Trail Running

Trail des Reculées

Trail Running covering 11 km to 55 km with up to 2,030 m D+ in Lons-le-Saunier (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France)

LocationLons-le-Saunier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FranceShow on map(46.6719° N, 5.5588° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2005
Elevation gainUp to +2,030 m

Trail des Reculées is an endurance sporting event in Lons-le-Saunier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2005, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Seaside & Coast, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including L'Intégral (55 km, +2,030 m D+), L'Énigmatique_39 (39 km, +1,450 m D+), L'Ermitage (24 km, +800 m D+), La Diane (16 km, +440 m D+), and L'Initiatique (11 km, +300 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 (traildesreculees.fr).

Official website
Trail des Reculées in Lons-le-Saunier (Work: "Cascades du Hérisson", Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cascades du Hérisson" · Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Seaside & CoastNature & Off-RoadForestMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
L'IntégralTrail Running55 km+2,030 m254 m - 551 mLoop courseRoute & profile
L'Énigmatique_39Trail Running39 km+1,450 m257 m - 866 mLoop courseRoute & profile
L'ErmitageTrail Running24 km+800 m254 m - 551 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La DianeTrail Running16 km+440 m263 m - 448 mLoop courseRoute & profile
L'InitiatiqueTrail Running11 km+300 m253 m - 426 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
55 km
Elevation gain
+2,030 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,030 m D-
Altitude range
254 m - 551 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.4 % / 32 %
Course format
Loop course
55 km+2,030 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1020304050FS46.6745° N, 5.5533° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 254 m to 551 m above sea level (+2,030 m D+, -2,030 m D-)

Peak: 551 m·at 37.7 km·Ø 7.4 %
254 m353 m452 m551 m0 km11 km22 km33 km44 km55 km551 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des Reculées take place?

Trail des Reculées takes place in Lons-le-Saunier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR (start area at coordinates 46.6719° N, 5.5588° 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 Reculées?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including L'Intégral (55 km, +2,030 m D+), L'Énigmatique_39 (39 km, +1,450 m D+), L'Ermitage (24 km, +800 m D+), La Diane (16 km, +440 m D+), and L'Initiatique (11 km, +300 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (L'Intégral over 55 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,030 m of elevation gain and -2,030 m of elevation loss, ranging between 254 m and 551 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Trail des Reculées?

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