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Trail des Combrailles

Trail Running covering 9 km to 36 km with up to 1,700 m D+ in Les Ancizes-Comps (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationLes Ancizes-Comps, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.9257° N, 2.8082° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,700 m

Trail des Combrailles is an endurance sporting event in Les Ancizes-Comps, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Kids & Youth Races, Mountain.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Les 2 barrages (36 km, +1,700 m D+), La Passerelle (24 km, +990 m D+), La Roche Pointue (16 km, +650 m D+), La Viouze (9 km, +300 m D+), and Canitrail (9 km, +300 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 (traildescombrailles.fr).

Official website
Trail des Combrailles in Les Ancizes-Comps (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-RoadForestKids & Youth RacesMountainCanicross & Canitrail

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Les 2 barragesTrail Running36 km+1,700 m343 m - 1,057 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La PasserelleTrail Running24 km+990 m346 m - 762 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La Roche PointueTrail Running16 km+650 m349 m - 622 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La ViouzeTrail Running9 km+300 m352 m - 478 mLoop courseRoute & profile
CanitrailTrail Running9 km+300 m355 m - 481 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
36 km
Elevation gain
+1,700 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,700 m D-
Altitude range
343 m - 1,057 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
9.4 % / 16.9 %
Course format
Loop course
36 km+1,700 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N51015202530FS45.9257° N, 2.8082° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 343 m to 1,057 m above sea level (+1,700 m D+, -1,700 m D-)

Peak: 1,057 m·at 16 km·Ø 9.4 %
343 m581 m819 m1,057 m0 km7.2 km14.4 km21.6 km28.8 km36 km1,057 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des Combrailles take place?

Trail des Combrailles takes place in Les Ancizes-Comps, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.9257° N, 2.8082° 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 Combrailles?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Les 2 barrages (36 km, +1,700 m D+), La Passerelle (24 km, +990 m D+), La Roche Pointue (16 km, +650 m D+), La Viouze (9 km, +300 m D+), and Canitrail (9 km, +300 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (Les 2 barrages over 36 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,700 m of elevation gain and -1,700 m of elevation loss, ranging between 343 m and 1,057 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 Combrailles?

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