TriathlonOpen Water Swimming

The Half of the 2 Towers

Triathlon and Open Water Swimming covering 1 km to 112.9 km in La Rochelle (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France)

LocationLa Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceShow on map(46.1603° N, 1.1511° W)
Date & StatusJune 5, 2027 to June 6, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +1,242 m

The Half of the 2 Towers is an endurance sporting event in La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR focused on Triathlon and Open Water Swimming. Key features include Seaside & Coast, Kids & Youth Races, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Triathlon L (112.9 km, +1,242 m D+), Triathlon S (25.75 km, +283 m D+), Triathlon XS (12.9 km, +142 m D+), and Aufrédy Challenge (1 km, +2 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from June 5, 2027 to June 6, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (halfdes2tours.fr).

Official website
The Half of the 2 Towers in La Rochelle (Work: "D7C3714 bis Triathlon San Vito Lo Capo 2014", Photo: Vater_fotografo from Palermo, Italia, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"D7C3714 bis Triathlon San Vito Lo Capo 2014" · Photo: Vater_fotografo from Palermo, Italia · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
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Event characteristics

Seaside & CoastKids & Youth RacesMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Triathlon LTriathlon112.9 km+1,242 m2 m - 524 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Triathlon STriathlon25.75 km+283 m5 m - 124 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Triathlon XSTriathlon12.9 km+142 m8 m - 68 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Aufrédy ChallengeOpen Water Swimming1 km+2 m11 m - 13 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
112.9 km
Elevation gain
+1,242 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,242 m D-
Altitude range
2 m - 524 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2.2 % / 4 %
Course format
Loop course
112.9 km+1,242 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100FS46.1603° N, 1.1511° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 2 m to 524 m above sea level (+1,242 m D+, -1,242 m D-)

Peak: 524 m·at 69.9 km·Ø 2.2 %
2 m176 m350 m524 m0 km22.6 km45.2 km67.7 km90.3 km112.9 km524 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Half of the 2 Towers take place?

The Half of the 2 Towers takes place in La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR (start area at coordinates 46.1603° N, 1.1511° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from June 5, 2027 to June 6, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at The Half of the 2 Towers?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Triathlon L (112.9 km, +1,242 m D+), Triathlon S (25.75 km, +283 m D+), Triathlon XS (12.9 km, +142 m D+), and Aufrédy Challenge (1 km, +2 m D+). The competitions belong to Triathlon and Open Water Swimming.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Half of the 2 Towers?

The main competition (Triathlon L over 112.9 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,242 m of elevation gain and -1,242 m of elevation loss, ranging between 2 m and 524 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 Half of the 2 Towers?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (halfdes2tours.fr).