Trail du Maquis du Vercors

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 10 km to 55 km in Bouvante-le-Haut (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

Location

Bouvante-le-Haut, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(44.9167° N, 5.2667° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +2,090 m

Trail du Maquis du Vercors is an endurance sporting event in Bouvante-le-Haut, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Culture & History, Mountain, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Trail THE GREAT TOUR OF THE MAQUISARDS (55 km, +2,090 m D+), Trail THE TOUR OF THE MAQUISARDS (38 km, +1,444 m D+), Hike LA MAQUISARDE (27 km, +122 m D+), Trail LA MAQUISARDE (26 km, +988 m D+), Hike LE MAQUISARD (19 km, +722 m D+), and Trail THE MAQUISARD (19 km, +722 m D+) (8 competitions in total). 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 (traildumaquisduvercors.com).

Official website

Trail du Maquis du Vercors in Bouvante-le-Haut (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Table mountain light painting" · Photo: **Jonathan Beech** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Culture & History Mountain Kids & Youth Races Night Run Multi-Day

Races & distances (8)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail THE GREAT TOUR OF THE MAQUISARDS	Trail Running	55 km	+2,090 m	416 m - 1,294 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail THE TOUR OF THE MAQUISARDS	Trail Running	38 km	+1,444 m	419 m - 1,025 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Hike LA MAQUISARDE	Walking & Hiking	27 km	+122 m	422 m - 473 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail LA MAQUISARDE	Trail Running	26 km	+988 m	425 m - 840 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Hike LE MAQUISARD	Trail Running	19 km	+722 m	428 m - 731 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail THE MAQUISARD	Trail Running	19 km	+722 m	416 m - 719 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail The great night of the maquisards	Trail Running	18 km	+684 m	419 m - 706 m	Loop course	Route & profile
The Little Night of the Maquisards	Trail Running	10 km	+380 m	422 m - 582 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

55 km

Elevation gain

+2,090 m D+

Elevation loss

-2,090 m D-

Altitude range

416 m - 1,294 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

7.6 % / 13.7 %

Course format

Loop course

55 km+2,090 m D+Peak 1,294 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 416 m to 1,294 m above sea level (+2,090 m D+, -2,090 m D-)

Peak: 1,294 m·at 20.5 km·Ø 7.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail du Maquis du Vercors take place?

Trail du Maquis du Vercors takes place in Bouvante-le-Haut, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 44.9167° N, 5.2667° 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 Maquis du Vercors?

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Trail THE GREAT TOUR OF THE MAQUISARDS (55 km, +2,090 m D+), Trail THE TOUR OF THE MAQUISARDS (38 km, +1,444 m D+), Hike LA MAQUISARDE (27 km, +122 m D+), Trail LA MAQUISARDE (26 km, +988 m D+), Hike LE MAQUISARD (19 km, +722 m D+), and Trail THE MAQUISARD (19 km, +722 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

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

The main competition (Trail THE GREAT TOUR OF THE MAQUISARDS over 55 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,090 m of elevation gain and -2,090 m of elevation loss, ranging between 416 m and 1,294 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 Maquis du Vercors?

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