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Trail de la Cité de Pierres

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 10 km to 31 km with up to 1,600 m D+ in La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite (Occitanie, France)

LocationLa Roque-Sainte-Marguerite, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(44.1247° N, 3.2238° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,600 m

Trail de la Cité de Pierres is an endurance sporting event in La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Kids & Youth Races, Night Run.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 31 km (31 km, +1,600 m D+), Trail 16 km (16 km, +800 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +500 m D+), and Walking 10 km (10 km, +500 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 (traildelacitedepierres.com).

Official website
Trail de la Cité de Pierres in La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite (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
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestKids & Youth RacesNight RunRelayMulti-DayMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 31 kmTrail Running31 km+1,600 m388 m - 1,060 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 16 kmTrail Running16 km+800 m391 m - 727 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+500 m394 m - 604 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 10 kmWalking & Hiking10 km+500 m397 m - 607 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
31 km
Elevation gain
+1,600 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,600 m D-
Altitude range
388 m - 1,060 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
10.3 % / 18.5 %
Course format
Loop course
31 km+1,600 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N510152025FS44.1247° N, 3.2238° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 388 m to 1,060 m above sea level (+1,600 m D+, -1,600 m D-)

Peak: 1,060 m·at 13.2 km·Ø 10.3 %
388 m612 m836 m1,060 m0 km6.2 km12.4 km18.6 km24.8 km31 km1,060 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail de la Cité de Pierres take place?

Trail de la Cité de Pierres takes place in La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 44.1247° N, 3.2238° 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 de la Cité de Pierres?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 31 km (31 km, +1,600 m D+), Trail 16 km (16 km, +800 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +500 m D+), and Walking 10 km (10 km, +500 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail de la Cité de Pierres?

The main competition (Trail 31 km over 31 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,600 m of elevation gain and -1,600 m of elevation loss, ranging between 388 m and 1,060 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 de la Cité de Pierres?

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