Trail RunningWalking & Hiking

Trail des 3 Forts

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 10 km to 42 km with up to 500 m D+ in Le Portel (Hauts-de-France, France)

LocationLe Portel, Hauts-de-France, FranceShow on map(50.7067° N, 1.5714° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +500 m

Trail des 3 Forts is an endurance sporting event in Le Portel, Hauts-de-France, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Seaside & Coast, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 42 km (42 km, +500 m D+), Trail 30 km (30 km, +400 m D+), Trail 20 km (20 km, +300 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +150 m D+), and Walking 10 km (10 km, +150 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 (traildes3forts.fr).

Official website
Trail des 3 Forts in Le Portel (Work: "Cap Blanc-Nez, view to the cliffs of Dover", Photo: Dguendel, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cap Blanc-Nez, view to the cliffs of Dover" · Photo: Dguendel · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 42 kmTrail Running42 km+500 m8 m - 218 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 30 kmTrail Running30 km+400 m11 m - 179 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 20 kmTrail Running20 km+300 m14 m - 140 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+150 m17 m - 80 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 10 kmWalking & Hiking10 km+150 m20 m - 83 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42 km
Elevation gain
+500 m D+
Elevation loss
-500 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 218 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2.4 % / 4.3 %
Course format
Loop course
42 km+500 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS50.7067° N, 1.5714° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 218 m above sea level (+500 m D+, -500 m D-)

Peak: 218 m·at 11.5 km·Ø 2.4 %
8 m78 m148 m218 m0 km8.4 km16.8 km25.2 km33.6 km42 km218 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des 3 Forts take place?

Trail des 3 Forts takes place in Le Portel, Hauts-de-France, FR (start area at coordinates 50.7067° N, 1.5714° 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 Forts?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 42 km (42 km, +500 m D+), Trail 30 km (30 km, +400 m D+), Trail 20 km (20 km, +300 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +150 m D+), and Walking 10 km (10 km, +150 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

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

The main competition (Trail 42 km over 42 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +500 m of elevation gain and -500 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 218 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 Forts?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (traildes3forts.fr).