Trail Castelpontin

Trail Running covering 8.5 km to 28 km with up to 850 m D+ in Pont-du-Château (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

Location

Pont-du-Château, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.7969° N, 3.2486° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +850 m

Trail Castelpontin is an endurance sporting event in Pont-du-Château, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Forest, Nature & Off-Road, Castles.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Castel Trail (28 km, +850 m D+), Castel Nature (14 km, +250 m D+), and Ti Castel (8.5 km, +50 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 (courirapontduchateau.fr).

Official website

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Event characteristics

Forest Nature & Off-Road Castles

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Castel Trail	Trail Running	28 km	+850 m	344 m - 701 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Castel Nature	Trail Running	14 km	+250 m	347 m - 452 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Ti Castel	Trail Running	8.5 km	+50 m	350 m - 371 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

28 km

Elevation gain

+850 m D+

Elevation loss

-850 m D-

Altitude range

344 m - 701 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

6.1 % / 11 %

Course format

Loop course

28 km+850 m D+Peak 701 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 344 m to 701 m above sea level (+850 m D+, -850 m D-)

Peak: 701 m·at 15 km·Ø 6.1 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail Castelpontin take place?

Trail Castelpontin takes place in Pont-du-Château, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.7969° N, 3.2486° 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 Trail Castelpontin?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Castel Trail (28 km, +850 m D+), Castel Nature (14 km, +250 m D+), and Ti Castel (8.5 km, +50 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail Castelpontin?

The main competition (Castel Trail over 28 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +850 m of elevation gain and -850 m of elevation loss, ranging between 344 m and 701 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 Castelpontin?

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