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Trail des 4 lacs d'Hostens

Road Running and Trail Running covering 10 km to 40 km in Hostens (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France)

Location

Hostens, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceShow on map(44.4935° N, 0.6397° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +1,040 m

Trail des 4 lacs d'Hostens is an endurance sporting event in Hostens, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR focused on Road Running, Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Lakes & Ponds, Multi-Day, Night Run.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Trail super-combiné 10 km + 13 km nocturne + 17km (dimanche) (40 km, +1,040 m D+), Trail combiné 13 km nocturne + 17 km (dimanche) (30 km, +780 m D+), Trail combiné 10 km + 13 km nocturne (23 km, +598 m D+), Trail 17 km (17 km, +442 m D+), Trail 13 km nocturne (13 km, +338 m D+), and Trail 10 km (10 km, +260 m D+) (7 competitions in total). 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 (gironde.fr).

Official website

Trail des 4 lacs d'Hostens in Hostens (Work: "Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies", Photo: Frank Vincentz, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies" · Photo: **Frank Vincentz** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Lakes & Ponds Multi-Day Night Run City Run

Races & distances (7)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail super-combiné 10 km + 13 km nocturne + 17km (dimanche)	Trail Running	40 km	+1,040 m	71 m - 508 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail combiné 13 km nocturne + 17 km (dimanche)	Trail Running	30 km	+780 m	74 m - 402 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail combiné 10 km + 13 km nocturne	Trail Running	23 km	+598 m	77 m - 328 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 17 km	Trail Running	17 km	+442 m	80 m - 266 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 13 km nocturne	Trail Running	13 km	+338 m	68 m - 210 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 10 km	Trail Running	10 km	+260 m	71 m - 180 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 10 km	Walking & Hiking	10 km	+45 m	74 m - 93 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

40 km

Elevation gain

+1,040 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,040 m D-

Altitude range

71 m - 508 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

5.2 % / 9.4 %

Course format

Loop course

40 km+1,040 m D+Peak 508 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 71 m to 508 m above sea level (+1,040 m D+, -1,040 m D-)

Peak: 508 m·at 22.6 km·Ø 5.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des 4 lacs d'Hostens take place?

Trail des 4 lacs d'Hostens takes place in Hostens, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR (start area at coordinates 44.4935° N, 0.6397° W). 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 4 lacs d'Hostens?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Trail super-combiné 10 km + 13 km nocturne + 17km (dimanche) (40 km, +1,040 m D+), Trail combiné 13 km nocturne + 17 km (dimanche) (30 km, +780 m D+), Trail combiné 10 km + 13 km nocturne (23 km, +598 m D+), Trail 17 km (17 km, +442 m D+), Trail 13 km nocturne (13 km, +338 m D+), and Trail 10 km (10 km, +260 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Running, Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail des 4 lacs d'Hostens?

The main competition (Trail super-combiné 10 km + 13 km nocturne + 17km (dimanche) over 40 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,040 m of elevation gain and -1,040 m of elevation loss, ranging between 71 m and 508 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 4 lacs d'Hostens?

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