Trail Running

Trail du Morbier

Trail Running covering 5 km to 40 km with up to 1,500 m D+ in Le Frasnois (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France)

LocationLe Frasnois, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FranceShow on map(46.6180° N, 5.8816° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,500 m

Trail du Morbier is an endurance sporting event in Le Frasnois, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Lakes & Ponds, Forest, Kids & Youth Races, Relay.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including TRAIL LE MORBIER (40 km, +1,500 m D+), TRAIL DES CAIRNS (26 km, +900 m D+), RELAIS 3X5 KM (15 km, +110 m D+), TRAIL DES 4 LACS (13 km, +200 m D+), and TRAIL DE NARLAY (5 km, +110 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 (trailtraitmorbier.fr).

Official website
Trail du Morbier in Le Frasnois (Work: "Cascades du Hérisson", Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cascades du Hérisson" · Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Lakes & PondsForestKids & Youth RacesRelayMountainNature & Off-Road

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
TRAIL LE MORBIERTrail Running40 km+1,500 m699 m - 1,329 mLoop courseRoute & profile
TRAIL DES CAIRNSTrail Running26 km+900 m702 m - 1,080 mLoop courseRoute & profile
RELAIS 3X5 KMTrail Running15 km+110 m705 m - 751 mLoop courseRoute & profile
TRAIL DES 4 LACSTrail Running13 km+200 m708 m - 792 mLoop courseRoute & profile
TRAIL DE NARLAYTrail Running5 km+110 m711 m - 757 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
40 km
Elevation gain
+1,500 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,500 m D-
Altitude range
699 m - 1,329 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.5 % / 13.5 %
Course format
Loop course
40 km+1,500 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520253035FS46.6180° N, 5.8816° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 699 m to 1,329 m above sea level (+1,500 m D+, -1,500 m D-)

Peak: 1,329 m·at 21.1 km·Ø 7.5 %
699 m909 m1,119 m1,329 m0 km8 km16 km24 km32 km40 km1,329 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail du Morbier take place?

Trail du Morbier takes place in Le Frasnois, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR (start area at coordinates 46.618° N, 5.8816° 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 Morbier?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including TRAIL LE MORBIER (40 km, +1,500 m D+), TRAIL DES CAIRNS (26 km, +900 m D+), RELAIS 3X5 KM (15 km, +110 m D+), TRAIL DES 4 LACS (13 km, +200 m D+), and TRAIL DE NARLAY (5 km, +110 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (TRAIL LE MORBIER over 40 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,500 m of elevation gain and -1,500 m of elevation loss, ranging between 699 m and 1,329 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 Morbier?

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