Trail RunningNordic Walking

Trail des Cisterciens

Trail Running and Nordic Walking covering 21 km to 100 km with up to 2,000 m D+ in Tangissart (Wallonia, Belgium)

LocationTangissart, Wallonia, BelgiumShow on map(50.6062° N, 4.5351° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,800 m

Trail des Cisterciens is an endurance sporting event in Tangissart, Wallonia, BE focused on Trail Running and Nordic Walking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Relay, Mountain.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Trail 100 km (100 km, +2,000 m D+), Trail 100 km (Relay) (100 km, +3,800 m D+), Trail 65 km (65 km, +1,500 m D+), Trail 65 km (Relay) (65 km, +2,470 m D+), Trail 39 km (39 km, +800 m D+), and Trail 21 km (21 km, +500 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 (traildescisterciens.be).

Official website
Trail des Cisterciens in Tangissart (Work: "Frahan JPG01", Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, License: CC BY-SA 2.5, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Frahan JPG01" · Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.5
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestRelayMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 100 kmTrail Running100 km+2,000 m98 m - 938 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 100 km (Relay)Trail Running100 km+3,800 m101 m - 1,697 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 65 kmTrail Running65 km+1,500 m104 m - 734 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 65 km (Relay)Trail Running65 km+2,470 m107 m - 1,144 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 39 kmTrail Running39 km+800 m110 m - 446 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 21 kmTrail Running21 km+500 m98 m - 308 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Nordic Walking 21 kmNordic Walking21 km+500 m101 m - 311 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
100 km
Elevation gain
+2,000 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,000 m D-
Altitude range
98 m - 938 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
4 % / 7.2 %
Course format
Loop course
100 km+2,000 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS50.6062° N, 4.5351° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 98 m to 938 m above sea level (+2,000 m D+, -2,000 m D-)

Peak: 938 m·at 45.4 km·Ø 4 %
98 m378 m658 m938 m0 km20 km40 km60 km80 km100 km938 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des Cisterciens take place?

Trail des Cisterciens takes place in Tangissart, Wallonia, BE (start area at coordinates 50.6062° N, 4.5351° 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 Cisterciens?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Trail 100 km (100 km, +2,000 m D+), Trail 100 km (Relay) (100 km, +3,800 m D+), Trail 65 km (65 km, +1,500 m D+), Trail 65 km (Relay) (65 km, +2,470 m D+), Trail 39 km (39 km, +800 m D+), and Trail 21 km (21 km, +500 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Nordic Walking.

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

The main competition (Trail 100 km over 100 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,000 m of elevation gain and -2,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 98 m and 938 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 Cisterciens?

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