Trail des Violettes

Trail Running covering 10 km to 34 km with up to 1,300 m D+ in Sainte-Eulalie (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

Location

Sainte-Eulalie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(44.8104° N, 4.1897° E)

Date & StatusJuly 17, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +1,300 m

Trail des Violettes is an endurance sporting event in Sainte-Eulalie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including L'Aconit (34 km, +1,300 m D+), L'Arnica (23 km, +700 m D+), and Jonquille (10 km, +280 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for July 17, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (new.sportsnconnect.com).

Official website

Trail des Violettes in Sainte-Eulalie (Work: "Grand Combin 2", Photo: Rémih, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Grand Combin 2" · Photo: **Rémih** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Forest Mountain

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
L'Aconit	Trail Running	34 km	+1,300 m	397 m - 943 m	Loop course	Route & profile
L'Arnica	Trail Running	23 km	+700 m	400 m - 694 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Jonquille	Trail Running	10 km	+280 m	403 m - 521 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

34 km

Elevation gain

+1,300 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,300 m D-

Altitude range

397 m - 943 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

7.6 % / 13.7 %

Course format

Loop course

34 km+1,300 m D+Peak 943 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 397 m to 943 m above sea level (+1,300 m D+, -1,300 m D-)

Peak: 943 m·at 23.6 km·Ø 7.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail des Violettes take place?

Trail des Violettes takes place in Sainte-Eulalie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 44.8104° N, 4.1897° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for July 17, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Trail des Violettes?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including L'Aconit (34 km, +1,300 m D+), L'Arnica (23 km, +700 m D+), and Jonquille (10 km, +280 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (L'Aconit over 34 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,300 m of elevation gain and -1,300 m of elevation loss, ranging between 397 m and 943 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 Violettes?

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