Trails Cathares

Trail Running covering 2.5 km to 72 km with up to 4,400 m D+ in Cucugnan (Occitanie, France)

LocationCucugnan, Occitanie, FranceShow on map(42.8505° N, 2.6036° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +4,400 m

Trails Cathares is an endurance sporting event in Cucugnan, Occitanie, FR focused on Trail Running. Key features include Castles, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Trail des Donjons (72 km, +4,400 m D+), Trail des Seigneurs (49 km, +3,200 m D+), Trail de Peyrepertuse (32 km, +2,100 m D+), Trail de Quéribus (21 km, +1,200 m D+), Ronde d’Alycia (12 km, +300 m D+), and trail des Loupiotes (7.5 km, +300 m D+) (7 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 (les3ventshautescorbieres.com).

Trails Cathares in Cucugnan (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail des DonjonsTrail Running72 km+4,400 m10 m - 1,858 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail des SeigneursTrail Running49 km+3,200 m13 m - 1,357 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail de PeyrepertuseTrail Running32 km+2,100 m16 m - 898 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail de QuéribusTrail Running21 km+1,200 m19 m - 523 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Ronde d’AlyciaTrail Running12 km+300 m22 m - 148 mLoop courseRoute & profile
trail des LoupiotesTrail Running7.5 km+300 m10 m - 136 mLoop courseRoute & profile
La CastelejarTrail Running2.5 km+400 m13 m - 181 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
72 km
Elevation gain
+4,400 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,400 m D-
Altitude range
10 m - 1,858 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
12.2 % / 22 %
Course format
Loop course
72 km+4,400 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N102030405060FS42.8505° N, 2.6036° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 10 m to 1,858 m above sea level (+4,400 m D+, -4,400 m D-)

Peak: 1,858 m·at 47.5 km·Ø 12.2 %
10 m626 m1,242 m1,858 m0 km14.4 km28.8 km43.2 km57.6 km72 km1,858 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trails Cathares take place?

Trails Cathares takes place in Cucugnan, Occitanie, FR (start area at coordinates 42.8505° N, 2.6036° 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 Trails Cathares?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Trail des Donjons (72 km, +4,400 m D+), Trail des Seigneurs (49 km, +3,200 m D+), Trail de Peyrepertuse (32 km, +2,100 m D+), Trail de Quéribus (21 km, +1,200 m D+), Ronde d’Alycia (12 km, +300 m D+), and trail des Loupiotes (7.5 km, +300 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trails Cathares?

The main competition (Trail des Donjons over 72 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,400 m of elevation gain and -4,400 m of elevation loss, ranging between 10 m and 1,858 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 Trails Cathares?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (les3ventshautescorbieres.com).