Trail des Lions Nocturne

Trail Running covering 9 km to 25 km with up to 900 m D+ in Plauzat (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

Location

Plauzat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.6218° N, 3.1496° E)

Date & StatusJanuary 16, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +900 m

Trail des Lions Nocturne is an endurance sporting event in Plauzat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Forest, Lakes & Ponds.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including La Grande Nocturne (25 km, +900 m D+), La Petite Nocturne (14 km, +450 m D+), and La Crépuscule (9 km, +250 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for January 16, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (plauzatsportnature.fr).

Official website

Trail des Lions Nocturne in Plauzat (Work: "Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies", Photo: Frank Vincentz, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies" · Photo: **Frank Vincentz** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Mountain Forest Lakes & Ponds Night Run Charity Run

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
La Grande Nocturne	Trail Running	25 km	+900 m	368 m - 746 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Petite Nocturne	Trail Running	14 km	+450 m	371 m - 560 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Crépuscule	Trail Running	9 km	+250 m	374 m - 479 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

25 km

Elevation gain

+900 m D+

Elevation loss

-900 m D-

Altitude range

368 m - 746 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

7.2 % / 13 %

Course format

Loop course

25 km+900 m D+Peak 746 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 368 m to 746 m above sea level (+900 m D+, -900 m D-)

Peak: 746 m·at 11.6 km·Ø 7.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des Lions Nocturne take place?

Trail des Lions Nocturne takes place in Plauzat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.6218° N, 3.1496° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for January 16, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Trail des Lions Nocturne?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including La Grande Nocturne (25 km, +900 m D+), La Petite Nocturne (14 km, +450 m D+), and La Crépuscule (9 km, +250 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (La Grande Nocturne over 25 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +900 m of elevation gain and -900 m of elevation loss, ranging between 368 m and 746 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 Lions Nocturne?

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