Trail Running Nordic Walking Walking & Hiking

Trail of the Coast of Light

Trail Running and Nordic Walking covering 750 m to 28 km with up to 400 m D+ in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez (Pays de la Loire, France)

Location

Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Pays de la Loire, FranceShow on map(46.7202° N, 1.9459° W)

Date & StatusFebruary 27, 2027 to February 28, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +728 m

Trail of the Coast of Light is an endurance sporting event in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Pays de la Loire, FR focused on Trail Running, Nordic Walking and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Kids & Youth Races, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 12 competitions, including Côte de Lumière Challenge (16km + Luna trail) (28 km, +728 m D+), Trail 24 km (24 km, +400 m D+), Trail 16 km (16 km, +200 m D+), Timed Nordic walking (16 km, +72 m D+), Walking outing - 16 km (16 km, +72 m D+), and Luna Trail - 12 km (12 km, +312 m D+) (12 competitions in total). The next edition is officially confirmed from February 27, 2027 to February 28, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (psgva.fr).

Official website

Trail of the Coast of Light in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez (Work: "Aerial image of Château de Chambord (view from the southeast)", Photo: Carsten Steger, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Aerial image of Château de Chambord (view from the southeast)" · Photo: **Carsten Steger** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Forest Kids & Youth Races Seaside & Coast Multi-Day Beach & Sand

Races & distances (12)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Côte de Lumière Challenge (16km + Luna trail)	Trail Running	28 km	+728 m	8 m - 314 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 24 km	Trail Running	24 km	+400 m	11 m - 179 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 16 km	Trail Running	16 km	+200 m	14 m - 98 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Timed Nordic walking	Nordic Walking	16 km	+72 m	17 m - 47 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking outing - 16 km	Walking & Hiking	16 km	+72 m	20 m - 50 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Luna Trail - 12 km	Trail Running	12 km	+312 m	8 m - 139 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 8 km	Trail Running	8 km	+100 m	11 m - 53 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking outing - 8 km	Walking & Hiking	8 km	+36 m	14 m - 29 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Marche des Lapinous	Walking & Hiking	5 km	+22 m	17 m - 26 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Boys' and Girls' Benjamin Race	Trail Running	2 km	+52 m	20 m - 42 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Kids' race Poussins	Trail Running	1.5 km	+39 m	8 m - 24 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Kids' race Athletics discovery	Trail Running	750 m	+20 m	11 m - 19 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

28 km

Elevation gain

+728 m D+

Elevation loss

-728 m D-

Altitude range

8 m - 314 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

5.2 % / 9.4 %

Course format

Loop course

28 km+728 m D+Peak 314 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 314 m above sea level (+728 m D+, -728 m D-)

Peak: 314 m·at 17.3 km·Ø 5.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail of the Coast of Light take place?

Trail of the Coast of Light takes place in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Pays de la Loire, FR (start area at coordinates 46.7202° N, 1.9459° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from February 27, 2027 to February 28, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Trail of the Coast of Light?

The race program comprises 12 competitions, including Côte de Lumière Challenge (16km + Luna trail) (28 km, +728 m D+), Trail 24 km (24 km, +400 m D+), Trail 16 km (16 km, +200 m D+), Timed Nordic walking (16 km, +72 m D+), Walking outing - 16 km (16 km, +72 m D+), and Luna Trail - 12 km (12 km, +312 m D+) (12 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running, Nordic Walking and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail of the Coast of Light?

The main competition (Côte de Lumière Challenge (16km + Luna trail) over 28 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +728 m of elevation gain and -728 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 314 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 of the Coast of Light?

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