Trail RunningWalking & Hiking

The Trail of the Madonna

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 5 km to 17 km with up to 470 m D+ in Beaufort (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France)

LocationBeaufort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FranceShow on map(46.5736° N, 5.4387° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +470 m

The Trail of the Madonna is an endurance sporting event in Beaufort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 17 km (17 km, +470 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +335 m D+), Trail 5 km (5 km, +123 m D+), and 5 km Hike (5 km, +123 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 (traildelamadone.wixsite.com).

Official website
The Trail of the Madonna in Beaufort (Work: "Cascades du Hérisson", Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cascades du Hérisson" · Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForest

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 17 kmTrail Running17 km+470 m257 m - 552 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+335 m257 m - 549 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 5 kmTrail Running5 km+123 m240 m - 351 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 km HikeWalking & Hiking5 km+123 m240 m - 349 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
17 km
Elevation gain
+470 m D+
Elevation loss
-470 m D-
Altitude range
257 m - 552 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.5 % / 24.4 %
Course format
Loop course
17 km+470 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N51015FS46.5719° N, 5.4380° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 257 m to 552 m above sea level (+470 m D+, -470 m D-)

Peak: 552 m·at 10.4 km·Ø 5.5 %
257 m355 m454 m552 m0 km3.4 km6.8 km10.2 km13.6 km17 km552 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Trail of the Madonna take place?

The Trail of the Madonna takes place in Beaufort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR (start area at coordinates 46.5736° N, 5.4387° 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 Trail of the Madonna?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 17 km (17 km, +470 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +335 m D+), Trail 5 km (5 km, +123 m D+), and 5 km Hike (5 km, +123 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Trail of the Madonna?

The main competition (Trail 17 km over 17 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +470 m of elevation gain and -470 m of elevation loss, ranging between 257 m and 552 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 Trail of the Madonna?

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