Trail RunningWalking & Hiking

Trail des tranchées

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 14 km to 55 km with up to 1,380 m D+ in Verdun (Grand Est, France)

LocationVerdun, Grand Est, FranceShow on map(49.1577° N, 5.3766° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,380 m

Trail des tranchées is an endurance sporting event in Verdun, Grand Est, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Kids & Youth Races, Culture & History.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Circuit Vailant (55 km, +1,380 m D+), Circuit Poilus (32 km, +710 m D+), Circuit Tranchée (18 km, +390 m D+), Walk (15 km, +330 m D+), and Circuit Baïonnette (14 km, +270 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 (traildestranchees.com).

Official website
Trail des tranchées in Verdun (Work: "Spitzkoepfe", Photo: Nicolas Torquet, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Spitzkoepfe" · Photo: Nicolas Torquet · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestKids & Youth RacesCulture & HistoryMountain

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Circuit VailantTrail Running55 km+1,380 m620 m - 1,200 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Circuit PoilusTrail Running32 km+710 m623 m - 921 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Circuit TranchéeTrail Running18 km+390 m626 m - 790 mLoop courseRoute & profile
WalkWalking & Hiking15 km+330 m629 m - 768 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Circuit BaïonnetteTrail Running14 km+270 m632 m - 745 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
55 km
Elevation gain
+1,380 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,380 m D-
Altitude range
620 m - 1,200 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5 % / 9 %
Course format
Loop course
55 km+1,380 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1020304050FS49.1577° N, 5.3766° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 1,200 m above sea level (+1,380 m D+, -1,380 m D-)

Peak: 1,200 m·at 30.6 km·Ø 5 %
620 m813 m1,007 m1,200 m0 km11 km22 km33 km44 km55 km1,200 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des tranchées take place?

Trail des tranchées takes place in Verdun, Grand Est, FR (start area at coordinates 49.1577° N, 5.3766° 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 tranchées?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Circuit Vailant (55 km, +1,380 m D+), Circuit Poilus (32 km, +710 m D+), Circuit Tranchée (18 km, +390 m D+), Walk (15 km, +330 m D+), and Circuit Baïonnette (14 km, +270 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

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

The main competition (Circuit Vailant over 55 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,380 m of elevation gain and -1,380 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 1,200 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 tranchées?

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