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Trail des Bauges

Trail Running covering 10 km to 48 km with up to 3,100 m D+ in Le Chatelard (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationLe Chatelard, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.6713° N, 6.1060° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2017
Elevation gainUp to +3,100 m

Trail des Bauges is an endurance sporting event in Le Chatelard, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2017, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 48 km (48 km, +3,100 m D+), Duo (48 km, +3,100 m D+), Trail 21 km (21 km, +1,400 m D+), and Trail 10 km (10 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 (traildesbauges.wixsite.com).

Official website
Trail des Bauges in Le Chatelard (Work: "Grand Combin 2", Photo: Rémih, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Grand Combin 2" · Photo: Rémih · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeSeaside & CoastRelay

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 48 kmTrail Running48 km+3,100 m346 m - 1,648 mLoop courseRoute & profile
DuoTrail Running48 km+3,100 m349 m - 1,651 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 21 kmTrail Running21 km+1,400 m352 m - 940 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+350 m355 m - 502 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
48 km
Elevation gain
+3,100 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,100 m D-
Altitude range
346 m - 1,648 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
12.9 % / 23.2 %
Course format
Loop course
48 km+3,100 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS45.6713° N, 6.1060° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 346 m to 1,648 m above sea level (+3,100 m D+, -3,100 m D-)

Peak: 1,648 m·at 20.5 km·Ø 12.9 %
346 m780 m1,214 m1,648 m0 km9.6 km19.2 km28.8 km38.4 km48 km1,648 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des Bauges take place?

Trail des Bauges takes place in Le Chatelard, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.6713° N, 6.106° 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 Bauges?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 48 km (48 km, +3,100 m D+), Duo (48 km, +3,100 m D+), Trail 21 km (21 km, +1,400 m D+), and Trail 10 km (10 km, +350 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (Trail 48 km over 48 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,100 m of elevation gain and -3,100 m of elevation loss, ranging between 346 m and 1,648 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 Bauges?

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