Trail RunningWalking & Hiking

Trail Retournacois

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 10 km to 24 km with up to 1,100 m D+ in Retournac (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

LocationRetournac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.2039° N, 4.0333° E)
Date & StatusMarch 21, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +1,100 m

Trail Retournacois is an endurance sporting event in Retournac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including VO2 Sweet (24 km, +1,100 m D+), The Broken Paw (15 km, +700 m D+), The Block Bump (10 km, +360 m D+), and Hiking (10 km, +300 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for March 21, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (instagram.com).

Official website
Trail Retournacois in Retournac (Work: "Panorama Terrasse Rebuffat", Photo: Patrick Nouhailler, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Panorama Terrasse Rebuffat" · Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountain

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
VO2 SweetTrail Running24 km+1,100 m611 m - 1,073 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Broken PawTrail Running15 km+700 m614 m - 908 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Block BumpTrail Running10 km+360 m617 m - 768 mLoop courseRoute & profile
HikingWalking & Hiking10 km+300 m620 m - 746 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
24 km
Elevation gain
+1,100 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,100 m D-
Altitude range
611 m - 1,073 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
9.2 % / 16.6 %
Course format
Loop course
24 km+1,100 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520FS45.2039° N, 4.0333° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 611 m to 1,073 m above sea level (+1,100 m D+, -1,100 m D-)

Peak: 1,073 m·at 14.1 km·Ø 9.2 %
611 m765 m919 m1,073 m0 km4.8 km9.6 km14.4 km19.2 km24 km1,073 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail Retournacois take place?

Trail Retournacois takes place in Retournac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.2039° N, 4.0333° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for March 21, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Trail Retournacois?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including VO2 Sweet (24 km, +1,100 m D+), The Broken Paw (15 km, +700 m D+), The Block Bump (10 km, +360 m D+), and Hiking (10 km, +300 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail Retournacois?

The main competition (VO2 Sweet over 24 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,100 m of elevation gain and -1,100 m of elevation loss, ranging between 611 m and 1,073 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 Retournacois?

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