Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Serre Che Trail

Trail Running covering 12 km to 60 km with up to 4,000 m D+ in Le Monêtier-les-Bains (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

LocationLe Monêtier-les-Bains, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FranceShow on map(44.9763° N, 6.5078° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2014
Elevation gainUp to +4,000 m

Serre Che Trail is an endurance sporting event in Le Monêtier-les-Bains, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2014, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Mountain, Forest, Kids & Youth Races, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Grand Tour des Cerces (60 km, +4,000 m D+), Le Marathon des Cerces (45 km, +3,200 m D+), Petit Tour des Cerces (26 km, +1,850 m D+), and Tour des Chapelles (12 km, +600 m D+). 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 (trail-serre-chevalier.com).

Official website
Serre Che Trail in Le Monêtier-les-Bains (Work: "Cap Morgiou-Calanques de Cassis", Photo: Tobi 87, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cap Morgiou-Calanques de Cassis" · Photo: Tobi 87 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

MountainForestKids & Youth RacesNature & Off-RoadHigh AltitudeMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Grand Tour des CercesTrail Running60 km+4,000 m1,575 m - 3,255 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Le Marathon des CercesTrail Running45 km+3,200 m1,578 m - 2,922 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Petit Tour des CercesTrail Running26 km+1,850 m1,581 m - 2,358 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Tour des ChapellesTrail Running12 km+600 m1,584 m - 1,836 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
60 km
Elevation gain
+4,000 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,000 m D-
Altitude range
1,575 m - 3,255 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
13.3 % / 23.9 %
Course format
Loop course
60 km+4,000 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1020304050FS44.9763° N, 6.5078° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,575 m to 3,255 m above sea level (+4,000 m D+, -4,000 m D-)

Peak: 3,255 m·at 27 km·Ø 13.3 %
1,575 m2,135 m2,695 m3,255 m0 km12 km24 km36 km48 km60 km3,255 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Serre Che Trail take place?

Serre Che Trail takes place in Le Monêtier-les-Bains, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR (start area at coordinates 44.9763° N, 6.5078° 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 Serre Che Trail?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Grand Tour des Cerces (60 km, +4,000 m D+), Le Marathon des Cerces (45 km, +3,200 m D+), Petit Tour des Cerces (26 km, +1,850 m D+), and Tour des Chapelles (12 km, +600 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Serre Che Trail?

The main competition (Grand Tour des Cerces over 60 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,000 m of elevation gain and -4,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,575 m and 3,255 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 Serre Che Trail?

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