Trail RunningWalking & Hiking

Trail of the First Fir Trees

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 10 km to 23 km in Nods (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France)

LocationNods, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FranceShow on map(47.0989° N, 6.3374° E)
Date & StatusJuly 14, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +598 m

Trail of the First Fir Trees is an endurance sporting event in Nods, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 23 km (23 km, +598 m D+), Trail 17 km (17 km, +442 m D+), Walking 15 km (15 km, +68 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +260 m D+), and Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for July 14, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (premiers-sapins.fr).

Official website
Trail of the First Fir Trees in Nods (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

Nature & Off-RoadForest

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 23 kmTrail Running23 km+598 m780 m - 1,031 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 17 kmTrail Running17 km+442 m783 m - 969 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 15 kmWalking & Hiking15 km+68 m786 m - 815 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+260 m789 m - 898 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 10 kmWalking & Hiking10 km+45 m792 m - 811 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
23 km
Elevation gain
+598 m D+
Elevation loss
-598 m D-
Altitude range
780 m - 1,031 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
23 km+598 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520FS47.0989° N, 6.3374° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 780 m to 1,031 m above sea level (+598 m D+, -598 m D-)

Peak: 1,031 m·at 8 km·Ø 5.2 %
780 m864 m947 m1,031 m0 km4.6 km9.2 km13.8 km18.4 km23 km1,031 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail of the First Fir Trees take place?

Trail of the First Fir Trees takes place in Nods, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FR (start area at coordinates 47.0989° N, 6.3374° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for July 14, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Trail of the First Fir Trees?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 23 km (23 km, +598 m D+), Trail 17 km (17 km, +442 m D+), Walking 15 km (15 km, +68 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +260 m D+), and Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail of the First Fir Trees?

The main competition (Trail 23 km over 23 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +598 m of elevation gain and -598 m of elevation loss, ranging between 780 m and 1,031 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 First Fir Trees?

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