the Villerest Lake Trail
Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 1 km to 42 km in Villerêt (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)
the Villerest Lake Trail is an endurance sporting event in Villerêt, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking and Road Running. Key features include Night Run, City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Kids & Youth Races.
The race program comprises 8 competitions, including The Tour of the Lake (42 km, +1,596 m D+), The Grand Duke (26 km, +988 m D+), The Night Escape (14 km, +532 m D+), Walking 14 km (14 km, +63 m D+), The Run Night (8 km, +304 m D+), and Walking 8 km (8 km, +36 m D+) (8 competitions in total). 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 (traildulacdevillerest.com).
Event characteristics
Races & distances (8)
| Competition | Discipline | Distance | Elevation gain | Altitude range | Course type | Course & profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tour of the Lake | Trail Running | 42 km | +1,596 m | 428 m - 779 m | Multi-lap course | Route & profile |
| The Grand Duke | Trail Running | 26 km | +988 m | 431 m - 846 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| The Night Escape | Trail Running | 14 km | +532 m | 434 m - 657 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Walking 14 km | Walking & Hiking | 14 km | +63 m | 437 m - 463 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| The Run Night | Trail Running | 8 km | +304 m | 440 m - 568 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Walking 8 km | Walking & Hiking | 8 km | +36 m | 428 m - 443 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Course 12/15 years | Road Running | 3 km | +14 m | 431 m - 437 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Course 7/11 years | Road Running | 1 km | +4 m | 434 m - 436 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
Course route & map
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 428 m to 779 m above sea level (+1,596 m D+, -1,596 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 431 m to 846 m above sea level (+988 m D+, -988 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 434 m to 657 m above sea level (+532 m D+, -532 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 437 m to 463 m above sea level (+63 m D+, -63 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 440 m to 568 m above sea level (+304 m D+, -304 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 428 m to 443 m above sea level (+36 m D+, -36 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 431 m to 437 m above sea level (+14 m D+, -14 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 434 m to 436 m above sea level (+4 m D+, -4 m D-)
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
When and where does the Villerest Lake Trail take place?
the Villerest Lake Trail takes place in Villerêt, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.9954° N, 4.0346° 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 Villerest Lake Trail?
The race program comprises 8 competitions, including The Tour of the Lake (42 km, +1,596 m D+), The Grand Duke (26 km, +988 m D+), The Night Escape (14 km, +532 m D+), Walking 14 km (14 km, +63 m D+), The Run Night (8 km, +304 m D+), and Walking 8 km (8 km, +36 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running, Walking & Hiking and Road Running.
What is the course layout and elevation profile for the Villerest Lake Trail?
The main competition (The Tour of the Lake over 42 km) is designed as a multi-lap course featuring +1,596 m of elevation gain and -1,596 m of elevation loss, ranging between 428 m and 779 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 Villerest Lake Trail?
Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (traildulacdevillerest.com).