Trail de la Ria et de l'Océan

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 8 km to 28 km with up to 96 m D+ in Plouhinec (Brittany, France)

Location

Plouhinec, Brittany, FranceShow on map(47.6971° N, 3.2509° W)

Date & StatusFebruary 7, 2027Date confirmed

First edition2009

Elevation gainUp to +96 m

Trail de la Ria et de l'Océan is an endurance sporting event in Plouhinec, Brittany, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 2009, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Seaside & Coast, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Desert.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 28km (28 km, +96 m D+), Trail 18km (18 km, +63 m D+), Nordic Walking (11 km, +50 m D+), and Trail 8km (8 km, +35 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 7, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (trail-plouhinec-56.fr).

Official website

Trail de la Ria et de l'Océan in Plouhinec (Work: "LSRA Dunes Landscape", Photo: BLMUtah, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "LSRA Dunes Landscape" · Photo: **BLMUtah** · Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Seaside & Coast Nature & Off-Road Forest Desert

Races & distances (4)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 28km	Trail Running	28 km	+96 m	8 m - 48 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 18km	Trail Running	18 km	+63 m	11 m - 37 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Nordic Walking	Walking & Hiking	11 km	+50 m	14 m - 35 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 8km	Trail Running	8 km	+35 m	17 m - 32 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

28 km

Elevation gain

+96 m D+

Elevation loss

-96 m D-

Altitude range

8 m - 48 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.7 % / 1.3 %

Course format

Loop course

28 km+96 m D+Peak 48 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 48 m above sea level (+96 m D+, -96 m D-)

Peak: 48 m·at 12.6 km·Ø 0.7 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail de la Ria et de l'Océan take place?

Trail de la Ria et de l'Océan takes place in Plouhinec, Brittany, FR (start area at coordinates 47.6971° N, 3.2509° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 7, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Trail de la Ria et de l'Océan?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 28km (28 km, +96 m D+), Trail 18km (18 km, +63 m D+), Nordic Walking (11 km, +50 m D+), and Trail 8km (8 km, +35 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail de la Ria et de l'Océan?

The main competition (Trail 28km over 28 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +96 m of elevation gain and -96 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 48 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 Ria et de l'Océan?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (trail-plouhinec-56.fr).