Castries Loop take place?

The Castries Loop takes place in Castries, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 43.6774° N, 3.9873° 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 Castries Loop?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 21.3 km (21.3 km, +320 m D+), Trail 13.9 km (13.9 km, +180 m D+), Trail 8.5 km (8.5 km, +100 m D+), Walking 7 km (7 km, +65 m D+), Children's courses (3.3 km, +125 m D+), and Castle duo (2.6 km, +99 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Castries Loop?

The main competition (Trail 21.3 km over 21.3 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +320 m of elevation gain and -320 m of elevation loss, ranging between 23 m and 157 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 Castries Loop?

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