Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Festival des Hospitaliers

Trail Running covering 13.6 km to 75.5 km with up to 3,400 m D+ in Nant (Occitanie, France)

LocationNant, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(44.0913° N, 3.2637° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2009
Elevation gainUp to +3,400 m

Festival des Hospitaliers is an endurance sporting event in Nant, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2009, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Kids & Youth Races, Charity Run.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail des Hospitaliers (75.5 km, +3,400 m D+), Trail Larzac-Dourbie (29.65 km, +1,350 m D+), and La Nantaise (13.6 km, +560 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 (festival-des-hospitaliers.com).

Official website
Festival des Hospitaliers in Nant (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

Nature & Off-RoadForestKids & Youth RacesCharity RunMountainCulture & HistoryEco-FriendlyHigh AltitudeMulti-Day

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail des HospitaliersTrail Running75.5 km+3,400 m369 m - 1,797 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail Larzac-DourbieTrail Running29.65 km+1,350 m372 m - 939 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La NantaiseTrail Running13.6 km+560 m375 m - 610 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
75.5 km
Elevation gain
+3,400 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,400 m D-
Altitude range
369 m - 1,797 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
9 % / 16.2 %
Course format
Loop course
75.5 km+3,400 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040506070FS44.0913° N, 3.2637° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 369 m to 1,797 m above sea level (+3,400 m D+, -3,400 m D-)

Peak: 1,797 m·at 32.4 km·Ø 9 %
369 m845 m1,321 m1,797 m0 km15.1 km30.2 km45.3 km60.4 km75.5 km1,797 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Festival des Hospitaliers take place?

Festival des Hospitaliers takes place in Nant, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 44.0913° N, 3.2637° 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 Festival des Hospitaliers?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail des Hospitaliers (75.5 km, +3,400 m D+), Trail Larzac-Dourbie (29.65 km, +1,350 m D+), and La Nantaise (13.6 km, +560 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Festival des Hospitaliers?

The main competition (Trail des Hospitaliers over 75.5 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,400 m of elevation gain and -3,400 m of elevation loss, ranging between 369 m and 1,797 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 Festival des Hospitaliers?

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