Trail de l'Ours

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 9 km to 19 km with up to 950 m D+ in Saint-Claude (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France)

Location

Saint-Claude, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FranceShow on map(46.3900° N, 5.8603° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +950 m

Trail de l'Ours is an endurance sporting event in Saint-Claude, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Night Run, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 19 km (19 km, +950 m D+), Trail 9 km (9 km, +450 m D+), and Walking 9 km (9 km, +40 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 (traileursvalojura.free.fr).

Official website

Trail de l'Ours in Saint-Claude (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

Night Run Nature & Off-Road

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 19 km	Trail Running	19 km	+950 m	530 m - 929 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 9 km	Trail Running	9 km	+450 m	533 m - 722 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 9 km	Walking & Hiking	9 km	+40 m	536 m - 553 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

19 km

Elevation gain

+950 m D+

Elevation loss

-950 m D-

Altitude range

530 m - 929 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

10 % / 18 %

Course format

Loop course

19 km+950 m D+Peak 929 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 530 m to 929 m above sea level (+950 m D+, -950 m D-)

Peak: 929 m·at 11 km·Ø 10 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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

Trail de l'Ours takes place in Saint-Claude, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR (start area at coordinates 46.39° N, 5.8603° 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'Ours?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail 19 km (19 km, +950 m D+), Trail 9 km (9 km, +450 m D+), and Walking 9 km (9 km, +40 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

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

The main competition (Trail 19 km over 19 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +950 m of elevation gain and -950 m of elevation loss, ranging between 530 m and 929 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 l'Ours?

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