Trail Running

Trail des 3 Couvents

Trail Running covering 13 km to 53 km with up to 3,400 m D+ in Saint-Laurent-du-Pont (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationSaint-Laurent-du-Pont, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.3876° N, 5.7344° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,400 m

Trail des 3 Couvents is an endurance sporting event in Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Relay, Mountain.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including La Grande Chartreuse (53 km, +3,400 m D+), La Grande Chartreuse (Duo) (53 km, +3,400 m D+), Fétrus (24 km, +1,500 m D+), and La Piquetière (13 km, +750 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 (traildes3couvents.fr).

Official website
Trail des 3 Couvents in Saint-Laurent-du-Pont (Work: "Chamonix valley clouds", Photo: Daniel Simpson, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Chamonix valley clouds" · Photo: Daniel Simpson · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestRelayMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
La Grande ChartreuseTrail Running53 km+3,400 m407 m - 1,666 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La Grande Chartreuse (Duo)Trail Running53 km+3,400 m407 m - 1,666 mLoop courseRoute & profile
FétrusTrail Running24 km+1,500 m408 m - 1,496 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La PiquetièreTrail Running13 km+750 m408 m - 1,003 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
53 km
Elevation gain
+3,400 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,400 m D-
Altitude range
407 m - 1,666 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
12.8 % / 35 %
Course format
Loop course
53 km+3,400 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1020304050FS45.3919° N, 5.7334° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 407 m to 1,666 m above sea level (+3,400 m D+, -3,400 m D-)

Peak: 1,666 m·at 37.5 km·Ø 12.8 %
407 m827 m1,246 m1,666 m0 km10.6 km21.2 km31.8 km42.4 km53 km1,666 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des 3 Couvents take place?

Trail des 3 Couvents takes place in Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.3876° N, 5.7344° 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 Couvents?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including La Grande Chartreuse (53 km, +3,400 m D+), La Grande Chartreuse (Duo) (53 km, +3,400 m D+), Fétrus (24 km, +1,500 m D+), and La Piquetière (13 km, +750 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (La Grande Chartreuse over 53 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,400 m of elevation gain and -3,400 m of elevation loss, ranging between 407 m and 1,666 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 des 3 Couvents?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (traildes3couvents.fr).