Road RunningWalking & Hiking

Tour du Lac du Val d'Auron

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 3 km to 11 km in Bourges (Centre-Val de Loire, France)

LocationBourges, Centre-Val de Loire, FranceShow on map(47.0822° N, 2.3992° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition1988
Elevation gainUp to +50 m

Tour du Lac du Val d'Auron is an endurance sporting event in Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, FR focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 1988, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Lakes & Ponds, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Grande course (11 km, +50 m D+), Walking 5.5 km (5.5 km, +25 m D+), Road Running 5.5 km (5.5 km, +25 m D+), Petite course (3 km, +14 m D+), and Petite marche (3 km, +14 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 (tdl-bourges.fr).

Official website
Tour du Lac du Val d'Auron in Bourges (Work: "Chambord Castle, Loire Valley - FRANCE", Photo: Ignaz Wiradi, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Chambord Castle, Loire Valley - FRANCE" · Photo: Ignaz Wiradi · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunNature & Off-RoadLakes & PondsKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Grande courseRoad Running11 km+50 m249 m - 270 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 5.5 kmWalking & Hiking5.5 km+25 m252 m - 262 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5.5 kmRoad Running5.5 km+25 m255 m - 265 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Petite courseRoad Running3 km+14 m258 m - 264 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Petite marcheWalking & Hiking3 km+14 m261 m - 267 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
11 km
Elevation gain
+50 m D+
Elevation loss
-50 m D-
Altitude range
249 m - 270 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
11 km+50 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N246810FS47.0822° N, 2.3992° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 249 m to 270 m above sea level (+50 m D+, -50 m D-)

Peak: 270 m·at 3.9 km·Ø 0.9 %
249 m256 m263 m270 m0 km2.2 km4.4 km6.6 km8.8 km11 km270 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Tour du Lac du Val d'Auron take place?

Tour du Lac du Val d'Auron takes place in Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, FR (start area at coordinates 47.0822° N, 2.3992° 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 Tour du Lac du Val d'Auron?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Grande course (11 km, +50 m D+), Walking 5.5 km (5.5 km, +25 m D+), Road Running 5.5 km (5.5 km, +25 m D+), Petite course (3 km, +14 m D+), and Petite marche (3 km, +14 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Tour du Lac du Val d'Auron?

The main competition (Grande course over 11 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +50 m of elevation gain and -50 m of elevation loss, ranging between 249 m and 270 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 Tour du Lac du Val d'Auron?

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