Trail Running

Trail des Citadelles

Trail Running covering 10 km to 70 km with up to 3,300 m D+ in Lavelanet (Occitanie, France)

LocationLavelanet, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(42.9377° N, 1.8515° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,300 m

Trail des Citadelles is an endurance sporting event in Lavelanet, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Mountain, Culture & History, City Run, Forest.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 70 km (70 km, +3,300 m D+), Trail 55 km (55 km, +2,700 m D+), Trail 40 km (40 km, +2,000 m D+), Trail 24 km (24 km, +1,200 m D+), and Le Sanctus (10 km, +500 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 (trail-des-citadelles.blogspot.com).

Official website
Trail des Citadelles in Lavelanet (Work: "Cirque de Gavarnie-Massif du Marboré-19990335", Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cirque de Gavarnie-Massif du Marboré-19990335" · Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

MountainCulture & HistoryCity RunForestNature & Off-RoadHigh Altitude

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 70 kmTrail Running70 km+3,300 m439 m - 1,825 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 55 kmTrail Running55 km+2,700 m442 m - 1,576 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 40 kmTrail Running40 km+2,000 m445 m - 1,285 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 24 kmTrail Running24 km+1,200 m448 m - 952 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Le SanctusTrail Running10 km+500 m451 m - 661 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
70 km
Elevation gain
+3,300 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,300 m D-
Altitude range
439 m - 1,825 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
9.4 % / 16.9 %
Course format
Loop course
70 km+3,300 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N102030405060FS42.9377° N, 1.8515° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 439 m to 1,825 m above sea level (+3,300 m D+, -3,300 m D-)

Peak: 1,825 m·at 19.7 km·Ø 9.4 %
439 m901 m1,363 m1,825 m0 km14 km28 km42 km56 km70 km1,825 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des Citadelles take place?

Trail des Citadelles takes place in Lavelanet, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 42.9377° N, 1.8515° 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 Citadelles?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 70 km (70 km, +3,300 m D+), Trail 55 km (55 km, +2,700 m D+), Trail 40 km (40 km, +2,000 m D+), Trail 24 km (24 km, +1,200 m D+), and Le Sanctus (10 km, +500 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (Trail 70 km over 70 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,300 m of elevation gain and -3,300 m of elevation loss, ranging between 439 m and 1,825 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 Citadelles?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (trail-des-citadelles.blogspot.com).