Trail Running

Trail des Sapins

Trail Running covering 7 km to 46 km in Lalouvesc (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationLalouvesc, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.1184° N, 4.5359° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,748 m

Trail des Sapins is an endurance sporting event in Lalouvesc, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Forest, Nature & Off-Road, City Run, Festive.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including L'Infernale (46 km, +1,748 m D+), La Louvetrouille (21 km, +798 m D+), Le Val des Sorcières (12 km, +456 m D+), and La Forêt des Afars (7 km, +266 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 (traildessapins-lalouvesc.fr).

Official website
Trail des Sapins in Lalouvesc (Work: "Panorama Terrasse Rebuffat", Photo: Patrick Nouhailler, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Panorama Terrasse Rebuffat" · Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

ForestNature & Off-RoadCity RunFestiveMountainHalloweenCostume Run

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
L'InfernaleTrail Running46 km+1,748 m411 m - 1,145 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La LouvetrouilleTrail Running21 km+798 m414 m - 749 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Le Val des SorcièresTrail Running12 km+456 m417 m - 609 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La Forêt des AfarsTrail Running7 km+266 m420 m - 532 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
46 km
Elevation gain
+1,748 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,748 m D-
Altitude range
411 m - 1,145 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.6 % / 13.7 %
Course format
Loop course
46 km+1,748 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS45.1184° N, 4.5359° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 411 m to 1,145 m above sea level (+1,748 m D+, -1,748 m D-)

Peak: 1,145 m·at 20.1 km·Ø 7.6 %
411 m656 m900 m1,145 m0 km9.2 km18.4 km27.6 km36.8 km46 km1,145 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des Sapins take place?

Trail des Sapins takes place in Lalouvesc, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.1184° N, 4.5359° 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 Sapins?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including L'Infernale (46 km, +1,748 m D+), La Louvetrouille (21 km, +798 m D+), Le Val des Sorcières (12 km, +456 m D+), and La Forêt des Afars (7 km, +266 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (L'Infernale over 46 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,748 m of elevation gain and -1,748 m of elevation loss, ranging between 411 m and 1,145 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 Sapins?

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