Val'Oween Trail

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 600 m to 30 km with up to 999 m D+ in Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France)

Location

Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceShow on map(45.4567° N, 5.6352° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +999 m

Val'Oween Trail is an endurance sporting event in Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Castles, Charity Run, Festive, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including The Big Scaredy-Cat (30 km) (30 km, +999 m D+), La Pétocharde (18 km) (18 km, +666 m D+), The Little Fearful One (12 km) (12 km, +420 m D+), Hiking (8 km, +280 m D+), Youth Race U16 (2.7 km, +103 m D+), and Youth Race U14 (1.6 km, +61 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 (valoweentrail.fr).

Official website

Val'Oween Trail in Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine (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

Castles Charity Run Festive Kids & Youth Races Night Run Nature & Off-Road Mountain Costume Run Halloween

Races & distances (8)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
The Big Scaredy-Cat (30 km)	Trail Running	30 km	+999 m	392 m - 915 m	Loop course	Route & profile
La Pétocharde (18 km)	Trail Running	18 km	+666 m	391 m - 719 m	Loop course	Route & profile
The Little Fearful One (12 km)	Trail Running	12 km	+420 m	390 m - 719 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Hiking	Walking & Hiking	8 km	+280 m	400 m - 518 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Youth Race U16	Trail Running	2.7 km	+103 m	403 m - 446 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Youth Race U14	Trail Running	1.6 km	+61 m	391 m - 417 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Kids Race U12	Trail Running	1 km	+38 m	394 m - 410 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Junior Kids Run	Trail Running	600 m	+23 m	397 m - 407 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

30 km

Elevation gain

+999 m D+

Elevation loss

-999 m D-

Altitude range

392 m - 915 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

6.7 % / 23.7 %

Course format

Loop course

30 km+999 m D+Peak 915 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 392 m to 915 m above sea level (+999 m D+, -999 m D-)

Peak: 915 m·at 19.4 km·Ø 6.7 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Val'Oween Trail take place?

Val'Oween Trail takes place in Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR (start area at coordinates 45.4567° N, 5.6352° 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 Val'Oween Trail?

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including The Big Scaredy-Cat (30 km) (30 km, +999 m D+), La Pétocharde (18 km) (18 km, +666 m D+), The Little Fearful One (12 km) (12 km, +420 m D+), Hiking (8 km, +280 m D+), Youth Race U16 (2.7 km, +103 m D+), and Youth Race U14 (1.6 km, +61 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Val'Oween Trail?

The main competition (The Big Scaredy-Cat (30 km) over 30 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +999 m of elevation gain and -999 m of elevation loss, ranging between 392 m and 915 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Val'Oween Trail?

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