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Trail des Fées

Road Running and Trail Running covering 500 m to 1,200 km with up to 1,800 m D+ in Bertrix (Wallonia, Belgium)

LocationBertrix, Wallonia, BelgiumShow on map(49.8551° N, 5.2528° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +5,400 m

Trail des Fées is an endurance sporting event in Bertrix, Wallonia, BE focused on Road Running, Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Kids & Youth Races, Mountain.

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including Kids Run - 1.200 mètres - 9 à 12 ans (1200 km) (1200 km, +5,400 m D+), Trail 55 km (55 km, +1,800 m D+), Trail 37 km (37 km, +1,100 m D+), Trail 22 km (22 km, +550 m D+), Walking 13 km (13 km, +340 m D+), and Trail 12 km (12 km, +280 m D+) (9 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 (traildesfees.be).

Official website
Trail des Fées in Bertrix (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-RoadForestKids & Youth RacesMountainPoint-to-PointCity Run

Races & distances (9)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Kids Run - 1.200 mètres - 9 à 12 ans (1200 km)Road Running1200 km+5,400 m374 m - 3,884 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 55 kmTrail Running55 km+1,800 m377 m - 1,547 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 37 kmTrail Running37 km+1,100 m380 m - 1,095 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 22 kmTrail Running22 km+550 m383 m - 741 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Walking 13 kmWalking & Hiking13 km+340 m386 m - 607 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 12 kmTrail Running12 km+280 m374 m - 556 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Kids Run - 1.200 mètres - 9 à 12 ans (1.2 km)Road Running1.2 km+5 m377 m - 380 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Kids Run - 800 mètres - 7 à 8 ansRoad Running800 m+4 m380 m - 383 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Kids Run - 500 mètres - 5 à 6 ansRoad Running500 m+2 m383 m - 385 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
1200 km
Elevation gain
+5,400 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,590 m D-
Altitude range
374 m - 3,884 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.8 % / 1.8 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
1200 km+5,400 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1503004506007509001050FS49.8551° N, 5.2528° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 374 m to 3,884 m above sea level (+5,400 m D+, -4,590 m D-)

Peak: 3,884 m·at 517.1 km·Ø 0.8 %
374 m1,544 m2,714 m3,884 m0 km240 km480 km720 km960 km1,200 km3,884 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des Fées take place?

Trail des Fées takes place in Bertrix, Wallonia, BE (start area at coordinates 49.8551° N, 5.2528° 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 Fées?

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including Kids Run - 1.200 mètres - 9 à 12 ans (1200 km) (1200 km, +5,400 m D+), Trail 55 km (55 km, +1,800 m D+), Trail 37 km (37 km, +1,100 m D+), Trail 22 km (22 km, +550 m D+), Walking 13 km (13 km, +340 m D+), and Trail 12 km (12 km, +280 m D+) (9 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 Fées?

The main competition (Kids Run - 1.200 mètres - 9 à 12 ans (1200 km) over 1200 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +5,400 m of elevation gain and -4,590 m of elevation loss, ranging between 374 m and 3,884 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 Fées?

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