Trail de l'Inuit

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 7.5 km to 15 km with up to 500 m D+ in Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

Location

Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.3818° N, 6.7214° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

First edition2014

Elevation gainUp to +500 m

Trail de l'Inuit is an endurance sporting event in Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 2014, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Night Run, Mountain, Snow, Forest.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 15 km (15 km, +500 m D+), Trail 7.5 km (7.5 km, +250 m D+), and Walking 7.5 km (7.5 km, +250 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 (trailsvanoise.fr).

Official website

Trail de l'Inuit in Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Work: "Snowshoer on North Crater", Photo: NPS Photo, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Snowshoer on North Crater" · Photo: **NPS Photo** · Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain
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Event characteristics

Night Run Mountain Snow Forest Nature & Off-Road

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 15 km	Trail Running	15 km	+500 m	1,405 m - 1,615 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 7.5 km	Trail Running	7.5 km	+250 m	1,411 m - 1,599 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 7.5 km	Walking & Hiking	7.5 km	+250 m	1,411 m - 1,516 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

15 km

Elevation gain

+500 m D+

Elevation loss

-500 m D-

Altitude range

1,405 m - 1,615 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

6.7 % / 12.1 %

Course format

Loop course

15 km+500 m D+Peak 1,615 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,405 m to 1,615 m above sea level (+500 m D+, -500 m D-)

Peak: 1,615 m·at 5.7 km·Ø 6.7 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail de l'Inuit take place?

Trail de l'Inuit takes place in Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.3818° N, 6.7214° 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 l'Inuit?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 15 km (15 km, +500 m D+), Trail 7.5 km (7.5 km, +250 m D+), and Walking 7.5 km (7.5 km, +250 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail de l'Inuit?

The main competition (Trail 15 km over 15 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +500 m of elevation gain and -500 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,405 m and 1,615 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 l'Inuit?

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