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Trail du Galibier - Thabor

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 10 km to 67 km with up to 3,690 m D+ in Valloire (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationValloire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.1657° N, 6.4291° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2009
Elevation gainUp to +3,690 m

Trail du Galibier - Thabor is an endurance sporting event in Valloire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 2009, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Multi-Day, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Trail du Galibier-Thabor (67 km, +3,690 m D+), Trail du Galibier (52 km, +3,350 m D+), Trail du Thabor (32 km, +1,900 m D+), Trail des Aiguilles (23 km, +1,426 m D+), Challenge Barbarot (23 km, +1,330 m D+), and Trail du Lac Vert (12 km, +620 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 (trailgalibierthabor.com).

Official website
Trail du Galibier - Thabor in Valloire (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
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainMulti-DayHigh AltitudeRelayLakes & Ponds

Races & distances (8)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail du Galibier-ThaborTrail Running67 km+3,690 m1,753 m - 3,303 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail du GalibierTrail Running52 km+3,350 m1,756 m - 3,163 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail du ThaborTrail Running32 km+1,900 m1,759 m - 2,557 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail des AiguillesTrail Running23 km+1,426 m1,762 m - 2,361 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Challenge BarbarotTrail Running23 km+1,330 m1,765 m - 2,324 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail du Lac VertTrail Running12 km+620 m1,753 m - 2,013 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Nordic Walking du Lac VertWalking & Hiking12 km+54 m1,756 m - 1,779 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail Pom-PomTrail Running10 km+700 m1,759 m - 2,053 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
67 km
Elevation gain
+3,690 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,690 m D-
Altitude range
1,753 m - 3,303 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
11 % / 19.8 %
Course format
Loop course
67 km+3,690 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N102030405060FS45.1657° N, 6.4291° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,753 m to 3,303 m above sea level (+3,690 m D+, -3,690 m D-)

Peak: 3,303 m·at 21 km·Ø 11 %
1,753 m2,270 m2,786 m3,303 m0 km13.4 km26.8 km40.2 km53.6 km67 km3,303 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail du Galibier - Thabor take place?

Trail du Galibier - Thabor takes place in Valloire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.1657° N, 6.4291° 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 du Galibier - Thabor?

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Trail du Galibier-Thabor (67 km, +3,690 m D+), Trail du Galibier (52 km, +3,350 m D+), Trail du Thabor (32 km, +1,900 m D+), Trail des Aiguilles (23 km, +1,426 m D+), Challenge Barbarot (23 km, +1,330 m D+), and Trail du Lac Vert (12 km, +620 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 du Galibier - Thabor?

The main competition (Trail du Galibier-Thabor over 67 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,690 m of elevation gain and -3,690 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,753 m and 3,303 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 du Galibier - Thabor?

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