Trail du Pastel

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 11 km to 42 km with up to 600 m D+ in Balma (Occitanie, France)

Location

Balma, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(43.6290° N, 1.4823° E)

Date & StatusNovember 14, 2026Date confirmed

First edition2012

Elevation gainUp to +600 m

Trail du Pastel is an endurance sporting event in Balma, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. First held in 2012, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Lakes & Ponds, Forest, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 11 competitions, including Marathon du Pastel (42 km, +600 m D+), La Cocagne (23 km, +350 m D+), La Cocagne nocturne (23 km, +350 m D+), La Cocagne en duo (23 km, +350 m D+), La Cocagne en duo nocturne (23 km, +350 m D+), and L'Isatis (16 km, +200 m D+) (11 competitions in total). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 14, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (traildupastel.com).

Official website

Trail du Pastel in Balma (Work: "Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies", Photo: Frank Vincentz, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies" · Photo: **Frank Vincentz** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Lakes & Ponds Forest Kids & Youth Races Night Run Relay Duo

Races & distances (11)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon du Pastel	Trail Running	42 km	+600 m	135 m - 387 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Cocagne	Trail Running	23 km	+350 m	138 m - 285 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Cocagne nocturne	Trail Running	23 km	+350 m	141 m - 288 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Cocagne en duo	Trail Running	23 km	+350 m	144 m - 291 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Cocagne en duo nocturne	Trail Running	23 km	+350 m	147 m - 294 m	Loop course	Route & profile
L'Isatis	Trail Running	16 km	+200 m	135 m - 219 m	Loop course	Route & profile
L'Isatis nocturne	Trail Running	16 km	+200 m	138 m - 222 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Lou Pastelou	Trail Running	11 km	+120 m	141 m - 191 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Lou Pastelou nocturne	Trail Running	11 km	+120 m	144 m - 194 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 11 km	Walking & Hiking	11 km	+120 m	147 m - 197 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Marche nocturne	Walking & Hiking	11 km	+120 m	135 m - 185 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42 km

Elevation gain

+600 m D+

Elevation loss

-600 m D-

Altitude range

135 m - 387 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

2.9 % / 5.2 %

Course format

Loop course

42 km+600 m D+Peak 387 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 135 m to 387 m above sea level (+600 m D+, -600 m D-)

Peak: 387 m·at 18.2 km·Ø 2.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail du Pastel take place?

Trail du Pastel takes place in Balma, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 43.629° N, 1.4823° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 14, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Trail du Pastel?

The race program comprises 11 competitions, including Marathon du Pastel (42 km, +600 m D+), La Cocagne (23 km, +350 m D+), La Cocagne nocturne (23 km, +350 m D+), La Cocagne en duo (23 km, +350 m D+), La Cocagne en duo nocturne (23 km, +350 m D+), and L'Isatis (16 km, +200 m D+) (11 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

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

The main competition (Marathon du Pastel over 42 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +600 m of elevation gain and -600 m of elevation loss, ranging between 135 m and 387 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 Pastel?

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