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Trail des Grands Ducs d'Alençon

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 8 km to 40 km with up to 1,024 m D+ in Écouves (Normandy, France)

LocationÉcouves, Normandy, FranceShow on map(48.5087° N, 0.0950° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,024 m

Trail des Grands Ducs d'Alençon is an endurance sporting event in Écouves, Normandy, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Night Run.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 40 km (40 km, +1,024 m D+), Trail 25 km (25 km, +606 m D+), Trail 15 km (15 km, +439 m D+), Trail 8 km (8 km, +210 m D+), and Walking 8 km (8 km, +36 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 (traildesgrandsducs.com).

Official website
Trail des Grands Ducs d'Alençon in Écouves (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Table mountain light painting" · Photo: Jonathan Beech · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestNight Run

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 40 kmTrail Running40 km+1,024 m103 m - 533 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 25 kmTrail Running25 km+606 m106 m - 361 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 15 kmTrail Running15 km+439 m109 m - 293 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 8 kmTrail Running8 km+210 m112 m - 200 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 8 kmWalking & Hiking8 km+36 m115 m - 130 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
40 km
Elevation gain
+1,024 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,024 m D-
Altitude range
103 m - 533 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.1 % / 9.2 %
Course format
Loop course
40 km+1,024 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520253035FS48.5087° N, 0.0950° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 103 m to 533 m above sea level (+1,024 m D+, -1,024 m D-)

Peak: 533 m·at 21.8 km·Ø 5.1 %
103 m246 m390 m533 m0 km8 km16 km24 km32 km40 km533 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des Grands Ducs d'Alençon take place?

Trail des Grands Ducs d'Alençon takes place in Écouves, Normandy, FR (start area at coordinates 48.5087° N, 0.095° 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 Grands Ducs d'Alençon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 40 km (40 km, +1,024 m D+), Trail 25 km (25 km, +606 m D+), Trail 15 km (15 km, +439 m D+), Trail 8 km (8 km, +210 m D+), and Walking 8 km (8 km, +36 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail des Grands Ducs d'Alençon?

The main competition (Trail 40 km over 40 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,024 m of elevation gain and -1,024 m of elevation loss, ranging between 103 m and 533 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 Grands Ducs d'Alençon?

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