Trail Running

Trail des 3 Châteaux

Trail Running covering 11 km to 80 km with up to 3,100 m D+ in Le Creusot (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France)

LocationLe Creusot, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FranceShow on map(46.8056° N, 4.4205° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2003
Elevation gainUp to +3,100 m

Trail des 3 Châteaux is an endurance sporting event in Le Creusot, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2003, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Castles, Night Run.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including UT3C (80 km, +3,100 m D+), La Grande Traversée Autun - Le Creusot (65 km, +2,500 m D+), La Traversée Broye - Le Creusot (27 km, +1,000 m D+), La Petite Traversée Marmagne - Le Creusot (17 km, +500 m D+), and Le Chtio (11 km, +350 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 (traildes3chateaux.com).

Official website
Trail des 3 Châteaux in Le Creusot (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
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestCastlesNight RunMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
UT3CTrail Running80 km+3,100 m230 m - 1,532 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La Grande Traversée Autun - Le CreusotTrail Running65 km+2,500 m233 m - 1,858 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
La Traversée Broye - Le CreusotTrail Running27 km+1,000 m236 m - 886 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
La Petite Traversée Marmagne - Le CreusotTrail Running17 km+500 m239 m - 564 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Le ChtioTrail Running11 km+350 m242 m - 389 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
80 km
Elevation gain
+3,100 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,100 m D-
Altitude range
230 m - 1,532 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.8 % / 14 %
Course format
Loop course
80 km+3,100 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040506070FS46.8056° N, 4.4205° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 230 m to 1,532 m above sea level (+3,100 m D+, -3,100 m D-)

Peak: 1,532 m·at 36.9 km·Ø 7.8 %
230 m664 m1,098 m1,532 m0 km16 km32 km48 km64 km80 km1,532 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des 3 Châteaux take place?

Trail des 3 Châteaux takes place in Le Creusot, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR (start area at coordinates 46.8056° N, 4.4205° 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 des 3 Châteaux?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including UT3C (80 km, +3,100 m D+), La Grande Traversée Autun - Le Creusot (65 km, +2,500 m D+), La Traversée Broye - Le Creusot (27 km, +1,000 m D+), La Petite Traversée Marmagne - Le Creusot (17 km, +500 m D+), and Le Chtio (11 km, +350 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail des 3 Châteaux?

The main competition (UT3C over 80 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,100 m of elevation gain and -3,100 m of elevation loss, ranging between 230 m and 1,532 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 des 3 Châteaux?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (traildes3chateaux.com).