Trail Running

Trail des Myrtilles

Trail Running covering 6 km to 55 km with up to 2,100 m D+ in Chaumeil (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France)

LocationChaumeil, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceShow on map(45.4560° N, 1.8808° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2016
Elevation gainUp to +2,100 m

Trail des Myrtilles is an endurance sporting event in Chaumeil, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2016, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain, Relay.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Le Tour des Puys (55 km, +2,100 m D+), Le Tour des Puys relais (55 km, +2,100 m D+), Le Trephy (21 km, +800 m D+), La Monédière (12 km, +400 m D+), La Monédière nocturne (12 km, +400 m D+), and Le Suc au May (6 km, +200 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 (traildesmyrtilles.com).

Official website
Trail des Myrtilles in Chaumeil (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-RoadForestMountainRelayNight RunHigh Altitude

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Le Tour des PuysTrail Running55 km+2,100 m1,150 m - 2,032 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Le Tour des Puys relaisTrail Running55 km+2,100 m1,153 m - 2,035 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Le TrephyTrail Running21 km+800 m1,156 m - 1,492 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La MonédièreTrail Running12 km+400 m1,159 m - 1,327 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La Monédière nocturneTrail Running12 km+400 m1,162 m - 1,330 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Le Suc au MayTrail Running6 km+200 m1,150 m - 1,234 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
55 km
Elevation gain
+2,100 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,100 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,032 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.6 % / 13.7 %
Course format
Loop course
55 km+2,100 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1020304050FS45.4560° N, 1.8808° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,032 m above sea level (+2,100 m D+, -2,100 m D-)

Peak: 2,032 m·at 32.9 km·Ø 7.6 %
1,150 m1,444 m1,738 m2,032 m0 km11 km22 km33 km44 km55 km2,032 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des Myrtilles take place?

Trail des Myrtilles takes place in Chaumeil, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR (start area at coordinates 45.456° N, 1.8808° 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 Myrtilles?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Le Tour des Puys (55 km, +2,100 m D+), Le Tour des Puys relais (55 km, +2,100 m D+), Le Trephy (21 km, +800 m D+), La Monédière (12 km, +400 m D+), La Monédière nocturne (12 km, +400 m D+), and Le Suc au May (6 km, +200 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (Le Tour des Puys over 55 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,100 m of elevation gain and -2,100 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,032 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 Myrtilles?

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