Trail Running Walking & Hiking Swimrun UTMB Index Races

Aquaterra

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 8 km to 85 km with up to 3,700 m D+ in Bort-les-Orgues (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France)

Location

Bort-les-Orgues, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceShow on map(45.4127° N, 2.4986° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +3,700 m

Aquaterra is an endurance sporting event in Bort-les-Orgues, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR focused on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking and Swimrun. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Forest, Nature & Off-Road, Castles, Lakes & Ponds.

The race program comprises 12 competitions, including L'EDF'i du Lac (85 km, +3,700 m D+), La Puydomoise (50 km, +2,000 m D+), Le Jean-Louis Veillat (SwimRun L - Solo ou Duo) (40 km, +1,500 m D+), La Corrézienne (27 km, +1,000 m D+), La Corrézienne - Rando (27 km, +1,000 m D+), and Le Beau Lieu (SwimRun M - Solo ou Duo) (20 km, +500 m D+) (12 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 (trail-aquaterra.com).

Official website

Aquaterra in Bort-les-Orgues (Work: "Château de Chenonceau - communs (12)", Photo: Fab5669, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Château de Chenonceau - communs (12)" · Photo: **Fab5669** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Forest Nature & Off-Road Castles Lakes & Ponds City Run Culture & History

Races & distances (12)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
L'EDF'i du Lac	Trail Running	85 km	+3,700 m	48 m - 1,602 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Puydomoise	Trail Running	50 km	+2,000 m	51 m - 891 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Le Jean-Louis Veillat (SwimRun L - Solo ou Duo)	Swimrun	40 km	+1,500 m	54 m - 684 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Corrézienne	Trail Running	27 km	+1,000 m	57 m - 477 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Corrézienne - Rando	Walking & Hiking	27 km	+1,000 m	60 m - 480 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Le Beau Lieu (SwimRun M - Solo ou Duo)	Swimrun	20 km	+500 m	48 m - 258 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Cantaloune	Trail Running	16 km	+500 m	51 m - 261 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Cantaloune - Rando	Walking & Hiking	16 km	+500 m	54 m - 264 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Le Val - Bort (SwimRun S - Solo ou Duo)	Swimrun	10.2 km	+300 m	57 m - 183 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Trace de l'Ecureuil	Trail Running	8 km	+300 m	60 m - 186 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Trace de l'Ecureuil - Rando	Walking & Hiking	8 km	+300 m	48 m - 174 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Rando Cart	Walking & Hiking	8 km	+200 m	51 m - 135 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

85 km

Elevation gain

+3,700 m D+

Elevation loss

-3,700 m D-

Altitude range

48 m - 1,602 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

8.7 % / 15.7 %

Course format

Loop course

85 km+3,700 m D+Peak 1,602 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 48 m to 1,602 m above sea level (+3,700 m D+, -3,700 m D-)

Peak: 1,602 m·at 56.8 km·Ø 8.7 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Aquaterra take place?

Aquaterra takes place in Bort-les-Orgues, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR (start area at coordinates 45.4127° N, 2.4986° 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 Aquaterra?

The race program comprises 12 competitions, including L'EDF'i du Lac (85 km, +3,700 m D+), La Puydomoise (50 km, +2,000 m D+), Le Jean-Louis Veillat (SwimRun L - Solo ou Duo) (40 km, +1,500 m D+), La Corrézienne (27 km, +1,000 m D+), La Corrézienne - Rando (27 km, +1,000 m D+), and Le Beau Lieu (SwimRun M - Solo ou Duo) (20 km, +500 m D+) (12 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running, Walking & Hiking and Swimrun.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Aquaterra?

The main competition (L'EDF'i du Lac over 85 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,700 m of elevation gain and -3,700 m of elevation loss, ranging between 48 m and 1,602 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 Aquaterra?

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