Trail des Roches

Trail Running covering 12 km to 40 km with up to 1,900 m D+ in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (Grand Est, France)

Location

Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, Grand Est, FranceShow on map(48.2875° N, 6.9478° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

First edition2006

Elevation gainUp to +1,900 m

Trail des Roches is an endurance sporting event in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, Grand Est, FR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2006, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail des Roches (40 km, +1,900 m D+), Trail Médium (20 km, +1,070 m D+), and Trail Court (12 km, +500 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 (traildesroches.com).

Official website

Trail des Roches in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (Work: "Spitzkoepfe", Photo: Nicolas Torquet, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Spitzkoepfe" · Photo: **Nicolas Torquet** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Forest Mountain High Altitude

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail des Roches	Trail Running	40 km	+1,900 m	308 m - 1,106 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail Médium	Trail Running	20 km	+1,070 m	311 m - 760 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail Court	Trail Running	12 km	+500 m	314 m - 524 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

40 km

Elevation gain

+1,900 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,900 m D-

Altitude range

308 m - 1,106 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

9.5 % / 17.1 %

Course format

Loop course

40 km+1,900 m D+Peak 1,106 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 308 m to 1,106 m above sea level (+1,900 m D+, -1,900 m D-)

Peak: 1,106 m·at 20 km·Ø 9.5 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des Roches take place?

Trail des Roches takes place in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, Grand Est, FR (start area at coordinates 48.2875° N, 6.9478° 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 Roches?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Trail des Roches (40 km, +1,900 m D+), Trail Médium (20 km, +1,070 m D+), and Trail Court (12 km, +500 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (Trail des Roches over 40 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,900 m of elevation gain and -1,900 m of elevation loss, ranging between 308 m and 1,106 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 Roches?

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