Trail de la Haute Durance
Trail Running covering 630 m to 31 km with up to 1,950 m D+ in L'Argentière-la-Bessée (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)
L'Argentière-la-Bessée, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FranceShow on map(44.7945° N, 6.5586° E)Trail de la Haute Durance is an endurance sporting event in L'Argentière-la-Bessée, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Kids & Youth Races, Mountain.
The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Trail des Aiguilles (31 km, +1,950 m D+), Poustrail (17 km, +900 m D+), Trail du Sapey (10 km, +400 m D+), Time trial (3.8 km, +800 m D+), Children's course (3 km) (3 km, +114 m D+), and Children's race (2 km) (2 km, +76 m D+) (8 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 (trailhautedurance.fr).
Event characteristics
Races & distances (8)
| Competition | Discipline | Distance | Elevation gain | Altitude range | Course type | Course & profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail des Aiguilles | Trail Running | 31 km | +1,950 m | 1,287 m - 2,106 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Poustrail | Trail Running | 17 km | +900 m | 1,290 m - 1,668 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Trail du Sapey | Trail Running | 10 km | +400 m | 1,293 m - 1,461 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Time trial | Trail Running | 3.8 km | +800 m | 1,296 m - 1,632 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Children's course (3 km) | Trail Running | 3 km | +114 m | 1,299 m - 1,347 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Children's race (2 km) | Trail Running | 2 km | +76 m | 1,287 m - 1,319 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Kids' race (1.3 km) | Trail Running | 1.3 km | +49 m | 1,290 m - 1,311 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
| Children's race (630 m) | Trail Running | 630 m | +24 m | 1,293 m - 1,303 m | Loop course | Route & profile |
Course route & map
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 1,287 m to 2,106 m above sea level (+1,950 m D+, -1,950 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 1,290 m to 1,668 m above sea level (+900 m D+, -900 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 1,293 m to 1,461 m above sea level (+400 m D+, -400 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 1,296 m to 1,632 m above sea level (+800 m D+, -800 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 1,299 m to 1,347 m above sea level (+114 m D+, -114 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 1,287 m to 1,319 m above sea level (+76 m D+, -76 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 1,290 m to 1,311 m above sea level (+49 m D+, -49 m D-)
Elevation profile & course telemetry
Altitude from 1,293 m to 1,303 m above sea level (+24 m D+, -24 m D-)
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
When and where does Trail de la Haute Durance take place?
Trail de la Haute Durance takes place in L'Argentière-la-Bessée, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR (start area at coordinates 44.7945° N, 6.5586° 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 Haute Durance?
The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Trail des Aiguilles (31 km, +1,950 m D+), Poustrail (17 km, +900 m D+), Trail du Sapey (10 km, +400 m D+), Time trial (3.8 km, +800 m D+), Children's course (3 km) (3 km, +114 m D+), and Children's race (2 km) (2 km, +76 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.
What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail de la Haute Durance?
The main competition (Trail des Aiguilles over 31 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,950 m of elevation gain and -1,950 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,287 m and 2,106 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 Haute Durance?
Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (trailhautedurance.fr).