Trail RunningWalking & Hiking

Trail à la Belle Étoile

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 8 km to 30 km in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (Normandy, France)

LocationCherbourg-en-Cotentin, Normandy, FranceShow on map(49.6339° N, 1.6222° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +780 m

Trail à la Belle Étoile is an endurance sporting event in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Normandy, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Night Run.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 30 km (30 km, +780 m D+), Trail 21 km (21 km, +546 m D+), Trail 12 km (12 km, +312 m D+), Trail 8 km (8 km, +208 m D+), and Walking 8 km (8 km, +36 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 (alabelleetoile50.overblog.com).

Official website
Trail à la Belle Étoile in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Table mountain light painting" · Photo: Jonathan Beech · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadNight Run

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 30 kmTrail Running30 km+780 m19 m - 347 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 21 kmTrail Running21 km+546 m22 m - 251 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 12 kmTrail Running12 km+312 m25 m - 156 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 8 kmTrail Running8 km+208 m28 m - 115 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 8 kmWalking & Hiking8 km+36 m31 m - 46 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
30 km
Elevation gain
+780 m D+
Elevation loss
-780 m D-
Altitude range
19 m - 347 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
30 km+780 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N510152025FS49.6339° N, 1.6222° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 19 m to 347 m above sea level (+780 m D+, -780 m D-)

Peak: 347 m·at 21.5 km·Ø 5.2 %
19 m128 m238 m347 m0 km6 km12 km18 km24 km30 km347 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail à la Belle Étoile take place?

Trail à la Belle Étoile takes place in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Normandy, FR (start area at coordinates 49.6339° N, 1.6222° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Trail à la Belle Étoile?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 30 km (30 km, +780 m D+), Trail 21 km (21 km, +546 m D+), Trail 12 km (12 km, +312 m D+), Trail 8 km (8 km, +208 m D+), and Walking 8 km (8 km, +36 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail à la Belle Étoile?

The main competition (Trail 30 km over 30 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +780 m of elevation gain and -780 m of elevation loss, ranging between 19 m and 347 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 Trail à la Belle Étoile?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (alabelleetoile50.overblog.com).