Trail Running

Trail des Ragondins

Trail Running covering 8 km to 55 km with up to 700 m D+ in Cantenay-Épinard (Pays de la Loire, France)

LocationCantenay-Épinard, Pays de la Loire, FranceShow on map(47.5320° N, 0.5688° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2012
Elevation gainUp to +700 m

Trail des Ragondins is an endurance sporting event in Cantenay-Épinard, Pays de la Loire, FR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2012, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Castles, Forest, Relay.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 55 km (55 km, +700 m D+), Trail 31 km (31 km, +340 m D+), Relais à 2 (31 km, +340 m D+), Trail 15 km (15 km, +390 m D+), and course nature (8 km, +208 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 (traildesragondins.fr).

Official website
Trail des Ragondins in Cantenay-Épinard (Work: "Château de Chenonceau - jardin Russell Page (Chenonceaux)", Photo: Gzen92, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Château de Chenonceau - jardin Russell Page (Chenonceaux)" · Photo: Gzen92 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadCastlesForestRelay

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 55 kmTrail Running55 km+700 m17 m - 311 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 31 kmTrail Running31 km+340 m20 m - 163 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Relais à 2Trail Running31 km+340 m23 m - 166 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 15 kmTrail Running15 km+390 m26 m - 190 mLoop courseRoute & profile
course natureTrail Running8 km+208 m29 m - 116 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
55 km
Elevation gain
+700 m D+
Elevation loss
-700 m D-
Altitude range
17 m - 311 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2.5 % / 4.5 %
Course format
Loop course
55 km+700 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1020304050FS47.5320° N, 0.5688° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 17 m to 311 m above sea level (+700 m D+, -700 m D-)

Peak: 311 m·at 35 km·Ø 2.5 %
17 m115 m213 m311 m0 km11 km22 km33 km44 km55 km311 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des Ragondins take place?

Trail des Ragondins takes place in Cantenay-Épinard, Pays de la Loire, FR (start area at coordinates 47.532° N, 0.5688° W). 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 Ragondins?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 55 km (55 km, +700 m D+), Trail 31 km (31 km, +340 m D+), Relais à 2 (31 km, +340 m D+), Trail 15 km (15 km, +390 m D+), and course nature (8 km, +208 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (Trail 55 km over 55 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +700 m of elevation gain and -700 m of elevation loss, ranging between 17 m and 311 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 Ragondins?

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