Trail Running

Trail de la Meije

Trail Running covering 4.8 km to 45 km with up to 2,500 m D+ in La Grave (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

LocationLa Grave, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FranceShow on map(45.0458° N, 6.3047° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,500 m

Trail de la Meije is an endurance sporting event in La Grave, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Forest, Lakes & Ponds.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Le Marathon de la Meije (45 km, +2,500 m D+), Le Trophée de la Meije (27 km, +1,650 m D+), La Boucle de l'Aiguillon (15 km, +650 m D+), and KV+ (4.8 km, +1,200 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 (denivelepositif05.wixsite.com).

Official website
Trail de la Meije in La Grave (Work: "Guillaume Rouger representing France at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships 2022", Photo: Athetics123, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Guillaume Rouger representing France at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships 2022" · Photo: Athetics123 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainForestLakes & PondsHigh AltitudeKids & Youth RacesVertical RaceCharity RunMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Le Marathon de la MeijeTrail Running45 km+2,500 m1,406 m - 2,694 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Le Trophée de la MeijeTrail Running27 km+1,650 m1,405 m - 2,690 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La Boucle de l'AiguillonTrail Running15 km+650 m1,442 m - 2,068 mLoop courseRoute & profile
KV+Trail Running4.8 km+1,200 m1,378 m - 2,506 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
45 km
Elevation gain
+2,500 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,500 m D-
Altitude range
1,406 m - 2,694 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
11.1 % / 33.3 %
Course format
Loop course
45 km+2,500 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS45.0441° N, 6.3012° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,406 m to 2,694 m above sea level (+2,500 m D+, -2,500 m D-)

Peak: 2,694 m·at 14.8 km·Ø 11.1 %
1,406 m1,835 m2,265 m2,694 m0 km9 km18 km27 km36 km45 km2,694 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail de la Meije take place?

Trail de la Meije takes place in La Grave, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR (start area at coordinates 45.0458° N, 6.3047° 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 Meije?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Le Marathon de la Meije (45 km, +2,500 m D+), Le Trophée de la Meije (27 km, +1,650 m D+), La Boucle de l'Aiguillon (15 km, +650 m D+), and KV+ (4.8 km, +1,200 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (Le Marathon de la Meije over 45 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,500 m of elevation gain and -2,500 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,406 m and 2,694 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Trail de la Meije?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (denivelepositif05.wixsite.com).