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Trail of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 10 km to 85 km with up to 3,500 m D+ in Arbois (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France)

LocationArbois, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FranceShow on map(46.9029° N, 5.7723° E)
Date & StatusMarch 20, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +3,500 m

Trail of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval is an endurance sporting event in Arbois, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 85 km (85 km, +3,500 m D+), Trail 46 km (46 km, +2,000 m D+), Trail 32 km (32 km, +1,400 m D+), Trail 22 km (22 km, +780 m D+), Walking 11 km (11 km, +400 m D+), and Trail 10 km (10 km, +400 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for March 20, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (tcfc.fr).

Official website
Trail of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval in Arbois (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
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 85 kmTrail Running85 km+3,500 m292 m - 1,077 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 46 kmTrail Running46 km+2,000 m292 m - 605 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 32 kmTrail Running32 km+1,400 m294 m - 584 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 22 kmTrail Running22 km+780 m291 m - 575 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 11 kmWalking & Hiking11 km+400 m303 m - 471 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+400 m304 m - 551 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
85 km
Elevation gain
+3,500 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,500 m D-
Altitude range
292 m - 1,077 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
8.2 % / 21.4 %
Course format
Loop course
85 km+3,500 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS46.9037° N, 5.7859° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 292 m to 1,077 m above sea level (+3,500 m D+, -3,500 m D-)

Peak: 1,077 m·at 64.6 km·Ø 8.2 %
292 m554 m815 m1,077 m0 km17 km34 km51 km68 km85 km1,077 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval take place?

Trail of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval takes place in Arbois, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR (start area at coordinates 46.9029° N, 5.7723° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for March 20, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Trail of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 85 km (85 km, +3,500 m D+), Trail 46 km (46 km, +2,000 m D+), Trail 32 km (32 km, +1,400 m D+), Trail 22 km (22 km, +780 m D+), Walking 11 km (11 km, +400 m D+), and Trail 10 km (10 km, +400 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval?

The main competition (Trail 85 km over 85 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,500 m of elevation gain and -3,500 m of elevation loss, ranging between 292 m and 1,077 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Trail of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval?

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