Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Trail du Grand Ballon

Trail Running covering 21 km to 75 km with up to 3,360 m D+ in Oderen (Grand Est, France)

LocationOderen, Grand Est, FranceShow on map(47.9105° N, 6.9736° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,360 m

Trail du Grand Ballon is an endurance sporting event in Oderen, Grand Est, FR focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Forest, Nature & Off-Road, Lakes & Ponds, Mountain.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Trail 75 km (75 km, +3,360 m D+), Trail 62 km (62 km, +2,951 m D+), Trail 48 km (48 km, +2,260 m D+), Trail 36 km (36 km, +1,390 m D+), Trail 31 km (31 km, +1,200 m D+), and Trail 26 km (26 km, +920 m D+) (7 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 (passionforsports.eu).

Official website
Trail du Grand Ballon in Oderen (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

ForestNature & Off-RoadLakes & PondsMountainHigh AltitudeMulti-Day

Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 75 kmTrail Running75 km+3,360 m535 m - 1,946 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 62 kmTrail Running62 km+2,951 m538 m - 1,777 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 48 kmTrail Running48 km+2,260 m541 m - 1,490 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 36 kmTrail Running36 km+1,390 m544 m - 1,128 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 31 kmTrail Running31 km+1,200 m547 m - 1,051 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 26 kmTrail Running26 km+920 m535 m - 921 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 21 kmTrail Running21 km+594 m538 m - 787 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
75 km
Elevation gain
+3,360 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,360 m D-
Altitude range
535 m - 1,946 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
9 % / 16.2 %
Course format
Loop course
75 km+3,360 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040506070FS47.9105° N, 6.9736° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 535 m to 1,946 m above sea level (+3,360 m D+, -3,360 m D-)

Peak: 1,946 m·at 40.2 km·Ø 9 %
535 m1,005 m1,476 m1,946 m0 km15 km30 km45 km60 km75 km1,946 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail du Grand Ballon take place?

Trail du Grand Ballon takes place in Oderen, Grand Est, FR (start area at coordinates 47.9105° N, 6.9736° 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 Grand Ballon?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Trail 75 km (75 km, +3,360 m D+), Trail 62 km (62 km, +2,951 m D+), Trail 48 km (48 km, +2,260 m D+), Trail 36 km (36 km, +1,390 m D+), Trail 31 km (31 km, +1,200 m D+), and Trail 26 km (26 km, +920 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail du Grand Ballon?

The main competition (Trail 75 km over 75 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,360 m of elevation gain and -3,360 m of elevation loss, ranging between 535 m and 1,946 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 Grand Ballon?

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