Trail RunningWalking & Hiking

Trail des Sangliers

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 9.6 km to 43.5 km with up to 1,470 m D+ in Pontarlier (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France)

LocationPontarlier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FranceShow on map(46.9041° N, 6.3542° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2005
Elevation gainUp to +1,470 m

Trail des Sangliers is an endurance sporting event in Pontarlier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 2005, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Castles, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Trail des Sangliers (43.5 km, +1,470 m D+), Trail des Marcassins (23.1 km, +740 m D+), Trail des Nourrains (14.2 km, +370 m D+), Challenge équipes inter-entreprises Nourrains (14.2 km, +370 m D+), Walking 13.5 km (13.5 km, +340 m D+), and Trail des Pages (9.6 km, +200 m D+) (8 competitions in total). 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 (traildessangliers.com).

Official website
Trail des Sangliers in Pontarlier (Work: "Château de Chenonceau - communs (12)", Photo: Fab5669, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Château de Chenonceau - communs (12)" · Photo: Fab5669 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

CastlesNature & Off-RoadForestKids & Youth RacesCulture & HistoryRelay

Races & distances (8)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail des SangliersTrail Running43.5 km+1,470 m821 m - 1,319 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail des MarcassinsTrail Running23.1 km+740 m821 m - 1,013 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail des NourrainsTrail Running14.2 km+370 m821 m - 1,010 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Challenge équipes inter-entreprises NourrainsTrail Running14.2 km+370 m830 m - 985 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 13.5 kmWalking & Hiking13.5 km+340 m821 m - 1,009 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail des PagesTrail Running9.6 km+200 m821 m - 1,010 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Challenge équipes inter-entreprises PagesTrail Running9.6 km+200 m824 m - 908 mLoop courseRoute & profile
CanitrailTrail Running9.6 km+200 m827 m - 911 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
43.5 km
Elevation gain
+1,470 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,470 m D-
Altitude range
821 m - 1,319 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
6.8 % / 25.8 %
Course format
Loop course
43.5 km+1,470 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS46.9038° N, 6.3545° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 821 m to 1,319 m above sea level (+1,470 m D+, -1,470 m D-)

Peak: 1,319 m·at 15.2 km·Ø 6.8 %
821 m987 m1,153 m1,319 m0 km8.7 km17.4 km26.1 km34.8 km43.5 km1,319 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des Sangliers take place?

Trail des Sangliers takes place in Pontarlier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR (start area at coordinates 46.9041° N, 6.3542° 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 Sangliers?

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Trail des Sangliers (43.5 km, +1,470 m D+), Trail des Marcassins (23.1 km, +740 m D+), Trail des Nourrains (14.2 km, +370 m D+), Challenge équipes inter-entreprises Nourrains (14.2 km, +370 m D+), Walking 13.5 km (13.5 km, +340 m D+), and Trail des Pages (9.6 km, +200 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

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

The main competition (Trail des Sangliers over 43.5 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,470 m of elevation gain and -1,470 m of elevation loss, ranging between 821 m and 1,319 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 Sangliers?

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